Originally Posted by longknocker (Post 1525062)

The Faster You Smoke & Harder You Draw, The More Harshness You Get From Your Smokes. Smoke Slowly & Draw Easy!:) :tu

Originally Posted by coty (Post 1524957)

I have a question that has puzzled me that I couldn't find an answer to... Smoking speed vs flavor vs size vs cigar .
I have noticed that I get a different flavor from cigars with different draws i.e. a light slow longer draw seems to always reveal a sweeter smoke and a more cedar draw on cigars like pepin black labels; however , a shorter draw in time (drawing the same amount of smoke) tends to be less sweet and more spicy than cedar. This technique also brings different flavors in other cigars as well.
Is there any specific way that one needs to smoke specific types of cigars to obtain optimal flavor? For example should you smoke a robusto faster (in ratio of drawing not time) than a corna or lancero and would style matter such as you should smoke maduros faster than claros?

Originally Posted by coty (Post 1524959)

And are any particular brands meant to be smoked faster (in draw ratio not time) than others?

Originally Posted by 44stampede (Post 1525864)

Hey guys,

Seems to me that the "coolidors" don't have cedar lining for the most part. Is this important or not?

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1525871)

Nice, but not necesssary at all.

Originally Posted by coty (Post 1525898)

So whats the real purpose of cedar in a humidor anyway? I can't imagine it adds flavor, it holds humidity at the rate of most wood, it doesn't make cigar multiply. Im not convinced that it has benefit

Originally Posted by 44stampede (Post 1525959)

Might be doing one as I am forced to do something due to my inability to control myself on Cbid. I might just bite the bullet and get on of these. Anybody have one that has advice?

http://www.edgestar.com/Koldfront-30..._Refrigerators

Originally Posted by 44stampede (Post 1526034)

Anyone know where to pick up decent priced Opus X? I am keen to try these as everyone raves about them but can't seem to find anything less than 26$/stick

Originally Posted by T.G (Post 1526049)

Most shops are typically sold out by now and you'll have to wait a few months for the next release, but when that happens, you can call Mark at Tower Cigars www.towercigars.com or try Tampa Sweethearts www.tampasweethearts.com, as both shops sell at MSRP.

Originally Posted by 44stampede (Post 1526051)

Thanks guys!

Why are they sold out now? New Years?

What is the ONE to try out of the Opus X?

Originally Posted by T.G (Post 1526061)

Because Fuente only releases a limited number of them per year, usually twice a year. Most shops only get 2-4 boxes. The late-year release is typically around early-mid November and usually the places offering them at MSRP sell out before the December holidays.

The ONE to try, hard to say, everyone is going to have their own opinion here, but I would say the "xXx" aka: Power Ranger, which is a short belicoso. It gives a good representation of the line without being overly "anything" and isn't so long a cigar that it bores you to tears.

Originally Posted by 44stampede (Post 1526070)

This is great info. Any idea on the second release date in the year? Cheers

Originally Posted by 44stampede (Post 1526070)

This is great info. Any idea on the second release date in the year? Cheers