Smoky cigars.

shilala · 02-25-2009, 09:22 PM

I wanted to hear what you guys think...
I've ordered cigars from a couple different places that when they arrive, they smell like old, stale smoke.
I'm not sure why a place would stink up their humidor, or why they'd allow smoking inside the humidor, or why they'd think someone would want cigars that stink of old ashtray, but it happens regularly from these vendors. I've stopped ordering from one place altogether because the packaging smells so bad I don't even want to bring it in the house.
I've been gnawing on this for a long time and wondered why I'd even care. Cigars smell like smoke as soon as I start smoking them, why would I even take exception?
Today I finally figured it out, cause I'm kind of slow.

I like my cigars to smell like a cigar when I get them.
I always smell my tobacco. I've smelled enough cigars that I can easily tell when they're ready, how wet they are, and whether or not they'll likely be a good smoke. Sniffing them up and analyzing them and imagining how good they'll be is a big part of the fun. If they arrive all stinky, I lose the opportunity for all that and I get the sense that my new cigars are "worthless" or "gross".

How do you guys feel about "stinky cigars"?

SmokeyJoe · 02-25-2009, 09:28 PM

Gotta say... I prefer them to smell like tobacco - not stale smoke. That happens soon enough.

RevSmoke · 02-25-2009, 09:32 PM

I have had that happen.

A smoke shop I know of, the humidor smells like smoke - pipe smoke. I have never bought a cigar there, for just that reason.

I want my cigars to smell like cigars, and when I pick a pipe, I don't want it already broken in by someone else's favorite blend - unless I buy an estate pipe - in which case I expect it.

smokeyandthebandit05 · 02-25-2009, 09:42 PM

The B&M I sometimes go to allows people to smoke in their walk in. At one of the parties they had, the entire place was packed inside and out with the humi door open and at least 10-15 max in the humi either smoking or talking. I always thought it was bad to smoke in a humidor (kinda like puttin a half smoked stick in your desktop home) but I guess some shop owners dont mind.

Oh and I answered yes

shilala · 02-26-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

The B&M I sometimes go to allows people to smoke in their walk in. At one of the parties they had, the entire place was packed inside and out with the humi door open and at least 10-15 max in the humi either smoking or talking. I always thought it was bad to smoke in a humidor (kinda like puttin a half smoked stick in your desktop home) but I guess some shop owners dont mind.

Oh and I answered yes

I've heard of guys putting half smoked sticks back in their desktop.

Man, that's gotta get rank. Fast.

ucla695 · 02-25-2009, 09:44 PM

I prefer that my cigars smell like nice tobacco, not stale smoke. I agree with you...it kills the pre-smoke ritual and can detract from the smoking experience.

michael88n · 02-25-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

...it kills the pre-smoke ritual and can detract from the smoking experience.

+1

I wouldn't smoke in someone's humi, just as I wouldn't fart in someone's kitchen when they were cooking.

02-26-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

I prefer that my cigars smell like nice tobacco, not stale smoke. I agree with you...it kills the pre-smoke ritual and can detract from the smoking experience.

Thats my vote to no smoke!

Volt · 02-26-2009, 11:19 AM

Hmm, can't say I have ever thought about it or noticed it before. I know cigars do smell up a place (I just cleaned up my riding vest as it was "strong") but never noticed old smoke smells on a cigar. I examine new smokes for damage and into the coolador they go regardless from where they come from. I never smoke wet cigars so I don't really smell them at the time of purchase or reciept. Maybe it has dissipated by the time I get to them.

I guess I would have to vote neither if you had the option.

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02-25-2009, 09:22 PM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Smoky cigars. I wanted to hear what you guys think... I've ordered cigars from a couple different places that when they arrive, they smell like old, stale smoke. I'm not sure why a place would stink up their humidor, or why they'd allow smoking inside the humidor, or why they'd think someone would want cigars that stink of old ashtray, but it happens regularly from these vendors. I've stopped ordering from one place altogether because the packaging smells so bad I don't even want to bring it in the house. I've been gnawing on this for a long time and wondered why I'd even care. Cigars smell like smoke as soon as I start smoking them, why would I even take exception? Today I finally figured it out, cause I'm kind of slow. I like my cigars to smell like a cigar when I get them. I always smell my tobacco. I've smelled enough cigars that I can easily tell when they're ready, how wet they are, and whether or not they'll likely be a good smoke. Sniffing them up and analyzing them and imagining how good they'll be is a big part of the fun. If they arrive all stinky, I lose the opportunity for all that and I get the sense that my new cigars are "worthless" or "gross". How do you guys feel about "stinky cigars"? __________________

02-25-2009, 09:28 PM	#2
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Smoky cigars. Gotta say... I prefer them to smell like tobacco - not stale smoke. That happens soon enough. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

02-25-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Smoky cigars. I have had that happen. A smoke shop I know of, the humidor smells like smoke - pipe smoke. I have never bought a cigar there, for just that reason. I want my cigars to smell like cigars, and when I pick a pipe, I don't want it already broken in by someone else's favorite blend - unless I buy an estate pipe - in which case I expect it. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

02-25-2009, 09:42 PM	#4
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: Smoky cigars. The B&M I sometimes go to allows people to smoke in their walk in. At one of the parties they had, the entire place was packed inside and out with the humi door open and at least 10-15 max in the humi either smoking or talking. I always thought it was bad to smoke in a humidor (kinda like puttin a half smoked stick in your desktop home) but I guess some shop owners dont mind. Oh and I answered yes __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

02-25-2009, 09:44 PM	#6
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Smoky cigars. I prefer that my cigars smell like nice tobacco, not stale smoke. I agree with you...it kills the pre-smoke ritual and can detract from the smoking experience.

02-26-2009, 11:19 AM	#9
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Smoky cigars. Hmm, can't say I have ever thought about it or noticed it before. I know cigars do smell up a place (I just cleaned up my riding vest as it was "strong") but never noticed old smoke smells on a cigar. I examine new smokes for damage and into the coolador they go regardless from where they come from. I never smoke wet cigars so I don't really smell them at the time of purchase or reciept. Maybe it has dissipated by the time I get to them. I guess I would have to vote neither if you had the option. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.