Received my order, what to smoke first?

dilespla · 09-01-2012, 05:20 PM

As the title says, I've just received my first order of cigars. I've got options now, versus being limited by the two brands the local store carries, and I've got no clue what I want to start with! So without further ado, here's the list.

Cohiba Red Dot Robusto
Hoyo Excalibur Epicure
La Gloria Cubana Serie R #5
Macanudo Hyde Park
CAO Black Bengal
Punch Pita
Gurkha Triple Ligero Toro
Torano Noventa Santiago
Garo Double Habano
Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary
Macanudo Especiale
Alec Bradley K147 Short Run
Padilla Legacies
La Reloba Oscuro
PDR 1878 Capa Corojo
Padilla 1948 Ed. Limitada Robusto

I'm probably going to pick two and put the rest through the freezing process before going into the humidor.

Next question: Should I leave the plastic sleeve on them while in the humidor? They all came individually wrapped, I know this may be a 50/50 thing, but what do you guys prefer?

Thanks for the help!

physiognomy · 09-01-2012, 05:46 PM

I can't help with your decision other than to say pick two and smoke them. Only one way to determine your preference in cigars & that is to light as many as possible. Enjoy the ride!

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Originally Posted by dilespla

... Next question: Should I leave the plastic sleeve on them while in the humidor? They all came individually wrapped, I know this may be a 50/50 thing, but what do you guys prefer?

There's tons of threads out there debating the age old 'cello on or off' question...

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=cello
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=cello
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=cello
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=cello
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ighlight=cello

Ogre · 09-01-2012, 05:48 PM

Any on the list would be good to smoke. I leave them in the cello, helps prevent damage to the cigars if they roll around.

md4958 · 09-01-2012, 06:02 PM

Before jumping to smoke one, I would allow them to rest a bit if you received them in the mail. If its AD hit in AK as it is here, i would give it a week or two

squishy · 09-01-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Before jumping to smoke one, I would allow them to rest a bit if you received them in the mail. If its AD hit in AK as it is here, i would give it a week or two

AD??? AK??? Sorry just learning all theses things

md4958 · 09-01-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by squishy

AD??? AK??? Sorry just learning all theses things

Sorry, I was on my phone.. If its as hot in AK as it is here in New England then let them relax a bit.

cjhalbrooks · 09-01-2012, 06:44 PM

just enjoy these finds man.

dwoodward · 09-01-2012, 07:15 PM

I leave the Cello on and HATE it when I get cigars from others with the Cello off... Nothing worse than after a week in your humidor the ones with the cello off start getting wrapper damage. I have no idea how others keep their cigars from getting damaged without Cello. I barely touch my sticks and it happens to me.

N2 GOLD · 09-01-2012, 07:30 PM

Congrats!!! Smoke them, enjoy them & cello on... Thats just me you are free to do as you wish...

09-14-2012, 09:09 PM

I leave wrappers on,it helps prevents damage, Plus i like to write the date i put them in my humidor, When i take one with me to go someplace i can slip it right in my top pocket and not worry about it, Also when in the humi the flavor won"t be affected by others.. [do you want your expensive cigars breathing in you dog rockets. nuf said...BOtL

Fordman4ever · 09-14-2012, 09:19 PM

La Gloria Cubana R. great smoke.

09-01-2012, 05:20 PM	#1
dilespla Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Patrick Location: Lower Arkansas Posts: 31 Trading: (0)	Received my order, what to smoke first? As the title says, I've just received my first order of cigars. I've got options now, versus being limited by the two brands the local store carries, and I've got no clue what I want to start with! So without further ado, here's the list. Cohiba Red Dot Robusto Hoyo Excalibur Epicure La Gloria Cubana Serie R #5 Macanudo Hyde Park CAO Black Bengal Punch Pita Gurkha Triple Ligero Toro Torano Noventa Santiago Garo Double Habano Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Macanudo Especiale Alec Bradley K147 Short Run Padilla Legacies La Reloba Oscuro PDR 1878 Capa Corojo Padilla 1948 Ed. Limitada Robusto I'm probably going to pick two and put the rest through the freezing process before going into the humidor. Next question: Should I leave the plastic sleeve on them while in the humidor? They all came individually wrapped, I know this may be a 50/50 thing, but what do you guys prefer? Thanks for the help!

09-01-2012, 05:48 PM	#3
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Received my order, what to smoke first? Any on the list would be good to smoke. I leave them in the cello, helps prevent damage to the cigars if they roll around. __________________

09-01-2012, 06:02 PM	#4
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Received my order, what to smoke first? Before jumping to smoke one, I would allow them to rest a bit if you received them in the mail. If its AD hit in AK as it is here, i would give it a week or two __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

09-01-2012, 06:44 PM	#7
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Received my order, what to smoke first? just enjoy these finds man. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

09-01-2012, 07:15 PM	#8
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Received my order, what to smoke first? I leave the Cello on and HATE it when I get cigars from others with the Cello off... Nothing worse than after a week in your humidor the ones with the cello off start getting wrapper damage. I have no idea how others keep their cigars from getting damaged without Cello. I barely touch my sticks and it happens to me.

09-01-2012, 07:30 PM	#9
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Received my order, what to smoke first? Congrats!!! Smoke them, enjoy them & cello on... Thats just me you are free to do as you wish... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

09-14-2012, 09:09 PM	#10
Cool Hand Luke Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Received my order, what to smoke first? I leave wrappers on,it helps prevents damage, Plus i like to write the date i put them in my humidor, When i take one with me to go someplace i can slip it right in my top pocket and not worry about it, Also when in the humi the flavor won"t be affected by others.. [do you want your expensive cigars breathing in you dog rockets. nuf said...BOtL Last edited by Cool Hand Luke; 09-14-2012 at 09:16 PM.

09-14-2012, 09:19 PM	#11
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Received my order, what to smoke first? La Gloria Cubana R. great smoke. __________________