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[Zanaspus]

Originally Posted by longknocker

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

Also, learn to snork. i.e. upon exhaling make sure to force some of the smoke through your nose. This is easy for a cigarette smoker but takes some practice for the uninitiated. CCs, this is a must on every exhale IMO. NCs try to do it at least occasionally. You'll discover flavors you never imagined. If it's your first time ever with an NC just be careful.

P.S. to stress the above I take a puff about once every 2 minutes on NCs.

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by coty

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

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

Enjoy your cigar, it will let you know if you are smoking too fast, for it will get hot.

I do not know that it is the flavor that changes based upon the way you draw. However, it may be that you are playing closer attention to things when you draw slower.

Thank you everyone I do note that too hard and too fast are bad. Maybe it is in my head that the flavors change that much

[44stampede]

Hey guys,

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

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by 44stampede

Hey guys,

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

Nice, but not necesssary at all.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Nice, but not necesssary at all.

I used coolers for a few years and just threw cedar spills (the cedar dividers in boxes) and a couple of cedar blocks. It's a bonus but Tom is correct. Not necessary.

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

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by coty

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

It's very porous and absorbs and helps maintain humidity and it's a natural bug replant for many varmints. It can impart cedar flavors but not to the point of being unpleasant and we are all correct, it is not necessary.

[44stampede]

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

[Bill86]

Originally Posted by 44stampede

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

http://www.edgestar.com/EdgeStar-TWR..._Refrigerators

This is the one most people buy. Thermoelectric 28 bottle.

Pretty solid deal here right now. New shipped $180
http://www.compactappliance.com/Edge...efault,pd.html

[44stampede]

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

[icehog3]

Tampasweethearts.com .....You have to call and see what they have in stock, they usually don't list the Opus and Anejo on the site. They sell 'em for MSRP.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by 44stampede

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

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.

[44stampede]

Originally Posted by T.G

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.

Thanks guys!

Why are they sold out now? New Years?

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

[T.G]

Originally Posted by 44stampede

Thanks guys!

Why are they sold out now? New Years?

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

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.

[44stampede]

Originally Posted by T.G

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.

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

[T.G]

May-June from what I recall.

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by 44stampede

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

Opus is released once per quarter. First is around March-April, second around June, third around late September early October and the fourth in late November/early December.

[aaron72]

Originally Posted by 44stampede

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

The triggers for release are for the Christmas season and for Fathers Day.

Just checked back on this thanks for ths cedar info. Got another question " is there a good way to sharpen a cheap cutter that has sentimental value?