Why didn't anyone tell me?!?

Mugen910 · 02-11-2010, 02:39 PM

http://thehautespot.com/2009/11/24/t...cigar-smoking/

Scottw · 02-11-2010, 02:44 PM

He didn't mention Dryboxing (sorry Tom, had to do it).

pnoon · 02-11-2010, 02:49 PM

Oh yeah. Lots of good cigar advice there.

chenvt · 02-11-2010, 02:50 PM

"Cigar Scissors: Self-Explanatory. Should work similarly to the guillotine cutter, but I’ve had terrible results and ruined many great cigars."

Noob

Mugen910 · 02-11-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Oh yeah. Lots of good cigar advice there.

I think so

02-11-2010, 02:55 PM

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7.)Remove the wrapper: After a few puffs, the heat from the cigar will melt the glue on the wrapper, please remove it now. Leaving a wrapper on a cigar is controversial, and there are two camps of theory. Those in Europe and the Middle East consider it a sign of arrogance and showmanship, those in North and South America see it as optional.

Kreth · 02-11-2010, 02:55 PM

I don't think it's any worse than tons of other "Cigar 101" articles, with the exception of the part where he instructs you to remove the wrapper (clearly meaning band).
It's certainly better than the dork on about.com who has copyright this and licensed by permission that all over his articles, as if he invented cigar smoking.

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Jbailey · 02-11-2010, 03:00 PM

I always remove the wrapper since it adds no flavor at all.

pnoon · 02-11-2010, 03:03 PM

Some of my favorites:

Look closely at the head of the cigar and you will see the cap.

(Nice blurry pic.

)
The cap is a slightly different color than the rest of the cigar and looks similar to a Yakima on the top of the cigar.
(Yakima????? I'm guessing he meant yarmulke.)

Holding the cigar: You hold it between your thumb and forefinger, letting it rest gently on the edge of your middle finger if you please.

Keep the cigar in your hand and at your hip.

Remove the wrapper: After a few puffs, the heat from the cigar will melt the glue on the wrapper, please remove it now. Leaving a wrapper on a cigar is controversial, and there are two camps of theory. Those in Europe and the Middle East consider it a sign of arrogance and showmanship, those in North and South America see it as optional.

Personally, it is better to err on the side of conservatism and simply remove the cigar label. Sure someone might think your Ed Hardy shirt is cool, but chances are people will think you’re a douche. Leaving a label on is for amateurs,

(The only "douche" is the author. Maybe his Yakima is on too tight.)

Extinguishing the Cigar

When the flame gets too close for comfort, time is up, or you wish to save the rest of the cigar for later, there comes a time to extinguish the cigar.

Adriftpanda · 02-11-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

I always remove the wrapper since it adds no flavor at all.

I thought that was what you're suppose to do...

markem · 02-11-2010, 03:10 PM

I'm rather fond of this statement

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If you are purchasing the cigar for yourself, go with a “mild” flavored cigar.

I'm going out on a limb and assuming that the medium and full bodied smokes are therefore for "others"

Mugen910 · 02-11-2010, 03:13 PM

Sorry I can't see it Darrell..can you make the photo bigger?

02-11-2010, 03:13 PM

Removing the wrapper makes an otherwise boring smoke, quite sublime.

Please note I did not murder a perfectly good LFD Salamones, this was damaged and I just helped it finish getting undressed.

pnoon · 02-11-2010, 03:14 PM

Another gem.
"Cigar Guillotine: The cigar guillitoine is a double edged cutter that will cleanly cut the cigar from both ends."

How does one cut the cigar "from both ends"?

Mugen910 · 02-11-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Removing the wrapper makes an otherwise boring smoke, quite sublime.

Please note I did not murder a perfectly good LFD Salamones, this was damaged and I just helped it finish getting undressed.

wow..just wow..

JE3146 · 02-11-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

I'm rather fond of this statement

I'm going out on a limb and assuming that the medium and full bodied smokes are therefore for "others"

Medium and full bodies cigars must be only for practical jokes.

Razorhog · 02-11-2010, 03:23 PM

Not a bad article really. Would do a lot of folks good actually

although I gotta say that I don't have the patience to light a cigar without giving it a few puffs to get going.

Mugen910 · 02-11-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Razorhog

Not a bad article really. Would do a lot of folks good actually

although I gotta say that I don't have the patience to light a cigar without giving it a few puffs to get going.

Actually I enjoy that part...I don't mind taking the time to light one in such a way...it's the relighting that I have no patience for.

Jbailey · 02-11-2010, 03:28 PM

Glad to see you ditched that flavorless wrapper D.

TheRiddick · 02-11-2010, 03:34 PM

... Whatever the theory may be, they all begin the same way.. Take the cigar our of the cellophane wrapper.

Huh!?

02-11-2010, 02:39 PM	#1
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Why didn't anyone tell me?!? http://thehautespot.com/2009/11/24/t...cigar-smoking/ __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

02-11-2010, 02:44 PM	#2
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? He didn't mention Dryboxing (sorry Tom, had to do it).

02-11-2010, 02:49 PM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? Oh yeah. Lots of good cigar advice there. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

02-11-2010, 02:50 PM	#4
chenvt Duck the Futch!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497 Trading: (23)	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? "Cigar Scissors: Self-Explanatory. Should work similarly to the guillotine cutter, but I’ve had terrible results and ruined many great cigars." Noob

02-11-2010, 02:55 PM	#7
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? I don't think it's any worse than tons of other "Cigar 101" articles, with the exception of the part where he instructs you to remove the wrapper (clearly meaning band). It's certainly better than the dork on about.com who has copyright this and licensed by permission that all over his articles, as if he invented cigar smoking. Posted via Mobile Device

02-11-2010, 03:00 PM	#8
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? I always remove the wrapper since it adds no flavor at all. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

02-11-2010, 03:03 PM	#9
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? Some of my favorites: Look closely at the head of the cigar and you will see the cap. (Nice blurry pic. ) The cap is a slightly different color than the rest of the cigar and looks similar to a Yakima on the top of the cigar. (Yakima????? I'm guessing he meant yarmulke.) Holding the cigar: You hold it between your thumb and forefinger, letting it rest gently on the edge of your middle finger if you please. Keep the cigar in your hand and at your hip. Remove the wrapper: After a few puffs, the heat from the cigar will melt the glue on the wrapper, please remove it now. Leaving a wrapper on a cigar is controversial, and there are two camps of theory. Those in Europe and the Middle East consider it a sign of arrogance and showmanship, those in North and South America see it as optional. Personally, it is better to err on the side of conservatism and simply remove the cigar label. Sure someone might think your Ed Hardy shirt is cool, but chances are people will think you’re a douche. Leaving a label on is for amateurs, (The only "douche" is the author. Maybe his Yakima is on too tight.) Extinguishing the Cigar When the flame gets too close for comfort, time is up, or you wish to save the rest of the cigar for later, there comes a time to extinguish the cigar. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

02-11-2010, 03:13 PM	#12
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? Sorry I can't see it Darrell..can you make the photo bigger? __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

02-11-2010, 03:13 PM	#13
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? Removing the wrapper makes an otherwise boring smoke, quite sublime. Please note I did not murder a perfectly good LFD Salamones, this was damaged and I just helped it finish getting undressed.

02-11-2010, 03:14 PM	#14
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? Another gem. "Cigar Guillotine: The cigar guillitoine is a double edged cutter that will cleanly cut the cigar from both ends." How does one cut the cigar "from both ends"? __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

02-11-2010, 03:23 PM	#17
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? Not a bad article really. Would do a lot of folks good actually although I gotta say that I don't have the patience to light a cigar without giving it a few puffs to get going.

02-11-2010, 03:28 PM	#19
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? Glad to see you ditched that flavorless wrapper D. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

02-11-2010, 03:34 PM	#20
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Why didn't anyone tell me?!? ... Whatever the theory may be, they all begin the same way.. Take the cigar our of the cellophane wrapper. Huh!?