Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box - Page 3

Starscream · 05-16-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

That humidor looks like a great piece... I think it's pretty cool!

Another guy who would be good to talk to is Nick at www.gothamcigarmuseum.com

It does look like an awesome piece, but I wouldn't use it to store anything in.

05-16-2011, 11:24 AM

Andy, I had taken the cigars out and put them in a real humidor 8 years ago. I dont think they are worthless as far as smoking them but what do I know.

just thought it was a good conversation piece

05-16-2011, 11:28 AM

I would say that back then they didnt care for cigars like we do today or why would they put so many cigars in a box like this. lol But what you dont see in the picture is a inner square cedar piece that lays into the inner groove on the box then the lid actually closes down on top of that to create what I guess they considered a decent seal back then.

Subvet642 · 05-16-2011, 11:28 AM

If it were me, like others have said, I would brush the mold off and fire one up.

05-16-2011, 11:34 AM

I will soon. LOL my only issue is that I only smoke maybe 3-4 a month and I'm an admitted novice at what to look for in a good cigar... so me smoking one wouldnt tell me too much unless it made me vomit ! LOL

watch... i'll get 500 requests to volunteer to smoke one for me. LOL

As far as the seal, if you look at the partitions they sit slightly lower than the outer walls o the box. This allows for the inner cover to sit in there and the outer lid to hold that down sealing it as best possible.

Subvet642 · 05-16-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by robj153

I will soon. LOL my only issue is that I only smoke maybe 3-4 a month and I'm an admitted novice at what to look for in a good cigar... so me smoking one wouldnt tell me too much unless it made me vomit ! LOL

watch... i'll get 500 requests to volunteer to smoke one for me. LOL

As far as the seal, if you look at the partitions they sit slightly lower than the outer walls o the box. This allows for the inner cover to sit in there and the outer lid to hold that down sealing it as best possible.

The only important thing to look for in any cigar is if YOU like it. That's the whole point, after all.

Starscream · 05-16-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by robj153

just thought it was a good conversation piece

That it is.

Beautiful piece of work.

NCRadioMan · 05-16-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by robj153

I would say that back then they didnt care for cigars like we do today or why would they put so many cigars in a box like this.

FWIW, humidors that feature different or special sizes like the one you have pictured are still produced and issued today. Also, the 2002-2003 Cohiba Rerserva Seleccion was issued in a box of 30 that has 4 Esplendidos, 6 Robustos, 8 Piramides, 6 Coronas Especiales and 6 Medias Coronas.h

bobarian · 05-16-2011, 01:56 PM

Whether or not the cigars are still smokable, you have a great family memento which can be kept in a prominent place to honor your grandfather in law's good taste.

05-16-2011, 03:15 PM

true bobarian ,,,, so true

05-17-2011, 06:36 PM

smoking one now ... tuesday night 7:35 pm eastern time.... and its pretty damn good !

bobarian · 05-17-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by robj153

smoking one now ... tuesday night 7:35 pm eastern time.... and its pretty damn good !

SDmate · 05-17-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by robj153

smoking one now ... tuesday night 7:35 pm eastern time.... and its pretty damn good !

OLS · 05-17-2011, 09:15 PM

Additionally, they also still occasionally produce the Seleccion Montecristo which is either 5 or ten each of
the 1-5 sizes. Same type deal without the varnished furniture box. Have not personally seen one in MANY YEARS.

mfarre03 · 05-18-2011, 06:50 AM

Still calling BS but that's just me.

Eleven · 05-18-2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mfarre03

Still calling BS but that's just me.

Still calling BS on what?

mfarre03 · 05-18-2011, 09:59 AM

The whole thread seems fishy, just doesn't track right. Here he is, his second forum about these cigars, just wants info but got info from the first place he went and didn't do anyting with them. Sounds like hes just pulling our cranks. This crap happens all the time on forums, string the boys along for a few weeks then disappear.

icehog3 · 05-18-2011, 10:24 AM

Stringing us along for what, Mike?

T.G · 05-18-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Stringing us along for what, Mike?

Knowing how it's very easy to get frustrated with the Cigar Aficionado forums, I'm more inclined to take the OP at his word.

And, if not, what damage is he doing? Certainly not to anyone here - just to himself. He's using the same username, a publicly posted email address, it's his name at stake, not anyone else's. He asked for some info and maybe a value. BFD.

pnoon · 05-18-2011, 10:38 AM

I don't see the issue here, either.

05-16-2011, 11:24 AM	#42
robj153 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box Andy, I had taken the cigars out and put them in a real humidor 8 years ago. I dont think they are worthless as far as smoking them but what do I know. just thought it was a good conversation piece

05-16-2011, 11:28 AM	#43
robj153 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box I would say that back then they didnt care for cigars like we do today or why would they put so many cigars in a box like this. lol But what you dont see in the picture is a inner square cedar piece that lays into the inner groove on the box then the lid actually closes down on top of that to create what I guess they considered a decent seal back then.

05-16-2011, 11:28 AM	#44
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box If it were me, like others have said, I would brush the mold off and fire one up. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

05-16-2011, 11:34 AM	#45
robj153 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box I will soon. LOL my only issue is that I only smoke maybe 3-4 a month and I'm an admitted novice at what to look for in a good cigar... so me smoking one wouldnt tell me too much unless it made me vomit ! LOL watch... i'll get 500 requests to volunteer to smoke one for me. LOL As far as the seal, if you look at the partitions they sit slightly lower than the outer walls o the box. This allows for the inner cover to sit in there and the outer lid to hold that down sealing it as best possible.

05-16-2011, 01:56 PM	#49
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box Whether or not the cigars are still smokable, you have a great family memento which can be kept in a prominent place to honor your grandfather in law's good taste.

05-16-2011, 03:15 PM	#50
robj153 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box true bobarian ,,,, so true

05-17-2011, 06:36 PM	#51
robj153 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box smoking one now ... tuesday night 7:35 pm eastern time.... and its pretty damn good !

05-17-2011, 09:15 PM	#54
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box Additionally, they also still occasionally produce the Seleccion Montecristo which is either 5 or ten each of the 1-5 sizes. Same type deal without the varnished furniture box. Have not personally seen one in MANY YEARS.

05-18-2011, 06:50 AM	#55
mfarre03 Never pet a burning dog.. Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 280 Trading: (3)	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box Still calling BS but that's just me.

05-18-2011, 09:59 AM	#57
mfarre03 Never pet a burning dog.. Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 280 Trading: (3)	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box The whole thread seems fishy, just doesn't track right. Here he is, his second forum about these cigars, just wants info but got info from the first place he went and didn't do anyting with them. Sounds like hes just pulling our cranks. This crap happens all the time on forums, string the boys along for a few weeks then disappear.

05-18-2011, 10:24 AM	#58
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box Stringing us along for what, Mike? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-18-2011, 10:38 AM	#60
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Very Old Montecristo cigars and Box I don't see the issue here, either. __________________ 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