Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)

[Bill86]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=620

Give that a read, should answer all your questions.

[guitar4001]

Originally Posted by davidletteney

Hey,

I'm fairly new to cigars and my brother, who knows a lot, got me a humidor. How does one season a humidor?

And on a completely separate note, being relatively new to cigars, I have found that one of my favorites so far is the Brickhouse Churchill. I was wondering if the yall have any suggestions for cigars to try that are similar to the Brickhouse, or not, whatever is good.

Thanks
David

welcome to the site. whereabouts are you from in NC?

Head over to the "inmate processing area" and hit up the sampler thread for some new smokes.

[Ogre]

Originally Posted by davidletteney

Hey,

I'm fairly new to cigars and my brother, who knows a lot, got me a humidor. How does one season a humidor?

And on a completely separate note, being relatively new to cigars, I have found that one of my favorites so far is the Brickhouse Churchill. I was wondering if the yall have any suggestions for cigars to try that are similar to the Brickhouse, or not, whatever is good.

Thanks
David

As for cigars, I would suggest: any Don Pepin Garcia, 601 blue, Arturo Fuente 858, AVO maduros, Oliva V. Thats just a start. There are way to many to list at once. I am sure this list will grow and grow.

[guitar4001]

Originally Posted by Ogre3239

As for cigars, I would suggest: any Don Pepin Garcia, 601 blue, Arturo Fuente 858, AVO maduros, Oliva V. Thats just a start. There are way to many to list at once. I am sure this list will grow and grow.

mr orge, you have listed many of my faves...good people smoke alike.

[CigarNut]

Out of curiosity just what is that band and what is the stick?Is it a good stick?

Originally Posted by bobarian

In some cases...

[T.G]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Out of curiosity just what is that band and what is the stick?Is it a good stick?

It's a Partagas 155th Anniversary Salomones from 2000, they only came in the 155th humidors, of which only 155 were made, each containing 155 cigars of 4 different vitolas.


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Addendum: Just looked up the numbers - there were 50 salomones per humidor, so 7750 Partagas 155th salomones released.

[guitar4001]

Originally Posted by T.G

It's a Partagas 155th Anniversary Salomones from 2000, they only came in the 155th humidors, of which only 155 were made, each containing 155 cigars of 4 different vitolas.

in other words, send it to me.

"Also, I need a cutter ....."
My suggestion is to buy a packet of single edged blades in plastic dispenser from Lowes or Home Depot. Very cheap and give you a perfect cut each time. Directions: just make a slit across the top of the cigar, not very deep. Test that you can suck air through the cigar and if you can, toast and light the cigar as usual. The biggest advantage for me is that I dont get any stray bits of tobacco, which I hate. I think someone has made a similiar plastic product which does the same thing as a razor blade. As an aside, I own every punch or cutter known to man and the razor blade works the best for me.
Ylo2na

Originally Posted by guitar4001

welcome to the site. whereabouts are you from in NC?

Head over to the "inmate processing area" and hit up the sampler thread for some new smokes.

I'm in southern pines and next year i will be at NCSU.

And thanks for the suggestions

[timj219]

Originally Posted by ylo2na

"Also, I need a cutter ....."
My suggestion is to buy a packet of single edged blades in plastic dispenser from Lowes or Home Depot. Very cheap and give you a perfect cut each time.

I used these for awhile until I was given a xikar as a gift. The xikar is undoubtedly safer but the single edge blade does do a beautiful job. I've even used a double edged razor blade (I shave with a DE) in a pinch but that takes a steady hand.

What is the reason that some cigars have cedar wrappings on them? Does this serve a purpose or is it just stylistic?

[Drez]

Originally Posted by staminator

What is the reason that some cigars have cedar wrappings on them? Does this serve a purpose or is it just stylistic?

It could be for a few reasons really.

Some like the way it looks so it could be to make it more presentable.

Another reason could be it gives the stick a little protection.

Also it could also be so that the stick can marry some of the flavor/smell of the cedar.

Originally Posted by Drez

It could be for a few reasons really.

Some like the way it looks so it could be to make it more presentable.

Another reason could be it gives the stick a little protection.

Also it could also be so that the stick can marry some of the flavor/smell of the cedar.

Cool. Thanks. Looking forward to smoking a My Father Cedros!

[guitar4001]

Originally Posted by staminator

What is the reason that some cigars have cedar wrappings on them? Does this serve a purpose or is it just stylistic?

it looks pretty and gives a slight cedar taste to the smoke.

[timj219]

Not many people realize that in order to get the full benefit you need to leave the cedar on while smoking.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by timj219

Not many people realize that in order to get the full benefit you need to leave the cedar on while smoking.

Please let the noobs off the hook and tell them you are joking.

[guitar4001]

Originally Posted by BlackIrish

SteveDMatt is a smart man. Toasting avoids overheating and gives a more even burn.

I've begun toasting the foot and blowing on it until I've got a good even cherry before I even take a draw. It makes for a much smoother smoke and a great burn. Try it.

BlackIrish

same here

[hscmit]

thats pretty funny

[timj219]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Please let the noobs off the hook and tell them you are joking.

My bad you're right. This isn't an appropriate thread for a joke like that. But I couldn't help myself. Every time I look at the R&J (non CC) cedros in my humi a picture flashes through my brain of lighting one with the cedar still on it. Not because I think it's a good idea but because I have an infantile mind.

The original question does bring another question to mind though. I wonder if those cedar wrappers would make good spills for lighting the cigars?

[hscmit]

Originally Posted by timj219

The original question does bring another question to mind though. I wonder if those cedar wrappers would make good spills for lighting the cigars?

they do