Cigar smokers?

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Originally posted by marcb7:


Im no expert...

I'm calling BS on this. After all, you are the Godfather of this thread!

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by marcb7:


Im no expert...

I'm calling BS on this. After all, you are the Godfather of this thread!

(nodding in agreement)

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Meeting a friend today for lunch. I'm going to try the first Montecristo ever made in and from Nicaragua.

I hope it is as good as it looks!

So? How was the Nicaraguan Monte?

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Originally posted by KSC02:

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Meeting a friend today for lunch. I'm going to try the first Montecristo ever made in and from Nicaragua.

I hope it is as good as it looks!

So? How was the Nicaraguan Monte?

K, the first half was excellent. The next 25% turned a touch sour. I will buy a few more to age.

Have not had this cigar....

Over the holiday weekend smokes a Monte #2 from 1997....may be the best stick of the year. So much hazelnut and toffee.

Also enjoyed Cohiba Sig 6 03', My Father LE 10' and custom roll cuban that some of you boys had in LV. You all smoke these yet?

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Originally posted by marcb7:


and custom roll cuban that some of you boys had in LV. You all smoke these yet?

I'm still holding.

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by marcb7:


and custom roll cuban that some of you boys had in LV. You all smoke these yet?

I'm still holding.

Continue........

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Originally posted by wine+art:
I'm still holding.

Wow, reading that reminded me of a question DoktaP made to Mimik at the Hotel Crystal a couple of years ago regarding his g'friend at the time....

The topics of conversation are so entertaining, always, when we get together.

Siglo VI last evening. Always enjoyable.

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Wow, reading that reminded me of a question DoktaP made to Mimik at the Hotel Crystal a couple of years ago regarding his g'friend at the time....

A classic moment indeed and never to be forgotten.

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Originally posted by KSC02:
Siglo VI last evening. Always enjoyable.

Great cigar, however, knowing where u live KSC, can you still feel your fingers or more importantly items further south?

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Originally posted by marcb7:

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Originally posted by KSC02:
Siglo VI last evening. Always enjoyable.

Great cigar, however, knowing where u live KSC, can you still feel your fingers or more importantly items further south?

Actually, there are a couple of well-ventilated 'cigar bars' here so one can partake inside in comfort.

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Originally posted by KSC02:

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by marcb7:


Im no expert...

I'm calling BS on this. After all, you are the Godfather of this thread!

(nodding in agreement)

(also nodding in agreement)

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by marcb7:


and custom roll cuban that some of you boys had in LV. You all smoke these yet?

I'm still holding.

Mine suffered from the plane ride home, so I smoked it soon after our event. Loved it!

Finished off the last of my '12 Tatuaje Mummies - easily the best of the box. A good example of a Nicaraguan based stick that surely improved with age.

Back a month ago, I served some '08 Cohiba Genios to some good friends. These are in a great place these days. Fantastic roasted, powdery cocoa. Medium-easy draw, but lots of flavorful and aromatic smoke. Such luxury!

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Originally posted by Shane T.:

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Good news is there are much better cigars out there for the money of a Liga, IMO.

Do you have any specific recommendations for the occasional cigar smoker?

I enjoy more full-bodied sticks (Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970, Rocky Patel Decade, Camacho Triple Maduro, etc).

No one here is more expert than the godfather, but I would humbly add two suggestions that would fit the profile I believe you're after: the new Sindicato Maduro is worth trying (I like the 5x54 Robusto, $10-12), or the Casa Magna Domus Magnus series (I stick with the Centuriones, Optimus, or Primus, usually <$10). I would, of course, second any recommendation of My Father's Le Bijou, L'Atelier (Maduro or Natural), or an Añejo, when you can find them. Fwiw, if you can find a Liga Privada #9 (especially the Robusto, IMHO) that's been sitting in a humidor for a few years, jump at it! The older incarnations are magnificent!

I've really been feening for the decadance of a BHK. It's long overdue now. Soon.

Just saw that the US restrictions on Cuban cigars are being relaxed.

I don't think so, based on what I heard on the news. They said antiques will be allowed, but not cigars or Cuban rum.

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Originally posted by Board-O:
... antiques will be allowed, but not cigars or Cuban rum.

Certainly cigars are considered 'contraband' in the U.S. but never thought about Cuban rum. Is this banned as well? I know it's not sold in the U.S. but I guess it is also an issue to bring back across the boarder. True?

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Originally posted by Board-O:
... not cigars or Cuban rum.

An article in the Gazette yesterday (taken from Bloomberg News) mentions that U.S. visitors to Cuba would be allowed to return with $100 of Cuban cigars. That's not much, admittedly, but forward moving.

I don't know what the truth is. I just posted what I heard on the radio news.

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Originally posted by Board-O:
I don't know what the truth is. I just posted what I heard on the radio news.

That's actually pretty damn funny!

PH

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Originally posted by KSC02:
An article in the Gazette yesterday (taken from Bloomberg News) mentions that U.S. visitors to Cuba would be allowed to return with $100 of Cuban cigars. That's not much, admittedly, but forward moving.

I heard the same. I'll be curious to learn how customs will verify the value of the cigars; 'seems flawed to me. Not that I would ever accuse lawmakers of employing a high degree of logic.

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Originally posted by stickman:

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Originally posted by KSC02:
An article in the Gazette yesterday (taken from Bloomberg News) mentions that U.S. visitors to Cuba would be allowed to return with $100 of Cuban cigars. That's not much, admittedly, but forward moving.

I heard the same. I'll be curious to learn how customs will verify the value of the cigars; 'seems flawed to me. Not that I would ever accuse lawmakers of employing a high degree of logic.

I would expect the $100 to be an arbitrary number. Anything a box or less won't be scrutinized. All this change means is people will no longer have to take the markings off the cigars before packing them. The concern of getting your Cubans confiscated during a random screening goes away IMO. It's no longer going to be an issue. At least that's my theory.

Ill be "testing" this system in March

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Originally posted by marcb7:
Ill be "testing" this system in March

I have a couple of friends here in Dallas that went last year. They had a very good time. Both said they would not go back, but glad they went.

I have a friend in Philly that is talking to me about going, all before the Obama address.

Keep me in the loop via email on your plans, please.

I've had the chance to sample several good cigars this holiday season, including the Hirochi Robaina Hermoso (excellent), and a 2010 version of one of my go-to faves - Cohiba's Maduro 5 Genios (doing splendidly with its characteristicly fantastic, powdery cocoa throughout), but the surprise stand-out for me was the new Ashton Symmetry. I finally got to try both the robusto (outstanding!) and the corona (very good, but seemed young). From the opening impression of peppery fennel, followed closely by a citrusy flavor, to the gorgeous floral notes near the last third, this is definitely a unique smoke worth revisiting and trying other vitolas.

Sitting on the patio with a Tanqueray and tonic with a Cuban Partagas that must be at least ten years old. I smoked 3 or 4 cigars in 2014.

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Originally posted by Board-O:
Sitting on the patio with a Tanqueray and tonic with a Cuban Partagas that must be at least ten years old.

So how was it?

'Just tried a Padron Millenium: outstanding cigar, to be sure, but not the mind-boggling magic I was hoping for.

I've been pleasantly surprised to find that some Quesada España robustos I bought 2 years ago have actually noticeably improved.

I also heard recently that tobacco would not be on the list to be allowed for import from Cuba. Does anyone have a more thorough read on this?

We have been enjoying a lot of beautiful and warm weather this month.

Behike 52

So I find myself with a new humidor situation. In the past I always removed everything from wrapper and box. Now I can store and display complete boxes, 6-8 open and 12-15 on additional shelves. I also have drawer space in the humidor for about 500-600 more cigars. Should I be unwrapping things in the box given I'm always at 70/70? What say the wiser?

Sorry I do not like smoking Cigar. I know smoking is injurious to health and it is a known fact. Cancer is developed in lungs through smoking.

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Originally posted by stevex:
Sorry I do not like smoking Cigar. I know smoking is injurious to health and it is a known fact. Cancer is developed in lungs through smoking.

Then you should probably not drink wine. Wine has alcohol which can lead to liver failure, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and is associated with a number of cancers. In women, it can lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which is terrible for baby. These are known facts.

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Originally posted by Stefania Wine:
So I find myself with a new humidor situation. In the past I always removed everything from wrapper and box. Now I can store and display complete boxes, 6-8 open and 12-15 on additional shelves. I also have drawer space in the humidor for about 500-600 more cigars. Should I be unwrapping things in the box given I'm always at 70/70? What say the wiser?

I leave them as is Paul.....the only boxes i crack open are my boxes of Behikes because that lid is quite heavy. If you think the boxes of cigars when purchased may be too dry, then open the box slightly until they get up to desired humidity.

I roll the cigar between my fingers close to my ear, slightly squeezing it to hear any snap/crackle/pops.....if you hear alot, the cigar is too dry...

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Wine doc

No, it does not mean that I do not like wine. I love wine and there is no enjoyment without it on birthday, marriages, and other celebration and parties.I used to drink small pegs of it. It provides good feelings to me provided i have a lot of stuffs to eat. It helps me to digest whatever i eat. I am foodie and i love eating a variety of dishes.

As temperatures flirt with the underside of freezing... went out to enjoy a partagas #4 series d.

Had a Monte #4 on the balcony last night. Very enjoyable and one of my faves when I want a quick smoke.

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Originally posted by CSM:
Had a Monte #4 on the balcony last night. Very enjoyable and one of my faves when I want a quick smoke.

Did it hit 40 degrees?