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Smoked a La Flor Dominicana Nox today and was quite pleasantly surprised. Also finally got my hands on a Camshaft Carb and flathead. Now I just have to wait for it to get warm enough to enjoy them.
My Father Le Bijou 1922 on deck today. Waiting on a fresh shipment from CI and Cbid.
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February 20, 2016, 06:40 PM
Ronin1069
That Bulleit Bourbon is really good stuff. Nice pairing!
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February 20, 2016, 06:49 PM
GA Gator
Nice Ninja I had a Crowned heads 2014 TAA last night. First cigar I'd had in a while it was great very enjoyable.
Edit to add I was watching Mad Dogs on Amazon prime. That show is good!
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February 20, 2016, 09:05 PM
Appliance Brad
Nish Patel Maduro tonight. First one I've tried. It was a tad harsh on the light but smoothed right out. Perfect burn and draw. I'd rate it above anything in the Edge line (and I smoke a bunch of the Edge stuff) and right in the pack with the RP offerings.
ETA that I smoked it to a tiny nub. Perfect to the end.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Appliance Brad,
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February 20, 2016, 09:23 PM
Ronin1069
Evening fellow smokers -
Good night tonight, just warm enough to sit out on the patio and enjoy a Davidoff Escurio with Knob Creek.
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February 21, 2016, 12:18 PM
petr
Did some work around here in this 50° weather and am taking a break smoking a CAO Pilon. I wanted to get out yesterday but ran out of time.
February 21, 2016, 12:36 PM
Ronin1069
Just enjoyed an Alec Bradley Tempus. Cannot tell you the last time I had an Alec Bradley, this one was really good. Any other recommendations in this line? (I'm very familiar with the Presidio)
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Originally posted by Ronin1069: Just enjoyed an Alec Bradley Tempus. Cannot tell you the last time I had an Alec Bradley, this one was really good. Any other recommendations in this line? (I'm very familiar with the Presidio)
The Family Blend is pretty good..
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February 22, 2016, 04:57 PM
Flash Ninja
I like there Black Market and Prensado too. I just ordered another 10 Tempus for the humidor.
Had a Kristoff Brittania Reserva last night while cleaning some guns in the garage. I did notice the wrappers on the Kristoffs seem brittle. Anyone else have an issue? I've had two tear on me so far and the humidor is humming along at 65-66%. The tears didn't seem to effect the burn or draw. Still an enjoyable smoke.
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February 22, 2016, 05:23 PM
Jeff Yarchin
quote:
Originally posted by Flash Ninja: I like there Black Market and Prensado too. I just ordered another 10 Tempus for the humidor.
Had a Kristoff Brittania Reserva last night while cleaning some guns in the garage. I did notice the wrappers on the Kristoffs seem brittle. Anyone else have an issue? I've had two tear on me so far and the humidor is humming along at 65-66%. The tears didn't seem to effect the burn or draw. Still an enjoyable smoke.
flash, how long were the sticks in your humidor before you smoked them?
February 22, 2016, 05:31 PM
Flash Ninja
2 weeks.
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February 22, 2016, 05:39 PM
Jeff Yarchin
Definitely long enough.
I try to give shipped cigars a day of rest for every day of travel, seems to work out for me.
Do they seem to be dried out?
February 22, 2016, 05:44 PM
Ronin1069
Ninja,
Question, are you using an analog hydrometer or a digital? If it is not digital, your sticks could be MUCH dryer than your analog is leading you to believe.
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February 22, 2016, 06:11 PM
GA Gator
Some cigars smoke better at different RH, most Cubans are 65% I find some Nicaraguans smoke better 69%. I have multiple humidors and a tupperdore during the summer two are 65 one at 69. Winter two are at 69 one at 65.
You can try changing things up by using Boveda and a Tupperware. Note I use Boveda I have not had a hygrometer in a decade or more. I can tell if I need to change the RH by how the feal, cut, smoke etc.
By the way I'll post the details in a few days but I ordered a hat from a cigar manufacturer. Pre-order I questioned whether it would fit and decided to order anyway. They sent me a different fitted hat in a larger size, a pre-release cigar that will not ship for a month or more, stickers, and a hand written letter from the owner. My original order hasn't arrived yet (expect it tomorrow) I'll post the haul once it arrives.
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February 22, 2016, 06:12 PM
Flash Ninja
It's a digital. I'll leave the rest of the Kristoff pack in there for a few more days and double check them. I haven't had any issues with any others. Just that Kristoff sample pack I bought.
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February 22, 2016, 06:15 PM
Flash Ninja
quote:
Originally posted by GA Gator: Some cigars smoke better at different RH, most Cubans are 65% I find some Nicaraguans smoke better 69%. I have multiple humidors and a tupperdore during the summer two are 65 one at 69. Winter two are at 69 one at 65.
You can try changing things up by using Boveda and a Tupperware. Note I use Boveda I have not had a hygrometer in a decade or more. I can tell if I need to change the RH by how the feal, cut, smoke etc.
By the way I'll post the details in a few days but I ordered a hat from a cigar manufacturer. Pre-order I questioned whether it would fit and decided to order anyway. They sent me a different fitted hat in a larger size, a pre-release cigar that will not ship for a month or more, stickers, and a hand written letter from the owner. My original order hasn't arrived yet (expect it tomorrow) I'll post the haul once it arrives.
I'll try that with the higher RH Boveda packs and the Nicaraguan sticks. Thanks!
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February 22, 2016, 06:19 PM
oddball
quote:
Originally posted by GA Gator: Some cigars smoke better at different RH, most Cubans are 65% I find some Nicaraguans smoke better 69%.
+1
I have a wine cooler with 65% Heartfelt humidity beads for my ISOMs and non ISOMs are stored with 70% beads. I use a digital hygrometer in both setups.
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