ShadowSpear Cigar Thread
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And was surprisingly cheap. Cost less than $19.
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Guys,
Read this on WSJ today and though it pretty interesting. If you don't have a subscription, I took the time to convert the article into PDF for you.
I thought it was pretty interesting.
Smoked: Cuba’s Cigar Industry Isn’t Ready for Its American Moment
Read this on WSJ today and though it pretty interesting. If you don't have a subscription, I took the time to convert the article into PDF for you.
I thought it was pretty interesting.
Smoked: Cuba’s Cigar Industry Isn’t Ready for Its American Moment
Will be enjoying a NUB next.
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Ooh Rah's Random Cigar Thought's of the day...
1: The Montecristo' White is becoming my favorite weekend breakfast cigar. Pairs wonderfully with coffee and if found at the right time, can be purchased at a good price.
2: I've been smoking cigars for years and just now learning about dry-boxing and lower humidities is like starting all over again. Smoked a Cuban Monte2 yesterday that I let sit solo in a cedar travel humidor for 3 days. WONDERFUL!!! A nice crunch at the foot, perfect draw, and a touch of salt. Now what? A separate humidor dedicated to 60% or so to keep a small supply of Cubans that I'll want to smoke within the week? This whole process has really given me a different perspective on 'resting' cigars that I might get online or as a gift from someone.
3: It seems like the cigar consumer is more concerned about the FDA ruling than the B&M's. Even my own shop, they talk about it, complain about, but what are they doing about it? Were it my shop, every single customer would be directed to a laptop or iPad that was linked to the two CRA petitions. If they don't care, I guess I'll stop worrying about it.
4: I used to buy cigar accessories just to have them. Finally I am to the point where I see them as a tool, each for a specific purpose.
- Good sharp cutter. I have really taken notice of this the past few weeks as I've been snipping dryer cigars. A dull or cheap blade is more likely damage the stick.
- Quality matches. Love a good cigar match, my go to for toasting the foot when wind is not in play
- Triple flame torch. Awesome for those windy days when matches are a no go and a single flame just can't do the job.
- Single flame torch. Great for lancero's or a smaller ring gauge where a 'triple' would be too much fire. The single flame is also a perfect go-to for detail touchups for the occasional runner.
1: The Montecristo' White is becoming my favorite weekend breakfast cigar. Pairs wonderfully with coffee and if found at the right time, can be purchased at a good price.
2: I've been smoking cigars for years and just now learning about dry-boxing and lower humidities is like starting all over again. Smoked a Cuban Monte2 yesterday that I let sit solo in a cedar travel humidor for 3 days. WONDERFUL!!! A nice crunch at the foot, perfect draw, and a touch of salt. Now what? A separate humidor dedicated to 60% or so to keep a small supply of Cubans that I'll want to smoke within the week? This whole process has really given me a different perspective on 'resting' cigars that I might get online or as a gift from someone.
3: It seems like the cigar consumer is more concerned about the FDA ruling than the B&M's. Even my own shop, they talk about it, complain about, but what are they doing about it? Were it my shop, every single customer would be directed to a laptop or iPad that was linked to the two CRA petitions. If they don't care, I guess I'll stop worrying about it.
4: I used to buy cigar accessories just to have them. Finally I am to the point where I see them as a tool, each for a specific purpose.
- Good sharp cutter. I have really taken notice of this the past few weeks as I've been snipping dryer cigars. A dull or cheap blade is more likely damage the stick.
- Quality matches. Love a good cigar match, my go to for toasting the foot when wind is not in play
- Triple flame torch. Awesome for those windy days when matches are a no go and a single flame just can't do the job.
- Single flame torch. Great for lancero's or a smaller ring gauge where a 'triple' would be too much fire. The single flame is also a perfect go-to for detail touchups for the occasional runner.
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Sometimes we tell ourselves that those sticks from south of Miami just aren't what they used to be.
And sometimes that just isn't true.
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And sometimes that just isn't true.
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Finishing up an Alec Bradley Vandal this afternoon. While nothing great, it is a good cigar and I got a 10 pack for $40 which makes it even better.
I tend to smoke one cigar a day, sometimes two if time permits. If I'm golfing though...maybe three while I'm on the course. I live fairly close to Cigars International and frequent the Hamburg store quite often.
While I don't have expensive sticks in my humidor, I have a fairly large variety. I do not have an absolute favorite as there are WAY too many cigar choices available. I do prefer full bodied sticks and a few Connecticut wrapped ones. I am really enjoying Brazilian wrapped cigars though. The CAO Brazilia, LA Flor Dominicana La Nox, and CI's Blend Lab KK-4560 are the top choices.
I'll be posting a bunch in this thread...so stay tuned! Also, if y'all have any questions, I can try to answer them for you.
I tend to smoke one cigar a day, sometimes two if time permits. If I'm golfing though...maybe three while I'm on the course. I live fairly close to Cigars International and frequent the Hamburg store quite often.
While I don't have expensive sticks in my humidor, I have a fairly large variety. I do not have an absolute favorite as there are WAY too many cigar choices available. I do prefer full bodied sticks and a few Connecticut wrapped ones. I am really enjoying Brazilian wrapped cigars though. The CAO Brazilia, LA Flor Dominicana La Nox, and CI's Blend Lab KK-4560 are the top choices.
I'll be posting a bunch in this thread...so stay tuned! Also, if y'all have any questions, I can try to answer them for you.
I'm not a fan of the larger Flathead. I enjoy the Sparkplug, Carb, and Camshaft sizes mostly as you get more of the flavor from the wrapper and not the filler/binder.
