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Looking for cigar line that differs only in wrapper
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chascates
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To further my cigar knowledge I'd like to try a series of cigars identical except in wrapper. One of the online shops, Holts perhaps, had a house selection that offered…
Tasting Notes ?
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Poppa O
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How do I Get Better at Pulling out those awesome Notes all the reviewers are talking about?
Palate cleansing
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jj209
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What is the best to cleanse a palate before and after a cigar?
Book
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Goomba
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I would recommend this book by Zino Davidoff. I have had it for years and still will read it once in a while. It gives some very good insight on…
Are those expensive cigars really worth it
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Jh7
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Hey guys I just started smoking about 7 months ago and have tried many different cigars. I really like the Oliva Reserve and the V series MadurO. Can a Davidoff…
Not sure what to drink with my cigars
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ThadNik
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What do I pair my cigar with if I don’t drink alcohol?
Do I stay or do I go
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Gindy
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Here’s a question…
I’ve been into this ‘cigar thing’ for almost a year now. I’ve tried a variety of cigars that I love, some that are good, some that are ok…
Curious about the testing lab.
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Ieppert
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How does this testing lab work? Is there anything I can do to increase chances of being chosen to test?
Humidor
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loyaldragon
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Hey, question for the group. For the cigars that are in sealed tubes, do they need to be kept in a humidor? If so, why? Thanks
Looking for information on know tobacco cultivars
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southwest smoker
What book or online resources would help me be better able to identify different phenotypes of tobacco. I grew studied in botany but focused on tropical fruit tree production and…
New humidor
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samuelson
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Hey guys quick question I bought a plastic travel humidor but I have a quick question anything I should do before I put my cigars in I feel that the…
Cigar Pairings
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Defiant
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I have found that I primarily enjoy my cigars with good strong coffee. Cafe' con Leche' and expressos are also a favorite pairing with stout cigars such as the CAO…
CAO?
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CigarBoss007
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Love CAO but how's it pronounced? Is it just spelled out "C-A-O"? "Shou"? "Cow"? Or none of the above?
Romeo y Julieta or Hoyo de Monterrey?
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RogueKestrel
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Giving the choice at equal cost and size would you pick either Romeo y Julieta or Hoyo de Monterrey for a Cuban cigar?
Be Patient
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Pete M
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To the new smokers out there, don’t be afraid to let the ash of your cigar build up. It’s actually a good sign that your cigar is fresh and it…
Looking for Opus X Love Affair
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Gener
I am looking for someplace to get a box of Opus X Love Affair. It seems like they are getting even more difficult to find the last year or so.
Cabinet Humidor Humidity
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Front Range
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Hey guys, new to the post but I've been smoking cigars for 40 years.
I moved from Kentucky (High RH) to Northern Colorado (Low RH) a few years ago. I have…
Good cigar on the cheaper side
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samuelson
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So recently my sons health problems have put me in a tight spot money wise.i went from smoking about three cigars a day to none and i would really like…
How to retrohale
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Cotto
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Any tips on how to retrohale?
Humidity
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Big Paulie
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The ideal humidity for a humidor that holds a 100 cigars or more? 72-69?
Have you smoked these?
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Wheelie Dan
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I had a colleague give me two cigars for my birthday in 1998. I believe they were fuente. They were like smoking smooth white chocolate or cream. They were astonishing…
Rehabilitate a slightly dry cigar?
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B9
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New to cigars and went to a National chain. I was surprised the elk in didn’t seem that humid. Bough a wide selection to figure exactly what I like best.…
Wrapper peeling off last third
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Deppe
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It seems that most cigars I smoke the wrapper starts to crack and peel in the last 1/3 any reason for this
Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden Maduro
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PineappleJak
Just got this Fuente Fuente OpusX Forbidden Maduro for free from a client. Hopefully it’s salvageable, the guy was so old he didn’t know what was going on and this…
I'm sitting on my patio minding my my own business, having a cigar and drink as I'm refilling a few of my lighters on this hot sunny day when "Kerpop"…
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