xyz123
Obviously you're not a golfer.
Definitely 2nd that.
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Definitely 2nd that.
drunkfish3
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Nikon_Assasin
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PuffTheMagicDragon
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The band says Cusano - Aged 18 years. This was part of a "premium sampler" pack.
Medium Dominican 5 x 50 with a Connecticut wrapper. About $6/ea at your favorite online vendor. Burned even, stayed lit, and smoked nice.
Medium Dominican 5 x 50 with a Connecticut wrapper. About $6/ea at your favorite online vendor. Burned even, stayed lit, and smoked nice.
PuffTheMagicDragon
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This one came as part of a sampler pack. About $6/ea.
Medium Dominican 5 x 50 with a Connecticut wrapper. Burned even, stayed lit, and smoked nice but was a bit harsh.
Medium Dominican 5 x 50 with a Connecticut wrapper. Burned even, stayed lit, and smoked nice but was a bit harsh.
I never get these. Arent they just fake cuban cigars? And are they even worth it?
PuffTheMagicDragon
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I don't think they said Cuban. And, I won't be buying any, either. Looks good in the picture, though.
xyz123
Obviously you're not a golfer.
Do you mean fake as in the New World versions vs the original CCs... like Habanos Cohiba vs General's Cohiba?
xyz123
Obviously you're not a golfer.
How soon are you smoking these after receiving them? Not just the Excalibur, but all your sticks?
PuffTheMagicDragon
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Well, it depends. They usually get tossed into one of the humidors for a while. A couple of weeks (probably) for this one. Some of the others have been in there a couple of months, I guess.
xyz123
Obviously you're not a golfer.
Yeah, that's about right.. just making sure you're not smoking everything ROTT. Normally that HDM is a pretty smooth smoke. Could just be a little too fresh. Give the rest 6mo nap.. at least.. should help maturation.
"Worth it" is always subjective. If someone likes them, they are worth it to that person. We all started somewhere. I got many of these same sampler packs from CI and the like with a 50 ct. humi when I had just found this place. And now here I am with more ISOM smokes than I ever imagined I'd set my sights on, a cooler, and two other humidors, all thanks to this fine community!
MaytagMan
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hahahahaa - listen - I'm not even certain of all these acronyms. Yet.
My humidors are at 68%. How's that ? Seriously.
If I gotta leave those smokes in the humidor for 6 months, then I'll have to run out and get some Dutch Masters or Philly Titans of Swishers to tide me over until then.
xyz123
Obviously you're not a golfer.
ROTT = Right off the truck. Which means there's potential for issues due to transit.. namely, humidity and/or temp are way off. Especially if it's been sitting in the back of a UPS truck for 12hrs on a hot summer day. Plus, retailers generally ship with 69% or higher Bovedas.. if at all. Which can be a little high for a lot of sticks.
So stashing them away to acclimate to your preferred readings is recommended. But can be difficult when you want it NOW. And your 68% humi is fine. A few points higher than I personally prefer, but it's much better and easier to shed a few points vs trying to rehydrate a dryer stick.
My maduros and penchant for broadleaf can make for a finicky stick sometimes. Those I like in the 62-65% range. I can't abide a stick that goes all-out wonky on me half in. Getting away from the 70/70 "rule" is fine if you're proactive with the maintenance of your collection.
Cute kid.
