Recent content by shund

This is something I'm interested in as well. I've got plans to open my own within the next five years, and would really like some insight from anyone with some experience. PM's are welcome if you've got some in-depth knowledge.

Generally the band stays on for the first inch or two...after that I make a decision: Is this stick good enough to keep going to the nub or not? If it is, I'll slide the band off...if it's not, I'll toss it when it gets to the band. Then again, occasionally I'll just yank the band off from...

Well, once things get up and running (construction is due to be complete by June), I'll expect to see you around...if not for a tourney than at least for a day.

Oh lord...my wish list: ISOMs Monte #2 BBF (God, I'd kill for a box..even a 5er...hopefully I'll have the $$ after Xmas) Cohiba Esplendido (ditto) Vegas Robaina (any) Domestics Opus X Monte White Toro/Rothschilde/Especial No.1 Dunhill (any...never tried one) Ashton VSG CAO Brazilia Gol! CAO...

Give 'em a Padron....try the 2000. Nice and mild, but tasty too..one of my early favorites. Of course, you have the default noob smoke...a Macanudo. Gotta say I wasn't too impressed when I tried one as my first smoke. Maybe point him in the direction of Don Diego. My best friend got his start...

Welcome from one newb to another.

While perusing through my local tobacconist's shop the other day I came across the new CAO Italia line. I picked up a Ciao and tossed it in my desktop humi to prime it for smoking. Before I light up, though, I'd like to get some input on this new stick. Anyone here smoked one yet? So far, I've...

Well, it's that time of year again...University is closed, the grades are in, and I'm free for Xmas break. Yes, winter is upon us. And with winter comes the re-emergence of my cigar season. Since establishing my smoke palate a little over a year ago today, I have managed to mature from the "I...