It was probably around 2. Was talking to John about having to work Thanksgiving etc. Bought 3 robos, 2 toros. Dave checked the ring guages with the guide both mentioned how heavy the smoke was. Soccer game on the screen. G1

Picked up a few yesterday at Drapers as well. Funny thing is that the toros were listed at 6 x 50 and you can tell right away that these were smaller in ring guage. Dave checked using a rg guide and yup, ran between 46 and 47 with a lot of room in the 48 slot. The robusto which was listed at...

You sure you dont' mean A/T? Some manufactuers and/or retailers will use that to mean the aluminum tubes or tubos. G1

Is Blue Havana the place that was associated with the Alley years back? What about Iwan Ries or Schwartz as far as downtown places to smoke? If you're at the Monaco, you're close both especially Iwan Ries. Man I haven't been back to Chitown in years. I'd love to get there but probably won't...

Man, I thought everyone knew about it. There was so much talk about the anticipation of the Frank and when the 13 shops were introduced, there was a note on that thread about the event on LI and in DC. I actually was only there for literally about 15 minutes as I was on a "break" from work...

The event at Drapers was fun and totally relaxed. Pete is always totally down to earth and totally real. It was hilarious because I snuck over from work for a few and when I got there, it was like watching Mick Jagger with a bunch of fans around him. Saw a guy come in with a bagfull of stuff...

I think its actually the inside of the paper or foil(which really wasn't a metallic foil but more a foil-paper, which is the same, its kind of like parchment paper which will let the cigars further go through their fermentation process. By "wet packing", to my knowledge, they roll the cigars...

Just an FYI, these are wet packed so if you want to store em, leave them wrapped in the paper like the Blacks. They'll age tremendously and thats straight from the man. G1

Get these while you can, only a handfull of retailers got these and when they're gone, they're gone. Apparantly Pete made just enough to keep the name after obtaining rights to it. To me they smoke like a cabaiguan maduro with a little more earthy kick and of course in the traditional lancero...

Where are you located? If you're near any major metropolitan area, you'll have a nice selection of B&Ms. Stop in, get a feel for a place and I'm sure you'll find one that you like. Like the others mention, the retailers forum is a great place to look and there are always some special smokes...

Rocky Patels- haven't smoked all of them but have had my share including the whole decade line and I haven't been able to finish any of them. Just personally dont' like the flavor profile. The WORST cigar I've ever smoked however is a Bahia Insignia that I smoked last week. It had this weird...

Happy Birthday Brothaaa! Enjoy the day. G1

You were correct in that the blacks in the cello were of lighter color and Pete didn't want them for the jars so he bundled them in cello. If you look at the ones in cello as opposed to the ones from the jar or the OR 25ct bundles, they are noticibly lighter. I smoked one and it was pretty...

The event at Up Down is also on the 21st. Thats probably why the list is different. This may be an excuse to get my butt back to Chitown for a visit. Anyone going to Up Down? Its closer to downtown where I'll probably be staying if I make it out there. G1

Just remember, don't store that acid with any other non-acid cigar. They'll ruin your others. Also, don't put em in your humidor if you only have one. Once that infusion gets into the wood, it'll be all over. If you do decide that you like the acids, I would suggest you get a container be it...

Started my only day off this week with an Illusione 68. After multiple errands, lit up a Rocky Patel Decade torp. I was a little resistant with this one as I've never had any luck with any RP's. Well, after about an inch and a half, had to pitch it. It had some sort of funky-sweet taste that...

Well...after reading your post I can say with a reasonable amount assurance that you have no background in "Sales'. :laugh: Do yourself a favor, next time she asks you that question....call me for the answer. Just put your cell phone on the table between you both, put me on SPEAKERPHONE and...

Doc, I know exactly how you feel. Its total mental stress when they're in there. I work at a restaurant in a luxury hotel and we've had the health department and Ecosure come through on the same day unannounced. Like you say, they don't say yay or nay, just keep tapping things on their little...

I"ve personally started to downsize myself. Like Brian, I have some cigars that I haven't touched in 5+ years because I just don't get to them. Of course its nice to age smokes but they've been aging unintentionally. When Pete was starting out with his stuff, my shop got a few boxes in of...

do you need? that was the question my wife asked me last night while we were having a casual conversation. It was funny because I really couldn't come up with a legitimate answer to the question. Of course I could say something like as many as I can store etc etc but this was my wife so not...