I say send them to Zeebra. He just got put on a really shitty project at work, has to commute 1.5 hours each way and is dealing with a ton of stress ... he could use some nice strong smokes :) :) Also, he is gonna be a Dad for the second time in November and probably needs some nice smokes to...

Congrats on 21 years strong Wurm!

empty cedar cigar box is what I do.

congrats buddy! I will try to stop by on Thursday. What special cigar are you planning to smoke for your event?

Padron makes a great tin cigar... I also like the CAO Italias in the tin (38r x 4" I think)

I think the reality is... no matter how highly regarded a brand is, it's definitely not for everybody. That said, I've smoked a lot of Padrons and can't say I've had many construction issues... maybe 1 or 2 in total.

well said

toss up between Hamlet and La China Salomon

me too

Nice review ... these tend to have a lot more Nicoteen than most other Habanos ... probably whats causes them to be very full and spicy ... not my favorite either.

Wow, now this one should be a classic :D :D

same with me Wurm, my first was the RyJ Belvedere and these are still my favorites (when aged) turk, I believe you won't be disappointed in the DP Black label either.

That was a Zeebra style mooch attempt... nice one :D

I find coffee or tea go the best for me... Rum, Port and Cognac also good alcoholic alternatives.

I also find the smaller rings tend to age faster than the monster rings ... especially with the Cuban cigars. Has anyone else experienced this, or the opposite?

Interesting because my wife always comments that aged Padrons always smell amazing. The smell also doesn't seem to linger as long inside the house.

Does anyone else get peeved when new cigars, or new lines/brands of cigars come out and only larger sizes are offered? I've seen so many new brands come out lately with nothing under a 50 ring... Have cigar smokers just shifted away from the smaller ring gauge stuff (32-42) or is this a push by...

I would be willing to double check this next time we meet up :D :rolleyes:

are those prices a joke?

I didn't realize the French Sommeliers were in the same class as weathermen/women :)