Thanks.

Thanks...Lagavulin 16 yr vs the 12 yr cask...the cask is about $30cdn more over the 16yr ($121cdn vs $92cdn).

I'm just getting into scotch, understand that cask strength has not been cut. Say I'm choosing between two bottles from the same brand...one is cask but the other is older, but the're similar in price..any advantage to cask? Also, I do add ice to my scotch.

Where might you be located?

The big question...how long have they been out of a humidor? Do you know if they've been well cared for the past several years?

HDM petit robusto.

As BBS emntioned, the solution to low rh for bead users us to add an old fashioned foam humidier soaked with distilled water, set it near the beads.

How much were they selling for? TIA.

I like these very much, one of my faves...I have to say, I think medium bodied moreso than mild..but I agree with the way you described the flavour.

I wouldn't get stressed about it, your smokes will probably be better in the mid 60's anyhow. I think many people are having trouble keeping humidity up right now (myself included) but it's not enough to worry about.

That is lookin like a very fine unit..I am seriously gonna start saving for one..good choice you made there Shiba.

I think it would take years for the flavours to marry..and I probably wouldn't be be able to discern that "marrying" for sure. Despite this I do keep only Cubans in my main humidor.

Partagas lusitania.

I really love that trinidad flavour, as mentioned it is quite unique and all 4 sizes have that similar taste. I've had good draw and burn on the ones I've had..I'm really tempted to order some of the Robusto extra right now. It's definately amongst my top 5 brands.

I'm quite surprised that my cooler is keeping a rock solid 65% while my humi has dropped down to 60% (despite adding distilled water), both using 65% beads.

assuming they have a year on them, I'd let em sit a month in your humi. I would smoke in this order: R&J, Upmann, Monte, Partagas.

I'd recommend Juan Lopez 2, Trinidad colonial, and Upmann mag 46 to start with..must try Cohiba siglo vi and Partagas lusitania and Bolivar BF..my fave Trinidad robusto extra and siglo vi.

The Monte 2 is notoriously incosistant because it is mass produced and rolled in several factories...I'd take look at the Upmann 2.

Tonight I smoked a mag 46 from may 05...definately not ready, I'll check the rest out in 6 months.

I have a bunch of robustos from may 05...think they'll be good to go for next summer?