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Ashton VSG No.1 Belicoso Shape: Torpedo Size and Ring: 5.25 x 52 Wrapper: Ecuador Average costs for single: $9~$10 I finally tried the VSG Belicoso torpedo. The first thing that was curious, there was no pre-light aroma. There was virtually no smell at all. To make sure my sense of...

6.5 x 54 Torpedo Cameroon wrapper Nicaraguan & Honduran filler Construction: Very good, no blemishes Pre-light draw: Excellent Burn: Even Smoke: Abundant Ash: Lt. gray, tight I decided to give this one a try because of the advertised special that CI was having and I am glad that I did...

So I thought we would have a little fun! My wedding is coming up this Saturday (May 27) and of course, I want to celebrate it with a fine stick! I am fortunate enough to have a couple of choices on hand so I thought I would put it up for polling! So, if you had to choose 1 , which would it be?

Someone at work recommended this brand to me. Was wondering if anyone tried it and what they thought? giving way to the dark side, I have The Dalmore "Cigar Malt" and Glenfiddich Special Reserve (not Solera) under my belt. Thanks!

Being a relative newbie in the hobby, I've been on some of the online stores and several of the b&m stores in my area and I've seen to an extent the high cost of some of the sticks out there. Now I know "value" is relative and on a place like C-bid, value is whatever someone is willing to pay...

As some of you have been reading, some of the BOTLs have weddings coming up. Well, smokelaw1's (Josh) wedding is coming up this Sunday I believe. I though it would be nice to start this thread for us to wish him and his new wife-to-be much happiness. Something like an e-card. May you and your...

I am being put in a awkward situation and it happens to be cigar related. I live in a townhouse community with 4 units to a group. There is nothing more now that I enjoy than sitting out on my back deck with a finger or two of scotch and a new stogie that I am trying out. My immediate...

I did a google search and although I have found a few places that carry them, I am hesitant with some online places. Not sure of their reputation. I also found Davidoff, which is ok, but I was wondering if there were any other recommended places I could try? Thanks! :) p.s. I guess before I...

Avo Maduro 7.5" x 50 Filler/Binder: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Conn. The construction was pretty good. Couple of minor blemishes on the wrapper Nice veins running through it. The wrapper was dark and a little oily. Prelight aroma was pleasant. The clip was clean with no unravelling. The...

I received them as a gift from my Uncle not to long ago and I waited a little bit to see how I really like them and had several of my friends try them. For cheapie cigars, these things are smooth and mild. My friends gave the same report. The burn rather even and no bad after-taste. I really...

Maduro 5.5" x 52 Nicaraguan puro (I believe) So the future Mrs. went out for awhile and left me home to my own devices. I decided to give this smoke a try after reading a review of one BOTL experience at his new house. I also have one of those Padron ashtrays and I thought it a shame that I...

Hey everyone, I need some assistance in a little bit of humidor troubleshooting. I have a new 100ct. humidor (I know, 1st problem, too small, :p ). I thought I seasoned it properly, but maybe I didn't. All I did was put some distilled water inside a shot glass, charged the old puck that...

My fiance' got herself a tin of CAO Eileen's Dream (for the honeymoon in Aruba). Would they be ok in my humidor with the regular smokes? Or should I place them elsewhere? I have another humidor, but it is not seasoned and it has a rather crappy seal. Thanks!

Hey everyone. Received an email from CI about a sale at their B&M, not online. "Gurkha Ltd. Master's Select Robusto #4 (6" x 52) 5-pack - Only $15.00 -or- Pick up a 10-pack for ONLY $25.00 Normally $8 per stick!" I'm thinking of getting some to try them out. Let me ask: Is there...

Hey BOTL/SOTL, Myself and soon to be wife will be visiting family in the Carson City, Nevada area August 19th~26th to visit family. I know August is a LONG way off, but I was wondering if anyone in the area is interested in getting together for some good cigars, good spirits...

Well, it's Friday. Done with work. it's about 65 and sunshine. I am sitting out on my back deck with a glass of Leffe, Belgian Ale beer and trying out a CAO Black. I'm also listening to the new release by David Gilmour, "On an Island", breaking in some new tower speakers that I just built. I...

Sorry for the outburst guys. The slow realization is creeping in. I will be getting married in about a month!! We went down yesterday to fill out our Marriage License..... The last and final excuse didn't work. "But honey, what about the marriage penalty tax??" She didn't buy it. LOL...

Style: Champagne Shape: Torpedo Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Color: Light Ring: 54 Length: 7 This was a gold color label and had Cabinet, La Tradicion Series "P". I am pretty sure this is the "champagne" when I tried to look it up on CI website. It was part...

Being a newbie, I'm trying to learn as much as possible (cigar care, humidor care, cigars in general). Naturally like any other newbie, they see or hear about Cigar Aficionado. Is it any good for a newbie? Reason I ask is that I went on their website and found a couple things curious. First...

Hey everyone. In June we are going to Aruba for our Honeymoon :thumbs: and of course, I would like to take some sticks with me to enjoy on the beach or wherever there may be that kodak moment. I haven't been out of the country in a long time and things have changed. Anything I should be...