Hey guys, I am out of ideas here. I salt tested my new digital hydro (72%), I have a new high quality 75-100 count humi, I have 3 of the regular round humidifiers and I have two conflicting problems. I cant get the humidy above 62% AND... I am getting mold!! I did have a leak at one point...

I bought 5 sample smokes from a local place that actually makes them and they all had an almost unbarably bitter taste to the wrapper. Im talking just putting the cigar in your mouth unlit... not bitter smoking. They smoked great and the smoke was tasty but every time my tongue hit the wrapper...

I just read an article on picking a good humidor. The basic gist is it has to be thick and double lined (check the top and bottom too) with the inside lining being Spanish cedar. A good digital guage and a tight seal are also critical. I went to the local shop, had him pull out all the humi's...

Hey guys. I am trying hard not to fall into the "flavored cigars suck" club but Drew Estates is pushing me. I just bought and tossed the Drew Java and ACID collector tin. What is his deal with dipping the cigar tip in sugar? Anyway, before I run for president of the aforementioned club... can...

Hey all, So as a newbie with only about 40 smokes under his belt, I have struggled with finding a natural (un-flavored) cigar that taste good. I had asked what the proper way to draw on the cigar was and someone said "sipping". I thought he meant smoke it in a relaxed fashion letting it rest...

Just tried the 10 year, Quinta Ruban, and Lasanta. 10 year was nice. Carmel, vanilla, nice nose. Great 10 year Highland with none of the dried fruit (taste like soap to me) you get with a MacAllan. The Quinta is a 12 year with the last 2 years in a cask that had port in it. I had a sweet...

Hey all, I have a few questions I have been wanting to ask. Looking forward to the jabs as well as the informed answers :thumbs: What the hell does HERF stand for? Is it normal for a smoke to taste different in the beginning, middle, and end? 95% of the time I get a numb Ambisol taste/feel...

Hi all, I have smoked about 50 cigars to date and would like some advice if possible. I find I like a cigar with a strong chewing tabacco (leaf) taste. I hesitate to be as vague as "flavor" but that is what I am looking for. I tend to taste a lot of "licking an ashtray" flavor in most (La...