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Hi Rod,   Completely sorry about that.  I was showing a friend/partner the forum while he was over and was helping him with posting and questions etc. Will tell my friend Chris not to post here anymore or to create an account and post from his own IP.  Again greatly apologize for the miss...

On my last journey into Canada, I had the opportunity to smoke a Montecristo Petit Edmundo. It had a very nice dark wrapper that was oily to the touch and on the lips. The flavor was bold, with just a touch of chocolate undertone.   That is probably not going to do you a lot of good sitting here...

I bet many of us are halfway in between changing tastes and consistency. When I look in my humidor, I find my few trusted sticks filling up most of the space, but I have an area dedicated to variety, too. I sample different cigars every month searching for new favorites.   It is rare that I go...

I have one big humidor I use for most of my cigars and never run into any problems. I do enjoy sampling a variety of cigars including the Acids. I bought a small travel humidor to use for those special purchases. It comes in very handy when I go on the road, too.   I just added a small desktop...

The most cigars, or the most cigar? The most cigars I have smoked in a day were four, and it felt like too many the next day. The most cigar I smoked in one day was a single Bazukas, and I felt even worse the next day. If you have never seen a Bazukas, it is just shy of being the size of a...

I have never been to Bangkok, but I assume it is similar to the Philippines in typhoon season. I never went with the beads during my stops in the Philippines, since they were hard to find. Kitty litter on the other hand is easy to find in the mall supermarkets, and should be in Bangkok, too.   I...

Have you considered using DE, diatomaceous earth as an organic pest control on your tobacco leaves? It is supposed to be great for home garden use, keeps pests at bay, can be completely washed off and is not supposed to effect the plants.

You summarized my technique. I hold my torch slightly in front of the slow burning edge for a few moments and then draw on the cigar to try to get it burning. If it does not catch on the first try, I hold the torch there for a moments longer and then draw again. On a poor cigar, I may have to do...

I have a couple cheap ideas I have used over the last few years. The first one is to buy a used mini-refrigerator from a graduation college student. Turn the thermostat to the warmest position and you are about right. They run very cheaply. You can buy one for around $50 if you watch classified...

You guys might die laughing. My last purchase is a 25-count bundle of Nestor Seconds 454 Maduro that I picked up for a low price. They are a decent cigar for the price. I added these to the collection for those friends who have no idea what a good cigar tastes like, but want to smoke a cigar...

I usually mill around the store for a few minutes chatting with the clerk about his favorite cigars, the best sellers, and price ranges. I am really just killing time. Most of the time, another cigar smoker walks in who is familiar with the store. I strike up a quick conversation with them to...

Came across an article stating the oldest cigar making family in the world is in Toronto, Canada of all places? Can this really be true? Anyone heard of or know of cigar makers with an older tradition?   

Apparently everyone tastes change over time. This medical site states that our 9000 tastes buds die off as we age and by 60 we start to lose our ability to taste sweet and salty first with other tastes fading into obscurity as you age further. Enjoy the distinguished flavors of your best cigars...

Looking for great mashed potatoes? Try this recipe on for size. The best potatoes are still classic russet potatoes giving a great flavor and full-bodied feel. Take a full bulb of garlic, cut off the top, coat with olive oil and roast in the oven at 325F for 30 minutes. Take out and let it cool...

Who do you think will win the bid for the national title game? It seems obvious that Alabama, unless knocked off that high horse soon, will be there, but whom else has a shot? It looks like a great race for the second spot with Clemson a real possibility, especially with the remainder of the...

One of the best routines ever. Load the firebox, get it nice and stoked, and while its blizzard like conditions outside. Pour one nice tumbler of your best Islay scotch. Light up a favourite Cuban and put on the game. Sit, relax, enjoy, and watch the snow, fire or game. 

Try pairing the great mildly smoky and peaty tastes of Highland Park’s 21 year old scotch with a Camacho Corojo cigar, allowing the sweetness of the scotch to mellow on the taste buds as the crispness of the cigar lingers for a delectable treat. 

Just wondering if anyone on here is an active homebrewer? I have had a few friends that are homebrewers and they have had some great fun building home systems, which can brew up to 16 gallon batches of the perfect brew. They have brewed multiple styles and have had a great time doing it.  Nice...

Please do fire one of the cigars up and give us a review.  Even though they are fake does not mean you still can not enjoy them! Unless of course they taste and burn really bad.  Did you tell your friend about what you suspect? What did they say? 

Hey T. - You can not go wrong with anything Padron.  What is your usual budget per stick?  Will you be just smoking occasionally or are you planning on stocking up and collecting again?