Cigar fans?

[DakotaRules]

Yours are on the lid? Mine has a sticky pad but i thought if i put it there, it would leak and drip water into the wood and cigars....

The deal is here, if it is still going:

http://www.cigar.com/CGSAV90

Yes it's on the lid. When you soak it the little beads expand and just soak up all the liquid you put on it. Once it's done soaking up all the liquid then you pat up any excess and put back in the humidor and let settle and adjust. The humidifier is supposed to keep an even 70% humidity. I think my gauge is off because it's always been high according to the gauge.

 

[DakotaRules]

I need to get some more smoke sticks I'll have to check out that deal. Thanks.

 

[brewtus_]

Make sure that the water you use is distilled water (or propylene glycol/distilled water) and not tap water.

Also, don't forget to regularly keep your humidifier "recharged". Check the humidity every few weeks and when it drops below 60% or so, then recharge it.

 

[cricky101]

I've been smoking cigars for about 10 years. I started with a small humidor and then wanting more space moved to a large cooler. They work great at holding humidity and offer a lot of space for the money.

Now I use a wine refrigerator with drawers for singles and space for boxes.
I love having a smoke while I brew and have a few home brews!

 

[nukinfuts29]

It doesn't matter, you won't want to use that sponge thing. They are crap. Get some heartfelt beads. Heartfelt Industries, Heartfelt Cigar Humidor Humidity Beads, Heartfelt Beads, Humidors, Quality Cigar Accessories

If not then at least get some gel from a cigar shop.

To test the seal stick a dollar bill in it and close it. If you can easily pull out the bill then the seal sucks.



Thanks, I have a buddy that just the other day said he wants to get a humi and start keeping some on hand. I'll either send that to him or just get it for him.

It passed the dollar bill test very well.

Make sure that the water you use is distilled water (or propylene glycol/distilled water) and not tap water.

Also, don't forget to regularly keep your humidifier "recharged". Check the humidity every few weeks and when it drops below 60% or so, then recharge it.

Why not tap? My tap tests out the same as distilled, literally, so i'm not too worried.

 

[Darkshadows16]

I'm fairly new to cigars myself. But the ones i've found that i like the best so far are the Trader Jack's kickin cigars. They're rum infused, mild and to me just taste good. They were $1 each at the local store for churchills, i grabbed 2 then came back 2 days later for the 20 pack ($17). They were highly recommended by the cigar shop worker (despite me looking at the much higher priced stuff when she askd if i wanted any advice), at $1 each i figured they were hardly a gamble to see if i liked them or not.

 

[nukinfuts29]

Hmm thanks for the suggestion.

Trying to decide which one to fire up first.

 

[brewtus_]

It passed the dollar bill test very well.



Why not tap? My tap tests out the same as distilled, literally, so i'm not too worried.

Dissolved minerals in tap water can plug the porous media in your humidifier causing decreased humidifying capacity.

 

[montanafos]

Yea i read the humidor book and started all that.

Is it true you don't inhale into your lungs, only your mouth?

Inhale... and you'll probably puke. There's WAY too much nicotine in a cigar as well and they're not meant to be inhaled. Lots of folks do...not me. I've got 500+ cigars resting peacefully in 3 humidors in my office and enjoy a good smoke whenever I can. Enjoy your new found hobby. Careful though...you too will have several hundred stogies before you know it!

 

[montanafos]

Here's the liquid. I haven't added any in like 4 months.

That humidor it just fine. I keep a shot glass in mine as well most of the year as our humidity is relatively low. As for seal on the humidor, humidors aren't meant to be an airtight seal, they need to breath a little as humidity and temps increase and decrease.

 

[montanafos]

It passed the dollar bill test very well.



Why not tap? My tap tests out the same as distilled, literally, so i'm not too worried.

Minerals in tap water...also will increase your humidity VERY rapidly. Use distilled water for sure...it's a buck or two at Walmart for a gallon and it lasts a while.

 

[nukinfuts29]

Okl ty

 

[Jacob_Marley]

For the past 10 years or so I’ve really cut out cigars a lot. I’m down to about 30 or so in the humidor and I smoke just a few times a year. Thank goodness cigars keep well (easily 10 plus years) in the right environment.

 

[dataz722]

It passed the dollar bill test very well.

Good to hear. I might just pick up the that deal for myself too then. My humi is at capacity right now.

 

[marley]

Been in to the Anneversario Padron currently.

 

[muse435]

Hooray Cigars!

 

[Old_mil_guy]

I've gotten catalogs from Cigar International and Thompson Cigar. Seems like CI has more packages of random brandname cigars and TC has brandname or TC labeled cigars. Anyone have any experience with Thompson Cigar brands? Are they TC made or just relabeled?

 

[nukinfuts29]

So first up was the Padilla Miami, and it SUCKS. It tastes like cigarette smoke smells.

Next up is the CAO. High hopes for that one

 

[opusx11]

I'm not a huge fan of Padilla either, but I do quite like most of the CAO cigars I have tried. Which series within CAO did you get? The ones I like the best from them so far are the La Traviata, but I also love the MX2, LX2, Sopranos, and although expensive here, the Americas weren't bad

 

[muse435]

So first up was the Padilla Miami, and it SUCKS. It tastes like cigarette smoke smells.

Next up is the CAO. High hopes for that one

CAO can be great but they seam to be hit or miss for many people. I would recommend that you try a perdomo 10th anniversary champagne or a casa magna Colorado

 

[nukinfuts29]

So after about two hours i sat down and smoked the CAO while watching the charlie sheen roast. Really enjoyed that cigar. It has a strong flavor, but after about 6-8 puffs on it you really aquire the taste for it. I smoked that one till nothing was left.

Next up is the 5 Vegas unless you guys suggest another. heres what i have

-1-Partagas
-1-Hoyo de Monterrey
-1-5 Vegas Cask Strength II
-1-Sancho Panza
-1-Macanudo Cru Royale
-1-Cohiba 'Red Dot'
-1-La Gloria Cubana
-1-Joya de Nicaragua

 

[dataz722]

Many cigars will actually change flavor as you smoke them, you will notice. This is why many reviews that you read will describe it in terms of 1st, 2nd and 3rd third.

 

[nukinfuts29]

Many cigars will actually change flavor as you smoke them, you will notice. This is why many reviews that you read will describe it in terms of 1st, 2nd and 3rd third.

good to know. I smoked both fully. The CAO was good

 

[cricky101]

Tomorrow while I brew a Belgian wit in the garage I'll be smoking a Oliva V lancero. Love 'em!

 

[Jacob_Marley]

Many cigars will actually change flavor as you smoke them, you will notice. This is why many reviews that you read will describe it in terms of 1st, 2nd and 3rd third.

Yup. Often referred to as the "finish". A cigar having a finish when smoked to about 75% of the way down is one of the main qualities I like best.

Also I like a cigar with "tooth". This is the showing of very tiny bumps - less than the size of a pin head - near the burning tip. It indicates the presence of tobacco oils in the wrapper; something that carries the flavor for a cigar.

 

[beerloaf]

Been into good cigars for many years. After dinner a nice Macanudo Crystal or Hampton Court is very soothing. Goes well with some nice bourbon also. I smoked many real Cubans over the years and some were very nice and others very strong to the point of getting nausious after/during smoking. I started with Thompson Cigar Co and they still have decent deals. I usually just keep a small cup of water in my humidor which I check on every few months. Pretty low maintainance. Keeps humidity level in right range.

beerloaf

 

[nukinfuts29]

>>Macanudo Cru Royal

Made me high as a kite and sicker then hell