http://www.cigarsmokers.com/ General discussion about cigars. en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:20:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cigarsmokers.com/images/misc/rss.png http://www.cigarsmokers.com/ http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13549-Just-received-my-newbie-sampler!?goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:10:55 GMT For you newbies who are on the fence whether or not to go for the newbie sampler, trust me, go for it. I just received my sampler from logan37 and I couldn't be more happy. What a great assortment of smokes. You look through the cigar catalogs and websites as a newbie and you really don't know what's good or bad. You just can't beat having someone who's been there to save you a lot of bad smoking experiences and lot of money. Thanks again, Rich, for putting this sampler together for me.
Chris ]]> Cigars dyerdo http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13549-Just-received-my-newbie-sampler! http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13540-Help-With-Prep-for-a-New-Humidor?goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:31:26 GMT Hi, my name is Zach and I am new to the world of cigars. I searched the forums but couldn't really find an answer to my question. I just recently purchased a new humidor from Cigars International. It's nothing special, just a small-ish box, Spanish cedar. From my understanding, I am supposed to soak the inside with distilled water? It came with a small round humidifier, and you just peel the back off and stick it to the inside of the lid. Is this all there is to it?
Again, my apologies for my ignorance.
Thanks for your input!! ]]> Cigars handslikesecrets http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13540-Help-With-Prep-for-a-New-Humidor http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13532-*Newbie-Questions*-May-I-pick-your-brain-for-answers?goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:33:43 GMT Ok, I'm new to cigar info. I do love me a cigar and knowing what makes one cigar better than another would be great info to know. Please allow me to pick your brain.

One question I have is what really contributes to one cigar being better than another? I mean my brain says just where the tobacco is from. But besides that im clueless.....

Please load my brain with cigar knowledge I dont want to walk around with no info sounding like an idiot.

Even if its one random fact please post something for me.

:smiley1: ]]> Cigars trenthull http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13532-*Newbie-Questions*-May-I-pick-your-brain-for-answers http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13523-CigarLogBook.com?goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:42:00 GMT In my love for great cigars I created The Cigar Log Book to record and rate cigar experiences. Grab it from www.cigarlogbook.com (http://www.cigarlogbook.com) To you and your cigars! In my love for great cigars I created The Cigar Log Book to record and rate cigar experiences.

Grab it from www.cigarlogbook.com

To you and your cigars! ]]> Cigars Cigo http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13523-CigarLogBook.com http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13522-Hello-Guys-and-Ladies?goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:49:01 GMT Just joined the forum Sat.. Just wanted to introduce myself. Coming to you from Desoto, TX(Suburb of Dallas). I've smoked cigars on and off for about 5 years but never really knew what I was doing. Decided to take it to another level. I've already learned more in the last two days than five years. Other hobbies are golf, fishing, and playing bass guitar(not very well). My goal with this hobby is to learn how to appreciate a good cigar like a nice glass of wine. I know you guys have a wealth of knowledge and I want to learn. I've already placed my order for the newbie sampler. Can't wait!
Chris ]]> Cigars dyerdo http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13522-Hello-Guys-and-Ladies http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13521-Pepin-Sampler?goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:19:52 GMT Fellas (and gals),
Just got the 'top 25' sampler for $45: http://www.cigarsinternational.com/m...?keyword=pepin . I know there are a lot of pepin fans on here so I thought I'd share. It might be had for $40! ]]> Cigars JRas224 http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13521-Pepin-Sampler http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13520-Would-like-to-say-hello.?goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:22:34 GMT Hello. From Reading Pa

I wanted to say hello and introduce myself to everybody. I have been smoking cigars for about 10 years. I'm a Maduro Fan and I'm a Partagas guy Black labels are a weakness of mine. I have a cheap Thompson Cigar Humi, it holds about 300 cigars, which has about 25 in right now. I'm a fan of Spanish Reds, the Phillies, and Eagles, Masonic Knowledge, My wife (probably should have been first), and a great smoke. I have tons of questions so please bare with me. Thanks again

C ]]> Cigars czerbe http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13520-Would-like-to-say-hello. http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13517-Introduction.?goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:53 GMT Hello everyone. I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself. I am new to the hobby and was looking for a resource to find information and to ask any questions as they arise. Thanks, Josh Hello everyone.

I thought I would take a moment to introduce myself. I am new to the hobby and was looking for a resource to find information and to ask any questions as they arise.

Thanks,

Josh ]]> Cigars Josh http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13517-Introduction. http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13513-Hello-From-Montreal?goto=newpost Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:51:25 GMT Hello to all from Montreal Canada. Nice to find some like minded smokers here. :smiley20: Hello to all from Montreal Canada. Nice to find some like minded smokers here. :smiley20: ]]> Cigars themadwacker1 http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13513-Hello-From-Montreal http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13511-Cigar-shows-conventions?goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:44:37 GMT Does anybody know of any upcoming cigar shows or conventions? I googled cigar shows and only found results for shows in New Orleans and Vegas. I would love to go to a show/convention but would prefer one a little closer to Michigan or Ohio Does anybody know of any upcoming cigar shows or conventions? I googled cigar shows and only found results for shows in New Orleans and Vegas. I would love to go to a show/convention but would prefer one a little closer to Michigan or Ohio ]]> Cigars Buckeyebw http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13511-Cigar-shows-conventions http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13503-moving-to-singapore-help-please!?goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:45:33 GMT We are moving to sing shortly and would need some detailed advise on the process and tax on cigars. I am moving a humidor with only 30 or so cigars of mixed quality, age, price brand, size ... I could not find anything relating to cigars on the net so anything that goes beyond a link to Sing... We are moving to sing shortly and would need some detailed advise on the process and tax on cigars. I am moving a humidor with only 30 or so cigars of mixed quality, age, price brand, size ...

I could not find anything relating to cigars on the net so anything that goes beyond a link to Sing customs (only info on cigarettes) would be great

thanks a lot for any help,
alk ]]> Cigars Alkmene http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13503-moving-to-singapore-help-please! http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13499-tax-free-and-high-quality-cigs-recommendation-on-olincig?goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:13:43 GMT Dear friends, welcome to olincig.com online shopping mall. We provide various promotional, High-Q products for you. You can purchase your favorite products online and know more about our ordering process through call our service hotline. TEL: 714 656 3926 MSN: olincig@hotmail.com :smiley20: Dear friends, welcome to olincig.com online shopping mall. We provide various promotional, High-Q products for you. You can purchase your favorite products online and know more about our ordering process through call our service hotline.

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:smiley20: ]]> Cigars bessielark http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13499-tax-free-and-high-quality-cigs-recommendation-on-olincig http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13489-Tobacco-processing?goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:53:09 GMT Here are the steps that I will use in the tobacco plant project to process the tobacco: 1. pick the leaves 2. hang the leaves up to color-cure (dry) takes about 3-5 weeks on average. 3. ferment the leaves 4. age the leaves 5. roll the leaves 6. age the rolled leaves 7. smoke the rolled up... Here are the steps that I will use in the tobacco plant project to process the tobacco:

1. pick the leaves
2. hang the leaves up to color-cure (dry) takes about 3-5 weeks on average.
3. ferment the leaves
4. age the leaves
5. roll the leaves
6. age the rolled leaves
7. smoke the rolled up leaves

I will accomplish 1-2-4-5-6-7 the traditional way, using methods that have been used for hundreds of years. Nothing modern except a few coat hangers to replace the thread.

Step 3....ah, the fermenting process.
Fraught with danger and very, very, particular in it's conditions, depending on the desired result. The traditional way is to use pilones, or very large stacks of leaves piled up with a thermometer buried in the middle. The internal temperature is monitored very closely, with certain temperature ranges and time durations producing different characteristics in the tobacco, i.e., higher heat for longer times = darker, sweeter tobacco...bingo, the maduro.

Pilones are very labor intensive. This process can take another 3-5 weeks.....and sometimes the tobacco is allowed to "dry" again and age for awhile, then brought back into case (re-hydrated) and fermented again!! Think of the triple fermented wrapper on the Diamond Crown.....three cycles of this entire process with very precisely controlled conditions.

Now, let's talk my reality. I ain't gonna be making any pilones. I ain't gonna be stacking and restacking. Here's what I'm gonna do, it's called sweating:
Once the leaves are color-cured, I'm gonna get me a big ass ziplock baggie. I'm going to bring the leaves back into case, stuff some in a ziplock and put it in the direct sun. I'll take them out every evening, shake them off, let them dry out a bit and then put them back in.....wash/rinse/repeat untill the ammonia smell stops and the sweet tobacco smell takes over. This process should take me about 2-3 weeks per ziplock to ferment to a dark shade....less dark = less time.

I will most likely process 1/3 of my harvest using this manner yet this year. The rest will be aged until next spring and then fermented.

So, whaddya think? Does this constitute "cooking" the tobacco? Would you consider this an adulteration of the tobacco? ]]> Cigars ashauler http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13489-Tobacco-processing http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13485-Hello-CS-from-Idaho?goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:51:04 GMT Howdy folks. I took the advice of a fellow CS'er and am posting up an intro.
I started in the world of "real" cigars a couple years back when a friend brought some sticks to the golf course. It was a Sancho Panza Double Maduro and let me tell you, it beat the heck out of a Swisher Sweet! LOL After that, I was hooked and got pretty carried away for a while.

I am married with a couple grown (well mostly) kids. I play a lot of golf, not very well sometimes but I keep going back.

My wife Suzanne also enjoys cigars and maintains her own humidor. She's a Martial Arts addict and enjoys a bit of golf as well.

Friday nights are usually herf night at our house, well what's left of it anyway. We had a house fire last year and are still fighting the insurance co, but that's another story altogether. For now, we reside along our burned out residence in a big 5th wheel. Idaho Trailer Trash. LOL

I really enjoy the cigar boards and am a member at a couple other ones (no, not THAT one. lol) and I think this place will make a nice fit for me as well.

My favorites are usually AF Hemmingway, SLR Serie G Maduro, Pepin Blue & JJ, Montecristo (any), Henry Clays for the golf course, and of course a Partagas from "that place" gets me all fired up!

I am also a custom woodworker, and have been known to make some pretty slick ashtrays from time to time. No power to the shop now after the big fire so that part of life is on hold.

Right now, it's just family, work, golf, a fine cigar and a great Scotch when able. Summer time turned me away from the Scotch and right smack dab into the Gin & Tonics! Nothing like Tanqueray 10, a little lemon and tonic water sitting out front with my wife and a good cigar.

I'll do my best not to step on any toes around here. Look forward to meeting you all. ]]> Cigars GolfNut http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13485-Hello-CS-from-Idaho http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13480-A-few-questions?goto=newpost Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:02:55 GMT First of all, I'm curious about the mystique that cuban cigars have acquired. I know they're well regarded as being extremely good, but I'm wondering if this is possibly just the allure of the forbidden? (This is all from an American point of view, obviously.)

When I was living abroad, I smoked cubans off and on and didn't find them to be particularly special. Good, to be sure, but no more or less delicious than other cigars of similar price range. Is this due to my immature palette, or does anyone else who (legally) sampled a cuban agree with my opinion?

Secondly, does anyone else get a fairly regular urge to use the restroom after smoking? Is it just me? :smiley11: Sorry if that's TMI lol ]]> Cigars nachopolarbear http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/13480-A-few-questions