Guaging Interest---Roll your own cigars

Have you ever thought about rolling your own cigars? I know SAWB does, and I do as well.

Many of us have been to events that have a roller present, and some have had the opportunity to actually roll their own cigars. There are probably hundreds of videos on the interweb that provide hints and demonstrate the mechanics of rolling. Seriously, it's really not that hard to do. At any event that I've been to that had a roller present, the guy had the recipe of fillers already constructed and rolled into the binder....all they really did was apply the wrapper.

We can take this a step farther and actually create the blend(s). Here's what I'd like to do:
I can obtain several different varieties of fillers/binders/wrappers. Take a look here: http://www.wholeleaftobacco.com/Cigar-Tobaccos_c10.htm to get an idea of varieties and pricing. I can probably work something out with the owner of that site, maybe get some tobacco's not listed on the website, maybe get a little break on the pricing, we'll see depending on the interest.

I was thinking this would allow all of us to actually see for ourselves the variety of tastes and profiles that can be produced by altering the blends. A little more ligero here, some extra viso there, maybe a shade wrapper this time....or an oscuro....or corojo, etc. We can post our blends and reviews as we go.

We can work out all the details if there is enough interest. I would think 5-6 participants would be enough.

Anybody up for it?

Players:
Me
badwhale
mangyrat
TheGreekTitan
kingbeefy
Mizicke5273
mrtr33

Tobaccos of interest:
Habano
Criollo
Ligero
Oscuro
Corojo
Nicaraguan

I think it's a fun idea. I don't personally want to roll my own cigars, but I would be willing to help you guys pay for the tobacco purchase.

That's a great idea! I'd play if there ends up being enough interest.

I am in.

Screw it, why not? I'm sure mine will be terrible, but I can always give them away to you fellers as a gift. :smiley15:

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Originally Posted by illilli

I think it's a fun idea. I don't personally want to roll my own cigars, but I would be willing to help you guys pay for the tobacco purchase.

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Thanks for the offer, but I think the price will be pretty reasonable spread across 5-6 members.

We've go 4 so far including me, just one or two more and I'll get to work setting it up. :smiley20:

A mega review of the results?

Well, sure, there will be reviews. Mega-review worthy.....probably not.

I reckon I'll get in on this if you will have me.

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Originally Posted by kingbeefy

I reckon I'll get in on this if you will have me.

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You're in.

I don't know if you already have a plan as to what to purchase, and will be happy with just about anything on the site. But, if you are looking for preferences...Here's some I'd like to have:

Habano
Criollo
Ligero

Thanks for setting this up.

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Originally Posted by TheGreekTitan

I don't know if you already have a plan as to what to purchase, and will be happy with just about anything on the site. But, if you are looking for preferences...Here's some I'd like to have:

Habano
Criollo
Ligero

Thanks for setting this up.

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Fantastic!! No plan yet, so any suggestions and preferences are very welcome. :smiley20:

Oscuro
Corojo

Glue and a knife.

The Nicaraguan leaves interest me, but I'll go with the flow.

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Originally Posted by Mangyrat

Glue and a knife.

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LMAO. I'll send you all some pectin with your tobacco. You're on your own for a knife. I use a pizza cutter to get rid of the mid-rib.

Thank you for the glue, I already have a curved knife that will work fine.

I'm so looking forward to screwing up cigar rolling:smiley36:

I just realized that I'll finally get some use out of the Ulu my parents brought me back from Alaska. It should work perfectly. :smiley37:

Put me down if you still got room.

There ain't enough shag foot cigars in the world, I need to bring more into it!

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Originally Posted by Mizicke5273

Put me down if you still got room.

There ain't enough shag foot cigars in the world, I need to bring more into it!

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You're in.

I love all things shag.

Can I be the sixth?

I like Nicaragua. :smiley20:

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Originally Posted by mrtr33

Can I be the sixth?

I like Nicaragua. :smiley20:

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You're in!

I have not forgotten about this, been swamped at work and home. I hope no one is in a hurry. :smiley1:
I'll investigate tobacco availability and pricing over the next few days.
I think we'll be able to get the three Nic selectitons. Corojo was out of stock last time I spoke with them, didn't get a timeline as to when it would be available.
I'm thinking a selection of wrappers, including the oscuro, maybe some dominican for binders and mild blenders.

I know this is kinda late but if you want one more I'll jump in on this. If things are in motion and I can't get in then I would be more than happy to help others in there rolling adventure.

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Originally Posted by S.A.W.B.

I know this is kinda late but if you want one more I'll jump in on this. If things are in motion and I can't get in then I would be more than happy to help others in there rolling adventure.

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I've been sidelined for a bit, but when this gets going, you're more than welcome to participate.