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I just ordered three boxes of smokes from Holt's.....
I got a box of the following:
1. Fuente 858s (lunch-mid afternoon smoke)
2. Torano 1959 torps (anytime smoke)
3. La Gloria Cubana Serie R #4s (short after dinner smoke)
I'll let you all know how the service from Holt's is. Their prices were fairly good (high on some brands low on others) and their shipping is $5.00 flat up to 5 boxes.
The Gloria #4 appears to be a short smoke...but...surprisingly it takes a while to smoke this baby down. I had one a couple of weeks ago thinking 30 min. tops. Boy was I wrong. This was one of the slowest buring cigars I have ever had. I enjoyed every minute of it though!Quote:
Originally Posted by 55Kingpin
I average 1-1.5 hours.....I guess I consider my average "short" because I've had a few sticks (not necessarily these) last 3-4 hours. I'm not a fast smoker.....I see no reason to rush a good thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonsey5484
I can't imagine a smoke only lasting 30 minutes.....to each his own, but I don't see the point if it's not at least an hour. Don't take this personally, I'm not trying to bust anyone's balls.
Superb choices... 3 of my absolute favorites there... I've ordered from Holts a few times... fast shipping and prices are reasonable.
I usually smoke cigars that last 1-1.5 hours also. Gloria #4 looks short, but, it smokes a long time. I agree not to rush a good thing. I keep some short smokes on hand for times that I want to enjoy a cigar but do not have the time to set aside to smoke a 1.5 hour cigar.Quote:
Originally Posted by 55Kingpin
Yeah... Awhile back I bought a box of HDM Dark Sumatra in the Espresso size... at 4.5 x 50 it's a good substantial smoke, that lasts a good 30-45 minutes tops. Nice lunch break cigar...
I've noticed that ring gauge has a greater effect on smoking time than the actual length of the stick.Quote:
Originally Posted by 8-5-8
On that note, I tend to disagree that higher ring gauges = weaker smoke and lower ring gauges = stronger smoke. I think it depends more upon the tobacco and the construction of the cigar..........
I think that the tightness that the cigar is wrapped has a lot to do with burn time also. I also agree the strength of a cigar has to do with the tobacco.Quote:
Originally Posted by 55Kingpin
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Originally Posted by Jonsey5484
Based on my above order, does anyone have smoke suggestions? I like to smoke alot of different cigars but I'm sure there's something out there I haven't tried/can't find.....
I really like odd shapes as well.....I happen to like Trilogies. :smiley37:
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Originally Posted by 55Kingpin
Haveta agree with ya there, I see no correlation between ring gauge ad strength of smoke.
Just got my Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage robustos in the mail today !
Man o Man do they smell amazing ! Can't wait to dip into these babies !
You should add this one to your list.....92 in CA ! :smiley14:
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Originally Posted by centurycigar
Interesting.....I have had some of the Idian Tabac sticks and a few of "The Edge"
Get the Patels, but the 1990 Vintage is better than the 1992.
Haven't tried the Edge sticks yet? How do they smoke ??
The RP Vintage line are great cigars. I have had both the 1990 and 1992. I liked them both. I have also had the RP Vintage seconds, they are pretty good. Not as good as the real thing though!
I would recommend you smoke one on a full stomach. If you enjoy a full body smoke this is one for you to try.Quote:
Originally Posted by centurycigar
They don't come wrapped in cellophane or bands and my local shop gets them in a box that holds about 200 sticks.....
I guess ordering a box of them is out the window ! That would fill my 300 cnt humi pretty quickly.
Actually, I think they come in 20 count boxes for "normal" consumers.....I'm not sure why my local shop gets such big boxes....????Quote:
Originally Posted by centurycigar
As a side note, the boxes are pretty funny because they have the following phrase burned into the side "For Professional Smoker's Only".....or something to that affect.
Im gonna check to see if my cigarmonger can get me a sample of these !
Whats the retail in the US, I can pretty much double it here in Toronto ! :smiley7:
The RP Vintages come in boxes of 20's. If you get the ones in the tubes, they come 10 per box.
Have you seen the "Edge" cigars come in anything other than large 200 count boxes, specifically for retailers???
If you're talking about "the Edge" then I think my local shop has them for somewhere between 4 and 5 bucks.....I can stop by there this afternoon to confirm.Quote:
Originally Posted by centurycigar
Ah damn it.....see what you've done now. You've got me stopping by my local store to check out a cigar, and now I know when I go in there I'm gonna leave with some..... :smiley35: j/k :smiley36:
Owwww......my wallet hurts. :smiley18:
Yes, I believe they come in 20 count boxes for "us"......I'm not exactly sure why/how my shop gets the big boxes.......Quote:
Originally Posted by centurycigar
Dont blame me, We are all Addicts !! 11 :smiley20: :smiley20:
In fact Im just about to buy my second box of cigars within 2 weeks.
Now my wallet hurts ! :smiley17:
Yeah, I know how that goes. Last week my collection of cigars increased by 6 boxes!! My wife was not too thrilled. It is like once I start ordering various cigars, I get into it so much that I have a hard time stopping!! I think we need to start our on little support group. We can call it CA.Quote:
Originally Posted by centurycigar
I haven't even bought a box and my wife thinks I am obsessed. I currently am in denial so I don't need to go to any meetings. :smiley20: :smiley31: :smiley32:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonsey5484
Got the cigars late yesterday afternoon. They all look good and were shipped wrapped in PLENTY of bubble wrap..... :smiley20: for Holt's.
They're gonna rest in the humi a week before I smoke one though.