Recent Buy

**55Kingpin** · 10-04-2005, 08:45 AM

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.

**Jonsey5484** · 10-04-2005, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by 55Kingpin

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!

**55Kingpin** · 10-04-2005, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Jonsey5484

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!

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.

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.

**8-5-8** · 10-04-2005, 09:09 AM

Superb choices... 3 of my absolute favorites there... I've ordered from Holts a few times... fast shipping and prices are reasonable.

**Jonsey5484** · 10-04-2005, 09:12 AM

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.

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.

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.

**8-5-8** · 10-04-2005, 09:15 AM

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...

**55Kingpin** · 10-04-2005, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by 8-5-8

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.

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..........

**Jonsey5484** · 10-04-2005, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by 55Kingpin

I've noticed that ring gauge has a greater effect on smoking time than the actual length of the stick.

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.

**55Kingpin** · 10-04-2005, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Jonsey5484

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.

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.

**cigar no baka** · 10-04-2005, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by 55Kingpin

I've noticed that ring gauge has a greater effect on smoking time than the actual length of the stick.

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..........

Haveta agree with ya there, I see no correlation between ring gauge ad strength of smoke.

**centurycigar** · 10-04-2005, 12:49 PM

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 !

**55Kingpin** · 10-04-2005, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by centurycigar

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 !

Interesting.....I have had some of the Idian Tabac sticks and a few of "The Edge"

**centurycigar** · 10-04-2005, 01:10 PM

Get the Patels, but the 1990 Vintage is better than the 1992.
Haven't tried the Edge sticks yet? How do they smoke ??

**Jonsey5484** · 10-04-2005, 01:30 PM

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!

**55Kingpin** · 10-04-2005, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by centurycigar

Get the Patels, but the 1990 Vintage is better than the 1992.
Haven't tried the Edge sticks yet? How do they smoke ??

I would recommend you smoke one on a full stomach. If you enjoy a full body smoke this is one for you to try.

They don't come wrapped in cellophane or bands and my local shop gets them in a box that holds about 200 sticks.....

**centurycigar** · 10-04-2005, 01:55 PM

I guess ordering a box of them is out the window ! That would fill my 300 cnt humi pretty quickly.

**55Kingpin** · 10-04-2005, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by centurycigar

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....????

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.