Unofficial Blowout Cigar Enthusiast Thread - Page 14

pingbling23 · 02-27-2016, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMarchand1981

Check out cigar international. I think they are having a sale on Alec Bradley's.

As for th cohibas, hopefully the humi is full of them in good shape that way you have some to enjoy as it stands.

I have a $700 order in my basket at CI right now. It includes a 250 stick humi, an electric humidifier and most of the requisite pieces to be fully functional. It also has about 110 sticks or so.

you seriously need to look into doing a coolidor before having so many humidors. i think you said you have 2 in rotation right now. might work out better for you and be alot cheaper.

Burks · 02-28-2016, 06:43 AM

Wineador would work too. Probably a lot easier.

I've got 293 full sized cigars right now. 75% are in my long term storage/aging setup. Walmart has these awesome storage containers that have a seal around the rim. $10 and 2 Boveda packs....I'm at 62% and 63F....perfect

JMarchand1981 · 02-28-2016, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pingbling23

you seriously need to look into doing a coolidor before having so many humidors. i think you said you have 2 in rotation right now. might work out better for you and be alot cheaper.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burks

Wineador would work too. Probably a lot easier.

I've got 293 full sized cigars right now. 75% are in my long term storage/aging setup. Walmart has these awesome storage containers that have a seal around the rim. $10 and 2 Boveda packs....I'm at 62% and 63F....perfect

The bigger one would eliminate the other two. I can always give them away or use them to store some other things.

I have taken the suggestion though and looked into a coolidor and a wineador.

The coolidor wouldn't match the aesthetics of my basement (where my cigars are). The wineador would but the basement is carpeted. Would there be any issues having basically a small fridge placed on carpet?

Burks · 02-28-2016, 06:54 PM

No clue with the fridge on carpet. My parents have had one on carpet for 20+ years, no problem.

Just ordered some sticks from Isabela. Habanero notes? Sounds delicious

pingbling23 · 03-10-2016, 04:04 PM

just had a gurkha beast. solid smoke but nothing to write home about for a $20 smoke. my gran habano vintage 2002's have been wonderful.

JMarchand1981 · 03-10-2016, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pingbling23

just had a gurkha beast. solid smoke but nothing to write home about for a $20 smoke. my gran habano vintage 2002's have been wonderful.

The Gurkha beasts are were cheap around Christmas. I love them.

Burks · 03-10-2016, 08:35 PM

Local B&M just got some Gurkha Cellar Reserve 18 year in this week, $13.95. Might grab one

JMarchand1981 · 03-10-2016, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burks

Local B&M just got some Gurkha Cellar Reserve 18 year in this week, $13.95. Might grab one

Damn..

Burks · 03-10-2016, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMarchand1981

Damn..

Ever had one? I know Gurkha gets a bad rap. Got an extra 10 hours of pay this check, was going to splurge on that and one of every Camacho she has!

JMarchand1981 · 03-10-2016, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burks

Ever had one? I know Gurkha gets a bad rap. Got an extra 10 hours of pay this check, was going to splurge on that and one of every Camacho she has!

Why does Gurkha get a bad rap? THey are quality sticks but not typically worth the premium that is charged for them. Shoot, I have about 50 Gurkha Beauty in my humi ready to roll for spring. I paid $3 a piece around Christmas time. I wouldn't get the same warm and fuzzy if I had paid double or triple that amount.

JMarchand1981 · 03-10-2016, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burks

Ever had one? I know Gurkha gets a bad rap. Got an extra 10 hours of pay this check, was going to splurge on that and one of every Camacho she has!

I also like the orange label Camacho. Not sure of the actual name but it is the mild-ish orange label.

I am glad that this thread has been bumped.

Burks · 03-10-2016, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMarchand1981

Why does Gurkha get a bad rap? THey are quality sticks but not typically worth the premium that is charged for them. Shoot, I have about 50 Gurkha Beauty in my humi ready to roll for spring. I paid $3 a piece around Christmas time. I wouldn't get the same warm and fuzzy if I had paid double or triple that amount.

Some forums and FB groups constantly hate on Gurkha. While I've never had a bad one, I've never had a great one. I think if Gurkha dropped their MSRP to a more reasonable level people wouldn't expect Opus, Davidoff, Padrón quality.

JMarchand1981 · 03-10-2016, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burks

Some forums and FB groups constantly hate on Gurkha. While I've never had a bad one, I've never had a great one. I think if Gurkha dropped their MSRP to a more reasonable level people wouldn't expect Opus, Davidoff, Padrón quality.

But I don't know anyone at all, ever, who pays msrp.

But what you are saying has a ton of merit. High price, high expectations.

I think that Gurkha makes a quality smoke and they are worth every penny when they are on sale.

JMarchand1981 · 03-13-2016, 12:32 PM

I am enjoying a Gurkha beauty right now. Took the dog for a two mile walk. Swept the patio. Still burning

pingbling23 · 03-13-2016, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMarchand1981

I am enjoying a Gurkha beauty right now. Took the dog for a two mile walk. Swept the patio. Still burning

see, cigars make us active

JMarchand1981 · 03-16-2016, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pingbling23

see, cigars make us active

This the truth!

I played 9 after work tonight. Enjoyed an Oro Cubano cheapie. Not a bad stick for less than what a 20 oz Soda costs.

Burks · 03-16-2016, 10:34 PM

Had a Ramon Bueso Genesis yesterday. Nice dark roasted flavor, minimal spice after the first third, and for the first time I got a creaminess texture/flavor to the smoke. Great cigar. Had to put it down about 5 minutes into the last third. Got a buzz that went beyond pleasurable. Up until that point I truly enjoyed this cigar that was about $2.50 in the sampler I bought. Definitely on my to smoke list. Doubt I'd pay MSRP but if it's in a sampler? I won't complain.

Any suggestions on full flavored Gurkhas? Figured I'd give them a shot. I've got about 7 different Gurkhas sitting in my aging box. They're just all huge cigars I don't have the time to smoke right now (saving them for golf!).

Got it narrowed down to a Legado de Pepin, Hogs Head by Torano (loved everything by him so far), or a Gurkha Centurion for tomorrow.

JMarchand1981 · 03-21-2016, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burks

Had a Ramon Bueso Genesis yesterday. Nice dark roasted flavor, minimal spice after the first third, and for the first time I got a creaminess texture/flavor to the smoke. Great cigar. Had to put it down about 5 minutes into the last third. Got a buzz that went beyond pleasurable. Up until that point I truly enjoyed this cigar that was about $2.50 in the sampler I bought. Definitely on my to smoke list. Doubt I'd pay MSRP but if it's in a sampler? I won't complain.

Any suggestions on full flavored Gurkhas? Figured I'd give them a shot. I've got about 7 different Gurkhas sitting in my aging box. They're just all huge cigars I don't have the time to smoke right now (saving them for golf!).

Got it narrowed down to a Legado de Pepin, Hogs Head by Torano (loved everything by him so far), or a Gurkha Centurion for tomorrow.

I like the Gurkha Beauty but it isn't full flavored. Its full-flavored counterpart is the Beast.

Burks · 03-21-2016, 11:09 PM

Had a Bering yesterday. Well.....didn't have one. Got 10 puffs in and threw it away. Tasted like ammonia. After dissecting it the long filler had some green areas and so did the binder. Aged tobacco? Not so much....

pingbling23 · 03-24-2016, 02:07 AM

just picked up a AJ Fernandez sampler that includes
4 x HC Series Habano2 Toro (6.5”x52)
4 x La Herencia Cubana Core Toro (6.5”x52)
4 x Relic Toro (6.5”x52)
4 x Man O’ War Ruination Robusto No. 1 (5.5”x54)
4 x Diesel Unlimited Maduro d.5 (5.5”x54)
$200 worth for $60. excited to try some new smokes

Burks · 03-25-2016, 01:29 PM

Any good places to buy singles? I don't need 5 packs and then trying to figure out what to do with 4 I don't like.

pingbling23 · 03-25-2016, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burks

Any good places to buy singles? I don't need 5 packs and then trying to figure out what to do with 4 I don't like.

Cigar.com sales singles but of course they are a little more then buying them in multiples.

Burks · 03-25-2016, 05:44 PM

I'm fine with a little more than packs. Local B&M can be anywhere from $3-$5 more than online. If I'm sampling and buying a lot of randoms, I want to save some cash. Don't mind paying higher prices for something I know I'll like.

JMarchand1981 · 03-25-2016, 05:52 PM

I have some sticks from a random Cigars International Bender Ender 80 Cigar sampler. Would love to gift some of these to one or both of you guys if you are interested.

I dont really want them. I over ordered a few weeks ago and would rather fill my new humi with the 60 or so other smokes that i Have.

Let me know if you guys are interested.

JMarchand1981 · 03-26-2016, 04:43 PM

I enjoyed a Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Epicure that I have had in my humi for about 6 months. I had been waiting for decent weather to enjoy it. I smoked it this morning after i had some whiskey. I had a head change, not drunk but certainly feeling good.

I also had a Rocky Patel 20th anniversary that my mother-in-law picked up for me this week.

02-28-2016, 06:43 AM	#327
Burks Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,038 toledoburks	Wineador would work too. Probably a lot easier. I've got 293 full sized cigars right now. 75% are in my long term storage/aging setup. Walmart has these awesome storage containers that have a seal around the rim. $10 and 2 Boveda packs....I'm at 62% and 63F....perfect __________________ Buying any game used, autographed, etc items related to Eric Plunk $100 reward for the 2012 Leaf Memories Red 1/1 Eric Plunk!

02-28-2016, 06:54 PM	#329
Burks Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,038 toledoburks	No clue with the fridge on carpet. My parents have had one on carpet for 20+ years, no problem. Just ordered some sticks from Isabela. Habanero notes? Sounds delicious __________________ Buying any game used, autographed, etc items related to Eric Plunk $100 reward for the 2012 Leaf Memories Red 1/1 Eric Plunk!

03-10-2016, 08:35 PM	#332
Burks Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,038 toledoburks	Local B&M just got some Gurkha Cellar Reserve 18 year in this week, $13.95. Might grab one __________________ Buying any game used, autographed, etc items related to Eric Plunk $100 reward for the 2012 Leaf Memories Red 1/1 Eric Plunk!

03-16-2016, 10:34 PM	#342
Burks Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,038 toledoburks	Had a Ramon Bueso Genesis yesterday. Nice dark roasted flavor, minimal spice after the first third, and for the first time I got a creaminess texture/flavor to the smoke. Great cigar. Had to put it down about 5 minutes into the last third. Got a buzz that went beyond pleasurable. Up until that point I truly enjoyed this cigar that was about $2.50 in the sampler I bought. Definitely on my to smoke list. Doubt I'd pay MSRP but if it's in a sampler? I won't complain. Any suggestions on full flavored Gurkhas? Figured I'd give them a shot. I've got about 7 different Gurkhas sitting in my aging box. They're just all huge cigars I don't have the time to smoke right now (saving them for golf!). Got it narrowed down to a Legado de Pepin, Hogs Head by Torano (loved everything by him so far), or a Gurkha Centurion for tomorrow. __________________ Buying any game used, autographed, etc items related to Eric Plunk $100 reward for the 2012 Leaf Memories Red 1/1 Eric Plunk!

03-21-2016, 11:09 PM	#344
Burks Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,038 toledoburks	Had a Bering yesterday. Well.....didn't have one. Got 10 puffs in and threw it away. Tasted like ammonia. After dissecting it the long filler had some green areas and so did the binder. Aged tobacco? Not so much.... __________________ Buying any game used, autographed, etc items related to Eric Plunk $100 reward for the 2012 Leaf Memories Red 1/1 Eric Plunk!

03-10-2016, 04:04 PM	#330
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,960 pingbling23	just had a gurkha beast. solid smoke but nothing to write home about for a $20 smoke. my gran habano vintage 2002's have been wonderful.

03-13-2016, 12:32 PM	#339
JMarchand1981 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 34,438	I am enjoying a Gurkha beauty right now. Took the dog for a two mile walk. Swept the patio. Still burning

03-24-2016, 02:07 AM	#345
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,960 pingbling23	just picked up a AJ Fernandez sampler that includes 4 x HC Series Habano2 Toro (6.5”x52) 4 x La Herencia Cubana Core Toro (6.5”x52) 4 x Relic Toro (6.5”x52) 4 x Man O’ War Ruination Robusto No. 1 (5.5”x54) 4 x Diesel Unlimited Maduro d.5 (5.5”x54) $200 worth for $60. excited to try some new smokes

03-25-2016, 01:29 PM	#346
Burks Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,038 toledoburks	Any good places to buy singles? I don't need 5 packs and then trying to figure out what to do with 4 I don't like. __________________ Buying any game used, autographed, etc items related to Eric Plunk $100 reward for the 2012 Leaf Memories Red 1/1 Eric Plunk!

03-25-2016, 05:44 PM	#348
Burks Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,038 toledoburks	I'm fine with a little more than packs. Local B&M can be anywhere from $3-$5 more than online. If I'm sampling and buying a lot of randoms, I want to save some cash. Don't mind paying higher prices for something I know I'll like. __________________ Buying any game used, autographed, etc items related to Eric Plunk $100 reward for the 2012 Leaf Memories Red 1/1 Eric Plunk!

03-25-2016, 05:52 PM	#349
JMarchand1981 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 34,438	I have some sticks from a random Cigars International Bender Ender 80 Cigar sampler. Would love to gift some of these to one or both of you guys if you are interested. I dont really want them. I over ordered a few weeks ago and would rather fill my new humi with the 60 or so other smokes that i Have. Let me know if you guys are interested.

03-26-2016, 04:43 PM	#350
JMarchand1981 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 34,438	I enjoyed a Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Epicure that I have had in my humi for about 6 months. I had been waiting for decent weather to enjoy it. I smoked it this morning after i had some whiskey. I had a head change, not drunk but certainly feeling good. I also had a Rocky Patel 20th anniversary that my mother-in-law picked up for me this week.