Unofficial Blowout Cigar Enthusiast Thread

[JMarchand1981]

Originally Posted by Tyler9755

I could go so many places as well, but one place I wouldn't go is a cigar shop (not the meaning of the saying, but had to say it.) For a real response, what does my hatred of cigars and cigarettes have to do with me being a fun person? They've even affected me, she smoked before I born but I have a terribly low lung capticy and veey low stamina as well, and I never smoked.

You make yourself seem like a petulant child coming into A thread for cigar enthusiasts and stating the obvious about the health issues posed. That will be my last reply to you in this thread. Go troll elsewhere.

[coltsnsox07]

Here in Wisconsin we have the Brew City Cigar Festival coming up, they have a nice website promoting it too.

[JMarchand1981]

Originally Posted by coltsnsox07

Here in Wisconsin we have the Brew City Cigar Festival coming up, they have a nice website promoting it too.

I don't know that nh has anything like that.

[Tyler9755]

I could resort to name calling like you are, but I won't, enjoy your cigars!

Originally Posted by JMarchand1981

You make yourself seem like a petulant child coming into A thread for cigar enthusiasts and stating the obvious about the health issues posed. That will be my last reply to you in this thread. Go troll elsewhere.

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by Tyler9755

I really hope all you guys that smoke cigars know cigars aren't good for you but choose to do anyways, because at least you're informed of the risks and choose to be daring instead of not knowing they're not healthy and being clueless as to what the dangers are. If it's the latter, we need cigars to be included in the anti-cigarette commercials. Don't take it personal, but my mother nearly killed herself when she smoked cigarettes back in the 70s and 80s, luckily she stopped but the damage had already been done, her lung capacity is at 30-35% and she struggles walking up inclines, and gets exhausted quickly.

please be careful walking outside. all the pollution outside from cars and factories can cause diseases and kill you.

[Athey49]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

please be careful walking outside. all the pollution outside from cars and factories can cause diseases and kill you.

If anyone makes a thread about walking outside, I'm sure he'd love to tell everyone how bad it is for them.

[chansen10]

What's the best website to order online from? I've been going to the cigar lounge about 20 minutes from my house every weekend for the past year and a half or so with my uncle.. Great times. The lounge we go to has 6 theater like rooms all with massive projection screens.. Lots of sports being talked and cards being dealt. Back on topic what's the best website for cigars and do they normally offer discounts on quantity orders?

[JMarchand1981]

Originally Posted by chansen10

What's the best website to order online from? I've been going to the cigar lounge about 20 minutes from my house every weekend for the past year and a half or so with my uncle.. Great times. The lounge we go to has 6 theater like rooms all with massive projection screens.. Lots of sports being talked and cards being dealt. Back on topic what's the best website for cigars and do they normally offer discounts on quantity orders?

I actually just ordered from Cigar International based on a recommendation from a friend. I have not received them yet but the deals were pretty good. Limited selection of Montecristo #2's though (as in they do not sell the #2).

With this being said, I received word today that I landed a job that I recently interviewed for. When I interviewed for the job I felt pretty good about the interview so I grabbed a Nat Sherman 1930 Limited Edition at the local shop as a celebration and figured I would hold off until I got good news. I must say...I was fairly disappointed in the stick. The Cigar was wrapped a bit tight for my liking. I mean it was a very difficult pull. The taste was decent but I just kind of would have figured something else for a stick that set me back almost $20.

[JMarchand1981]

Beautiful night out. Enjoying a few beers and a perdomo craft series with the dog in the backyard on national dog day.

Great stick here but a little pricey (over $8). Nice and smooth smoke with an even burn. I would recommend trying one if you enjoy a craft beer with your cigar.

[JMarchand1981]

My cigar order came in today! I grabbed a sample pack of 20, a 5 pack and a single:

1 – 5 Vegas Gold Double Nickel (5.5” x 55)
1 – Alec Bradley American Classic Toro (6” x 50)
1 – Romeo y Julieta Reserve Churchill (7” x 54)
1 – Don Pepin Garcia Blue Generoso (6” x 50)
1 – CAO Brazilia Gol! (5” x 56)
1 – Diesel Unlimited d.5 (5.5” x 54)
1 – Partagas 1845 Robusto (5.5” x 49)
1 – Rocky Patel Fusion Torpedo (6.25” x 52)
1 – Gran Habano Vintage 2002 Churchill (7” x 50)
1 – Graycliff G2 Maduro Pirate Torpedo (6” x 52)
1 – Gurkha Beauty Gran Torpedo (7” x 56)
1 – Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Toro (6” x 50)
1 – La Gloria Cubana Wavell (5” x 50)
1 – La Perla Habana Black Pearl Belicoso (6.25” x 52)
1 – Man O’ War Toro (6.5” x 52)
1 – Torano Vega Dominicana Torpedo (6.5” x 52)
1 – Victor Sinclair Serie 55 Imperial Habano Toro (6.25” x 52)
1 – Perdomo Lot 23 Robusto (5” x 50)
1 – Pinar de Rio Small Batch Black Corojo Torpedo (6.5” x 52)
1 – Oliva Saison Torpedo (6” x 52)
5 Vegas Gold Robusto 5-Pack (5 x 50)
1 BlendLab - JR-6154 (6.1 x 54)

All told I was about $77 shipped. It should take me into the winter anyway.

[pingbling23]

you got some good ones in there. its hard to beat those sampler packs, paying less then $4 a smoke is half price on alot of those.

[fullmetal]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

you got some good ones in there. its hard to beat those sampler packs, paying less then $4 a smoke is half price on alot of those.

Even better is when you find a generic that mimics your 'go to' and buy a bundle that comes out to ~$2 or less per stick

Does take some experimenting to find that one though.

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by fullmetal

Even better is when you find a generic that mimics your 'go to' and buy a bundle that comes out to ~$2 or less per stick

Does take some experimenting to find that one though.

no doubt. there are thousands of cigar makers, so many good choices from cheap to no way im paying that much lol.

[JMarchand1981]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

you got some good ones in there. its hard to beat those sampler packs, paying less then $4 a smoke is half price on alot of those.

Yeah I actually found the discount to be pretty good. THe actual sampler was $2 per stick. Then the five pack was $2.50 per. I did express shipping so that I could have them by the weekend. It was part of the $77. I also picked up a new lighter at a 75% discount. The one negative is that I need to put butane in it but that isn't too difficult of a task.

Originally Posted by fullmetal

Even better is when you find a generic that mimics your 'go to' and buy a bundle that comes out to ~$2 or less per stick

Does take some experimenting to find that one though.

This right here. With so many companies and what not out there it will take some time to figure out what is a clear comparable.

[pingbling23]

im about out of my gurkha park avenues. the gran habano vintage 2002's are back instock so ive got a brick of 20 churchills coming in.

[JMarchand1981]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

im about out of my gurkha park avenues. the gran habano vintage 2002's are back instock so ive got a brick of 20 churchills coming in.

Both are quality sticks. Approximately How long will 20 last you?

The Vegas golds that I grabbed are a pretty good cheap stick. I couldn't enjoy one over the weekend (I didn't feel well) but the one I ad yesterday was pretty good.

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by JMarchand1981

Both are quality sticks. Approximately How long will 20 last you?

The Vegas golds that I grabbed are a pretty good cheap stick. I couldn't enjoy one over the weekend (I didn't feel well) but the one I ad yesterday was pretty good.

really depends on how many get togethers i host and how much im off from work. rough estimate 3-4 weeks. im on a 10 day week schedule (6 on, 4 off) and i try not to smoke during the week. ill usually have one a day on my days off and sometimes 2, especially if im drinking or playing golf. usually when i have people over, the social smokers always want one and it will dwindle the stock quick.

[pingbling23]

much cheaper then when i was smoking 2 packs of cigs a day. i havent had a cig in almost 2 years.

[JMarchand1981]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

much cheaper then when i was smoking 2 packs of cigs a day. i havent had a cig in almost 2 years.

I quit smoking cigarettes on 10/31/2013. I was about a pack a day kind of guy. Real healthy.

I typically have a stick on my ride home from work on Monday(the busiest day of my week), Friday (the end of my work week) and then one each on Saturday and Sunday depending on what I've got going on.

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by JMarchand1981

The humidifier that came with it sucks so I am using one of those crystal sticks. Are you familiar with these? It is my understanding that I leave it in there.

Is 72/64 workable in totality you think?

How are the crystal sticks working out? I've got some drymistat tubes ordered, we'll see how they do.

[JMarchand1981]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

How are the crystal sticks working out? I've got some drymistat tubes ordered, we'll see how they do.

Between 68-72 rh at all times. My newer humidor is small so I only needed one. Everything that I have read says it should be one crystal stick for approx. every 25 sticks.

[JMarchand1981]

Originally Posted by JMarchand1981

Between 68-72 rh at all times. My newer humidor is small so I only needed one. Everything that I have read says it should be one crystal stick for approx. every 25 sticks.

I will just add that I have not had to refill mine with water yet either.

[YANKEESFAN1976]

I usually only smoke during the summer months. Sitting poolside or laying in the hammock. Maybe watching a game on the outdoor screen. Anyway I like AVO's and Macanudo Gold Label.

[chansen10]

Is the CI labor day kit a good deal? I mostly need a small humidor so this should do the trick.. Never had one before so how do you take care of it?

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by chansen10

Is the CI labor day kit a good deal? I mostly need a small humidor so this should do the trick.. Never had one before so how do you take care of it?

Cigar.com has a kit that comes with a nice 40-50 cigar humidor and 10 premium cigars for $30, that is a steal. The humidor sells for $40 and you get over $100 worth of smokes. Search the site for starter set iv. They have it listed for $40 but there is a code in some car magazines and maybe retailmenot.com where you can get it for $30.