Anyone wanna learn me on cigars?

[stuttgart46]

Originally Posted by slakjaw

My fav cigar avalable at most places is the fuente short story.

Try one.

That makes 2 of us.
Great family as well. They are truly some of the nicest people you will ever meet.

[Buckterrier]

Wow, I do have a lot to learn. But that's part of the fun doing anything you enjoy. Also great pics from you guys. I'll find a smoke shop local and do the newbie thing.
And OJU... I knew you'd be the one to bring up Ms. Lewinsky

[cashflyer]

Some good primers on the common terms:

http://www.cigarchoiceguide.com/home.htm
Cigar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cigar Glossary

[HHI944]

Originally Posted by Buckterrier

Wow, I do have a lot to learn. But that's part of the fun doing anything you enjoy. Also great pics from you guys. I'll find a smoke shop local and do the newbie thing.
And OJU... I knew you'd be the one to bring up Ms. Lewinsky

A good relationship with a local shop is a great way to start.
A nice start to a morning:

My travel case

La Flor Dominicana Oro Maduro, a superb cigar, but a bit strong for a neophyte

Some of my tools of the trade: zino platinum cutter and black label el presidente flat flame torch lighter

A limited release from tatuaje that will be available for pre order tomorrow at midnight, I got a sample to review


Oh yeah and my reviews blog.cigarshhi.com

[scottmandue]

Not to hijack but a quick Q for the cigar experts...

I have had terrible luck with expensive cigar lighters and taken to lighting on our natural gas stove... sacrilege?

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by Hydrocket

A nice line of "beginner" cigars that won't bankrupt you and are of great qaultiy would be the Oliva Series G line.

And while many people say "Cohiba", their quality had slipped quite a bit in the last decade or so. It wasn't until the recent release of the Behike line that Cohiba started hitting them out of the park again.

I try to go to Cuba yearly, especially during the Cigar Festival. Previously, you could tour the factories as much as you want, but they really cut down on it due to quality suffering. During the Cigar Festival is the time to do this, as they often hand out freebies, too. As mentioned earlier, the Partagas D is a fantastic cigar. My favorite Cuban is the Montecristo #2. Last time I was there, I came back with a box of MonteCristo #2 and a box of the uber-rare Cohiba Genios Maduro 5..(was the only maduro Cuban cigar).


At any rate, if you want to know anything specific, please don't hesitate to PM me.


Here's some of my cigar gear and pics:

A purple heart wood ashtray I made:


A "Nub" stand:


My Burner table lighter:


My humidor:


Ashton VSG, Nibo Lighter, Xikar cutter and portable cigar stand:


The wife smokes cigars to. Here's her puffing on a "Playboy" she received from a Playboy centerfold at a cigar event we attended:


Rare Cohiba Genios Maduro 5

You Sir have excellent taste..

[HHI944]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

Not to hijack but a quick Q for the cigar experts...

I have had terrible luck with expensive cigar lighters and taken to lighting on our natural gas stove... sacrilege?

A little awkward, but like butane, it should burn clean.......don't see any real issue. Check out the vertigo line from lotus.....$15-20 and pretty solid little lighters........way more reliable than my dunhill or my Porsche lighters

[HHI944]

BTW, that ashtray is awesome and those Fuente between the lines rock!

[Skytrooper]

Originally Posted by BRPORSCHE

Partagas d no. 4

none better.

Amen brother ! A damn fine cigar !

[HHI944]

Of course Scott, xikar makes great stuff and really stands behind their warranty......

[Hydrocket]

Originally Posted by HHI944

BTW, that ashtray is awesome and those Fuente between the lines rock!

Thanks for the kind words.


My daily ashtray (and my fav) is a Stinky.

[Racerbvd]

My father taught me, if you are going to do something, do it right..

[slakjaw]

You know them? Tell them slakjaw says hi and thanks for the awesome smoke.

Quote de slakjaw

My fav cigar avalable at most places is the fuente short story.

Try one.

That makes 2 of us.
Great family as well. They are truly some of the nicest people you will ever meet.

[HHI944]

Much of the cigar industry is that way.......

[HHI944]

Hey, if you're a tatuaje fan, there's a limited release micro blend going on sale at smokeinn.com tonight at midnight
Here's my review:
Are you ready for the end of the world? My Tatuaje Apocalypse Review | | Cigars Hilton Head

[HHI944]

The Apocalypse is almost here.........tatuaje Apocalypse that is

[Buckterrier]

Originally Posted by HHI944

Of course Scott, xikar makes great stuff and really stands behind their warranty......

I picked up an cutter & lighter, (found out why you folks use butane

Originally Posted by HHI944

A good relationship with a local shop is a great way to start.
A nice start to a morning

I found a shop in Groton, Cigars and More, (pipes & tobacco). Got a good education. Joe didn't mind answering all my newbie questions and they have a lounge there also.
There is a cigar store at the casino which was nice.
Thanks fellas. Looks like I'm falling in love

[HHI944]

Awesome, glad you found a good place and got your basic tools!

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by BRPORSCHE

Partagas d no. 4

none better.

Thats what I smoke when I have my 2-3 cigars a year.

Unfortunately not available here in the states... yet!

[Buckterrier]

What do you guys use for air purification in your homes? I want to try smoking in my home office. I was looking at ozone generators or is a whole fresh air/exhaust system needed? I have a very small office.