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Labels vs. Performance

dennisking — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:59:36 GMT

Lately I have seen some talk about "I really didn't give this stick a try because of the label" or "the label looked cheap so I shyed away from the stick". I look at sticks like Tatuaje, Graycliff, and Illusione that have very basic labels and are great sticks and I look at some other sticks that have elaborate labels like Gurkha, and the overall experience is not great. Any thoughts on this? What's your favorite stick with an understated band.
I will start with my understated label pick - Fuente Anejo.

I Love, or at least have a strong prediliction to:

Cooper33 — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:34:08 GMT

I felt the need to start this thread to combat the evilness of the things I hate thread.

I'll start
I love The things I hate thread.

whats your real name....?

sol1821 — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:20:29 GMT

just thought id ask as it be nice to get to know a few of you guys a bit better.
my proper name is Solomon, you dont want to know the rest of it lol, everyone just calls me sol though.

Cigar.com is now on Facebook

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Thursday, September 9, 2010 - Gurkha Empire Series

DailyCigarDeal_Auto — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Gurkha Empire Series combines all that we love about Gurkha; super premium tobaccos, expert construction, crisp flavors with enjoyable complexities and phenomenal aromas but without the heft price tag Gurkha is known. This blend will keep your interest from start to finish and comes in a stout 5.5"x54 frame for a smooth, even burn and draw. To put it simply, this is a superior blend from Gurkha at an everyday low price.

Empire IV features a tasty Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper a top of Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers. Earthy and rich with subtle spice and a medium body. If you're a fan of maduros and you don't like a lot of spicy, peppery flavors then Empire IV is right up your alley.
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Thoughts on candela cigars

Heavy — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:13:19 GMT

I started a little bit of a discussion about candela wrapper cigars on the 'What are you smoking tonight' thread, but i didn't want to completely threadjack it so I wanted to start a new thread to get everyone's thoughts on candelas.

I had my one and only candela last night and really did not care for it. It was a Don Tomas, and I understand that may not have been the best guage of a candela, but either way, it left a pretty nasty, 'vegetable' (for lack of a better word) finish that got more prominent the more I smoked. The 'grassy' flavor that i always hear about was subtle on the palate and i didn't really mind that

So what are everyone else's thoughts/experiences?

Do you like them? If so why, and what in the flavor profile do you like?

Or, do you not like them? If so, what is it about them that you don't like?

Whatcha smokin tonight?

ashmaster — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:17:01 GMT

I'm going to try an Ashton VSG Corona Gorda. Had one before but don't remember a whole bunch about it. This has been resting for about 16 months, so I'm looking forward to it.

what did you drink today ?

kuzi16 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:47:22 GMT

yes.
this is a rip off of the old cigar.com (AmBack) forum.
got a problem with it?

I dont.
Cigars go hand in hand with beer, wine, rum, scotch, etc...
we need at least a small place to discuss what brews we found good/bad.

Fourto Review

Fourtotheflush — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:09:45 GMT

My 1st attempt at a review.
Arturo Fuente Grand Reserve Maduro
Robusto 4.5x50 (Although AF doesnt call it a Robusto, they call it a Chateau Fuente)
Wrapper - Connecticut Maduro
Binder - ??
Filler - AF Dominican
Ok, so on the car ride home last night I lit up an Arturo Fuente Grand Reserve Maduro. It was the robusto size (but they dont call it a Robusto 4.5 x 50). So I did try to review it sitting in my car before leaving the work parking lot.

Wrapper: Dark, not the black like many maduro's, but a nice dark brown, not very oily more toothy. Veins in the wrapper were few and far between and thin when you could make them out. One problem with the wrapper was a small 'chip' in one of the turns due to poor handling.
Smell: Real Tobacco, Ive heard Barnyard be used and that may have applied, but a strong tobacco smell --Im new at this so that is all I got of the whiff--

Lick the cap: I have never done this before, but see a few people do it here so here goes. --I got no flavor, but could feel the niccotine immediately hit my tongue.

I cut this with a double guillotine just enough to get a nice ring off the bottom (I dont know maybe 1/32 of an inch)

INSERT EDIT - I was asked about the draw pre light and I can only remember that I didnt recongnize any problems with the draw -- Not too tight or not too loose--

Here is where the fun begins -- I light it with a single flame torch. It lights up nicely, I blow on the end to ensure a nice even light.

INSERT EDIT -- I recently lit up a cigar with my torch lighter in the dark and realized that I have been cooking my sticks. You can really see the torch flame in the dark compared to in sunlight and lit porch etc. So when in doubt keep the torch a little further away!!!!!

I blow the 1st puff out the end of the stick --This is another first for me as I usually puff puff draw at this point -- The light is fired nicely and I really look at the smoke. It is that nice cobalt blue smoke with lots of smoke. So I take a puff puff draw and really try to get the flavor of the cigar swirling around my mouth. I know that the flavor may not build for a bit. So really Im not geting much in the flavor dept and ===BINGO cell phone rings and its work ===

So I have to talk for a few minutes and I have to re light by the time Im done with the call. Im doing most of the talking.
So I relight (see torching cigars above) and think I do a fairly good job of it. --Does this ruin a stick? after just 1-2 puffs?? Anyway I finish my call and get this thing re torched.

Again trying to get the flavor as I am smoking this. I couldnt get the smoke up and out my nose but will work on that aspect of tasting. Anyway as I am driving I get som pepper spice some other undetermined flavor and then all I can really describe the flavor as is a pine nut. Hmmm I was doubting myself at that point becasue I have never heard of a pine nut flavor in a cigar, but I kept coming back to that flavor along with some other flavor I couldnt quite put my finger on.

The ash has run about 1 1/4 inches without any problem, but Im in the car so I ash it as I dont want it to drop in my lap. It was a nice tight ash with a really nice contrast to the dark brown maduro cigar.
So the cigar has a burn issue after ashing and needs a corrective light and really after the half way point the flavors for me are out and all I get is tobacco (in a good way). With about 1 3/4 - 1 1/2 inches left the smoke turns pretty hot and my palate is burnt out at this piont.
INSERT EDIT -- Im thinking that this is due to me torching my cigars too much that I learned this weekend.

My tobacco guy said that this was medium to full body and my opinion is that this is full all the way. Not sure what other tasters have to say about this or if this is just that I havent smoked enough to really determine a full body cigar. The niccotine has a pretty good punch and I feel it when I get out of the car.

So I am at my dinner table last night eating - Roasted Brussel Sprouts and I eat the first one -- I think I had a flashback as that was the flavor that I really couldnt put my finger on. A nice roasted bitter flavor. Not necessarily brussel sprouts, but could be any roasted dark vegetebal. I thought I was crazy, again, but remembered reading a kuzi Post saying he tasted spinach in a cigar.

I wont try and hit this with a number scale rating - but overall I would smoke this cigar again. I think I wouldnt smoke it right from the shop but would let it rest for a while. I have a 2nd that is in my humi that I will let rest for a couple months and see how it smokes compared to this one.

ADDED EDIT
This is a good cigar for those who like full bodied cigars. I would say that this would go nicely after a full hearty dinner (Think STEAK) with a nice glass of Cabernet, maybe even a mixed whiskey drink - A rob roy or possibly a Rum - cubre libre.

Henry Clay

LuckyMe — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:40:08 GMT

Just found a box of Henry Clay Cigars in our garage , They were produced on 25 Feb 1965 (stamped) also stamped below is Made In Havana Cuba and the words C.ClARO. They are sealed and with the grease proof paper wrapping. This is a brown box with Gold and black print arround the edges, What looks like a geen note and a picture of a big palace.
Also it is a box of 25 Diamantinos
Would any one have any idea what they would be worth if I was to sell them and would any one be interested?

Cigar Inventory

Nick2021 — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:51:50 GMT

I'm curious as to how many people buy/set-aside a certain amount of cigars to age for a specific period of time before smoking? Read an article, and was surprised at some of the responses, regarding individuals who have a rotation schedule for their cigars. I've also seen responses from individuals on these forums which show that most people have a general rotation schedule they like to stick to...whether it's 2 mos to a year. It almost seems like a smart idea to have some set aside while also having regulars smokes you can go to on a daily basis.

Why is it all shriveled...

Matt Marvel — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:38:07 GMT

Often times when I close, I take a cigar to work with me in a cigar case with a built in humidification device. Since it was pretty hot out, I didn't want to leave it in the car, so I took it in and put it in my drawer at work. I get to my car tonight and take it out to light it up, and the wrapper was shriveled up and it was kind of bent in the middle. Not wanting to waste a tasty Sun Grown label, I lit it up and it seemed fine. I got through maybe the first 1/3 and there was no sign of shrinkage or anything and it turned out to be a great smoke. Anyone have any ideas here?

Let's see your smoking area!

GadwinDuil — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:04:36 GMT

(Photobucket is taking it's sweet time resizing a couple images, so forgive me)

I was out the other day looking at my surroundings and wondered if anyone else has a designated area they generally enjoy their cigars in. It's my little slice of heaven when I have nothing to do and time to relax.

And Last but also very important, My animals that come outside to join me :-D

PM In Your Inbox

Smoke=Fire — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:47:10 GMT

Phish, you've got mail! :D

And I really wish that they would put a pop-up in the forums that would notify a person when they had something waiting.

Things I Hate

Vulchor — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:48:55 GMT

So I was sitting at a Chinese Buffet last night eating my crab legs (which I never realized were Chinese) with my son and thinking life is good. Then I realized, life also pisses me off a lot. So , although it may be negative I decided I want to make a post where every member can pick one thing per day that they hate/pisses them off. Doesnt have to be world changing, maybe even its dumb (like mine is today) but I think this little place to rant about one thing per day may in fact slowly change the world.

TODAY, I hate what was playing at the buffet last night on their CD in the restaurant---The XMas song "All I Want for Christmas is my two front teeth". Ive always hated it, I think its ridiculous, I dont find in festive, and dont want to hear some kid lisping about his dental work in my holiday season. You "All I Want" are my enemy of the day.

Do NOT buy anything from Premium Humidors

cooch36 — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:10:42 GMT

I ordered my cab, humi, two finger case and they had a special gifts if you bought items based on a tier cost basis. I earned enough to get all the goodies. I got crap two no name cigars, Not the cohibas 5 pack not the other 3 gift packs. Golf hats and so on. But what pisses me off is I order a nice two finger case and they send me a F#$)'n alligator three finger case that I have to go out and buy a old 78 Caddy just so the case doesnt look out of place. After two months of calling and the phone getting answered once. the person told me the Items were on back order and would be sent to me. That was a month and a half ago. Today after finally getting through because no-one answers the phone I finally get through and the rep tells me I have to send back the old case that I did not order to get my new case that I F#$#'n order on my dime. After a long go around she is willing to send me a shipping label very hesitantly like I'm screwing her over. And as far as my goodies well that promo is over and even though the advertized it for two more months after my purchase and they were out of stock at the time of my purchase I'm *** out of luck and they will not give anything not even a bumper sticker saying bend over. CIGAR.COM I F#$$'N LOVE YOUR SERVICE AND AM AMAZED AT HOW OLD SCHOOL CUSTOMER ORIANTATED YOU ARE. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE! You not the only site I use but you are the BEST! Sincerly Paul C.

Good Traders and Stand up Folks.

CigarStudent.com — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:13:47 GMT

If you have experience trading with someone that was honest, mention it here.

Perhaps a growing dictator??

phobicsquirrel — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:31:25 GMT

http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2010/10/sarah-palin-201010

Sarah Palin... yes I said it. I dunno, this article is rather interesting.. There are a lot of red flags, and it seems like this sort of "lies and secrets" thing that Palin and now the would-be governor in Arizona thrive on seems to really work. I don't get how people who don't debate or at least come out in an open forum and when do can't form any complete sentences or really use facts can be so popular. Anyway I'm sure you'll flame the hell out of this but in any case try to read the article. I was actually surprised to hear that the author went into this a pro-palin.

Zebrawood & Walnut Humidor

WaxingMoon — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:03:43 GMT

This one is coming out nicely.... I think the walnut goes great with the zebrawood.... I can't wait to get further along with her.... She's 16" x 12" x 9" and should yield right around 250 count... This one is not spoken for so, we'll see where she winds up...

Diesel Unlimited

Alex Svenson — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:13:10 GMT

Would love to hear your feedback on this brand. Please let me know from anyone who has had a chance to smoke.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - Cigar.com Sun Grown

DailyCigarDeal_Auto — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

We are proud to introduce the newest edition to our House Blends line, Cigar.com Sun Grown Label. The blend sports a beautiful and oily Ecuadorian Sun Grown wrapper, often found on some of the most expensive and highest-rated super premiums in the industry. As with all our House Blends, Sun Grown Label ships free with any box purchase!

We received a ton of requests, for years, to add a tasty Sun Grown cigar to our popular House Blends line. However, we refuse to add line extensions unless we can find premium blends that taste just as good as the industry's most popular comparable brands. To complete our Sun Grown Label, we approached AJ Fernandez who created a fantastic blend we are very proud to now offer.

Cigar.com Sun Grown Label hails from Nicaragua and features a zesty blend of Nicaraguan long leaves, all balanced by one of AJ Fernandez's best tasting premium Sun Grown wrappers grown in Ecuador. The result is a full-bodied, hearty cigar with natural sweet flavors on the finish that are masked by bold, robust characters ranging from spice to black pepper. Expect a leathery aroma that exudes toasty wood notes as the blend burns slow and even from head to foot.
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5 Vegas Miami for 5 Vegas Limitada '08???

teebone673 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:15:13 GMT

Hey guys, shot in the dark here... I have (12) 5 Vegas Miami Robustos for trade. I'm looking for 5 Vegas Limitada '08 in return. I'd take fewer in retun to make the trade. Would like to trade all 12 in one deal if possible. PM if interested. Thanks.

The Game of Football---Season 2

Vulchor — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:29:25 GMT

Thanks JZ for the reminder...I totally planned on doing this and forgot. Lets get it going again boys.

Ok, so how about year #2 for this game on here---in honor of the Pigskin Season.

One post per person, per week to pick the winners of each Pro Football Game that weekend...with the tie breaker being the total points scored on the Monday Night Game.

Each persons picks have to be in by 11:59pm the night before the games kickoff (ie this Saurday night, Wedneday night prior to Thanksgiving, ect.).

Winner gets a minimum of 4 cigar selection ...no rules on the sticks, but of course no Phillies or Black N Mild either. Winner of each week becomes the sender to the winner the next week...and you can play every week you are eligible if you desire.

Hope to have some takers on this one...get your picks in and I will have a nice little something out to the winner about this next time week to start the season.

IL Herf

JSaint — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:43:23 GMT

Just wondering if all you IL guys wanted to get together for a herf and when. Just wondering gents.

Force Unleashed 2

phobicsquirrel — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:09:31 GMT

Those of you who like star wars and who enjoy star wars games this game looks fantastic. I still am playing the first one (yeah I'm a bit late) but after watching several videos of this game I'm pumped. Anyone like this series?