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X.Man said:
You should try the Liga Privada T-52


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I've never even seen that. I'll have to check that out! How much do they run a stick? The #9's here are 18.99 and the pig is 24.99
 
mcrobertsjmac32 said:
I've never even seen that. I'll have to check that out! How much do they run a stick? The #9's here are 18.99 and the pig is 24.99
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That's crazy. You need to order from somewhere, those taxes are a killer.
 
What cigar did you smoke today?

mcrobertsjmac32 said:
I've never even seen that. I'll have to check that out! How much do they run a stick? The #9's here are 18.99 and the pig is 24.99
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jitzy said:
That's crazy. You need to order from somewhere, those taxes are a killer.
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Yeah I think locally here in Miami they're right around $15/stick if im not mistaken. You definitely need to order online at those rates


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I pay $300/box for the t52 toros. I believe there are 24 to a box.


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Victor Sinclair Aged Cameroon. Delicious

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I've actually never ordered stoagies online. I took u guys' advice and went to JR's online. They are running a promo if you buy a box of Drew estate you get 14 free drew estate cigars and some of them are Undercrown and Acids! I jumped on that and paid I think 140 and am getting 38 cigars. That's sick!
 
You might try herfersparadise.com - they have different cigar forums, one of which is a "commercial" forum where members post cigars that are on sale from different online retailers. Sometimes you get a real nice deal. Also there is a lot of information in the other forums. Just a thought.
 
GenErr said:
You might try herfersparadise.com - they have different cigar forums, one of which is a "commercial" forum where members post cigars that are on sale from different online retailers. Sometimes you get a real nice deal. Also there is a lot of information in the other forums. Just a thought.
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No relation to hackersparadise.com?
 
I want to talk about aging cigars. Should I start another thread?

Last week, I dug a CAO Italia out of the bottom of my humidor. It had no cellophane on it, I must have taken it to the golf course then returned with it unwrapped. Its been in there "aging" for about 2 years. The smoke was deliciously smooth from the first drag to the last. I've seen comments from you guys: "Just bought XYZ. Great smoke, but I can't wait till they get a few years on them"

How long are you aging them for, on average?
Do they get better with more time? May have to convert that spare bedroom closet into a humi-room.
Is there a magic window, like 2 years, where 80% of the aging has been done and you can expect them to have improved dramatically? or do i need to wait longer?
Since they age better without cellophane, can you cut the head off and remove from cellophane this way? seems more air would get through the smoke with no head? also don't want to damage them unwrapping them...

I know nothing about aging, except that I need more capacity. so I bought a 150 count humidor and a couple boxes of cigars.
 
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Box of Rocky Patel Royal Vintage - a favorite of my rookie palate
Box of Cusano Double Connecticut aged 18 years. <-- does that mean the tobacco was aged before rolled?

Thanks for your input. Looking forward to making all my smokes as delicious as that Italia

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denverd1 said:
I want to talk about aging cigars. Should I start another thread?

Last week, I dug a CAO Italia out of the bottom of my humidor. It had no cellophane on it, I must have taken it to the golf course then returned with it unwrapped. Its been in there "aging" for about 2 years. The smoke was deliciously smooth from the first drag to the last. I've seen comments from you guys: "Just bought XYZ. Great smoke, but I can't wait till they get a few years on them"

How long are you aging them for, on average?
Do they get better with more time? May have to convert that spare bedroom closet into a humi-room.
Is there a magic window, like 2 years, where 80% of the aging has been done and you can expect them to have improved dramatically? or do i need to wait longer?
Since they age better without cellophane, can you cut the head off and remove from cellophane this way? seems more air would get through the smoke with no head? also don't want to damage them unwrapping them...

I know nothing about aging, except that I need more capacity. so I bought a 150 count humidor and a couple boxes of cigars.
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Ok. Aging cigars comes with a lot of opinions and sadly a lot of them started on the Internet. Most cigars need no aging except for Cubans. When a manufacturer releases a cigar they are aging it to a flavor profile that they liked and that's when it's released. In fact there are plenty of cigars that when you age them will loose there kick and not just smooth out like people think. A great cigar to age is an opus it does age well and it also smokes well when you buy them. Some Tatuaje cigars get bland when aged and some get smooth. It's truly a hit or miss process. I have a lot of cigars that are aging (a few thousand) and while I smoke them I will have some that I love when I try them and others that I'm sad I aged. It's all hit or miss, here's an example I had an aged maybe 6 years Work of Art Maduro and it was very good but not better than if it wasn't aged just a different flavor profile.
 
Aging cigars generally completely changes the cigars flavor profile to me. I've had some go to sticks that are very consistent off the shelf, but age them a bit, and they start tasting nothing like what they did when you first buy them. Ashton VSGs I found to age badly. Perdomo Lot 23 age well, and I enjoy the flavor more after a little while. Under six months of aging I would say. It's all in your palate. Test some out and be adventurous. You never know!
 
Did some research after that post. As you mention NewGlfr, it all depends on the cigar. I learned that most Cubans do better with a little age. Non cubans CAN smooth out a little but some will lose all flavor with time, t the point you wont even recognize it as the same smoke. around 2 years seems to be the sweet spot while others are perfect after a few months. Best to test them at various intervals so your awesome smokes don't go in the trash because they're flavorless.

Just picked up a few Perdomo lot 23 and will unwrap them and give them a few months.

Jitzy where are you keeping a few thousand cigars?

Thanks for the info guys!!

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denverd1 said:
Did some research after that post. As you mention NewGlfr, it all depends on the cigar. I learned that most Cubans do better with a little age. Non cubans CAN smooth out a little but some will lose all flavor with time, t the point you wont even recognize it as the same smoke. around 2 years seems to be the sweet spot while others are perfect after a few months. Best to test them at various intervals so your awesome smokes don't go in the trash because they're flavorless.

Just picked up a few Perdomo lot 23 and will unwrap them and give them a few months.

Jitzy where are you keeping a few thousand cigars?

Thanks for the info guys!!

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I have a few humidors a cabinet and a converted wine fridge.
 
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Happy Friday hackers

Cusano double Connecticut. mild n smooth

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Happy Friday hackers

Cusano double Connecticut. mild n smooth

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Oh wow that looks like heaven. This was my night

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Very impressed with this cigar which was one of 14 Drew Estate freebies that came with a box special of Acids i odered from JRs. I would love to learn the whisky/bourbon companions for cigars
 
Just smoked a Liga Undercrown. Very enjoyable smoke.
 
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enjoying it on a rainy day


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