Cigars

Ebenezer

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What's the press thingy for and what in the cardboard box? Theres' alot of "stuff" to obsess about with cigars which only adds to their allure!
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Team GCR

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I have a humidor in the back of one of my cars - doesn't get used, more for show these days sadly.

On the very rare occasions I have a cigar these days I like rum, one favourite is Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva


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Wattie

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I have a humidor in the back of one of my cars - doesn't get used, more for show these days sadly.

On the very rare occasions I have a cigar these days I like rum, one favourite is Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva


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Very nice indeed.
The only thing not to like is that I would probably be up front driving....buffing shoes etc.
 

Paul-spyder

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This thread sparked a memory. Do cigars go out of date or getter better like fine wine. I have some Montecristo from 2004 somewhere in unopened box. Now where did I put them?
 

Hawk13

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This thread sparked a memory. Do cigars go out of date or getter better like fine wine. I have some Montecristo from 2004 somewhere in unopened box. Now where did I put them?

Cigars, if stored correctly (preferably in a humidor but a tube is probably ok) are not perishable per se as they are dried leaves. If your box is airtight you may be ok.

As I understand it (mine never last long enough!) different cigars mature in different way .... some may get stronger, some may have the flavour diluted and some may stay the same.

If you send me one of yours, I will let you know :)
 

Bebs

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What's the press thingy for and what in the cardboard box? Theres' alot of "stuff" to obsess about with cigars which only adds to their allure!
Eb
It’s just a miniature display setup. The press would be used to hold the cigars directly after rolling. The cardboard box contains tobacco leafs.
 

Bebs

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This thread sparked a memory. Do cigars go out of date or getter better like fine wine. I have some Montecristo from 2004 somewhere in unopened box. Now where did I put them?
Hawk13 is correct. Cigars do age well, much like wine. A powerful cigar needs longer to mature and a milder one less time. Standard Havanas do need a year of maturation following production, otherwise they can be bitter or just not taste of very much. Unless they are a made of aged tobacco (special editions) in which case they smoke well immediately.
They do need to be kept humidified though or the oils in the leafs dry out and the cigars loose much of their taste. 60-70% humidity ideally.
 

GTVGEOFF

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Bebe, you have a lot to answer for. I used to like an occasional cigar but not the taste and odour the next morning, my wife liked it even less so I stopped, that was thirty years ago and I hadn't really missed them.
But since this thread started I have developed a graving for one and find the temptation hard to resist. Could be a disagreement on the way
 

rivarama

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Now there’s a great plan. I had the honour of being invited to Bebs place back in August to share a bottle and a Cuban and all I can say is wow!

The humidor contains better stock than many a cigar shop and he’s even met Fidel Castro and has a photo to prove it!

The wine cellar was equally impressive, only eclipsed by Bebs knowledge. He quickly established the bottle of 1979 Chateau Lafite I brought along had one too many f’s on the label and was only good for cooking with! View attachment 80170View attachment 80171
Without wanting to sound like a snob, the only thing that 1979 Lafite bottle must have had in common with the “real” lafite rotchild (a Pauillac 1er grand cru classé - not a côte de Bordeaux), was the first part of its name. I bet it was probably closer to vinegar than the £10k bottle made only 20miles away. Still pretty cool though... and awesome man cave!
 

rivarama

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Bebe, you have a lot to answer for. I used to like an occasional cigar but not the taste and odour the next morning, my wife liked it even less so I stopped, that was thirty years ago and I hadn't really missed them.
But since this thread started I have developed a graving for one and find the temptation hard to resist. Could be a disagreement on the way
Simple solution... 24h isolation - win win :clap:
 

Bebs

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Bebe, you have a lot to answer for. I used to like an occasional cigar but not the taste and odour the next morning, my wife liked it even less so I stopped, that was thirty years ago and I hadn't really missed them.
But since this thread started I have developed a graving for one and find the temptation hard to resist. Could be a disagreement on the way
Lol! I’ll keep trying my best in that case to get you to rejoin team SM Cigar ;)
 

Scaf

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I love the idea that you have a cigar room - everyone should indulge!
I don’t smoke generally but smoke the odd cigar for celebrations - when I was in Cuba a few years back I smoked a cigar every day
 

empzb

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Bebs, you just want us all to be jealous of your mancave! Great looking place there and I rather like the armchairs.

I do like an occasional cigar but only have them outdoors so they're summer lazy afternoons & evenings things for me. Sunshine + lounger + bottle of rioja + cigar = bliss
Or I'll have one for a leisurely stroll. I just don't like the smell of cigar smoke the next morning, so can't let it happen indoors.

What I am hapPea to smoke indoors occasionally is my sheesha. That, to me, just smells like a pleasant incense and the house smells lovely afterwards! Also, good smoke circle-blowing fun to be had!
I have some Al Faqr 'backy - cherry flavour and grape & apple flavour.

What are your smokes of preference, and why?

I was pretty much going to write exactly this! I used to own a shisha lounge though so might be a little biased after years or silky smooth flavoursome shisha. My wife hates cigar smell but likes shisha too.

I have found vaping an enjoyable way to pass lockdown too. It's not quite shisha, but with a decent vape it's not bad either, particularly with a coffee.