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.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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No, it is a Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II Mulliner Park Ward Edition one of 23 RHD cars.
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 Do cigars go out of date or getter better like fine wine.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?
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.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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That is absolutely awesome!I have a humidor in the back of one of my cars - doesn't get used, more for show these days sadly.
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.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 Do cigars go out of date or getter better like fine wine.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?
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!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
Simple solution... 24h isolation - win winBebe, 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 CigarBebe, 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
I do enjoy a Ramon Allones, have a fair few boxes in my humidor including Gigantes. Great smokes.Digestion walk with a Ramon Allones special edition
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?