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KAAAAH! YUCKY YUCK YUCK!!!! I do NOT like smoking what so ever apparently. Bought two cigars, one a higher quality that the guy at the cigar shop recommended and one an Acid since people here said to try it and I figured id might like something flavored more. I have tried ciggaretes, tried the cigars and tried smoking another substance with my brother one time. I just DO NOT like smoking heh.

Guess ill stick to woman/sex, video games and food for my addictions....if only I could combine all 3 ;)
 
[quote name='MSI Magus']KAAAAH! YUCKY YUCK YUCK!!!! I do NOT like smoking what so ever apparently. Bought two cigars, one a higher quality that the guy at the cigar shop recommended and one an Acid since people here said to try it and I figured id might like something flavored more. I have tried ciggaretes, tried the cigars and tried smoking another substance with my brother one time. I just DO NOT like smoking heh.

Guess ill stick to woman/sex, video games and food for my addictions....if only I could combine all 3 ;)[/QUOTE]

Just out of curiosity, what cigar did the guy recommend?
 
[quote name='Autumn Star']Just out of curiosity, what cigar did the guy recommend?[/QUOTE]

Well the little brand thing on the butt off the cigar says Por Larranaga 1834 but not sure if thats a brand or the cigar type. The little blue band in fancy cursive says M&G.

The flavoring/feel and everything else of the Cigar was nice I just REALLY didnt like the smoke itself. It hasnt mattered what iv smoked with who, so far its the smoke itself that bugs me.
 
I may come off as an ass and I really don't mean to. Since you mentioned other items smoked, I just want to make sure that you didn't inhale the cigar smoke. Unlike cigarettes and *other* substances, you're not supposed to inhale cigar or pipe smoke. I can see inhaling cigar smoke making for a very bad experience.
 
[quote name='Dual45s']I may come off as an ass and I really don't mean to. Since you mentioned other items smoked, I just want to make sure that you didn't inhale the cigar smoke. Unlike cigarettes and *other* substances, you're not supposed to inhale cigar or pipe smoke. I can see inhaling cigar smoke making for a very bad experience.[/QUOTE]

Nope. Dont know if I smoked right but didnt inhale. Kind of took a puff off it, swirled it around in my mouth for a sec trying to enjoy it then blew it out. If that aint right then tell me. I still have one cigar left, was thinking id give it away but can always give it one more shot.
 
Got my free cigars today! There appears to be about 3 in the package, though I don't feel like opening it in case they're not individually wrapped. I'll try to get my review on them soon, just gotta get a few guys together to try them.
 
[quote name='ferant316']Got my free cigars today! There appears to be about 3 in the package, though I don't feel like opening it in case they're not individually wrapped. I'll try to get my review on them soon, just gotta get a few guys together to try them.[/QUOTE]

Yep, three. They are each in a plastic wrap labeled, A, B and C.

Kyle, I didn't get emailed either and I just recieved my cigars a few minutes ago.
 
I can't wait for my cigars now!
I didn't get them today, but I'm hoping to get them tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.
What did they come by? USPS, I'm assuming.
 
They shipped USPS. I just got done smoking about half of cigar "C", all i can say is...definately a good cigar! Will probably burn for over a hour. Smooth, creamy feeling at the back of the throat, no bad after taste.
 
[quote name='ferant316']Got my free cigars today! There appears to be about 3 in the package, though I don't feel like opening it in case they're not individually wrapped. I'll try to get my review on them soon, just gotta get a few guys together to try them.[/QUOTE]

whoaaa they are sending 3?? score!!

nothing here yet, thats awesome that they are sending multiples, i can give one to my dad then.
 
[quote name='Gimpster']whoaaa they are sending 3?? score!!

nothing here yet, thats awesome that they are sending multiples, i can give one to my dad then.[/QUOTE]

They are three different cigars. Pick the one that smells the best, lol.
 
Woot... Hopefully mine get here soon.
Any vets have tips for a newbie cigar smoker.
I know not to inhale the smoke and to use a wood match if possible, anything else?
And is it possible to put one out and save the rest for later?
 
[quote name='mguiddy']Woot... Hopefully mine get here soon.
Any vets have tips for a newbie cigar smoker.
I know not to inhale the smoke and to use a wood match if possible, anything else?
And is it possible to put one out and save the rest for later?[/QUOTE]

I'm not a vet, but I smoke cigars every once in a while. First off, don't suck (like a bong or spoon of tobacco or that illegal plant that I won't name) the cigar, puff out your cheeks and get a rythym going while blowing out the smoke. Don't take the ash off the tip of the cigar by smashing it into a ash tray. If you want to save it then try to let it burn out by itself.
 
Wow I hope I get mine tomorrow or something :D

Also tips for lighting them. Go slow, and light the cigar with the very tip of the flame. You do not want to burn it by getting it too hot.
 
[quote name='MSI Magus']Nope. Dont know if I smoked right but didnt inhale. Kind of took a puff off it, swirled it around in my mouth for a sec trying to enjoy it then blew it out. If that aint right then tell me. I still have one cigar left, was thinking id give it away but can always give it one more shot.[/QUOTE] Nope, you nailed it. My guess is that you simply don't enjoy smoking. Which in all fairness is probably better for you, it's an expensive and potentially harmful habit.

[quote name='mguiddy']Woot... Hopefully mine get here soon.
Any vets have tips for a newbie cigar smoker. I know not to inhale the smoke and to use a wood match if possible, anything else? And is it possible to put one out and save the rest for later?[/QUOTE] The biggest mistake I see with new smokers making is when lighting a cigar they put cigar to lips, add fire and start puffing. Almost universally, this will start you off with an uneven burn and the potential for getting the tobacco too hot like Judohawk mentioned. Take your fire implement of choice and run the flame over the end (foot) of the cigar. Hold the cigar horizontally with the foot facing you to ensure even heating. After the entire surface is glowing, gently blow on the end to even out any small pockets of unlit tobacco. Then turn the cigar around and put the (UNLIT!) end to your lips. Enjoy.
As far as extinguishing and relighting a cigar, in my personal opinion, anything longer than an hour or two will ruin a good cigar. The flavor is pretty much lost and replaced with stale heat.
 
[quote name='Dual45s']Nope, you nailed it. My guess is that you simply don't enjoy smoking. Which in all fairness is probably better for you, it's an expensive and potentially harmful habit.

The biggest mistake I see with new smokers making is when lighting a cigar they put cigar to lips, add fire and start puffing. Almost universally, this will start you off with an uneven burn and the potential for getting the tobacco too hot like Judohawk mentioned. Take your fire implement of choice and run the flame over the end (foot) of the cigar. Hold the cigar horizontally with the foot facing you to ensure even heating. After the entire surface is glowing, gently blow on the end to even out any small pockets of unlit tobacco. Then turn the cigar around and put the (UNLIT!) end to your lips. Enjoy.
As far as extinguishing and relighting a cigar, in my personal opinion, anything longer than an hour or two will ruin a good cigar. The flavor is pretty much lost and replaced with stale heat.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, thought I was doing it right but figured you never know. Ah well as you said Woman and video games are so much better for my health.
 
i hate cigars but free stuff rocks! cigars taste quite bad IMO. some tell me not to inhale but to me that defeats the purpose of smoking. I dunno, i aint one of those classy guys who smoke cigars by the fire place while wearing a monocle. ill stick to vanilla dutches...but dont EVER smoke the tobacco inside!(doubt anyone is history has)
found a band aid in it once!
 
Just got my package today, I thought it was going to be one only but three of them...sweet, I got two from Mr. X and one for Mr. Booth, also a nice packaging. When I saw a random small box in the mailer, all I could think of was the cigars and I was right, now is time to smoke em, and if you guys want to find out more go to, www.blackbandproject.com/reveal
 
Hey so I decided to try the other cigar I bought. First was the acid. Really liked the second one I mentioned buying here, enough so that I actually think im going to buy a box for 20 or so of them to smoke with the guys of my family when I get married in 2 months. Should I wait and buy them just before the wedding, or will they stay fresh/good outside of a humidor over the next 2 months?
 
I'd say wait, definitely. You can make a DIY humidor with a tupperware container with a tight lid and a wet paper towel in an open ziploc bag, but a box of 20 is generally a pretty large investment to throw to chance. Since the S-Chip garbage already passed there's also no rush to pick up anything immediately. And whatever you do, if you buy cigars NEVER put them in the fridge/freezer. Ever ever ever.
 
[quote name='Dual45s']I'd say wait, definitely. You can make a DIY humidor with a tupperware container with a tight lid and a wet paper towel in an open ziploc bag, but a box of 20 is generally a pretty large investment to throw to chance. Since the S-Chip garbage already passed there's also no rush to pick up anything immediately. And whatever you do, if you buy cigars NEVER put them in the fridge/freezer. Ever ever ever.[/QUOTE]

Whats the earliest I should buy them? Iv got no clue how low Cigars really stay good for at this point. So if I buy them a week or two before the wedding is that fine or do I really need to be buying them just a day or two before?
 
[quote name='Dual45s']I'd say wait, definitely. You can make a DIY humidor with a tupperware container with a tight lid and a wet paper towel in an open ziploc bag, but a box of 20 is generally a pretty large investment to throw to chance. Since the S-Chip garbage already passed there's also no rush to pick up anything immediately. And whatever you do, if you buy cigars NEVER put them in the fridge/freezer. Ever ever ever.[/QUOTE]

I definitely agree with using tupperware for a humidor. It's not as fancy as a wood humidor, but it is a lot easier to maintain proper humidity. At first, I kept my cigars in tupperware without problems. Then I got a really good wood humidor and promptly wrecked a bunch of cigars. The wood unit just wouldn't keep proper humidity top-to-bottom. Now I'm back with tupperware to stay. I have some cigars going on 12 years old and are still in good shape. One thing you're missing with tupperware is the marrying of cedar (wood) notes to the flavor of the cigar. If you buy big enough containers (I use the 2.2 gal rectangular rubbermaid ones) you can just throw the whole box and all in there and if the box is wood, problem solved. Otherwise, many cigar boxes are packed with thin cedar slips to separate the layers of cigars, just throw those in there. If you don't have any spanish cedar from your cigar boxes, you can always get some from your local cigar shop. They always have empty boxes and slips for sale cheap (or free).

I would recommend AGAINST using a wet paper towel as a humidification device. Plain water, without a hydroscopic medium, will attempt to saturate the surrounding air to 100% relative humidity. Optimal cigar storage calls for 70% RH. Too much humidity and you will get mold.

I'd recommend getting one of these for each tupperware container:

www.drymistat.com

In a pinch, you can use table salt to regulate the humidity. Use a couple of tablespoons of regular table salt in an open container and add enough water to make it pasty, like wet sand. IIRC, this will regulate the humidity to 73% which is close enough.

I agree that you should not store your cigars in the fridge/freezer, but the freezer is the only way to have a chance of saving cigars that have been infested with hatched tobacco beetles. Then (and only then) is freezing cigars called for.
 
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[quote name='MSI Magus']Whats the earliest I should buy them? Iv got no clue how low Cigars really stay good for at this point. So if I buy them a week or two before the wedding is that fine or do I really need to be buying them just a day or two before?[/QUOTE]

A week or two before should be ok. They will make it that long if you just put them in some kind of sealed container. I'd use a ziploc bag. You shouldn't need to worry about humidification for that short a period of time...unless you're in Las Vegas or something.

Try to keep them cool. 70 degrees F is optimal. Get them close to 80 and any beetle eggs in the cigars will start to hatch. But do not put them in the fridge/freezer as mentioned earlier.
 
[quote name='m6oo']A week or two before should be ok. They will make it that long if you just put them in some kind of sealed container. I'd use a ziploc bag. You shouldn't need to worry about humidification for that short a period of time...unless you're in Las Vegas or something.

Try to keep them cool. 70 degrees F is optimal. Get them close to 80 and any beetle eggs in the cigars will start to hatch. But do not put them in the fridge/freezer as mentioned earlier.[/QUOTE]

Cool. We are in Ohio, but we live in a central heating/cooling apartment where we dont pay for heating/cooling so we tend to keep the house at about 60-70 degrees anyways.
 
[quote name='m6oo']
I would recommend AGAINST using a wet paper towel as a humidification device. Plain water, without a hydroscopic medium, will attempt to saturate the surrounding air to 100% relative humidity. Optimal cigar storage calls for 70% RH. Too much humidity and you will get mold.

[/QUOTE]

That's an excellent point, and something I didn't really think about. I got a humidor as a gift with a digital hygrometer that's been working excellently for me for about a year, which is about how long I've been smoking semi-regularly. That all being said, I am in no way an expert in all things cigar. I only mentioned the paper towel, thinking that the tupperware would be more susceptible to leaks. Thanks m6oo, for the heads up.
 
To anyone that smoked cigar A, did it ink for you, and my friend was trying to light up cigar C and it took him a while. Maybe be cause that one is aged longer. Also cigar A has a nice smell, and spicy taste to it.
 
[quote name='jousley']As a Respiratory Therapist, I have to say...Free Cigars= Free Lung Cancer. -_-[/QUOTE]

how can you get lung cancer from something you don't inhale?

sure, they might have take your lower jaw out in 30 years, but i don't think i smoke that often to worry about it.

some people skydive and ride motorcycles, i like to enjoy a cigar and good drink on occasion.
 
[quote name='Gimpster']how can you get lung cancer from something you don't inhale?

sure, they might have take your lower jaw out in 30 years, but i don't think i smoke that often to worry about it.

some people skydive and ride motorcycles, i like to enjoy a cigar and good drink on occasion.[/QUOTE]

Thats cool....we like to call that kind of attitude "Job Security" in our field ;)
 
[quote name='jousley']Thats cool....we like to call that kind of attitude "Job Security" in our field ;)[/QUOTE]

and i like to call that kind of attitude "Smarmy"

glad we can agree to disagree
 
[quote name='jousley']As a Respiratory Therapist, I have to say...Free Cigars= Free Lung Cancer. -_-[/QUOTE]

That's free MOUTH CANCER, mister fancy-pants specialist.

;)

Besides, if you get mouth cancer from 3 free cigars, you deserve to die.
 
You get heart disease from eating Mickey D's, lung cancer from cigarettes, and a head full of cement from riding a Motorcycle.

You pick your battles, and you make your sacrifices. I say as long as you know what you're getting into, it's your free choice. I don't intend to tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death.

And one more nice cliche to end the post with... everything in moderation, including moderation.

That being said, I'm still waiting for my 3 free cigars. Damn!
 
[quote name='TheHairyDrummer']I don't intend to tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death. [/QUOTE]
That's a great fucking line, man.
 
[quote name='Autumn Star']I still haven't gotten my cigars, which I'm disappointed about, but I still can't wait for them![/QUOTE]

still waitin too...

i asked earlier but no one answered, anyone know where they are shipping from?
 
[quote name='Gimpster']still waitin too...

i asked earlier but no one answered, anyone know where they are shipping from?[/QUOTE]
Miami
 
I smoked C today. Unlit it really stunk, but it was nice and flavorful and the smoke itself didn't smell too bad. It'll likely be another day or two before I smoke another, as that one really took a toll on my throat.
 
Reporting in, my box came yesterday. Didn't even open the shipment box yet, but it will be a while before they are sampled.

I've smoked 2 cigars in my whole life, one at my brother-in-law's bachelor party and the other when I turned 30. Enjoyed both of them, but I'm not interested in becoming a regular smoker of any kind. If I leave them wrapped up like they are in the box, how long should they keep without the help of a humidour?

MjC
 
[quote name='MCalvert1']...If I leave them wrapped up like they are in the box, how long should they keep without the help of a humidour?

MjC[/QUOTE]

Depending on your local humidity/temperature, I'd say about 3-5 days, a week TOPS if you're in a more humid climate. To be honest, it's going to start drying out immediately, so it totally depends on your tolerance of how dry a cigar you can handle. Throw them in a tupperware and even with just the moisture in the cigars they'll last longer. Not several months or anything. But longer than a week.
 
Got mine, thanks OP! (Gonna go try out the C, looks like it's probably strong/fully flavored).
 
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