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Post by Airwick on Aug 14, 2020 11:07:19 GMT 14
Thanks for the advice. Wasn’t going to get one, but think I’ll order one. For your humidor, did you season it by wiping with cloth or put glass of water with humidifier? I seasoned it two weeks with 82% or 84% boveda packs. I can’t read. You said that previously. |
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Post by RedTails on Aug 14, 2020 16:53:42 GMT 14
I seasoned it two weeks with 82% or 84% boveda packs. I can’t read. You said that previously. Ah no, it’s worth clarifying. I used those 80s for seasoning, then switched to 65% humidity boveda packs for keeping the humidity at that level inside my humi. |
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Post by Airwick on Aug 14, 2020 17:37:17 GMT 14
I can’t read. You said that previously. Ah no, it’s worth clarifying. I used those 80s for seasoning, then switched to 65% humidity boveda packs for keeping the humidity at that level inside my humi. Got ya. I did the wipe down method on Tuesday night and left rag in the humidor overnight. Last night, opened it up and re-wiped, added charged humidifier and wet rag and left 24 hrs again. Tonight, did not wipe again, just removed rag. May try to find hygrometer tomorrow and see what the % is. |
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Post by angeleast on Aug 14, 2020 17:43:32 GMT 14
Ah no, it’s worth clarifying. I used those 80s for seasoning, then switched to 65% humidity boveda packs for keeping the humidity at that level inside my humi. Got ya. I did the wipe down method on Tuesday night and left rag in the humidor overnight. Last night, opened it up and re-wiped, added charged humidifier and wet rag and left 24 hrs again. Tonight, did not wipe again, just removed rag. May try to find hygrometer tomorrow and see what the % is. Amazing how cigars can be brought back to life. Suggestion. Most cigar places will keep customers cigars in there pro humidor for free or little cost. I salvaged 6 patrons that way. The cigar cove here in Broussard did me a solid. |
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Post by dc12 on Aug 22, 2020 6:01:53 GMT 14
What are a few good options for a beginner? Also, stores to purchase around Lafayette. I live in Broussard.
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Post by MelRock on Aug 22, 2020 7:04:43 GMT 14
What are a few good options for a beginner? Also, stores to purchase around Lafayette. I live in Broussard. There is a store in Youngsville and one in Broussard, you would have to look up their names. To start out I would go with a Connecticut wrapper, mild but to the point. Do not pick up a dark cigar for your first one, in time you will get there. Also, eat first, don't try smoking one on an empty stomach. You will feel like you are drunk and disoriented. |
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Post by RedTails on Aug 22, 2020 9:59:23 GMT 14
What are a few good options for a beginner? Also, stores to purchase around Lafayette. I live in Broussard. Cigar Cove is in Broussard, near Trapps/Hook&Boil. Chesterton's is in Youngsville. If you've ever had flavored pipe tobacco, an infused cigar would be a decent transition. These would include: Drew Estate Isla Del Sol, Drew Estate/Deadwood Tobacco Fat Bottom Betty and Sweet Jane, ACID Kuba Kuba. If you want a traditional (non-infused) introduction, take Mel's suggestion and look for a Connecticut wrapper that is mild bodied. Something like Camacho Connecticut, Montecristo White Series, or Brick House Connecticut. My suggestion would be a Fat Bottom Betty and a Montecristo White Series to try an infused as well as a traditional. |
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Post by MelRock on Aug 22, 2020 10:15:18 GMT 14
What are a few good options for a beginner? Also, stores to purchase around Lafayette. I live in Broussard. Cigar Cove is in Broussard, near Trapps/Hook&Boil. Chesterton's is in Youngsville. If you've ever had flavored pipe tobacco, an infused cigar would be a decent transition. These would include: Drew Estate Isla Del Sol, Drew Estate/Deadwood Tobacco Fat Bottom Betty and Sweet Jane, ACID Kuba Kuba. If you want a traditional (non-infused) introduction, take Mel's suggestion and look for a Connecticut wrapper that is mild bodied. Something like Camacho Connecticut, Montecristo White Series, or Brick House Connecticut. My suggestion would be a Fat Bottom Betty and a Montecristo White Series to try an infused as well as a traditional. I hadn't smoked in a while for various reason, but thanks for the reminders on the Camacho Connecticut, Montecristo White Series, or Brick House Connecticut. I forgot about exact names, but these are still some of my favorites and a must with a little coffee, sure coffee, not bourbon in the morning, but you could put some bourbon in your coffee, in the mornings on vacation. If you are looking for a little extra flavor, once your cigar is cut and lit, dab the cut end into a little bourbon or rye, makes for some excellent flavor. |
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Post by dc12 on Aug 22, 2020 10:35:01 GMT 14
Thanks for the recs guys. I've had cigars from time to time but it's always been something from a buddy. I haven't gone out and bought my own yet. Guillotine cutter seems to be the way to go for a beginner, correct?
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Post by MelRock on Aug 22, 2020 10:58:05 GMT 14
Thanks for the recs guys. I've had cigars from time to time but it's always been something from a buddy. I haven't gone out and bought my own yet. Guillotine cutter seems to be the way to go for a beginner, correct? It really depends, most of mine I prefer the v-cut or a punch. Probably because I carry a punch on my key ring. I only use a guillotine cutter when I don't have anything else. That being said, there is nothing wrong guillotine. |
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Post by RedTails on Aug 22, 2020 11:04:01 GMT 14
Thanks for the recs guys. I've had cigars from time to time but it's always been something from a buddy. I haven't gone out and bought my own yet. Guillotine cutter seems to be the way to go for a beginner, correct? It's all personal preference, really. I prefer the draw of a punch cutter. Guillotine is always good to have on hand if you get a perfecto style cigar (can't really use a punch cutter on those). |
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Post by MelRock on Aug 22, 2020 11:43:24 GMT 14
The nice part about cigars, bourbons, and beer, are they are best chosen by you and your taste.
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Post by dc12 on Aug 22, 2020 13:14:06 GMT 14
Picked up a Camacho Connecticut and a Brick House Connecticut. Don’t have a humidor so didn’t want to get more than I can handle for now. One will be paired with a pour of Old Tub this evening. Will report back on my thoughts.
Thanks again for the recs.
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Post by jumboragncajun on Aug 25, 2020 2:46:39 GMT 14
Buy a hydrometer to stick in your humidor to see how well it keeps humidity. After doing a bit of research and a recommendation from a friend, I actually settled on an air tight Tupperware with a seasoned cedar tray and a few 65% boveda packs to regulate humidity. Has been working great for me so far. Thanks for the advice. Wasn’t going to get one, but think I’ll order one. For your humidor, did you season it by wiping with cloth or put glass of water with humidifier? I use both. The cheaper wood humidors are finicky at best. The plastic humidors/herfadors work really well. One large Boveda pack will last about 4 months. For the wood, I use a hand help clothes steamer to open up the wood grain pores before wiping it down. Generally have to leave at least 2 LARGE (60-Gram or bigger) Boveda packs in it. The plastic reservoirs that come with a cheap humidor are not very successful. |
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Post by LocalYokel on Sept 7, 2020 14:02:04 GMT 14
Camacho and Colonel Taylor tonight. 6 days till the first Cajun victory, my boys! Attachments:
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