The *OFFICIAL* Cigar Smokers Thread:

Gurkha remains my favorite Puro. Although I keep a variety in my humidor, I find the overall variety, flavor, wrapper and smoking experience from Gurkha to be my favorite. When I come across a "exceptional deal" I restock if necessary. And although I am not in need, I am ordering this ridiculous special going on at CI: Cigars International



Gurkha Total Carnage Sampler No. 2, 12 super-premiums only $29.99
six amazing blends - 91% discount (MSRP: $322)

And I ONLY smoke at least 50 gauge stogs. As you can see, no wimpy cigars in this bunch!

Gurkha Total Carnage Sampler No. 2 includes 12 cigars:
2 - Gurkha Titan (6.2" x 56)
2 - Gurkha Beast (6.5" x 58)
2 - Gurkha Centurian (6" x 60)
2 - Gurkha Widow Maker XO Maduro (6" x 60)
2 - Gurkha Ancient Warrior Presidente (8.5" x 52)
2 - Gurkha Black Dragon Fury Gran Torpedo (7" x 56)

rom all we've written about Gurkha over the years, you might swear they're made with 40% awesomeness, 40% rhodium, 15% magic, and 5% cute baby seal. And if you asked Gurkha's creator, Kaizad Hansotia, he might tell you that's not far from the truth. I'm here to tell you each high-end Gurkha blend employs some of the world's finest, aged tobaccos skillfully blended to produce an unrivaled combination of flavor and quality. The Total Carnage puts this truth to the test, showcasing Gurkha's finest creations. Beast, Centurian, Titan, and so much more.

My husband loves cigars! I miss the smell of them

I've smoked about 4 cigars in my entire life, but I just bought a cheap 6 pack from that site to try out

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...UASST5&cat=215

M: that deal ^ looks too good to be true! Let me know how it goes!

Just got a 25 of Padron 1964's. Smoking one now (with a scotch).

Ok, can't pass up.

Ordered!




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Originally Posted by Frank Rizzo

Ok, can't pass up.

Ordered!




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Haha... My man! How's it going? Ahhh a good stogie and scotch. #chillaxing

BigMarcus ~ EVO 4G LTE

Originally Posted by Ryan...

I've smoked about 4 cigars in my entire life, but I just bought a cheap 6 pack from that site to try out

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...UASST5&cat=215

Nice choice Ryan! I've been ordering from these guys for years... They offer the best prices, variety, on cigars and accessories on the web.

BigMarcus ~ EVO 4G LTE

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Nice choice Ryan! I've been ordering from these guys for years... They offer the best prices, variety, on cigars and accessories on the web.

BigMarcus ~ EVO 4G LTE

Thanks! Any tips on how I can keep them fresh in the meantime? Would a small air tight tupperware work, or should I invest in a legit humidor?

Originally Posted by Frank Rizzo

M: that deal ^ looks too good to be true! Let me know how it goes!

Just got a 25 of Padron 1964's. Smoking one now (with a scotch).

Got a box of '64 Diplomaticos Maduro, I'd say is the 1964 series is my favorite all around smoke, the '29s are too much power not enough flavor.

I just fired up a Ashton VSG Illusion last night with the fireplace with some Woodford Reserve bourbon.

Originally Posted by Ryan...

Thanks! Any tips on how I can keep them fresh in the meantime? Would a small air tight tupperware work, or should I invest in a legit humidor?

Ryan
Score a Drystat humidifier tube. It works great in a ziplock bag for just a few smokes. I use them a lot when traveling. If they dry out, they will be very difficult to resurrect.

http://www.amazon.com/Drymistat-870M...ds=humiditubes

Originally Posted by Gryphon

Got a box of '64 Diplomaticos Maduro, I'd say is the 1964 series is my favorite all around smoke, the '29s are too much power not enough flavor.

Agreed somewhat. I'd take a '29 over a 2000 or 3000 series, maybe a toss up compared to some 6000 series - but I cant dis any Padron smoke. I've never had a bad one.

Originally Posted by Frank Rizzo

Ryan
Score a Drystat humidifier tube. It works great in a ziplock bag for just a few smokes. I use them a lot when traveling. If they dry out, they will be very difficult to resurrect.

http://www.amazon.com/Drymistat-870M...ds=humiditubes

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Ryan...

Thanks! Any tips on how I can keep them fresh in the meantime? Would a small air tight tupperware work, or should I invest in a legit humidor?

Absolutely. I get this question a lot:

First... Humidors are very reasonable priced. $25+ I recommend at least $100 though.
In the meantime... A large 3"x10" (example) tupperwear with a small container/bowl of distilled water works well! Even a large Ziplock bag with a small element of distilled water can hold you over for months.

BigMarcus ~ EVO 4G LTE

I was kinda looking at something like this for a semi-permanent solution: http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...UMTR15M&cat=10

I still dont know if I'll make a habit of cigars, so rather than dropping $100+ on a large one I'd prefer a simple option for now (box or even ziplocs would suffice for now). Question is, what exactly goes in those small black humidifiers in the boxes? Are there replacement bags or refills for them?

Originally Posted by Ryan...

I was kinda looking at something like this for a semi-permanent solution: http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...UMTR15M&cat=10

I still dont know if I'll make a habit of cigars, so rather than dropping $100+ on a large one I'd prefer a simple option for now (box or even ziplocs would suffice for now). Question is, what exactly goes in those small black humidifiers in the boxes? Are there replacement bags or refills for them?

I think that's a nice inexpensive solution. Definitely more sightly than ziplock.

The humidifier 'elements' can be different: dense sponge like or gel. It's a means to keep the water/humidity from evaporating too quickly.

~ Big Marcus

I found that same on locally on CL for $10 obo, gonna go grab it sometime today

You could go for the Road Warrior which is actually intended as a travel humidor. It's essentially a ABS case with humidification and storage for 10-15 sticks. You could also look online for a 25ct humidor from IDC which you can get for about $25-35. It's a good starter box with about .25" Spanish cedar and quadrant hinges. It's got a veneer facade but it's perfectly serviceable.

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Originally Posted by Ryan...

I found that same on locally on CL for $10 obo, gonna go grab it sometime today

If you get that box and add a drystat tube above, you will have a pretty good solution.. Most humidifier elements that come with boxes like that are garbage. The drystat tube is pretty good at keeping the sticks at 70%.

Ive gotten a few humidors from cheaphumidors.com. I even bid on a few and they accepted my lower price.

My best box is calibrated with a Boveda calibration kit and a digital hygo meter. And I use a cigar oasis XL (great humidifier). http://cigaroasis.com.

Got everything for $26! I'll be looking to get one of those drystat tubes as the little black humidity thing that came with the box looks pretty old. I wiped it down with a damp sponge soaked in distilled water to get the wood a bit more damp, and the sponge is currently in the box sitting on a zip-loc to get the humidity up to the proper levels

Originally Posted by Ryan...

Got everything for $26! I'll be looking to get one of those drystat tubes as the little black humidity thing that came with the box looks pretty old. I wiped it down with a damp sponge soaked in distilled water to get the wood a bit more damp, and the sponge is currently in the box sitting on a zip-loc to get the humidity up to the proper levels

SUHWEET!

BigMarcus ~ EVO 4G LTE

M

Got the sampler last week, but it arrived while I was in Miami hence the delayed review... These are some big sticks! Only tried the Naurtal torpedo so far and it was fantastic and a great deal.

Thanks for the great tip.
Maybe some day I'll teach you how to cook ribs on a real BBQ

Whilst in Miami I picked up some (a box of 25) of my Fave 1964 because they are 40% cheaper than the Peoples Republic of California thanks to the taxes. And...my sister sent some Davidoff's for my birthday - so Im set for a couple of weeks!!!

puff puff.

Originally Posted by Frank Rizzo

M

Got the sampler last week, but it arrived while I was in Miami hence the delayed review... These are some big sticks! Only tried the Naurtal torpedo so far and it was fantastic and a great deal.

Thanks for the great tip.
Maybe some day I'll teach you how to cook ribs on a real BBQ

Whilst in Miami I picked up some (a box of 25) of my Fave 1964 because they are 40% cheaper than the Peoples Republic of California thanks to the taxes. And...my sister sent some Davidoff's for my birthday - so Im set for a couple of weeks!!!

puff puff.

NICE!!!! That's some serious puffing for sure. Lol! Tell Mr more about those 1964s?

BigMarcus ~ EVO 4G LTE

Pleasant evening indeed...

BigMarcus ~ EVO 4G LTE

Originally Posted by Mr. The Edge

didn't the cigar fad end about 10 years ago?

next up: pipes make a comeback!

Fad? People been smoking cigars a whole lot longer than you been sucking air and will continue.

I'm a lightweight, low budget cigar smoker. Serious smokers would sneer at me but no worries. I like the small White Owl units, the Swisher Sweet size. 2 a day on average, about a buck and a half a day, economical and, I hope, minimal exposure to the downside of terbaccy.

I'm going to be in Todos Santos, Baja, just north of Cabo, for a week at the end of the month. Anyone know if there are any scores to be had in Mexico? I suspect anything labeled Cuban would be counterfeit.

^^Haha exactly! That comment was so absurd it didn't require a reply.
I guess dancing or sports is a "fad" as well lmao!
Speaking of... If any of you have never heard of or tried ACID by Drew Estate, they are very unique, tasty and aromatic!
They let the leaves and wrapper cure with the oils of various herbs.

BigMarcus ~ EVO 4G LTE

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

^^Haha exactly! That comment was so absurd it didn't require a reply.
I guess dancing or sports is a "fad" as well lmao!
Speaking of... If any of you have never heard of or tried ACID by Drew Estate, they are very unique, tasty and aromatic!
They let the leaves and wrapper cure with the oils of various herbs.

BigMarcus ~ EVO 4G LTE

I used to smoke the Kuba Kubas for a bit, but I gravitate to the non-infused/flavored sticks by my preference.