[quote]crowdhater wrote:
My new improved humidor system full and pimped out Lanky style. [/quote]
Nice!
Word to the wise on that torch lighter. You’ll need to purge it before every refill or it won’t last more than a few months. Basically, after the lighter is “empty”, you need to further empty out all the remaining butane/air in there by putting something into the the refill button and pushing down until you don’t hear any gas/air escaping. I use a q-tip with the cotton part cut off.
I went through probably 4 or 5 lighters thinking they were all garbage before I found this out. [/quote]
I watched a video on purging and filling. I’ll try and make the lighter last as long as I can. I really like it.
I will use the que tip method when I purge it after it’s empty.
Are my boveda packs ok where I placed them? Also how do you know when the packs are no good anymore?[/quote]
Feel the gooey stuff in the Bovedas? That will all dry up and they’ll be stiff as a board when they’re gone. They are perfect right where they’re at.
[quote]crowdhater wrote:
My new improved humidor system full and pimped out Lanky style. [/quote]
Nice! That looks like mine except minus the large number of cigars… I need to stock up.
Thx brothers, I guess the only thing left to do now is enjoy my cigars and replace them as I go. Looking forward to trying some of the medium bodied cigars I have in there. I do have a CAO America in there that is supposed to be med-full bodied. I think I’ll save that one until I’m ready. (:
[quote]crowdhater wrote:
My new improved humidor system full and pimped out Lanky style. [/quote]
Nice!
Word to the wise on that torch lighter. You’ll need to purge it before every refill or it won’t last more than a few months. Basically, after the lighter is “empty”, you need to further empty out all the remaining butane/air in there by putting something into the the refill button and pushing down until you don’t hear any gas/air escaping. I use a q-tip with the cotton part cut off.
I went through probably 4 or 5 lighters thinking they were all garbage before I found this out. [/quote]
Huh. That explains why I’ve never had luck refilling torch lighters. Fortunately I didn’t throw them out. I’ll have to give this a shot.
[quote]crowdhater wrote:
My new improved humidor system full and pimped out Lanky style. [/quote]
Nice!
Word to the wise on that torch lighter. You’ll need to purge it before every refill or it won’t last more than a few months. Basically, after the lighter is “empty”, you need to further empty out all the remaining butane/air in there by putting something into the the refill button and pushing down until you don’t hear any gas/air escaping. I use a q-tip with the cotton part cut off.
I went through probably 4 or 5 lighters thinking they were all garbage before I found this out. [/quote]
Huh. That explains why I’ve never had luck refilling torch lighters. Fortunately I didn’t throw them out. I’ll have to give this a shot.[/quote]
Many a lighters have been tossed from this. You may not have luck reviving, though. I’ve had luck reviving 1 and the other I’ve tried to revive was too far gone.
The flip side is that I have a $15 Vector that I bought 3 years ago that is still going strong because I’ve been purging from the beginning.
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
Many a lighters have been tossed from this. You may not have luck reviving, though. I’ve had luck reviving 1 and the other I’ve tried to revive was too far gone.
The flip side is that I have a $15 Vector that I bought 3 years ago that is still going strong because I’ve been purging from the beginning.
Good luck.[/quote]
Success! Also fixed the creme brulee torch along with the lighter. Didn’t realize it was this easy.
[quote]LoRez wrote:
Thoughts on this approach for quickly rehydrating an overly dry cigar?
I’m far from a cigar expert but I thought reviving cigars after they dry out was supposed to be a slow process done in a humidor? [/quote]
This is correct, and usually even if done correctly the cigar will NEVER be what it was meant to be. When they get dry, cigars lose oils that are part of the tobacco that give it a lot of the flavor. A quick method like the video may make it smokeable, that doesn’t mean it’ll be enjoyable.
[quote]crowdhater wrote:
I’m far from a cigar expert but I thought reviving cigars after they dry out was supposed to be a slow process done in a humidor? [/quote]
This is correct, and usually even if done correctly the cigar will NEVER be what it was meant to be. When they get dry, cigars lose oils that are part of the tobacco that give it a lot of the flavor. A quick method like the video may make it smokeable, that doesn’t mean it’ll be enjoyable. [/quote]
That was kinda my take on it too.
And actually, I did give it a shot on a cigar that wasn’t in particularly good shape, and it was both smokeable… and not that enjoyable. I smoked half of it before giving up.
As far as rehydrating it to smoke, it did work well though. I threw it in a ziplock for a couple hours after that, then smoked it.
I don’t think you guys can get this brand in the US, but it’s the best fucking cigar in the world. And you end up looking like Duke Nukem, well at least I do.
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[quote]PimpBot5000 wrote:
Cubans were readily available in Japan when I lived there, and being in Canada now you can buy them pretty much anywhere. I’ve been lucky to try a ton of them.
I’ve never smoked a bad Cuban Cigar, but I seem to prefer the readily-available (and usually cheaper) Dominican ones.[/quote]
[quote]crowdhater wrote:
Anybody ever smoke one of these. It’s a favorite of a buddy of mine. Made by Drew Estate. Coffee in a cigar sounds awesome to me.
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Definitely, used to smoke hem in the morning going to school.
Smoked one of these( 5 Vegas Classic) in robusto today with some Bowmore. 1st third tasted peppery and the rest was creamy and smooth. Really liked it. It had a nice draw and no burn issues. Appears to be a good value.
[quote]crowdhater wrote:
Smoked one of these( 5 Vegas Classic) in robusto today with some Bowmore. 1st third tasted peppery and the rest was creamy and smooth. Really liked it. It had a nice draw and no burn issues. Appears to be a good value. [/quote]
So you just working through a sampler?
I’m still pretty hit-or-miss with cigars. With liquor I have a pretty good feel for things and have a good idea of what something will taste like, but with cigars I can’t even say “I like X colored wrappers” or “from Y country”. Sometimes I really like something, sometimes I don’t.
[quote]crowdhater wrote:
Smoked one of these( 5 Vegas Classic) in robusto today with some Bowmore. 1st third tasted peppery and the rest was creamy and smooth. Really liked it. It had a nice draw and no burn issues. Appears to be a good value. [/quote]
So you just working through a sampler?
I’m still pretty hit-or-miss with cigars. With liquor I have a pretty good feel for things and have a good idea of what something will taste like, but with cigars I can’t even say “I like X colored wrappers” or “from Y country”. Sometimes I really like something, sometimes I don’t.[/quote]
Yeah just working through this sampler. I also have extra 5vegas and a few CAO moontrance. I’m with you I have no idea about wrappers or the taste between countries. I do know what peppery taste like now or. If it is smooth and creamy. Also can anybody describe wth earth is supposed to taste or smell like? One thing for sure I picked up on is the strength. I smoked a moontrance and hardly felt anything but flavor. Yesterday I smoked the 5 Vegas and I was buzzing and a little lightheaded which was nice.
I’m gonna ask the million dollar question…do I leave the cellophane on my cigars in the humidor or take it off. So far online it appears to be 50/50. Some even leave the cellophane on but then cut the end of the cellophane to get the best of both worlds. Currently I leave mine on. My reasoning is that cigar shops appear to leave them on so why would I take them off? Really want to know what you guys think and why.
[quote]crowdhater wrote:
I’m gonna ask the million dollar question…do I leave the cellophane on my cigars in the humidor or take it off. So far online it appears to be 50/50. Some even leave the cellophane on but then cut the end of the cellophane to get the best of both worlds. Currently I leave mine on. My reasoning is that cigar shops appear to leave them on so why would I take them off? Really want to know what you guys think and why. [/quote]
Depends what you value in your cigars. The cello will help protect them from some shuffling that occurs as you look through them which can result in a damaged wrapper. But if you’re looking to age them a bit faster, take the cello off.
Really no right or wrong answer, just personal preference.
