The Smoke Lounge - For Cigar Lovers

I am getting some cigars in tomorrow or saturday

 

hawken in made in menphis,tn.

and his own chew, the stuff is strong enough out of a tine, i couldnt even imagine straight leaf. I think i would be on the ground spinning for hours

 

I enjoy all of the smokes you have listed above with the exception of theMAXX... haven't tried that one...

The Italia and the Brazia are Deee-Licious...

What's going on with your humi?

 

Can't keep the humidity up. Maybe my hydrometer is broken. I tried the salt test and it didn't seem to move any. But they feel nothing like when I get one from the store. I may just go and get a new hydrometer today. I have the crystals that I use with distilled water or the water/something mixture (to reduce mold or mildew). Its about a 20 cigar humi. Any suggestions?

 

I will look it up when I get home to make sure I am looking for the right stuff. I will check tomorrow and this weekend to see if its around here.

My grandfather has been chewing since the age of 8 he is 81 now. I think its what keeps him going.

 

Thanks you so much, i appricate it very much

 

Well if the hygrometer didn't move when you did the salt test that would indicate an issue.. what reading was it giving you?

When you did the test did you do it in your humi or did you do it in a sealed airtight canister? Reason I ask is because if you did it in your humi, maybe the seals of your humi are bad. A way to test that is to throw a flashlight inside it and go into a dark closet. If light comes out - your seals are shot (obviously this will not work if you humi has a glass top)


After dealing with my 1st analog hygrometer I just went for a digital one that tell me temp and humidity... it was a great purchase

 

I think I will get a digital and see what happens. Thanks

 

most tabocinists will calibrate the hyrdomiter after you buy it, it may take a few days bt they can make sure everything is working and in order. I would def suggest getting this done.

 

Just to be sure all I could find online was snuff. I will check tomorrow when I get gas. I believe I have seen it before.

 

Okey guys, I got a big box with cigars today Thanks for the help Jason! Now I need some tips on a new humidor!! What to buy and were to buy. Also all the extra I need!!

 

nice order thre Ketil. Athough im not a CAO fan myself i can appricate the level of cigar. Im sure you will enjoy them.

ohh and did your CAO sampler come with a dvd on how they make the cigars? when i got mine it did. the video was really cool. Def worth watching

Ohh and the rYj's in tubes are great great sticks. I really like ryj. Good stick or a god price, there a great way to get into the cuban world.

 

so you have nothing now?

first, get a humidor fast, you don't want the cigars to start drying out. they say to keep it in a cool dry place so mine's in one of my dresser drawers. i always had trouble maintaining the proper humidity inside the humidor until i bought one of those thermo packs (Boveda 69% Humidity Pack at Famous Smoke Shop) and threw it in there. they last abt 6 mths and keep the humidity at the proper level.

second, get a cutter - don't need anything really special.

third, you'll need wooden matches and a cigar lighter. traditionalists will say you should always use wooden matches to light a cigar, as the butane from a lighter can effect the taste and smell of cigars. with that said lighting a cigar outside when its windy is pretty difficult w/ wooden matches. that's were a good cigar lighter comes in handy. btw: a cigar lighter is different then a normal 'bic lighter', it puts out a flame that reminds me of a blow torch that is never effected by the wind.

 

Just put down a Ramon Allones Petit Corona last night, nom nom.

 

Thank you for the tips.

I have a humidor, and the cigars are allready in their new home!! Hehe. I also got a cutter, or three. lol.

I need to buy a cigar lighter, thanks! So, any special humidors that are great?

 

one more question, should I take all the cigars out of their plastic covering before putting them in the humidor? And the Romeo and juliet in the tubs?

 

I think this is personal preference. I like to take mine out of the plastic as I feel it is easier for the cigars to get to the proper humidity of the humidor. Nice order there!

 

there isn't a hard rule as everyone has there own opinion on this subject, so you can do whatever makes you comfortable. i simply copy what my local cigar store does, so if the cigar was delivered to them in tubes or wrappers they keep on / in and so do i.

i'm not a humidor aficionado, i got mine from a buddy who had an extra and its been fine so far. as long as it keeps the humidity at the correct level what else do i need from a humidor?

 

I had an Acid extra Ordinary Larry the other night it was fantastic! try it!

 

LOL Jeremy, how did I know you were going to post up in this thread?

FWIW, I took sercastik to a cigar shop and he picked the ACID EOL...well based on the name. It was a pleasant smelling cigar, but as you know, not your traditional cigar.
I'm pretty sure he enjoyed it, because he kept telling me he did... haha

I had a CAO American Monument (I believe) It was pretty good, but I prefer their Italia Piazza over it. I still need to try their Brazilia line.

Any one tried the CAO Brazilia series?