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Good, points! Actually coming over to cigars, from pipe smoking, I always wondered why there was a distinct lack of some of the other tobacco varieties in cigars. Orientals, Latakia, Perique play a pretty good part of pipe tobacco, but seem to be non-existent in cigar blends. I know I have...

I ran into some issues with the batches I created, to the point that I scrapped the bottles I had. I have shelved it for a bit, to consider my options. What I have run into so far, is the the "tobacco" undercurrent is too strong, and creates a "back of the throat" burn like what you experience...

I've tried a few of the lines (La Vieja Habana, Blondies, Kuba Kuba, Java, One, and Five), and I think they are all good cigars. My only grip would be that they retail at a little higher then I value them(excluding the La Vieja Habana's), so I only really try them when I can find them on sale.

Does anyone know how to sharpen a Solingen V cutter (like the one Below)? Ebay link I purchased one somewhat similar to that linked cutter, and while I love the look and feel, it mangles cigars. It appears that the "cutting blade" could be removed, but I'm not sure how to go about it. Any...

So what I'm gathering here, as that by smoking Cigars (and pipes) my chances go from 0.0001% to 0.0002%? Ok, I can live with those odds.

I actually used Cruzans' 2yr aged (oak barrel) 151 for my second two batches. I'll let you know how it turns out, and if the 151 is too much. I'm going to be putting together a Maduro/Latakia infusion tonight(using the rest of the Vodka), and will probably age that one for a few weeks, just so...

That and the trailer for your clubs, and you have a great setup for golfing. :tu Looks like there is a built in can holder, which would be convenient. :ss

Originally I was going for a neutral spirit, but pretty much everyone agreed that the "sweeter" body of rum would compliment the flavor profile more then the neutral spirit. The people producing this in the show I watched, use 90% ethanol, then diluted the product with spring water...

So while watching a food type network show a couple weeks back, I watched a show about various alcohols. One of the segments showed a couple that make "Artisinal" infused alcohols. Being bored, I decided I wanted to take a stab at this with a slight twist. As a pipe and a cigar smoker I like...

Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge 2519 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis (612) 788-9069 http://www.psychosuzis.com Before the Smoking ban, this "Tiki bar" (I'd call it Tiki punk) was a cool little dark place to get your drink on, now after the expansion of the patio and deck area, it's still a cool...

Thank you Lorglath, you were moving faster on this then I was, so I appreciate everything you did with this!

JR FIELDING & CO. 1767 Lexington AVE N Roseville MN Phone : (651) 489-7504 I've stopped in the store a few times, and while it is a bit smaller of a shop then some other places, they pack a good amount of stuff into the place. Additionally, the guys there were really cool and helpful; they...

I stopped in this weekend, and I love the new store, very spacious. Word from Tim is that the local pipe club may have their meeting there in July(I believe the 22nd), and they will have Savinelli showing up, for those that are interested in that sort of thing. :D

As I said, I'll probably pony up some as well.