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Never thought I would hang around to write 100 messages of dubious content, yet here I am. I have learned so much here, not only about the cigars themselves but also the gear and processes surrounding them. You have taught me how to properly cut, light, and savour some very tasty smokes since I...

I purchased these two samplers that are scheduled to arrive on Thursday. http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=SP-GHASST17-NT http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=SP-JXASST8 I have never had a Pepin or a Gurkha. Any opinions on what I should age, and what I can...

I feel like I am in one of those old Miller Lite commercials (great taste, less filling). After reading so much about how good a value the Sancho Panza cigars are, and how they are closely linked to the Padron lines (which I do love), I decided I should try them. But which flavor? Searched thru...

Another stogie reviewed, with all props to Tidefan73 for providing the specimen. I drank only Brita filtered water with this smoke. Appearance was a very satiny wrapper, with a slightly rough feel, almost like extremely fine wet-or-dry sandpaper. Cut, toasted and lit; was rewarded with a...

Okay, back in May I saw an offer somewhere for a free 4-pack of these. Gave them my address and promptly forgot about it entirely. Yesterday a box shows up at the house, return address somewhere in NC, and just three initials for the company name. So I open the box, figuring there will be an...

I received this as a freebie from Tidefan73 (many thanks) and promised a review, so here we go. I chose this cigar as I have previously smoked "The Edge" and "The Edge Light", so I am somewhat familiar with the RP line (or more so than anything else I was gifted). As with all RPs I have...

Went to a new B&M this weekend and bought the following new-to-me brands to attempt to expand my ever-changing tastes: Punch La Glorita Cubana Ashton Helix R. Patel Edge Also bought two repeats (have had before) H. Upmann Lonsdale, A.Fuente Chateau Finally, I treated myself to a Montecristo #1...

Thanks to Bobarian for recommending I try a Padron. Picked one up from my local B&M, and stashed it in the humi for 8 days. Finally sparked it last night while grilling some chicken (I knew I would have 40 minutes of uninterrupted time to savour it). What a wonderful smoke, seemed kinda bitter...

OK, I am a noob, I admit this (though it is hard to do so at age 51). I started with mild cigars (A Fuente Chateau, Baccarat, H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon) and have been asking local B & M stores (3 so far) for recommendations. One of them "slipped" me a Gran Habano #3 in with everything else...