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I’ve never golfed but still appreciated the video !

Great shirt!

I've noticed a huge difference just leaving them in my humidor for 3 months or longer. Much better.

You didn't smoke the whole thing.

What do you keep your humidor set at?

Would you smoke cigars that have white dots and come off once you clean the cigar? Bought a box of Cubans an all of them had white dots. The dots came off when I wiped them.

70/70 condition produce 78grains of moisture, which is "ideal"? So when temperature is 85F, RH should be at 43% in order to mimic 70/70 ideal moisture, is that suitable for the cigar?

Another way to get a variety of smokes to sample is to visit your local cigar shop and hit that box with the discounted cigars. Whenever a box is almost empty and they need to replace it with something else, the last few sticks go into the clearance box. There's nothing wrong with the cigars, they just need the shelf space. I've picked up high-rated sticks from Aladino, My Father, Oliva, Punch, and AJ Fernandez from those boxes.

For me, the biggest difference comes in the first month as I adjust the cigar to my desired humidity. I've found that most stores keep their cigars around 70% but I prefer my Nicaraguan and Honduran cigars at a much lower humidity, low 60s for Nicaraguan and mid 60s for Honduran. If I burn them straight away, they tend to taste a little off and burn crooked. After a month they hit my desired humidity and burn how I like them. After that, it takes years to bring further improvement.

I tried one yesterday ($28 + tax + they nag you for tips at the place that sells them). Very smooth. I only wanted to smoke half but smoked nearly all of it. I noticed the great aroma also. The slightly smaller Toro might be a touch better but this was close to ideal.

I didn't like it. The 1926 anniversary a lot better

So stupid. I cannot understand the logic behind barring everyday citizens from buying a few cases vs if we had a market and thousands were entering here and funding the communists

I think the oil happens when the draw is too tight and you suck too hard. It completely ruins the experience.

This is a cigar that flies under the radar and can be purchased at deeply discounted prices, on a regular basis. I keep a box of the Churchill or Torpedo on hand at all times. Flavorful, no nicotine kick, never a construction problem. A great cigar. My question is whether you are ever given a bad time for smoking a cigar at the beach in CA. I am a native of CA, left 25 years ago and avoid spending much time there for fear of locals having a stroke at the sight of someone enjoying a cigar in public. Is my fear unfounded?

you look like george bluth from arrested development. Uncanny

love the videos! You have good knowledge and opinions on different cigars. Subbed

Cuban brand gets so hyped in some of these channels. They say the Cuban version was given to the high class guests of Castro. I’m like man do they hype Cubans in the states

Too nice of a stick for a Batchlor party as half the people attending won't even know what a fine premium stick it is. IMHO, they will waste them.

Had the regular today. Blew me away it was so good! I’ll be buying that again!

Thank you for the great video.

it's supposedly a limited release of 6000 boxes of 18 from what i've heard .

Perdomo Champaign is probably my favorite. I have 10 of these undercrowns coming so I’m excited to try them.

Man, you must have gotten a bad one. I'm enjoying one now, and it's burning perfectly. Very smooth for a full-bodied cigar. Leathery, and then some sweetness starts to develop. Some pepper, but not overpowering. I think it's a very good cigar, and it's had some lofty ratings just about everywhere.

I've tried Black Swan, and really enjoyed it. There's a hint of sweetness. Not too much. Just enough to be scintillating. Your inclusion of the Monticello which compelled me to watch this video.

Smoked my first one of these today. I don't get it , $5.00 cigar at best . CAO putting the screws to us again

Charter oak

What a great video! I’ve read many times that the 70/70 recommendation is outdated but no explanation why. Not only did you explain why, you explained why there’s no singular best RH value. Love your demonstrations too! You give me high school science teacher vibes 😊

This was the most entertaining review! Keep rapping 😂

I think you have your facts wrong about the 1926 series. The 1926 No. 80 is the cigar that has one buncher & one roller. Thats all that team makes is the No.80 Perfecto. If there was only one buncher & one roller for the entire 1926 series, there would be none to be had!

Imagine saying you got a box of for under $80 in 2024

I'm having one now. I like it

Was this the natural or Maduro?

My recent experience with Cuban cigars doesn't justify the price tag. I can get Tatuaje cigars that tasted as good or better than any Cuban I've ever had, at around 8$ a piece.... so... yeah, I can't justify 60 dollars for a mediocre cigar. I've also heard that the quality of Cuban cigars today is not what it used to be. I'd say after smoking a Cohiba in July, I can see that. I had a Padron the day before I smoked a Cohiba. No comparison. Padron smoked the Cohiba, no pun intended.

I found something on some of my cigars which was white, it was only on the ones half in there tubes, none of the other cigars showed anything and after wiping the white dust off nothing come back, I didn't clean the humidor or anything, I would have thought if it was mold it would have spread or come back in a few weeks

How does the VSG age?

I don't have any cigar memories for myself, but 25 years ago when my now-wife and I began dating, she smoked a rum runner with me on my deck presumably to impress me. She's not a cigar smoker, she was just trying to get in my pants. It worked.

I can’t remember what cigars I smoke or even know what they taste like (I’m one of those 🤔🤣). But I do remember the good times I’ve had smoking and talking while hanging out with friends. My favorite is with My son on his 21st Birthday in Smokey’s Cigar Lounge in Knoxville,Tn. We both saved our bands.-Eddie

Had a 12 year aged Cult Fuerte (they make pipe tobacco now, no more cigars) for when I got hired as a police officer. Special occasion and a truly unique smoking experience that provided every possible flavor note. Smoked it in my backyard.

Had 2 Andalusian bulls that were aging for maybe 3 years. One day my oldest son came over to tell me he was going to be a Dad for the first time. I’ll never forget how happy I was for him and his wife and how friggin amazing that cigar was !

Most of my cigar memories are with my dad. Not all good memories so it isn’t super sentimental but yeah with my dad.

In recent smokes, the Southern Draw Cedrus and Foundation Olmec Maduro have stuck with me from light up. I actually bought a box of Olmecs, and I’ve never bought a box of cigars before. That alone says something

Man I get the black swan all the time on cigarpage 😆. I had no idea it was exclusive. It's a great cigar tho.

Love this cigar. I think it is incredibly tasty, great construction, and now one of my favorites. Thanks Jim!!

Fantastic

This is a perfect cigar for the cold weather because it's spicy!

The 000 series is king for me. Love those things. Best bang for your buck on the market hands down. Love the 64 maduro and the 26 natural though

Do San Andreas wrappers use CT broadleaf seeded tobacco?

I love lanceros, I’ve had more troubles with 60 ring gauge cigars than lanceros

I like the Man O War Skull Cruscher. These are supposedly small batch from " found " tobacco lots. So they tend to vary a bit. Look for the darker, almost black wrapper figuardos. Great smoke, but on a full stomach.

Well, how 'bout that?! Man, I can dig the "too well to work today" philosophy. A man after my own heart. Thank you for sharing this, Jim. We fellow musicians appreciate your creativity. Cheers!