Bad324 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I ordered a box of cigars for my wedding in 3 weeks and I don't quite have enough room in my humidor to fit them. The box is wrapped in plastic and was shipped to me todayMy question is can I leave them in the box for 3 weeks without ruining them? Can I open to inspect or should I wait to open? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Leave it wrapped up, and throw it in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Leave in box and place in fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tpoppa Posted May 23, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Slice open each cigar with a razor. Remove tobacco. Refill with...nevermind. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Send them to Bill Clinton. He will keep them moist for you. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I am NOT a fan of the fridge or freezer approach - you will most certainly modify their humidity that way. Seal them in a large plastic bag and keep them at room temperature. Freezers are for killing bugs in cigars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 So I opened the box and they appear bug and mold free. I was able to fit half in my humidor and left the other half in the box, put in one of the gel tube things in to the box and put it in a ziplock bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojocho Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Where's MIKE53ALI. He works at a cigar shop and would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Don't mean to hijack , but I've wanted a good cigar lately. Anyone have any recommendations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Arturo Fuente Double Chateau. 2nd best cigar I've had. The best one I've had was yesterday and only 4 shops in the state even can get them, Liga Privada #9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I've always wanted to try a quality cigar but I've never much cared for smoking (prefer dip) and just cough and hack when I did try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 The "better" the cigar the nastier it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Arturo Fuente Double Chateau. 2nd best cigar I've had. Seconded. Relatively inexpensive, mild, and smokes very well. For an occasional cigar smoker, it's a great choice. I've always wanted to try a quality cigar but I've never much cared for smoking (prefer dip) and just cough and hack when I did try. Save your money. Unless you're a genuine aficionado, you're really not gonna appreciate the difference enough to justify it. I've had $5 Olivas and $25 Cuban Cohibas in Europe and honestly can't justify the pricing difference. Edited May 29, 2014 by smashweights 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur - Churchill length, 54 ring gauge, Connecticut Shade wrapper. Prepare to spend a couple hours smoking it... With a premium single malt scotch - Orgasmic. So I opened the box and they appear bug and mold free. I was able to fit half in my humidor and left the other half in the box, put in one of the gel tube things in to the box and put it in a ziplock bag Best thing you could've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 The Cuban by way of Nicaragua I had the other day was just meh. Cubans are all hype it seems as this is the 2nd I've had that was just ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Padron anniversary series - still one of my all-time faves. They're not cheap anymore though - Cigar Aficionado keeps complimenting them and the price has responded, but it's still a fantastic celebratory smoke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Save your money. Unless you're a genuine aficionado, you're really not gonna appreciate the difference enough to justify it. I've had $5 Olivas and $25 Cuban Cohibas in Europe and honestly can't justify the pricing difference. This is pretty much how I feel about wine. I've drank enough expensive wine to realize the difference doesn't matter to me. Now liquor OTOH, I love a high end Vodka, Bourbon, or Tequila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) This is pretty much how I feel about wine. I've drank enough expensive wine to realize the difference doesn't matter to me. Now liquor OTOH, I love a high end Vodka, Bourbon, or Tequila This is true. Wine I notice differences in brands more than cost. I've bought $20-$30 bottles and honestly wasn't any more impressed than my favorite $10-12 bottles. Though, I think the difference in liquor quality as you step up from low-end to mid-range is big but from the moderately priced to high price is marginal. AKA: JD/Beam/etc is a big step down from some of the mid-range bourbons like Willet, Blanton's, etc but there's not a lot more to gain by going highball on them. Same with scotch: cheap scotch is a big step down from mid-range stuff like Aberlour, Laphroaig, Ardbeg while the really expensive, super old stuff just doesn't seem like a big change, IMO. But then again, the reason I notice the difference is because I drink a lot more whisky than I smoke cigars ;-) Edited May 29, 2014 by smashweights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 I used to be a big scotch guy, but now I'm bourbon and beer. I love a great bourbon....my go-to is Blanton's and Maker's when the 14 year old bar tender gives me the look.... You know the one I'm talking about.As for Cigars... I'm perfectly satisfied in that $8-$15 range. I generally let the young enthusiast at the shop pick a few out for me. Some of my favorite nights have been cruising up high from Broad to Worthington smoking a nice cigar on the bike. And then finishing off with a nice glass of bourbon on ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Bourbon on ice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 A drink without a few rocks is a shot. Different purpose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Love me some makers on the rocks 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Edited June 4, 2014 by smashweights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 I don't like any beverage warm except hot chocolate and I don't like how dark liqours get syrupy in the fridge or freezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 A good tequila served straight with a good cigar is a combination that is tough to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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