Discussion
My driver's mate has just returned from two weeks in Cancun and very kindly brought these beauties back for me:
Now, I'll happily admit to knowing sweet F.A. about decent cigars - I think the pinnacle of my cigar experience has been the odd Hamlet Special (cue gasps of disbelief from the PH connoisseurs).
So, are these any good (he's wanting thirty quid off me for them) and what are the finer points of cigar etiquette? Will I need one of those mini-guillotine cutters, or will a Stanley knife suffice?
Your advice, if you please.
Now, I'll happily admit to knowing sweet F.A. about decent cigars - I think the pinnacle of my cigar experience has been the odd Hamlet Special (cue gasps of disbelief from the PH connoisseurs).
So, are these any good (he's wanting thirty quid off me for them) and what are the finer points of cigar etiquette? Will I need one of those mini-guillotine cutters, or will a Stanley knife suffice?
Your advice, if you please.
HundredthIdiot said:
Looks like it.Emsman said:
£40 no problem
Get your cutter, take off just sufficient at the 'lit'end
Light with a match so as not to taint the taste (a mate of mine recently used a petrol zippo, the ar*e)
Sit back with your comfy loafers on, perhaps a good brandy by your side.
And enjoy.
And that's enjoyable??? Get your cutter, take off just sufficient at the 'lit'end
Light with a match so as not to taint the taste (a mate of mine recently used a petrol zippo, the ar*e)
Sit back with your comfy loafers on, perhaps a good brandy by your side.
And enjoy.
I wouldn't use a Stanley knife as they're a pretty good smoke. Even a cheap cutter (free from Oddbins) will do a better job on them.
My more pressing concern would be keeping them nicely humidified until you smoke them. They'll be dry very quickly without some sort of storage solution.
Suggestions:
1: A tupperware box with either
a) A product called water pillows which keep things nice and humid for up to 90 days
b) A piece of damp carrot (not tried this myself but think i was suggested by Sleep Envy or Plotloss on the other cigar thread).
2: A cheap Humidor - I got a cracker from these guys:
http://www.humidordiscount.com/
Don't let them dry out and go 'orrible though...
My more pressing concern would be keeping them nicely humidified until you smoke them. They'll be dry very quickly without some sort of storage solution.
Suggestions:
1: A tupperware box with either
a) A product called water pillows which keep things nice and humid for up to 90 days
b) A piece of damp carrot (not tried this myself but think i was suggested by Sleep Envy or Plotloss on the other cigar thread).
2: A cheap Humidor - I got a cracker from these guys:
http://www.humidordiscount.com/
Don't let them dry out and go 'orrible though...
fatboy b said:
Emsman said:
£40 no problem
Get your cutter, take off just sufficient at the 'lit'end
Light with a match so as not to taint the taste (a mate of mine recently used a petrol zippo, the ar*e)
Sit back with your comfy loafers on, perhaps a good brandy by your side.
And enjoy.
And that's enjoyable??? Get your cutter, take off just sufficient at the 'lit'end
Light with a match so as not to taint the taste (a mate of mine recently used a petrol zippo, the ar*e)
Sit back with your comfy loafers on, perhaps a good brandy by your side.
And enjoy.
Hactually, there's a bottle of E & J Gallo in a local imbibement emporium that I've had my eye on - and I believe they sell matches too.
Not so sure about the loafers though, are they absolutely necessary?
Loafers are not essential.
If memory serves me correctly, the brandy is though??????????
And yes, most enjoyable in answer to a couple of posters.
Preferably in front of some cricket or horse racing.
Or even better, a good shoot dinner after a day on the pheasants.
Sorry to those who disagree
If memory serves me correctly, the brandy is though??????????
And yes, most enjoyable in answer to a couple of posters.
Preferably in front of some cricket or horse racing.
Or even better, a good shoot dinner after a day on the pheasants.
Sorry to those who disagree
Well, I've ordered a cutter from cgarsltd.co.uk, but impatience got the better of me. Found a scalpel (of all things) and carefully cut the end off, dug a box of matches out of the back of the kitchen drawer and am now enjoying one of Cuba's finest.
Sadly, the brandy is off-limits as it's a school night.
I am now honing my smoke ring technique.
Sadly, the brandy is off-limits as it's a school night.
I am now honing my smoke ring technique.
Sciroccology said:
Hactually, there's a bottle of E & J Gallo in a local imbibement emporium that I've had my eye on - and I believe they sell matches too.
Not so sure about the loafers though, are they absolutely necessary?
Why would you want to spoil such a magnificent cigar with such a dreadful drink?Not so sure about the loafers though, are they absolutely necessary?
You'd be better off with a pint of decent bitter/stout down at your local pub (garden) than a lousy wine.
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