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Re: Surprised this hasn't been mentioned here yet. Cuban Cigars are illegal again to bring into the US
@Ksqsmoking said:
I ask this question with the utmost respect and sincerity: should I be concerned or disappointed that I can’t get cigars from Cuba? Are they markedly better than those from Nicaragua, DR, Ecuador, etc.? These countries make fantastic cigars and I’m wondering what I’m missing not having access to Cubans.
According to José Blanco (who has forgotten more about cigars and tobacco than I will ever know) Cuba has not released a decent cigar since 2003. Blight and then mold destroyed several large crops and they have never recovered since.
There was a time that they were some of the best, that was long ago. The Cuban government needs money desperately so they are rushing everything, from harvesting to rolling, the processing is rushed. Even the quality of the rollers has diminished.
We all desire a bit of forbidden fruit, but unless you like grassy metallic taste from a plugged cigar they just aren’t worth it.
Re: Surprised this hasn't been mentioned here yet. Cuban Cigars are illegal again to bring into the US
@Ksqsmoking said:
@Wylaff said:
It tends to come down to personal taste. Cuban tobacco has a distinctive flavor that some people enjoy. What do you like to smoke normally?I like maduros that are medium to strong. Tried the Sancho Panza Double Maduro recently and liked so much, just got a box of 20.
You're not missing anything then.
Wylaff
Re: you can't make this stuff up
A flaw in a Crowdstrike security software update cripples millions of corporate Windows PCs.
Yakster
Re: Wordle
scratched this morning, a major win for my wife who has been trailing for a week.
(we are pretty evenly matched with me being more lucky and her being more skilled)
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Re: What did you listen to with your smoke?
I remember a program on PBS where they investigated bird calls; they slowed them down and analyzed them in various ways and found them to be way more complex than our human ears can detect.
peter4jc
Re: Surprised this hasn't been mentioned here yet. Cuban Cigars are illegal again to bring into the US
I had several boxes of Cuban's the past, they are gone and I haven't looked to replenishing them. They are In general a lighter cigar than I prefer.
Then there is the legal/illegal aspect, with the IRS having another 80k agents looking for work, forget about it.
Edit:spelling
dirtdude
Re: Surprised this hasn't been mentioned here yet. Cuban Cigars are illegal again to bring into the US
Once upon a time, they were beyond comparison. Then came Communist Socialism and removed all incentive to do excellent work. Now, many other countries are home to Cuban refugees and their expertise, and their tobacco.
The thing about capitalism is: it works.
As far as I can tell, if you're willing to travel to Cuba and visit the places where the cigars are manufactured and pay the exorbitant prices their government demands, they're still good cigars. Or, maybe go to Spain or somewhere that deals with Cuba. Here in the U.S., your money is better spent on cigars from more reliable sources.
Re: What did you listen to with your smoke?
My 20 year old son turned me onto this. Good chill vibe.
Re: Whatcha smokin tonight?
I must admit this Perdomo is nice stick, however after taking pic then removing the foot band I had a huge tare in the wrapper because it was stuck to foot band @VegasFrank go figure lol.
Re: THE NEWBIE WELCOMING THREAD
@Ksqsmoking said:
Hi, I’m Bill from Kennett Square, PA, the mushroom capital of the world! I’ve been smoking cigars for a number of years now, but my interest in the hobby has really peaked recently. I just purchased a used and abused Daniel Marshall humidor and restored it. Now I’m ready to begin filling it. I just ordered a box of 20 Sancho Panza Double Maduros that should be delivered today. I like a stronger cigar. I upgraded my humidor with a Boveda holder and a digi Xicar hygrometer. It’s holding steady at 69. I’m a cheapy and look for 90 plus rated below $10. There’s a lot out there as you know from AJF, Oliva, and even the Padron maduros which I enjoy. I’m looking forward to interacting with all of you.
Welcome aboard Bill. Good looking box. Hope it holds up well for you.
As far as how you search for cigars, if you limit yourself to those specifications you’re going to miss out on the really good cigars. Most boutique cigars never get rated by the big sites. Plus, the big sites that put out the ratings are influenced in different ways. Basically they’re full of shít.
Pay attention to the “what are you smoking threads” and you’re liable to find a lot of really good cigars you’ve never heard of and are at really good prices.
Rdp77