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| storing unopened cigar cases | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I'm nearly out of room in my 3 humidors, have more cigars coming soon. Can I wet a sponge with a ...
A: Karl, That'll work, but you'd be safer spending a few dollars on a a humidifier that is designed to ...
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| Between the Acts | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Bill, my father is looking for Between the Acts, and it seems like they may not be in distribution ...
A: Ray, Between the Acts was made by Altadis USA, an has apparently been taken off the market as it ...
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| Beatles | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I unfortunately have found the annoying pest beetles in my humidor. Some of my cigars have holes in ...
A: Louis, Sorry about the late answer. I was on vacation and forgot to set my vacation dates on this ...
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| Lighting cigars | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Just wondering, I know cedar is great for lighting cigars, but about the sheets of wood (not sure ...
A: Addison, The truth is, lighting a cigar with a cedar match does not add anything to the taste of ...
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| what is the best cigar to begin with | 10/26/2009 |
Q: i have been smoking cigars for about a year now but i have only been buying the ones from the gas ...
A: Josh, Start with something mild, and if you like them you may want to start trying others. here are ...
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| stacking cigars | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My humidor only holds 125 cigars and currently have 100 cigars. Is it ok for stacks them on top of ...
A: Charles, Been out sick for a few days, sorry about the delay in answering you. Absolutely no ...
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| storing cigars | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I have recently tried the Garcia Vega Pops Crystals cigar. They come in a glass tube with a cork ...
A: Joe, Even though these cigars are sealed in glass tubes, they will start drying out somewhat over ...
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| Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Act | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Hey Bill, I was wondering what you thought about the new law that bans cigarette flavorings and ...
A: Jason, It looks like there is a good chance that the ban will eventually extend to cigars. Small ...
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| wife wants to try | 10/1/2009 |
Q: My wife would like to try a cigar. Taste smooth and sweet with a nice smell for a woman and thick ...
A: Brian, Try one of these brands: Tatiana (Cherry, chocolate, Cinnamon, Honey, Rum or Vanilla) Helix ...
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| Absolute vs Relative Humidity | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have been reading your posts with great enthusiasm and enjoy the information contained. However I ...
A: Mike, I'm no expert on RH vs. AH, and if you say that measuring RH vs. temperature doesn't make ...
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| humidity | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I am having trouble keeping my humidor at the perfect humidity. (70) I am using the humidifier ...
A: Dustin, First, understand that 70% relative humidity is only ideal at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. If ...
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| hey | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I was wondering, what are the advantages and disadvantages of growing my own tobacco? Is it ...
A: Alex, Growing your own tobacco is much more difficult than growing things like vegetables. You have ...
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| Partagas Cuban Cigar | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I recently went to europe, and while I was there I tried finding some good cuban cigars. I ended up ...
A: Peter, First, I have to remind you that as my profile states, I am not a Cuban cigar expert. Living ...
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| humidors | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I want to make a humidor to my specifications. That means size and functionality. I live south of ...
A: John, Spanish Cedar is the wood of choice for 2 reasons: its aroma is complimentary to cigars and ...
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| Seasoning Humidor | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Someone told me to wipe the inside of the humidor with sponge and 50/50 Solution, then leave the ...
A: Mac, Just wondering if you received a care package of cigars from us and how you liked them? Stay ...
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| Seasoning Humidor | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Someone told me to wipe the inside of the humidor with sponge and 50/50 Solution, then leave the ...
A: Mac, First, i wouldn't use propylene glycol solution to wipe down the inside of the humidor. You'll ...
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| cigar tax | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I wanted to purchase a box (24) of Acid Cigars (kuba kuba) at a local shop here in Southern ...
A: Jim, State excise tax on tobacco, just like sales tax, are due to the state regardless of where you ...
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| rigar rings | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My grandfather told me that back in the old days those who had little would propose with cigar ...
A: Jessica, I think when your grandfather talked about cigar rings, he was actually talking about the ...
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| PYRAMID COHIBA LIMITED ED | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD TELL ME WHERE I COULD PURCHASE THE COHIBA PYRAMID LIMITED EDITION ...
A: LuAnn, That cigar is made in Cuba and is not available in the U.S. Since we don't deal in Cuban ...
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| Hunidor Mould | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I've been reading a lot of questions/answers about mould on cigars, however the mould I have is not ...
A: Cedric, If I was you, I'd throw your humidifier and humidification solution away and start over. ...
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| long term storing of cigars | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Other then keeping them in a controlled environment for humidity and temperature are there any other ...
A: Rich, You don't need to do anything else, except if you really intend on keeping them for years you ...
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| Cigars from Punta Cana (Cohiba) | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I recently visited Punta Cana Dominican republic and bought 4 Cohiba Epliendidos boxes of 10 and 1 ...
A: Seth, First, check the boxes to see if they say made in Cuba or made in the Dominican Republic. ...
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| Distilled Water | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Why is distilled water used in humidors rather than regular tap water or any other water for that ...
A: Annette, Most tap water has calcium and lime in it, and these items will stop up the pores in a ...
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| Cigar taste | 7/23/2009 |
Q: When I was overseas sometime ago I had a Cuban cigar called guantanamera crystals very good one, ...
A: Ami, I apologize for taking so long to answer you. I was on vacation and did not get your question ...
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| Don't have AC in house and is too humid in Humidor | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a new humidor and a electronic humidifier thinking it would keep the humidity ...
A: John, First, understand that you are measuring relative humidity (RH), which is the humidity level ...
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| Boveda Packs | 7/10/2009 |
Q: well i have a slight problem with my humidity levels. its currently sitting at about 73, and i ...
A: Since the cigars are in the basement, I assume it is pretty cool down there. 2 things to consider ...
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| Boveda Packs | 7/10/2009 |
Q: well i have a slight problem with my humidity levels. its currently sitting at about 73, and i ...
A: JP, I've never used the Boveda packs so I can't give you a recommendation. Are you trying to lower ...
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| little cigars | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I like small cigars (ex. Between the Acts) and would like to use a roller machine with paper to make ...
A: Rich, Sorry, but I don't have a good answer for you. There really isn't any good loose cigar type ...
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| Humidor Humidity | 7/6/2009 |
Q: .I bought a new humidor.. its a 15-20ct..pretty small..I have set it up and I'm getting a reading of ...
A: Rish, You want the cigars to be a bit soft, just not mushy. If you think the cigars are ...
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| Humidor Humidity | 7/5/2009 |
Q: .I bought a new humidor.. its a 15-20ct..pretty small..I have set it up and I'm getting a reading of ...
A: Rish, A hygrometer measures relative humidity (RH) - that is the humidity relative to the ...
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| Beetles | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I am in the middle of a freeze treatment on a huge stash of stogies right now. The sticks have been ...
A: Aaron, Sorry about the delayed response - I forgot to set my vacation days on this site and just ...
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| cigar beetles | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I recently acquired a dozen cigars from a friend who was going to throw them out because they were ...
A: Charlie, As the cigarette beetle eats his way through cigar, he excretes residue that is deposited ...
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| Stale? | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have a couple of cigars in a humidor that I think have become stale/too hard to smoke. Im not sure ...
A: Avi, If the relative humidity in the humidor is correct, the cigars will slowly re-gain moisture ...
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| Storage/Care | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I do not smoke cigars on a frequent basis, but receive them as gifts from friends from time to time. ...
A: John, Any humidified, airtight container will suffice. A Tupperware-type container with a ...
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| cigars | 5/15/2009 |
Q: i have had a box of 50 sweet swisher cigars for a long time,they are still in their sealed box,will ...
A: Gary, The cigars are most likely pretty dry and may crack and/or burn very fast when you try to ...
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| Cigar Samplers | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I really like the taste of Cohiba Red Dot and Cohiba Black, as well as some other more mild ones ...
A: Jason, Thanks for the compliments. Our Factory Seconds brands are Travis Club seconds, so the taste ...
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| Cigar Mould in low humidity. | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I purchased a humidor and had a friend bring back some cigars for me from cuba. I seasoned the ...
A: Joel, It sounds like the propylene glycol solution you are using may be mixed too strong. if it is ...
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| Carbonell Cigars | 4/24/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me the current status of the Carbonell Cigar Company? When (if ever) will these cigars ...
A: Jim, I checked the Retail Tobacco Dealers Association Almanac, and the Carbonell does not show up ...
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| Am I buying rejected Cuban Cigars?? | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I am living and working in Haiti, and we have a contact that gets us San Cristobals at $100/box. The ...
A: Anthony, I'm really no Cuban cigar expert as we do not have access to them in the U.S., but it ...
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| Travel Humidor and PG solution | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Bill, I have a Xikar 250XI travel humidor (of course it came without instructions)and am using their ...
A: Doug, The Xikar propylene glycol solution is designed to be used continuously in humidifiers. The ...
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| Fincks Havana Blend | 4/17/2009 |
Q: This is Gilbert from San Antonio! I visited the factory outlet the first time yesterday and it is an ...
A: Gilbert, Glad to hear you liked our store. We've worked hard to make it unique and a great ...
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| Tube Cigars Humidity Life | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I'm going out of the country for a wedding and bringing some cigars for the occasion, but won't have ...
A: Oscar, Tubes help keep cigars humidified, although they do not act as humidors. A couple of weeks ...
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| cigar smoking | 4/9/2009 |
Q: hey sorry for the questions but i smoked a cigar with my friend last night and i inhaled it and now ...
A: Greg, Cigars aren't meant to be inhaled. Cigar smoking is all about taste, and you don't taste ...
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| Humidor | 4/8/2009 |
Q: i bought my first humidor 3 weeks ago , and i did the seasoning process , and till now my ...
A: Tarek, A couple of things you need to know: 1. You are measuring relative humidity, that is the ...
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| storage of cigars in sealed cigar box in humidor | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Bill, I recently acquired 3 boxes of Cohiba cigars, 10 to a box. I opened one box and placed it ...
A: Ken, Storing the cigars inside the sealed boxes will be fine. They will maintain humidity and ...
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| Reas | 4/2/2009 |
Q: In regards to an Q & A from James, I'd ask him, but I see he's on vacation, and you seem to have a ...
A: Al, Actually, the majority of tobacco being grown in Nicaragua, Honduras, the Dominican Republic ...
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| sealed box no humidor | 3/28/2009 |
Q: Hey Bill, I have a box of Montecristos bought in Cuba in 2004. Sealed but not kept in a humidor, ...
A: The cigars will be extremely dry, but if they don't have any bug damage they can be revived and will ...
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| Relative humidity question | 3/27/2009 |
Q: sorry to bombard you with questions, but it seems like I'm almost done setting up my humidor and i ...
A: Miles, Ideally, the cigars should be stored cool, between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. As ...
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| Madelaine 50 crystal cigar humidifier | 3/27/2009 |
Q: 2 questions. Can having a lot of empty space inside the humidor contribute to lower humidity or ...
A: Miles, Having lots of empty space in the humidor will not allow the hygrometer to get a true ...
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| Placement of cigars within humidor | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I have many different cigars in the humidor, which I would like to age. I was told it was a good ...
A: Gil, First, I like to keep my cigars in their original cellophane tubes when storing in my humidor. ...
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| storing cigars | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Finck and Thank you for answering my question. I'm wondering if it's okay to store maduros with ...
A: Patrick, Mixing cigars with different blends of tobaccos, whether that be the wrapper or even the ...
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| humidity in humidor | 3/17/2009 |
Q: The temperature in my area is roughly 79 degrees F (22 degrees C). After seasoning my humidor for ...
A: Tyre, You are measuring relative humidity, that is humidity relative to temperature. For cigar ...
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| Distalled water or RO (reverse osmosis) | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have been making my own water for my Humidor with Reverse Osmosis and things have been going ok, ...
A: Ian, RO water is the best you can use, we just usually recommend distilled because most people ...
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| cellophane wrappers | 3/14/2009 |
Q: We do special events and want to be able to package our cigars for golf clubs and special events.
A: Sue, We buy ours from Technical Packaging in Tampa FL (813) 885-4791. I'm not sure they will sell ...
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| cellose or no cellose | 3/6/2009 |
Q: It seems that most all cigars come in a cellos wrapper. Even my local tobacconist keeps the ...
A: Ian, Cellophane is a relatively porous material, so even if you store your cigars inside the ...
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| Oasis | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a new 100 cigar capacity humidor and would like to get a more substantial, and ...
A: Robert, You have a couple of choices: 1. If you want to save money and just want a good ...
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| Cardboard cigar boxes- ?$ worth | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My close friend's mom passed away just before this Christmas in NH. My husband & I have moved from ...
A: BJ, J.B. Back Cedarap cigars were made in Kingston, NY until 1986 when the factory closed and ...
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| White stuff on Cigar | 2/15/2009 |
Q: Kindly tell me why do i have on some of my cigars a little white stuff on the top of it, but others ...
A: Cesar, The white stuff is either mold or is the paste that the cigar maker uses to seal the wrapper ...
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| Propylene Glycol... | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Bill, my humidor (a Madelaine Monet) requests that I use only PG in my humidifier not a 50/50 ...
A: Nick, I don't like the 50/50 solution because I have seen it cause mold in the past. I'd stick with ...
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| I used tap water for 1 day with my new humidor | 2/9/2009 |
Q: when seasoning the humidor but then I switched to spring water on the 2nd day. Should I be concerned ...
A: Gil, Tap water won't hurt the wood, it's the humidifier that will get damaged from using tap water. ...
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| Humidity level in humidor | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have a couple of humidors and they maintain a 70% level but I'm getting some splitting of wrapper ...
A: Steve, You're right, that sounds like bad advice. If your cigars get over-humidified they will ...
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| Humidors | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Hey Bill- I am in the market for a cabinet style humidor and wondered if you could help me out. I ...
A: Rob, I know a little about the cigar tower. You'll get what you pay for with this model - decent ...
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| Cohiba Double Coronas Epicion Limitada 2003 | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I recently acquired a box of these, I have compared the double bands and they appear to be ...
A: Rod, As my bio states, I am not a Cuban cigar expert and know very little about these cigars since ...
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| Humidor/humidity | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have a humidor (had for a long time) always had the analog hygrometer in it and just about always ...
A: Jeff, Since you've had the humidor a long time and know it well, how were your cigars when you ...
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| Keeping Cigars humified | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I just got a humidor as a gift, and it came already set up and prepared. I also received ...
A: Kevin, I have never used the quick start 50/50, but I believe it is only for setting up a new ...
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| You get what you pay for..... | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I've just purchased a new humidor and I think that its acrylic lid has a bad seal on it. I was ...
A: Patrick, Be careful using caulk - any odor from it will be absorbed by the cigars and will affect ...
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| cigars in glass or crystal holders | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I've been enjoying cigars for a few years now and have a question about cigars that come in tubes. ...
A: Pat, This is a little out of my expertise, but as long as the wood you are using doesn't have any ...
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| cigars in glass or crystal holders | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I've been enjoying cigars for a few years now and have a question about cigars that come in tubes. ...
A: Pat, Cigars will stay fresh for a while if sealed in tubes, but eventually they will begin to dry ...
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| 80% humidity (sorry) | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Mr. Finck - sorry for ANOTHER question on humidors. I've got a new Savoy that I seasoned, but the ...
A: Chris, If the relative humidity is 80% and your temperature is warmer than 60 degrees, then yes you ...
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| Hydration | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Can you over Hydrat cigars? All my cigars crack and fall apart. I was told that I'm over hydrating. ...
A: Mike, Cigars can be over-humidified, but it is hard to do with an evaporative type system. Are the ...
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| Gap Between Humidor Drawers | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I received a humidor for Christmas that has three drawers. I discovered there is about a 1/8" gap ...
A: Adam, You definitely need a seal between the outside air and the inside of the humidor. If the ...
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| Humidity | 12/18/2008 |
Q: Fink. I have a humidor that has about 20-25 cigars in it. I keep the humidor in the basement which ...
A: Niko, You are right on target with your humidity. As temperature decreases, relative humidity needs ...
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| humidor | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Do you think it is possible to find a quality humidor in the 200 - 300 price range? If so, what ...
A: Bernadette, Ashton Cigar Distributors make great quality humidors in that price range. They have 2 ...
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| humidor | 12/13/2008 |
Q: the humidity dropped, I can't seem to get it higher than 59
A: Gary, You didn't give me many details, so to help you figure out what is going on I'd have to cover ...
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| Beautiful cigars being sent across country | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have 2 beautiful cigars brought in from a neighboring country. I am shipping them within the US ...
A: Michael, If the cigars are a little dry, all they need is some time in a humidor and they will come ...
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| Cigars Taste bad | 12/9/2008 |
Q: My cigars have acquired a bad taste. I not sure what the reason is, but here how I currently keep ...
A: Brian, Use this chart as a guide: temperature Relative Humidity 65 75 66 ...
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| cigar storage | 12/9/2008 |
Q: as living in the uk I smoke cubans most of the time,I keep them in a humidor at 65/70% humidity,I ...
A: Graham, I always suggest that smokers keep their cigars in the tubes or cellophane wrappers that ...
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| Mold | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a humidor from Thompson Cigar. It had been working great until I recently went to ...
A: Using distilled water is the correct thing to do, although you should actually pour the water into ...
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| Cigars Taste bad | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My cigars have acquired a bad taste. I not sure what the reason is, but here how I currently keep ...
A: Brian, Storing cigars at low temperature will not affect their taste, and neither will the ...
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| humidor | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I would like to buy a humidor for my uncle for christmas. Can you recommend something in the 40-50$ ...
A: Rita, It's hard to find a good quality humidor in that price range. You can visit your local cigar ...
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| electronic humidor | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I just recently acquired an electronic humidor. It is a Vigilante model. I am curious as to whether ...
A: Angelo, It is not necessary to take your cigars out of their cellophane tubes, they will remain ...
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| gift ideas | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I'm from Seattle and have a question. My husband just started getting into cigars and I'd love to ...
A: Sue, You can view 2 of the Xikar brand lighters at www.finckcigarcompany.com Just search "Xikar" ...
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| Woody Tasting Cigars | 11/30/2008 |
Q: and thank you for your time. Can you direct me to a very "woody tasting" cigar? I had one a few ...
A: Kurt, That is an unusual request, but a brand came to mind as soon as you mentioned woody. Try ...
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| gift ideas | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I'm from Seattle and have a question. My husband just started getting into cigars and I'd love to ...
A: Sue, Great idea to give your husband a good lighter - he'll appreciate it and will remember your ...
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| How to pack cigars in humidor | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Just a quick question about packing my cigars...Can they just be stacked and stacked to the top of ...
A: Jay, No problem at all in stacking the cigars as long as they are all properly humidified when you ...
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| Humidity fluctuations in new humidor | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Greetings, I recently purchased, and seasoned, a new 125 ct humidor. I had some cigars waiting to ...
A: Kyle, I don't think you have anything to worry about. It is impossible to over-humidify a humidor ...
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| Mixed cigars in a Humidor | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I was curious if it was a bad idea to mix infused cigars (mainly Drew Estate Talbak and Java) with ...
A: Stephen, Sorry about the delay in answering you. Neither Drew Estates Tabak Especial or Rocky ...
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| seasoning a humidor | 11/22/2008 |
Q: i received a humidor for my birthday and as with any gift i wanted to put it to use right away. but ...
A: Nick, Sorry about the delay in answering you. I was out sick a couple of days and got back to a ton ...
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| Temp control humidor | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Are there any lower priced, smaller say 100-200 cigar temperature control humidors available? I am ...
A: Stephen, That cooler temperature won't hurt them a bit. In fact, most cigar warehouses store their ...
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| keeping cigars fresh | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I don't own a humidor and was given a couple of cigars as a gift. How do I keep them fresh?
A: Teresa, Keep the cigars sealed in a zip lock bag or Tupperware type bowl and keep them in a cool ...
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| Temp control humidor | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Are there any lower priced, smaller say 100-200 cigar temperature control humidors available? I am ...
A: Stephen, I've never seen a small temperature controlled humidor. However, it does not hurt cigars ...
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| Wrapped Cigars & Humidor | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have recently purchased a number of lesser expensive dominican cigars and all came individually ...
A: George, I always suggest that cigars be stored inside their cellophane wrappers. Cellophane is ...
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| Cigar Room Ventilation | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of designing a wine cellar/cigar lounge in my new house. I plan to store wines ...
A: Mike, My specialty is really cigars, not so much smoke ventilation... I can tell you that we use a ...
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| Royal Jamaica cigars-Dominican | 11/12/2008 |
Q: In 1988, a hurricane destroyed the RJ factory. I loved those cigars. Can they be found anywhere?
A: Robert, Your subject lines says Royal Jamaica-Dominican, so I'm not sure if you are inquiring about ...
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| HUMIDIFICATION | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Bill- I have a humidor that is 4ft tall x 30 inches wide x 30 inches deep and I have 2-250 count ...
A: Ben, Ideal relative humidity (RH) for storing cigars is a ratio of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 70% ...
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| Mold on humidifier | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I purchased a new Savoy humidor about a month ago. I have seasoned it with distilled water only and ...
A: Rich, I can't imagine what would cause mold since you are only using water. Typically mold occurs ...
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| mild cigars | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am new to the business and have a customer looking for a milder cigar. He seems interested in the ...
A: Rhonda, If your customer wants Romeo Y Julieta, recommend the Reserva Real version of that brand. ...
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| storing cigars | 11/9/2008 |
Q: Some cigars come packed by each in "plastic wrappers". It is better to leave them in their wrappers ...
A: Rocky, I prefer to keep my cigars in the cellophane tubes they come in. The cellophane is porous ...
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| Analog hygrometers | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have to conclude that analog hyrometers are worthless. Please tell me why I am wrong! I have ...
A: Charles, I agree that most analog hygrometers are more trouble than they are worth. The only way I ...
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| electronic humidifier | 11/6/2008 |
Q: can I add a small electronic humidifier to a small desk top humidor? this sounds like an easier and ...
A: Liz, I use a Cigar Oasis electronic humidifier in my 100 cigar desktop humidor and it works great. ...
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| moist n air vs oasis | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I currently use the oasis 2 and can't seem to keep my cigars hydrated enough. I keep an average of ...
A: Joe, I'm not a big fan of the Moist-N-Aire humidifiers. We use some in our commercial units, but ...
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| Cigar humidor | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I was recently given a Savinelli humidor as a gift. It did not come with any instructions. I assume ...
A: Mike, I don't know the system Savinelli uses for their humidifiers, but most humidifiers are ...
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| building a walk in humidor | 11/1/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are opening a cigar store and are trying to decide how to build our humidor. I ...
A: Jill, My expertise is really with cigars, not in building retail cigar stores. However, I did build ...
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| humidor temperature | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My analog hygrometer has been stable at 70% since Sunday. Yesterday i bought a caliber 3 digital ...
A: 73-74 degrees is the most common temperature people keep their humidors at, since they are stored in ...
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| humidor temperature | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My analog hygrometer has been stable at 70% since Sunday. Yesterday i bought a caliber 3 digital ...
A: Anthony, Tobacco beetles can hatch at any reasonably moist humidity level as long as the ...
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| humidor temperature | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My analog hygrometer has been stable at 70% since Sunday. Yesterday i bought a caliber 3 digital ...
A: Anthony, I'm not sure I understand what your question is - you say your analog hygrometer reads 70% ...
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| Sealed box freshness | 10/31/2008 |
Q: .How long will a flavored cigar last in the original shrinkwrapped sealed box of 24 , in a walk in ...
A: Jay, Glad to hear that you got it resolved. My rep sounded like he was going to do what he could - ...
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| gel jars | 10/30/2008 |
Q: Are the gel jars better than the standard humidor inserts?
A: Doug, I have had good success with crystal type humidifiers. The old style foam type humidifiers ...
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| Seal;ed box freshness | 10/27/2008 |
Q: .How long will a flavored cigar last in the original shrinkwrapped sealed box of 24 , in a walk in ...
A: Jay, I don't blame you for giving up on this store. Nearly any good retailer would have quickly ...
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| solocigars | 10/26/2008 |
Q: SO I BOUGHT A FEW BOXES FROM SOLOCIGARS OUT OF COSTARICA. DO YOU HAVE ANY COMENTS FROM OTHERS ABOUT ...
A: Jay, Sorry, but I've never heard of Solo Cigars. As my profile states I am not a Cuban cigar expert ...
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| Humidor | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I Live in New York City and have no control over the heat in my APT. my Humidor has always worked ...
A: Ryan, It sounds like your temperature is higher than what you are use to. Remember that you are ...
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| Isabela cigars | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Bill-have you heard of the Miami-made Isabela cigar ? Apparently it is bleneded by v. Ortiz, one of ...
A: John, That's one I don't know. There are a handful of small cigar makers there who make some brands ...
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| cuban humidor | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a humidor that has a built in humidor. It looks like it was hand made humidor from Cuba. It ...
A: Sig, If it has a built in humidifier, the humidifier itself is probably too old to work properly. ...
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| Humidor Question | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I have a humidor that I haven't used for a while and recently started using it again. I made a ...
A: Peter, I'm willing to bet your humidor is working just fine as is. There's not much you can do to ...
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| Humidor Question | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have a humidor that I haven't used for a while and recently started using it again. I made a ...
A: Peter, Unless your temperature is around 60 degrees Farenheight, 75-80% relative humidity is too ...
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| Cigar Integrity | 10/10/2008 |
Q: First off, thank you for your time and this wonderful site! Also, I feel very fortunate to have been ...
A: Jay, I typically keep all of my cigars in the cello tubes in my humidor. The 2 brands you mentioned ...
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| Cigar Integrity | 10/10/2008 |
Q: First off, thank you for your time and this wonderful site! Also, I feel very fortunate to have been ...
A: Jay, You will frequently read from cigar "connoisseurs" how they aged their cigars for an extended ...
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| humidor humidity | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have a Montegue cabinet humidor. I have a large collection of cigars and the humidor is filled to ...
A: Jim, We use Moist'n Aire Humidifiers in many of our commercial humidors, so I am familiar with ...
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| cubanhabanoscigars.com | 10/6/2008 |
Q: What a wonderful site you have here! I wish I had found it prior to my ordering from this company ...
A: Jack, Thanks for the compliment on our site. If you send me your mailing address I'll send you our ...
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| Humidors | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I am looking to buy a humidor for my husband. Can anyone suggest one that has Spanish cedar, ...
A: Jackie, In my opinion the best quality and value humidors on the market are the Savoy line from ...
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| Cigars and Humidors | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I just bought a small '5 Vegas Heritage Humidor'. It came with a small (top size of tennis ball) ...
A: Johnny, The unit that holds and distributes water in your humidor is called a humidifier. It is ...
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| Mexican Ornella "Vanilla" cigars | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Occasionally, I find a store which has the above cigars. As the Ornella Cigar Co. (to my knowledge) ...
A: Jeffrey, I haven't seen Ornelas cigars in a long time - not in stores and not at our annual trade ...
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| PG solution spilled on some Cigars... ok to smoke? | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I stupidly allowed some of my best cigars to rest on top of the humidifer that I had just filled ...
A: Dan, PG solution is just propylene glycol and water, and pg is a common and relatively safe food ...
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| High humidity readings with Hydrometer | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 100ct humidor that I seasoned about 2 weeks ago. The analog hydrometer on the ...
A: Rob, Remember that your are reading relative humidity, that is humidity relative to the temperature ...
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| Bundle Cigars and Aging | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I am new to cigar culture, but off to a good start with a humidor, it’s well seasoned with an Oasis ...
A: Edward, In general, aging cigars for several months can improve the taste, especially if the ...
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| humidity | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I am using a six bottle wine cooler (Thermo electric)for my cigars, works great.I have used it for ...
A: Bob, At 64-67 degrees Fahrenheit, the ideal relative humidity for cigar storage is 72% to 76%. ...
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| Humidor humidity dropping? | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I've recently acquired a new humidor. I performed the 'wipe-down' method to season it, and got it ...
A: Bill, There is probably nothing wrong with your humidor or humidity level. If you'll send me your ...
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| Beginner cigars | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I am new to the cigar world and was wondering what you would suggest as great cigars to start with ...
A: Jason, Glad to hear that you liked our sampler. The cigars will stay fresh in the canister for a ...
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| Multiple Unit Cigar Storage | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I was wondering anyone made a multiple unit storage unit for cigars. My friends and i share our ...
A: Pierre, Contact Larry Haggerty at Best Humidors - (914) 485-1230 or Larry333@optonline.net Larry ...
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| Multiple Unit Cigar Storage | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I was wondering anyone made a multiple unit storage unit for cigars. My friends and i share our ...
A: Pierre, Please clarify if you are looking for a humidor, a display, or possibly cigar lockers? If ...
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| Beginner cigars | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am new to the cigar world and was wondering what you would suggest as great cigars to start with ...
A: Jason, Welcome to the wonderful world of cigars. As you spend time trying different cigars you'll ...
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| Looking for Mild, sweet, aromatic cigars !! | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you can suggest me some resonably priced mild,sweet cigars.I love the taste of ...
A: Aby, Don't know if you realize it, but Finck Cigar Company is my company. Our Texas Sweets are made ...
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| preserving cigars | 7/6/2008 |
Q: hey, so i don't have a humidor yet, and i know i could get a humipouch, but dont currently have one ...
A: Jess, You can freeze your cigars, but the best thing to do is store them in something air-tight ...
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| cigar cellophane | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I am new to the whole cigar world, I received my first humidor as a gift. I followed the steps to ...
A: Jay, I like to keep my cigars in their cellophane tubes. Your humidor will keep them fresh, and the ...
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| Aromatic Cedar | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I have a cabinet type humidor that I just finished seasoning, and I figured out tonight that this ...
A: John, Cigar humidors are typically built with Spanish cedar, which is not the very aromatic type ...
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| hydrometer adhesive | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have 2 humidors where both digital hydrometers will not stay in place. The adhesive isn't sticking ...
A: David, I haven't seen that problem before. Try lightly sanding the wood where you want to attach ...
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| Humidor seasoning | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Hey Bill, lot's of good info on this site. But I still have questions. I have a 30 cigar humidor w/ ...
A: Ron, First, you need to know that you won't be able to raise the humidity very high in an empty ...
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| Cigar Boxes | 6/25/2008 |
Q: So I've been searching online for over a week now looking for plain, blank, empty, cheap cigar ...
A: Greg, I don't know of anyone who sells blank cigar boxes. If you were buying in quantity I could ...
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| Propylene Glycol on My Cigar | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I had drymistat humidifiction tube with some cigars in a zip lock bag. It looks like some of the ...
A: Rich, While propylene glycol is a common additive in foods and is safe to ingest in small ...
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| Finkcigars.com clearance samplers. | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I was looking at the clearance samplers you sell on the web page. And what a deal! Could you tell me ...
A: Andrew, Our assorted cigar clearance that sells for $19.95 does not contain any Swisher Sweets or ...
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| Hygrometer | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I would like to know what brand of analog hygrometer would you recommend for a medium capacity cigar ...
A: Hector, I prefer digital hygrometers as they tend to be much more accurate than analog. However, if ...
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| U.S. climate and cigar storage. | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I understand the importance of humidors is to keep a constant temperature and humidity, because they ...
A: Andrew, The reason cigars need to be stored at a constant relative humidity is to keep them from ...
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| Miniature humidor | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if it would be possible to make a "humidor" or at least supplemental storage for ...
A: Michael, Anything that is air tight can be used as a humidor, so if your box seals tight it'll ...
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| Humidors | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am looking to purchase my first large capacity humidor (150) and have been looking at 2 different ...
A: Chris, My humidor came from a promotion that a cigar manufacturer did. We are in the wholesale, ...
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| Humidors | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I am looking to purchase my first large capacity humidor (150) and have been looking at 2 different ...
A: Chris, I've sold a few Cuban Crafters humidors and they seem to be ok - not my favorite but no ...
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| Humidor humidity low even with PG | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Ive got to admit that im a total beginner when it comes to humidors, but im slowly learning and ...
A: Andrew, First, go ahead and season the humidor now. .All you need to do is remove the cigars, wipe ...
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| Treating New Cigars for Tobacco Beatles | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Bill Is it a good idea to place all new cigars in the freezer for 3 days to destroy possible beetle ...
A: Johnathan, You can freeze the cigars and it may help keep the beetles from hatching, however to ...
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| your opinion on these cigars | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I normally smoke cuban cigars but it has started to get expensive for me as customs keep charging me ...
A: Mario, The Partagas Black Label and La Gloria Cubana Serie R are both great cigars to try. The ...
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| JR Alternatives | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Bill, What do you know about JR Alternatives? I am looking at buying quality low-cost cigars in ...
A: Greg, I haven't smoked the JR Hoyo brands, but I know that they make a lot of cigars in the same ...
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| Still Good? | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i found a box of white owl minis in my safe from about two years ago. i haven't smoked any yet they ...
A: Ray, Most likely the cigars are pretty dry, but it won't hurt anything to go ahead and smoke a few ...
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| Cigar Storage | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have accumulated quite a collection of cigars over the years ( all Cuban ) and have always taken ...
A: Justin, Assuming these cigars are all kept in desk top humidors, I think you will find it harder to ...
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| Cigar Wholesalers | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I too am opening a little cigar bar and can't seem to find any reputable wholesalers. Any ideas?
A: Mike, We have been in the cigar manufacturing/wholesale/retail business for over 115 years. Send me ...
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| Cigar taste | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I had been away from home and my partner topped up my humidor with water but didnt use my distilled ...
A: Matt, I honestly don't think the type of water he used caused the problem, unless it was not clean ...
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| cigar box storage | 5/9/2008 |
Q: i was wondering how long could i store an unopened box of cigars bought factory direct (still ...
A: Francis, The cigars will be ok in a wrapped box for a couple of weeks, after that they will start ...
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| Dry Cigars | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I recently came upon some Cuban cigars but hey are very dry. There is no mold and the they are ...
A: Tony, Dry cigars will draw moisture from your fresh cigars, so the best thing to do is put them in ...
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| roMEO AND JULIETTA | 5/8/2008 |
Q: In your expertise what is a comprable cigar to romeo and julietta vintage or reserva real,only ...
A: Michael, Romeo Vintage is made with a Mexican binder and Dominican filler. Reserva Real is a little ...
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| humidor 78/78 | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have bought 2 new digital hygrometers and both read the same so I believe they are accurate. I ...
A: Bruce, You'll read in a lot of places that the ideal storage for cigars is 70 degrees Fahrenheit ...
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| Macanudo Somerset or not? | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Not too long ago, I purchased a box of Macanudo Hampton Courts from JR which came w/ a free 4-pack ...
A: Greg, The Thames is a straight shape (parejo), and it is only available in the Cafe line (natural ...
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| Macanudo Somerset or not? | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Not too long ago, I purchased a box of Macanudo Hampton Courts from JR which came w/ a free 4-pack ...
A: Greg, Don't know what to tell you. There is not a Somerset in the Macanudo Cafe line. There is a 6" ...
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| question on storing cigars | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I just recently purchased 2 boxes of quality cigars. I thought I would be able to put them all in my ...
A: Robert, The cigars will stay fresh in their wrapped, original box for up to a couple of weeks, but ...
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| Humidor wont stabilize | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I have a Humidor Supreme 2000 (about 100-150 large ring cigars are in there) with a i xikar 250ct ...
A: Mageij, Placing the hygrometer directly below the humidifier won't give you a true reading as you ...
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| ROMEO AND JULIETTA | 4/17/2008 |
Q: IN YOUR OPINION WHAT IS A BETTER CIGAR,ROMEO VINTAGE OR ROMEO 1875, I NOTICE VINTAGE IS ONLY SOLD ...
A: Mike, We sell Acid, but I'm not a big fan of those cigars. Kuba Kuba is far and away the best ...
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| Basic | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I believe you have helped me with some questions in the past-thanks in advance for reading this. I ...
A: Avi, Lot of questions - I'm going to give you some short, to the point answers: Wipe out the inside ...
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| ROMEO AND JULIETTA | 4/15/2008 |
Q: IN YOUR OPINION WHAT IS A BETTER CIGAR,ROMEO VINTAGE OR ROMEO 1875, I NOTICE VINTAGE IS ONLY SOLD ...
A: Michael, Between the Romeo Y Julieta 1875 and the Romeo Y Julieta Vintage, I like the Vintage ...
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| humidor humidity | 4/7/2008 |
Q: New to all this cigar smoking,well at least the good cigars.So I went and purchased a small(15) ...
A: Nick, First, the temperature shouldn't fluctuate unless the temperature in the room where you have ...
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| Good $2 sticks | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have about 300 cigars in storage, representing about four years of collecting. I started with ...
A: Chris, I use this forum mostly to answer technical questions, not to promote my own business, but ...
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| Royal Jamaica Cigars | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I was recently in Jamaica and bought a box of Royal Jamaica Coronas. I had never smoked one and ...
A: Joshua, Assuming the cigars have been stored in humidified conditions they should be in good shape. ...
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| humidors | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I am new to the cigar world. We went to Punta Cana last year and I found some great tasting cigars. ...
A: Brian, There are some things that Spanish cedar humidors do to protect/enhance cigars, but any ...
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| Royal Jamaica Cigars | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I was recently in Jamaica and bought a box of Royal Jamaica Coronas. I had never smoked one and ...
A: Joshua, You have me stumped. As far as I know, all Royal Jamaica cigars are made in the Dominican ...
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| Markers Mark cigars | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I recently sampled some Makers Mark Cigars and I loved them, However at over $10 per cigar, I'd like ...
A: Ray, Maker's Mark cigars are unique in that they are "seasoned" with bourbon, they do not have ...
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| Humidor Storage, Aluminum Tubes and Mold | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I've done extensive reading on storing my aluminum tubed cigars in my humidor (in the tube, out, ...
A: Greg, I'm really not an expert on mold, but I have smoked many cigar that had slight mold growth on ...
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| Humidor | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I recently seasoned my new humidor and it maintained 70% for a couple days even after placing approx ...
A: Chris, Dry cigars will definitely reduce the humidity level until they gain humidity, so they ...
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| Tobacco bugs/Clean Humidor | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I noticed a few tobacco bugs in my employers' humidor. We have placed all unsuspecting cigars in ...
A: Latricia, You've done the right thing. Freeze the cigars for about 3-4 days, let them thaw outside ...
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| Humidor Storage, Aluminum Tubes and Mold | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I've done extensive reading on storing my aluminum tubed cigars in my humidor (in the tube, out, ...
A: Greg, When you received the cigars, they should have been at the proper relative humidity, and if ...
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| THE WRAP | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I enjoy smoking maduro wrapped cigars (usually Partagas) and believed the wrap was important to ...
A: David, You are correct in that the wrapper is typically the most dominant flavor of a cigar. Most ...
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| good and cheap cigars in same box | 3/12/2008 |
Q: bill i have cheap cigars that are from cuttings. i keep them in a separate box for the freeloaders. ...
A: Nick, I've kept a variety of mixed brands of cigars in my humidors for the last 30+ years. In all ...
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| dry cigars | 3/12/2008 |
Q: how can I tell if my cigars are dry? how can you tell by squeezing the foot? I monitor my humidor ...
A: Chris, Dry cigars will crack when you try to cut them or if you bite down when smoking. To check ...
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| Humidor | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I just bought a humidor from a liquor store that also sold cigars and humidors. I have just started ...
A: Jason, You really should only wipe down the inside of the humidor with a damp cloth one time, after ...
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| humidor | 3/1/2008 |
Q: hey bill, I've had a box of acid cigars since Christmas of 2007 (today is march 1st 08), still in ...
A: Jared, 65 degrees Fahrenheit seems a little cold for a regular home temperature, but if that is ...
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| Cigar Box Storage | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a box of Cuban Cohiba cigars and thought about saving them for later smoking. ...
A: Martin, You can store them in a vacuum packed bag for a while - just guessing I'd say 30 days - and ...
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| Humidity | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I own a humidor that has about 92 cigars... One thing I can never get right is the humidity. At the ...
A: Sam, One of the most common problems with humidors is that the owners of them can't get the ...
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| low humidity/add another humidifier? | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I've had my humidor for a week now. It will hold 375 cigars, but I only have 20 in there at the ...
A: Steven, The only jar type humidifiers I am familiar with are the Madelaine and Xikar brands, and ...
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| low humidity/add another humidifier? | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I've had my humidor for a week now. It will hold 375 cigars, but I only have 20 in there at the ...
A: Steven, When you seasoned the humidor you added quite a bit of humidity by wiping down the wood. It ...
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| Seasoned humidor | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I bought a humidor at an antique shop, (50)ct, when I seasoned it and left it for a couple of days ...
A: Kenneth, Most humidors are lined with Spanish cedar which is a very porous, aromatic wood. Cedar ...
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| Humidor | 2/11/2008 |
Q: It doesn't want to stay at 70%, it's usually at 40%-50%. It has been this way for a couple of ...
A: Janetta, Since you say that your hygrometer usually reads 70% we can assume that it has been working ...
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| cigar beetles | 1/31/2008 |
Q: how are some ways to tell if my cigars have "cigar beetles" thanks for your help
A: Tay, It's easy to tell. If you find cigars with small round holes in them or tunnels eaten through ...
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| Cigar wrapper cracked while smoking | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Recently, I was smoking a cigar and the cigar wrapper cracked and began to unravel. I had this ...
A: Jerry, Its hard to say without seeing the cigar, but typically when a cigar cracks it is because the ...
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| humidor care | 1/26/2008 |
Q: What do I do if my humidor is at 80% to 85%. And will not come down to suggested 65% to 75%. I have ...
A: Robert, Most likely your hygrometer is not reading the humidity level accurately. It is very ...
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| Cigars from Jamaica | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have friends that are going to Jamaica and I am hoping that they can bring me back some cigars . I ...
A: Grant, I'm sure they have cigars from all over the world available, however I don't know anything ...
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| Cigars from Jamaica | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have friends that are going to Jamaica and I am hoping that they can bring me back some cigars . I ...
A: Grant, Jamaica used to grow cigar tobacco and had several factories, but there are no major cigar ...
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| Seasoning Cigars | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have heard from a few people about dipping cigars in alcohol such as rum. I wanted to try this out ...
A: Joshua, Actually, I recommend that you not do this. By dipping the head of the cigar in liqueur you ...
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| humidifier mold | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a savoy humidor and seasoned it properly (I hope) Ive had it about a month ...
A: Tay, Sorry to hear about your problem. It probably is mold, if the stuff on your humidifier has ...
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| storage | 12/27/2007 |
Q: should cigars be removed from their cellophane wrapper before placing them in a humidor? Sorry for ...
A: Donald, Hey, no problem, please feel free to ask any question. I like to keep my cigars in their ...
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| Pectin as cigar mender | 12/21/2007 |
Q: Could yopu please advise where to buy commercially prepared paste or supply directions on how to ...
A: Dave, There is a cigar patch repair kit available for retail sale, but to tell you the truth I don't ...
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| Humidor Humidity | 12/21/2007 |
Q: Bill, I have been reading some of the previous questions and answers, the one question I have is, if ...
A: Tony, Hey, I didn't realize that you don't have cigars in it yet - that makes a lot of difference. ...
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| Humidor Humidity | 12/21/2007 |
Q: Bill, I have been reading some of the previous questions and answers, the one question I have is, if ...
A: Tony, Having a glass top in your humidor should not cause it to lose any humidity (assuming it is ...
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| Le veil et al | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I have an end table humidor about 6 cubic feet which is a bit too large I believe for that nice ...
A: Jay, Sorry, but I am not familiar with the Le Veil brand. We sell Cigar Oasis and have been very ...
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| cigar quality in singles | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I just purchased four single cigars of different varieties off the internet. I'm giving them as ...
A: Staci, The cigars should be ok for about a week or so (including the time it took to ship them to ...
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| macanudo vintage cabintet 2000 #1 | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I recently recieved a box of Macanudo vint. cab. 2000 #1 cigars. The box is very nice, and the ...
A: Evan, I'm familiar with the Macanudo Vintage 2000 cigars and boxes, and unfortunately even though ...
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| cigar beetles | 12/15/2007 |
Q: i have an end table humidor that I've been filling with boxes of some of my favorite smokes. I've ...
A: Kelly, Actually, cigarette beetles (Lasioderma Serricorne) can hatch at temperatures lower than 72 ...
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| cuban cigars and ordering online | 12/13/2007 |
Q: quick question to just clear everything up since im lookin for some nice cigars for a christmas ...
A: Kevin, The is a U.S. embargo against all Cuban products prohibiting them from entering the United ...
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| Humidor Maint | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have a cabinet type humidor, with a CigarOasis humidifier & electronic humidistat. The humidor ...
A: Jay, Before you junk the musty cigars I'd let 'em dry out a bit and try them. You're right, there's ...
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| Cigar-Gift | 12/9/2007 |
Q: Bill, I would like to get my father say 4-6 cigars for christmas. I know nothing about cigars. ...
A: Chris, What a great son, buying your dad cigars for Christmas. We should all have kids like you... ...
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| Humidor Maint | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I have a cabinet type humidor, with a CigarOasis humidifier & electronic humidistat. The humidor ...
A: Jay, It sounds like the cigars are beginning to develop some mold. When cigars are stored in a ...
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| cuban cigar | 12/3/2007 |
Q: i have a box of cohiba dictador that its a single 13 inches cigar also single box with a glass or ...
A: Fernando, As my bio says, Cuban cigars really aren't my specialty. I don't know much about the ...
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| temp humidity | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Proper temperature is 65 degrees 73% humidity That is the figure used by the experts like General ...
A: Mike, Sorry to be a little late in getting back to you - I took a sick day Friday and just got back ...
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| Relative Humidity | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I use part of my wine cellar for cigar storage. Kind of a walk in humidor. Temp is 57-61 degrees ...
A: Mike, With your relative humidity that low, you'll see significant drying out of the cigars within ...
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| Relative Humidity | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I use part of my wine cellar for cigar storage. Kind of a walk in humidor. Temp is 57-61 degrees ...
A: Mike, Industry standard for cigar storage is 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 70% relative humidity. ...
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| Don't Want It To Go Stale | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I purchased, for my father-in-law, a Padron 1964 Anniversary Series cigar while on vacation ...
A: Maria, You really need to keep some type of humidification with the cigars until you give them to ...
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| King's Swisher Sweets | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I'm a beginner at smoking cigars and chose a vanilla "Independence" cigar as my first smoke. I ...
A: I generally suggest that a new smoker only smoke an inch or so of his first cigar, and slowly ...
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| "sour" or "bitter" taste in a cigar | 11/14/2007 |
Q: while smoking an Ashton VSG Sorcerer recently, I began to notice a distinct sour or bitter taste. ...
A: Tony, I doubt that humidity condition can cause a cigar to taste sour. I assume you've smoked VSG ...
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| hygrometer calibration | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have a rather expensive collection of smokes in my coolerdor. I have bought several hygrometer's ...
A: Dave, I can't answer your question as to why they are all reading different levels of relative ...
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| Something we can share | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My girlfriend recently expressed an interest in sharing the cigar experience with me. She's ...
A: Austin, Sounds like you've got a great girlfriend - lets find her something she'll enjoy so that you ...
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| Excessive Smoke | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I bought a few cigars from a tobacco store the other day (Hoyo De Monterry) and I have run into a ...
A: Matthew, That is unusual, unless the cigar(s) have a leak in them or if they are rolled too tight ...
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| 73% | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I bought a small wooden humidor a 50 sponge hygrometer by Mandelaine. I like it and it suits my ...
A: Josh, If it reads a constant 73% regardless of the temperature I'd still be a little suspicious, but ...
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| 73% | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I bought a small wooden humidor a 50 sponge hygrometer by Mandelaine. I like it and it suits my ...
A: Josh, If the room temperature is varying, then the temperature in the humidor is varying with it. ...
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| Montecristo #2 box | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I have a box of Montecristo #2 with the tiendas intur stamp but no date stamps or factory stamps at ...
A: Dave, Sorry, but as my profile says Cuban cigars are outside my area of expertise. I can't give you ...
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| cigars in glass tubes | 10/12/2007 |
Q: i have purchased 2 boxes of rocky patel vintage series,i want to put them in my humidor so the ...
A: Gary, I always say if they can dry out in a glass tube then they can absorb moisture from your ...
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| old cigars | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My parents were cleaning out my great grandmother's house and came across an old box of cigars. They ...
A: Andy, The cigars can be rejuvenated by keeping them in a humidor. It'll take a long time, maybe ...
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| Decent cigars | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Alright, i just turned 18 I've been smoking cigars for ~ 5 years,but i am still not pleased with ...
A: John, I'll list some $10 cigars, but you can't really judge a cigars quality by its price... Here ...
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| Humidor | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I bought a Humidor from thomson cigar co. I follow the instruction that came with it to season it. I ...
A: Ricardo, You are trying to achieve a balance of humidity and temperature. If your temperature is 72 ...
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| Is this spanish cedar? Or is it a fake substitute? | 10/1/2007 |
Q: being fairly new to cigars and storing them, I want to if its possible to judge from the pics below ...
A: Dustin, It looks like Spanish cedar to me. Spanish cedar shouldn't have a very strong aroma - that ...
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| Smoking halfway | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I read somewhere that a cigar should only be smoked halfway, then thrown out. Is this true? How far ...
A: Tim, Smoke it until you're not enjoying it anymore! As the cigar is smoked and the smoke is drawn ...
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| humidor | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I've just gotten into cigars and have bought a humidor. Should I take the individual plastic sleeves ...
A: Doug, It is not necessary to remove the cellophane tubes from your cigars to keep them fresh in your ...
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| Humidor | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I'm new to this... I just moved my humidor from the basement to a room upstairs in the house... the ...
A: Greg, One thing you need to understand about humidity is that it is relative to temperature. If you ...
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| cracked but humidified | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I have kept about 40 various cigars in a humidor that I have had for about two years. Some are in ...
A: Eric, It seems to me that if moisture can get out of a tube, it can get in as well, so the cigars ...
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| Placement of humidifier inside of humidor | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I have a high quality, 100 cigar capacity, glass top humidor with one internal shelf. The ...
A: Dave, The humidifier can really go anywhere inside the box. You don't want your cigars to come in ...
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| Cigar Humidifier | 8/27/2007 |
Q: Im newly in a relationship with a man that smokes cigars and being on a tight income i thought it ...
A: Stacie, I suggest you start off with an inexpensive, good quality humidor. You can either visit your ...
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| Cigar Rejuvenation | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I have had a Romeo y Julieta churchill en tubo (in the metal tube) for a little over a week. Do you ...
A: Fred, The cigar should be fine. Since it is in a tube you can easily remove it, check it and replace ...
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| Keeping a cigar fresh | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I have bought a box of Royal Princess "Its a boy" cigars for my expecting child. I do not have a ...
A: Bob, Don't worry, unless you live in Arizona/Nevada where the humidity is 0%. Assuming the box they ...
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| Antique Cigar Humidor Use | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I recently was given an antique Oak cigar humidor that is lined with what appears to be sheet zinc. ...
A: John, That is an old timer for sure. If it seals well it'll still work, but I'd put a modern ...
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| Cubar vs Dominican | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Is there really a huge difference today in cigars from Cuba vs cigars from the Dominican or even ...
A: Jim, Throughout our e-mail exchange I've repeated that "better" is all a matter of taste. Cuban ...
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| Cubar vs Dominican | 8/16/2007 |
Q: Is there really a huge difference today in cigars from Cuba vs cigars from the Dominican or even ...
A: Jim, The tobacco grown in Cuba is definitely different tasting than tobaccos grown in other ...
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| Mild cigar | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a cigar similar to the butera dorado 652, but less expensive. Do you have any ...
A: Dave, Royal Butera is a Connecticut Shade wrapped, Dominican filler, medium-bodied cigar. One of my ...
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| Boxed Cigars | 8/12/2007 |
Q: From my readings it apparently doesn't make much difference for the curing of individual cigars in ...
A: Thyglow, When storing boxes, you can leave the wrapping on the boxes and the cigars will stay fresh ...
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| lighters | 8/10/2007 |
Q: Bill I am fairly new to smoking good cigars. Is it true when you light a cigar you are supposed to ...
A: Nick, I like butane lighters or sulfur-free matches. Neither of these will give you any foreign ...
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| MONTECRISTO HABANA NO 2 COMPARABLE | 8/6/2007 |
Q: can you suggest a cigar that compares to the montecristo habana no. 2?
A: Jeff, I'm not much of a Cuban cigar expert as I live in the US and don't have access to them. There ...
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| Stupid butane refill pricing a quality question | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I purchased a cheap 2.99 yellow can of butan refill (it's in my car but it is the tall yellow can ...
A: Ron, There is actually a lot of difference in the quality of some of butane on the market. Colibri ...
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| Cigar Freshness | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering how long a box of cigars would last. They are individually wrapped, and also in ...
A: Samantha, If the cigars are a handmade brand they are probably packaged in cellophane tubes. These ...
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| HUMIDORS | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I just got a travel size humidor with a purge valve system. What is a purge valve for and should I ...
A: Rick, I've never seen a humidor with a purge valve, so I'm not sure what that's all about. Is the ...
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| moldy cigars | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I've discovered what I think is mold on a few cigars in my humidor. What steps can I take to ...
A: Pete, If there is just some light mold on the outside of the cigars you can simply wipe them off and ...
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| Keeping Humidity | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I have a relatively new humidor which has been at 70% for a couple of weeks now (with only 1 or 2 ...
A: Craig, I'd take the water dish out. An open container doesn't regulate itself, so you could actually ...
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| Keeping Humidity | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I have a relatively new humidor which has been at 70% for a couple of weeks now (with only 1 or 2 ...
A: Craig, Honestly, I'm stumped too. If the humidifier you are using is big enough for the size box you ...
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| Darkish stains on inside of humidor | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I own an inexpensive but well-constructed humidor that has served me well over the years. Lately, ...
A: Greg, I'd give it a light sanding, a thorough cleaning to remove all dust, and then mix about a ...
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| Cigars and Humidors | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Bill When the humidor is prepared how often is it necessary to check the humidor for the humidity ...
A: Nick, Depending on what system you have, your humidifier should hold enough fluid to last around 30 ...
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| temperature control | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I'm building a coffee table humidor, so far so good.(the building process is a whole other set of ...
A: Robbie, Assuming the humidor will be kept indoors, the temperature will remain as constant as it ...
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| Taste buds confused or what? | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I have been smoking cigars on an occasional basis for more than 30 years... sometimes none for ...
A: Allen, First, there is nothing wrong with your taste buds. There are thousands of different cigars, ...
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| freshness | 6/3/2007 |
Q: i was wandering how long cigars stay fresh in a box without a humidifier. i was also wandering what ...
A: Brian, Cigars in a sealed box will be ok for a couple of weeks maximum, if you are in a dry climate ...
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| proper storage & humidity level | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I smoke only cubans and have several quality humidors. All have both analog, and digital ...
A: Paul, Lots of things other than humidity affect the way cigars burn. The quality of the wrapper ...
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| Keeping Humidity | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I have a relatively new humidor which has been at 70% for a couple of weeks now (with only 1 or 2 ...
A: Craig, Madelaine products are the best on the market - great humidifiers, good PG solution, I really ...
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| Keeping Humidity | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have a relatively new humidor which has been at 70% for a couple of weeks now (with only 1 or 2 ...
A: Craig, Well, that's a tough question. Its very unusual to put cigars in a humidor and have the ...
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| beginner cigar smoker | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I am a beginner to cigar smoking and would like to get some recommendations on some brands for me to ...
A: Sam, There are some great stores in Chicago. The ones I know best are: Iwan Ries & Co. 19 S. ...
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| beginner cigar smoker | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I am a beginner to cigar smoking and would like to get some recommendations on some brands for me to ...
A: Good morning Sam, and as a new smoker welcome to the wonderful world of cigars! Since you've already ...
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| humidity and how to maintain it | 5/10/2007 |
Q: what is the proper level of humidity to keep cigars and how can i maintain it for long periods of ...
A: Michael, Humidity is relative to temperature, so the level depends on the temperature you are ...
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| Worms in the Humidor | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I own a Humidor closet 100/64/54cm with 7 drawers. Today after years of using it I discovered cigars ...
A: Unfortunately, you have a serious problem on your hands. There is no perfect way to solve it, but ...
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| Humidor | 4/28/2007 |
Q: So I am looking to buy my first humidor and I have no idea what I need or what I should be looking ...
A: Avi, Thanks for your questions. On the humidor issue, I suggest you start with something that holds ...
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| Humidor Bags | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have to be honest with you guys, I suck at keeping my humidor at the right humidity. A friend of ...
A: Jackson, Sorry to be late in answering you. For some reason I did not get notice of the last couple ...
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| any rescue for over-humidified cigars? | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I was recently given some cigars as a gift and being short of humidor space, I put them in a ...
A: Bill, Sorry to be late in answering you. For some reason I did not get notice of the last couple of ...
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| Cigar business | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Bill, I'm thinking about buying an existing cigar store. What's your opinion on the current and ...
A: John, I addition to our manufacturing and retail store businesses, we have a good size mail-order ...
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| Cigar business | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Bill, I'm thinking about buying an existing cigar store. What's your opinion on the current and ...
A: John, I've been in this business my whole life, and I've watched this industry struggle and boom. ...
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| re rare cigar | 4/12/2007 |
Q: It is very old around world war 1 or 2. It comes in a case marked tour du mond. It is a very large ...
A: Kurt, Vintage cigars are out of my area of expertise, but if you think you have something of value ...
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| I'm new to using a humidor | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I just bought a small (40-50 cigars) humidor and used this excellent forum's advice and cured it ...
A: James, Without question I'd get the cigars in the humidor right away. The humidity in the humidor is ...
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| Cigar Wholesalers | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to open a cigar bar, I have a location and walk in humidor, I just cant find any good ...
A: Jackson, There are some brands that are not sold through wholesalers, and Arturo Fuente Opus X is ...
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| Trying some new cigars | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I have recently purchased a few different types of Nicaraguan cigars which say they are made from ...
A: Richard, There is lots of good tobacco grown and lots of great cigars made in Nicaragua. Cuban seed ...
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