Official cigar thread

DBall · 04-08-2013, 10:15 AM

Let me try to liven this thread up. Here is a purchase I made a while ago... c.1943 (estimated by the 1943 tax stamp from Portugal) Cabanas Brevas Imperiales. 50 count box, consisting of 2 ribbon tied, wax paper and aluminum foil wrapped bundles.

Cabanas were a big name in Cuban cigars back in the day and were premium hand rolled sticks.

This was purchased fully intact (it's crazy to open a box of cigars that has been entirely sealed for over 70 years not knowing what the condition of the cigars in them are...).

...and now for a couple pics:

///M-Night · 04-08-2013, 10:26 AM

Wow simply amazing!!
Where do you find something like that! Auctions? Around what's the price if you don't mind me asking?

DBall · 04-08-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M-Night

Wow simply amazing!!
Where do you find something like that! Auctions? Around what's the price if you don't mind me asking?

around 2k for the box of 50 ($40/per cigar)... not something I would typically do and, as I said, it was a while ago. Luckily, they are stellar cigars, so the gamble paid off...

///M-Night · 04-09-2013, 02:23 AM

So jealous!

Nate4641 · 04-09-2013, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

around 2k for the box of 50 ($40/per cigar)... not something I would typically do and, as I said, it was a while ago. Luckily, they are stellar cigars, so the gamble paid off...

Have you tried one yet? How was it?

DBall · 04-09-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate4641

Have you tried one yet? How was it?

Oh yeah... have tried quite a few of them. They are stellar, I think... a great example of a vintage habano.

e92tt1986 · 04-09-2013, 11:25 AM

AWESOME

Nate4641 · 07-10-2013, 09:38 AM

Had to go back to page 11 to find this thread.

Picked this selection as I am about to leave Europe and doubt I'll be seeing any more Cubans any time soon. The shop I got them at gave me these awesome matches (top) to go with them. (5) Montecristo #4, (2) Romeo Y Julieta #3, (2) Cohiba Behike 52, (1) Partagas Serie D No. 4, (2) Montecristo #5, (3) H. Upmann Half Coronas

radix · 07-12-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate4641

Had to go back to page 11 to find this thread.

Picked this selection as I am about to leave Europe and doubt I'll be seeing any more Cubans any time soon. The shop I got them at gave me these awesome matches (top) to go with them. (5) Montecristo #4, (2) Romeo Y Julieta #3, (2) Cohiba Behike 52, (1) Partagas Serie D No. 4, (2) Montecristo #5, (3) H. Upmann Half Coronas

You are a man after my own heart.

Nate4641 · 10-16-2013, 08:42 AM

Anybody pick up any good sticks lately?

All my cigars were packed up in July for my move from Germany to Africa along with everything else I own. Haven't seen them since (visa took forever) and I'm hoping the extra humidification I closed them with is holding up. Whats the longest you've gone without checking on your humidor?

manutdas11 · 10-16-2013, 06:20 PM

Just recently popped my Cigar cherry. I recently had an Ashton, Dominican Republic I think?
Now, I just came here and saw all different ones posted and I'm blown away. hahahaha

///M-Night · 10-16-2013, 08:29 PM

Anyone into tatuajes? My new fav non cuban other then pardons.

dreamingat30fps · 10-16-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M-Night

Anyone into tatuajes? My new fav non cuban other then pardons.

Just had a 2003 Cojonu this afternoon. I like most of his stuff. Have a box of the Apocalypse they made for the local smoke shop here which are pretty good also, although I do prefer the Anarchy they did previously (still might have a couple of those around).

hudamang · 10-16-2013, 11:37 PM

Damn

Took a bunch of cubans to my friend's bachelor party and I had to leave early but they left it on the damn hotel room. Perhaps the housekeeper enjoyed them!

Jed · 10-16-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate4641

Anybody pick up any good sticks lately?

Not Cubans but I picked these up this week:

10 xXx/Power Rangers
4 Double Robustos
2 Perfecxion No. 4s
1 gift tin with 3 Perfecxion Xs
1 gift tin with 3 Robustos

Jed · 10-16-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M-Night

Anyone into tatuajes? My new fav non cuban other then pardons.

Great cigars. Pete Johnson/Don Pepin make nice NCs. I got this Old Man and C coffin with a Black Label Lancero and a Culebra.

///M-Night · 10-17-2013, 01:49 AM

Beautiful!
Have you had a chance too smoke them? how you like them?
Full body smoke?
I been mainly into his cojonu series but have try and love most if not all his cigars. Looking too pick up his new Halloween release.

Jed · 10-17-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M-Night

Beautiful!
Have you had a chance too smoke them? how you like them?
Full body smoke?
I been mainly into his cojonu series but have try and love most if not all his cigars. Looking too pick up his new Halloween release.

Haven't had a chance to crack this baby open yet.

I've had the Black Label Petite Lancero before and loved it. I'm looking forward most to firing up the Culebra!

I've only had the Mummy from his Halloween releases - it was a great stick!

For a change of pace, I've tried his Cabaiguan cigars. Obviously not as strong but a great smoke if you want to mix it up and go milder.

Jed · 10-17-2013, 09:31 AM

Ok... need some humidor advice...

After putting in those Opus Xs, my hygrometer showed an increase of 3-4 rh. Before putting these in, the humidor's been stable and holding consistently at 70. I have Boveda 69 Rh packs (1 month old) in there and my hygrometer's been calibrated via salt test.

Should I:

1) Dry box the Opus Xs for a bit
2) Remove the Boveda packs until it drops back down to normal
3) Open up the humidor for a several hours to bring it down
4) Put in kitty litter to drop it back down
5) Not do anything and let the Boveda packs stabilize the environment

dreamingat30fps · 10-17-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jed

Ok... need some humidor advice...

After putting in those Opus Xs, my hygrometer showed an increase of 3-4 rh. Before putting these in, the humidor's been stable and holding consistently at 70. I have Boveda 69 Rh packs (1 month old) in there and my hygrometer's been calibrated via salt test.

Should I:

1) Dry box the Opus Xs for a bit
2) Remove the Boveda packs until it drops back down to normal
3) Open up the humidor for a several hours to bring it down
4) Put in kitty litter to drop it back down
5) Not do anything and let the Boveda packs stabilize the environment

If the humidity is a bit high I like to put some cedars in there to suck up some of the moisture. Add or remove cedars as needed.

Jed · 10-17-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

If the humidity is a bit high I like to put some cedars in there to suck up some of the moisture. Add or remove cedars as needed.

Good call. I have few cedars laying around.

Thanks!!!

blutattoo · 10-17-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M-Night

Anyone into tatuajes? My new fav non cuban other then pardons.

Agreed

I also enjoy pretty much anything by My Father especially Flor de la Antillas Gran Toro's

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DBall ellipses advocate... 8 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	Let me try to liven this thread up. Here is a purchase I made a while ago... c.1943 (estimated by the 1943 tax stamp from Portugal) Cabanas Brevas Imperiales. 50 count box, consisting of 2 ribbon tied, wax paper and aluminum foil wrapped bundles. Cabanas were a big name in Cuban cigars back in the day and were premium hand rolled sticks. This was purchased fully intact (it's crazy to open a box of cigars that has been entirely sealed for over 70 years not knowing what the condition of the cigars in them are...). ...and now for a couple pics:
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///M-Night Private First Class 14 Rep 123 Posts Drives: M e93 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancity iTrader: (0)	Wow simply amazing!! Where do you find something like that! Auctions? Around what's the price if you don't mind me asking?
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///M-Night Private First Class 14 Rep 123 Posts Drives: M e93 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancity iTrader: (0)	So jealous!
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