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  1. Tubos have fared better in my humidor (relatively speaking) compared to boxes/cabs. Because of the inherent need to fit a non malleable container, they are more consistent in filler content and, for my part, concomitant experience. I can’t buy Tubos because of the humidor space issue. If I had infinite space (and cash), I would only buy Tubos.
  2. I picked CORO, Siglo II, PSD4, RJ short Churchill, Monty 2, Trinidad Vigia. I would vote for getting two of each, making it 12 total. That way, you can smoke one, take one home. 😁
  3. Anyone catch what he was smoking after winning the NBA finals? Looked like an LE band but can’t tell if it’s RJ? HDM? His friend seems to always supply him with these cigars. I haven’t been keeping up with LEs but it looked pretty good and liked the size/gauge.
  4. Non-Cubans, so the construction must be impeccable. ? In all seriousness, I hate hearing about this crap because they use these stories as evidence for putting more restrictions on premium cigars.
  5. 1. Medio siglo (wastes perfectly good leaves) 2. Regional releases (another waste) -tired of schizophrenic releases.
  6. 1. Coro 2. RASS i hate writing Coro due to hype but must admit I enjoy it.
  7. I love the pictures. This is why FOH is so amazing. Thanks, Rob!
  8. This has been discussed at length by those with more experience than me but I’ll provide my humble take on Cohibas. I love cohibas, but no more than other marcas. I find that it’s almost unsmokable when young and must be aged at least a year. Even then, it’s hit or miss. I’m just going through my 5 year cohibas and it’s smoking well to very well but majority still can use 2-3 years. I find that it has to be down 5 years at least to start pulling the great flavors with good burn. Cohibas and some marcas taste similar across brands when young but as they age, they start to diverge in flavor profiles. I enjoy final third sweetness in the aged Cohiba boxes that I can’t seem to pull out of other brands. Cohibas are not superior, it’s just different and I enjoy RASS, PSD4, Epi2, monty 2 equally. Cheers.
  9. Yes and no. Codes are good to keep track of factory quality, and it’s “fun” to know the minutiae of the product in hand. (In fact, I’m with Ken in his pursuit of identifying the exact roller.) It may also be important due to fakes/perception of fakes out there (although a good counterfeiting racket can duplicate it easily). Having said that, if I trust a vendor (like I do with Rob), it’s doesn’t matter that much anymore. I used to care a lot more when I was getting my sticks through other vendors. Cheers.
  10. I don’t invest in cigars. I invest in the experience and the relaxation that cigars bring. I go through my stock regularly. I have also cut back on purchasing limited edition stuff because the return in my investment in the form of elevated experience do not really match the financial premium I pay for the extra band. Cheers!
  11. I firmly believe ash changes taste. However, I cannot tell you in all honesty optimal length of said ash to maximize flavor. My speculation is that the ash provides temperature control stemming from oxygen concentration changes that occur as the ash forms distal to burn line. Hot fast burn associated with high o2 concentration tend to produce acrid flavor and I get it every time I tap my cigar. Longer ash seems to subdue acrid flavor and bring up the smoother consistent pleasant taste. Cheers.

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