Popular Post El Presidente Posted October 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2020 Water Test Review Week Something a little bit different for our member review competition I am going to get you to smoke 2 cigars...same cigars .... out of the same box. You can smoke them at any time over the week. The first cigar you smoke as per normal. The second cigar you wet the wrapper (dip in a glass of water or run briefly under the tap). For those unfamiliar with this experiment see the review below To submit your review, follow these steps 1. Start a new Topic in the Waterhole 2. Format your title as follows (so we can track entries): Bolivar Belicosos Fino ABC JUN 19 (WTR)* 3. You only need to post one thread but do it in two parts. Bolivar Belicosos Fino ABC JUN 19 (WTR) (Thread Title) Bolivar Belicosos Fino ABC JUN 19 Dry Review (Part A) Bolivar Belicosos Fino ABC JUN 19 Wet Review (Part B ) Remember: Post your dry review first and then edit your initial post later to post your wet review . Write a review of both and a summary of the changes (if any) that you saw between the two cigars. Which did you prefer? Include some photos, score it in your own way. Done! Winner drawn Friday morning (Brisbane time). 3 Prizes = Super Premium Samplers (including RA No2 LE) FOH Cigar Stand for all completed entries with photographs. Have fun and have a great weekend! *(WTRW = Water Test Review Weekend) 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrey Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Oh I’m excited for this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bijan Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 minute ago, djrey said: Oh I’m excited for this I'm excited about the FOH cigar stand. I really need one. Review contest is always nice too... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbs Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, djrey said: Oh I’m excited for this agreed, this will increase the sample size and give me the incentive to actually try it -dobbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mprach024 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Cool! Never tried this before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ken Gargett Posted October 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2020 well, it is official. this site has completely run out of sane ideas. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 47 minutes ago, Ken Gargett said: well, it is official. this site has completely run out of sane ideas. How about you and Rob drink only orange juice to pair with your next video cigar review? ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveyBoulevard Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Admittedly I was skeptical when I heard about this first. However, I have been dipping most of my cigars in water before I go out in the evening. In my opinion, they have been smoking much better and the burn has been significantly improved. Fewer hot cigars and fewer split wrappers. I don’t do it all the time but I do it a significant portion of the time. I live in a very dry climate and currently the humidity is in the single digits. I have a feeling that the added moisture provides a better smoking experience in my climate. I have a feeling that the added moisture provides a better smoking experience in my climate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 hour ago, El Presidente said: The second cigar you wet the wrapper (dip in a glass of water or run briefly under the tap). I really hope you mean dip in a glass the uncut end of the cigar. Getting water into the foot or cut head of the cigar is no bueno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miner Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Do you suppose that bottled Perrier would taste better than chlorinated tap water ? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, JohnS said: How about you and Rob drink only orange juice to pair with your next video cigar review? ? thank you john, for providing compelling evidence of my point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sho671 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 @El Presidente Only CCs or NCs too?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bijan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, sho671 said: @El Presidente Only CCs or NCs too?? If doing NC use 5% more water ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bijan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 47 minutes ago, Fuzz said: I really hope you mean dip in a glass the uncut end of the cigar. Getting water into the foot or cut head of the cigar is no bueno. What about whisky or brandy? Can we dip the cut head in as true connoisseurs and make this a three part review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 48 minutes ago, Miner said: Do you suppose that bottled Perrier would taste better than chlorinated tap water ? ? Nope, you must use this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 It’s 2020, the year “sane ideas” became officially overrated, this is definitely one of the more logical semi-scientific studies proposed thus far. I’m intrigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChangBang Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Wow never heard of this method lol. When I read the thread, I was thinking maybe just like the last third of the cigar or maybe a light misting of the cigar. Watched the video and you went full on ?. In the video I noticed you didn't try the straight out of the humidor + dunk method! Have you done it before? Results? I'll be participating, can probably smoke one today and then won't have time till Monday - wonder if I should keep the other cigar out on the counter or keep it in the wineador ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrey Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 30 minutes ago, ChangBang said: Wow never heard of this method lol. When I read the thread, I was thinking maybe just like the last third of the cigar or maybe a light misting of the cigar. Watched the video and you went full on ?. In the video I noticed you didn't try the straight out of the humidor + dunk method! Have you done it before? Results? I'll be participating, can probably smoke one today and then won't have time till Monday - wonder if I should keep the other cigar out on the counter or keep it in the wineador ? If cigar number 1 is smoked fresh from your wineador then keep your second cigar in your wineador until you dunk it then smoke it. Leaving cigar number 2 on the counter but not number 1 will skew your results. Consistency in practices are going to be key with this experiment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorangutang Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 15 hours ago, sho671 said: @El Presidente Only CCs or NCs too?? Im wondering the same thing - I have cigar in mind for this test but its an NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChangBang Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, djrey said: If cigar number 1 is smoked fresh from your wineador then keep your second cigar in your wineador until you dunk it then smoke it. Leaving cigar number 2 on the counter but not number 1 will skew your results. Consistency in practices are going to be key with this experiment. Yep that's what I figured, in this video he compared a fresh out of the humidor, 1 dry, and 1 dry +water. Not great technique there's not a fresh out of the humidor +water, but its all in good fun ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoliDan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Lrabold89 said: robs retrohale of the entire draw is mind boggling All day. I can barely taste smoke on the palate anymore. Retrohale ruined me. All flavor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoliDan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Lrabold89 said: i retrohale some but if i try too much at once it blows my face off ....headache immediately lol Ha. You acclimate eventually. Gor a week or two just clench up, close your eyes and endure the pain. It goes away after some dedication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicPac Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 16 minutes ago, BoliDan said: All day. I can barely taste smoke on the palate anymore. Retrohale ruined me. All flavor 100%. Me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 9:55 AM, Fuzz said: I really hope you mean dip in a glass the uncut end of the cigar. Getting water into the foot or cut head of the cigar is no bueno. Do you really think anyone is that stupid ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 9 hours ago, ChangBang said: Wow never heard of this method lol. When I read the thread, I was thinking maybe just like the last third of the cigar or maybe a light misting of the cigar. Watched the video and you went full on ?. In the video I noticed you didn't try the straight out of the humidor + dunk method! Have you done it before? Results? I'll be participating, can probably smoke one today and then won't have time till Monday - wonder if I should keep the other cigar out on the counter or keep it in the wineador ? As a quick fix, I have tried on those cigars that I normally like to have a touch more humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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