posted by Curly JOliva will be the feature cigar next Thursday at Jungle Jim's Cigar Night next Thursday.
I did win a hat, shirt, and back pack at the event last night. It was CLE/Asylum 13 night. Didn't win any cigars though.
The wife and I are headed to Michigan Thursday morning or I probably would've tried to go to this.
posted by j_crazyhad a Montecristo Platinum last night. the best smoke i've had so far.
I've never had one. What was it like?
posted by O-TrapI've never had one. What was it like?
very good. mild but had like a spicy feel to it, if that makes any sense lol. it was a pretty uneven burn though, but i don't really care about that if it tastes good.
Just FYI it was the Platinum No 3 - LINK
What kinda lighter are you all using? I'm using a crappy single flame torch lighter my brother in law gave me that only works half the time. Or a long bic lighter. Looking to pick up a decent double torch lighter, kinda liking the Xikar Allume right now but hate the price. I've found a few decent deals on ebay, so I may go that route and get it for half-ish price.
I have an old Xikar Resource I that I bought like eight years ago. I can't find an online shot of one (and I'm not going to dig mine out at the moment), but it's basically like this:
Comes with pipe tools, which was a tie-breaker for me, because I do occasionally smoke a pipe as well.
I saw my brother-in-law over the weekend. He was in town to pick up a few things from the in-laws. He's in the Air Force, and he actually gets to fly the president, VP, and the secret service around from time to time, so he wanted to treat his father and I to a couple great sticks and some nice Redbreast 12-year Irish whiskey while he told us about it.
Was not disappointed, either with the stories, the sticks, or the whiskey.
Any good stories you can actually share?
posted by justincredibleAny good stories you can actually share?
Trump and Obama were both polite and friendly people. Apparently, Hillary Clinton was NOT ... not a nice person at all.
Trump apparently loves MnMs to an absurd degree, but all presidents actually have their own candy made separate and shipped directly so as to limit any chance of tampering. It's still made by the respective manufacturers, of course. It's just not purchased in stores. The wrappers are actually printed with different prints, including reference to the fact that it's POTUS candy.
Also, I guess Trump takes the no-drinking thing REALLY strictly. Even if he's at a toast, whatever's in his champagne flute is non-alcoholic.
Also, the CIA builds furniture anytime they furnish a house for whatever reason. Like, they have full-time government employees making furniture. That part blew my mind.
I have a 3-flame lighter I got in a Partagas sampler pack from CI. Reviews were a bit mixed, but I think it gets the job done well.
I'm sure I probably overpaid for an inferior product....just can't bring myself to caring about a few bucks.
Just picked this up for traveling and the golf course.
posted by justincredibleJust picked this up for traveling and the golf course.
posted by justincredibleWhat kinda lighter are you all using? I'm using a crappy single flame torch lighter my brother in law gave me that only works half the time. Or a long bic lighter. Looking to pick up a decent double torch lighter, kinda liking the Xikar Allume right now but hate the price. I've found a few decent deals on ebay, so I may go that route and get it for half-ish price.
This Lighter It is a 4 torch burner with a punch cutter built in. I don't smoke torpedos, so I'm a big punch cut fan.
posted by justincredibleWhat kinda lighter are you all using? I'm using a crappy single flame torch lighter my brother in law gave me that only works half the time. Or a long bic lighter. Looking to pick up a decent double torch lighter, kinda liking the Xikar Allume right now but hate the price. I've found a few decent deals on ebay, so I may go that route and get it for half-ish price.
I don't know what the Allume runs. My Xikar Resource I was like $90, which felt stupid, except all Xikars come with lifetime warranties, so if you look at it as the last lighter you ever need to buy, it makes it sting a lot less.
I do keep a cheap little Ronson torch, though, just in case the Xikar runs out of butane, or in the event that I do ever need to use the warranty (though I haven't yet, and I'm about eight years in).
I bought this lighter because it was cheap and had all 5-star reviews. In the end it will likely just live with my travel humidor and I'll spend a little more on a nice Xikar. The Allume has an MSRP of $80 (dual torch) but can be had for much cheaper, especially if you don't mind branding printed on it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PMN2GR3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
posted by justincredibleI bought this lighter because it was cheap and had all 5-star reviews. In the end it will likely just live with my travel humidor and I'll spend a little more on a nice Xikar. The Allume has an MSRP of $80 (dual torch) but can be had for much cheaper, especially if you don't mind branding printed on it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PMN2GR3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Nice!
Shoot, who cares about branding if it does the job?
posted by j_crazyThis Lighter It is a 4 torch burner with a punch cutter built in. I don't smoke torpedos, so I'm a big punch cut fan.
I bought a cheap punch that I generally like. I like that the lighter I bought has one built in.
Enjoyed a Nub Cameroon tonight. I'll pick up more of those.
posted by justincredibleEnjoyed a Nub Cameroon tonight. I'll pick up more of those.
I used to get annoyed at the size.
Then, when I wanted a cigar, but only had half an hour, I understood.
Plus, they're good smokes, generally.
I've got 4 table lighters. Didn't buy them, but won them at cigar events. Left my nice xicar lighter in Colorado back in May. I do have a Lotus that lights a soft flame or a single torch depending on which you choose.
Having an Alec Bradley Nica Puro Rosado at this time. Didn't win any cigars last week, won some swag. (Hat, shirt, backpack) Tonight features Oliva Cigars so hopefully I'll win some sticks.
I did win a box tonight. I usually do win when Oliva is there. Oliva Serie V Liga Especial 5x54. 24 count box. Gave all but 9 away to friends at the event. Another person at our table won a box of 10 of the Melanio so I got one of those.
posted by Curly JI did win a box tonight. I usually do win when Oliva is there. Oliva Serie V Liga Especial 5x54. 24 count box. Gave all but 9 away to friends at the event. Another person at our table won a box of 10 of the Melanio so I got one of those.
Nice. I'm gonna make it to one of these events soon.
Wish I lived close enough to do the same.
Tonight was Crowned Heads. They presented their Juarez blend. Only about 20 stores have them since they came out. My buddy bought a box of them. Had one and it was nice.. .I didn't win shit...lol
posted by justincredibleI bought this lighter because it was cheap and had all 5-star reviews. In the end it will likely just live with my travel humidor and I'll spend a little more on a nice Xikar. The Allume has an MSRP of $80 (dual torch) but can be had for much cheaper, especially if you don't mind branding printed on it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PMN2GR3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
link is dead. what lighter did you end up with?
Yea, link fail....
Talked to Jack Torano on Thursday at cigars. (Google that name) Met him a couple of years ago at Jungle Jim's. Very nice guy. In fact every 'big wig' I've met at cigar events have been cool. Well Jonathon Drew was kinda full of himself, but would take the time to talk to you...or about himself.