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Old 01-01-2009, 06:57 AM   #61
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Lately, some of the cigars I've smoked from my humidor have tunneled. What I mean is that the wrapper is burning slower than the filler and binder. What could cause this? The cigars have been different brands abd sizes. My humidty and temprature has been at 66 percent and 72 degrees. My humi is well stocked, a nearly full 50 count. Help me!
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If they were all the same brand and from the same box it could just be the luck of the draw. I remember some Onyx Vintage cigars that had asbestos wrappers. As I recall, one of the new Habana (2000?) wrappers had a burn problem at one time. Just my , hope it helps.
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Old 01-16-2009, 11:55 AM   #62
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I hear you guys mention MRN a lot and from context I am assuming this is an information resource of some kind, most likely a website. So what is MRN short for?

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Old 01-16-2009, 11:59 AM   #63
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Here it is
http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=248
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Old 01-16-2009, 12:02 PM   #64
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Why is a cigar "capped"? Why bother?
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Old 01-16-2009, 08:42 PM   #65
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Why is a cigar "capped"? Why bother?
So the cigar doesn't unravel. They have to keep the wrapper on somehow
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Old 01-16-2009, 10:31 PM   #66
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******QUESTION******

When storing whole boxes of cigars in a Vinotemp, do you leave the box lid completely open? Do you let the box sit closed? Or do you slightly prop open the lid to allow some air movement? Or does it not really matter?

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Old 01-17-2009, 12:32 PM   #67
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When storing whole boxes of cigars in a Vinotemp, do you leave the box lid completely open? Do you let the box sit closed? Or do you slightly prop open the lid to allow some air movement? Or does it not really matter?

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It doesn't really matter but I store everything closed.
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Old 01-17-2009, 01:17 PM   #68
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When storing whole boxes of cigars in a Vinotemp, do you leave the box lid completely open? Do you let the box sit closed? Or do you slightly prop open the lid to allow some air movement? Or does it not really matter?

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It depends if they suck or not.
If they're good, I keep cigars all closed up so they'll not change quickly.
If they suck, I open them up a bit to dry them out and get the sick out of them.
I don't "age" anything, because I just smoke them and share them.
I just work to get them smokable, that's all. They get old all by themselves.
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Old 01-17-2009, 02:21 PM   #69
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Why are Robustos usually cheaper than other smaller sizes?
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Old 01-17-2009, 02:43 PM   #70
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Why are Robustos usually cheaper than other smaller sizes?
when you say "other smaller sizes" do you mean a lancero for example?
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Old 01-17-2009, 02:55 PM   #71
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Why are Robustos usually cheaper than other smaller sizes?
I believe it's because they're easier to make. They roll one cigar, finish both ends and cut it in half.
I could be totally wrong, but that's my impression.
You couldn't do that with a lancero because your hands wouldn't be able to manage the length.
Should be able to do it with a pc, so although it was a good idea, it may not make much sense.
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Old 01-17-2009, 05:03 PM   #72
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What does the term "Long finish" mean in the context of a review?
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Old 01-17-2009, 05:39 PM   #73
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I believe it refers to when you get the taste longer after you exhale the puff, as opposed to directly after. After you exhale, you get most of the taste IME, but it goes away in seconds. Some cigars you can taste for a while longer. But that's my take - this may (and probably will) vary person to person.
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Old 01-17-2009, 05:56 PM   #74
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I believe it refers to when you get the taste longer after you exhale the puff, as opposed to directly after. After you exhale, you get most of the taste IME, but it goes away in seconds. Some cigars you can taste for a while longer. But that's my take - this may (and probably will) vary person to person.
The above just about hits it on the head, however, with smoking a cigar or whatever, the length of the finish usually refers to how long the aftertaste of the tobacco and other nuances remain with you, after the smoke has ended. An example would be that, after smoking a mild cigar, such as a Gispert, the after taste may remain with you for 15, 30, maybe even 45 minutes, however, after smoking a truly full bodied cigar, such as an Opus-X, the after taste may actually be with you for several hours, and in some cases even longer!
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Old 01-17-2009, 05:56 PM   #75
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I believe it refers to when you get the taste longer after you exhale the puff, as opposed to directly after. After you exhale, you get most of the taste IME, but it goes away in seconds. Some cigars you can taste for a while longer. But that's my take - this may (and probably will) vary person to person.

I agree. To me the finish is the aftertaste of the cigar. I usually notice it when i am finished smoking. Some cigars, the taste goes away shortly after finishing and others, I can still taste the next morning. (and that's not always a good thing.)
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I agree. To me the finish is the aftertaste of the cigar. I usually notice it when i am finished smoking. Some cigars, the taste goes away shortly after finishing and others, I can still taste the next morning. (and that's not always a good thing.)
Haha, I know what you mean. Look out for the morning funk...
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Old 01-17-2009, 06:58 PM   #77
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I had a bargain label brand (can't remember now what it was) that even after I had shrimp with a little cayenne pepper, zesty cocktail sauce and steak with onions....I could STILL taste the damn thing.
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I believe it refers to when you get the taste longer after you exhale the puff, as opposed to directly after. After you exhale, you get most of the taste IME, but it goes away in seconds. Some cigars you can taste for a while longer. But that's my take - this may (and probably will) vary person to person.
Thanks guys for shedding some light on this.
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Old 01-27-2009, 06:05 PM   #79
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Been on my list for years - Do you leave the cello on the sticks or not when storing? To me it never made a difference...
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Old 01-27-2009, 06:15 PM   #80
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Been on my list for years - Do you leave the cello on the sticks or not when storing? To me it never made a difference...
its just a personal preference if you want them on of off.but some like to have the cello on so the sticks wont get damaged while handling.
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