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Old 04-29-2009, 07:21 AM   #101
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I used to smoke a cigar once a week with my buddies. But then I took a trip to Tampa for school and for three days in a row I smoked way beyond my normal, 6-7 a day. Since then I have been unable to enjoy cigars, and get a little nausea. With summer coming, my friends are all itching to try the cigars I brought back from the Caribbean, and I was wondering if there was anything you could reccomend to get back into cigars.
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Old 04-29-2009, 07:47 AM   #102
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I used to smoke a cigar once a week with my buddies. But then I took a trip to Tampa for school and for three days in a row I smoked way beyond my normal, 6-7 a day. Since then I have been unable to enjoy cigars, and get a little nausea. With summer coming, my friends are all itching to try the cigars I brought back from the Caribbean, and I was wondering if there was anything you could reccomend to get back into cigars.
Seriously, nicotine over dose isn't fun and while I haven't seen any medical reports, I'm sure it's not good for you.

Take a few weeks off and limit your smoking to 3 cigars a day (figure a cigar lasts about 1 hour - 1 1/2 hours, so that's 3 to 4 1/2 hours of cigar smoking a day which should be plenty).

Drink lots of water and if the nausea starts, consume something with a lot of sugar (even pour sugar under your tongue), eat some ice cream...it's helps combat the nicotine.

Just my opinion though.

I hope this helps

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Old 07-12-2009, 01:36 AM   #103
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At what point do cigars become un-salvageable? I know that all of mine are fine, but I got to thinking when I noticed my humidor had gotten a little dry: is there an obvious point when the cigars can't be saved?
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Old 07-12-2009, 09:49 AM   #104
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Sometimes toward the last third of a smoke I start tasting what I can only describe as a "burning plastic" or "acrid" taste. Is this the "ammonia" I see talked about? Does it mean I'm smoking too fast? Anyone else have this happen?

Last night it happened with an 07' A.F. Brevas, from a box I keep in a coolidor. These are usually smooth and mild, but that acrid taste....not so good.
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Old 07-12-2009, 10:13 AM   #105
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Sometimes toward the last third of a smoke I start tasting what I can only describe as a "burning plastic" or "acrid" taste. Is this the "ammonia" I see talked about? Does it mean I'm smoking too fast? Anyone else have this happen?

Last night it happened with an 07' A.F. Brevas, from a box I keep in a coolidor. These are usually smooth and mild, but that acrid taste....not so good.
I would try purging it a few times during the smoke. Also I find that if you give it more time between puffs towards the end, the flavors are nicer.
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Old 07-12-2009, 04:19 PM   #106
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At what point do cigars become un-salvageable? I know that all of mine are fine, but I got to thinking when I noticed my humidor had gotten a little dry: is there an obvious point when the cigars can't be saved?
Technically there would be no cigar that has gotten too dry recover and to smoke. Are they still going to taste/smoke the same as they did before they got dried out? Likely not, but they will still be smokeable. The flavors are likely going to change and will probably be muted and dull compared to the original cigar. The longer they have been dry, the longer it will take to rehumidify them and the key is going to be taking your time to rehumidify them. Hope that helps
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Old 07-12-2009, 06:38 PM   #107
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I think I know the answer to this but wanted to ask. I noticed that some of my cigars have a "sparkle" to them when lit. What causes this sparkle?
I want to expand on this...

When a cigar has crystal looking flakes in the wrapper and/or ash. What is that and what effect does it have on anything? A prime example would be the Oliva G Maduro.
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Old 07-13-2009, 05:17 PM   #108
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Which part of the cigar is the hotter, top or bottom?
We're told to rotate periodically, but whats the science behind
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Old 07-13-2009, 05:28 PM   #109
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I want to expand on this...

When a cigar has crystal looking flakes in the wrapper and/or ash. What is that and what effect does it have on anything? A prime example would be the Oliva G Maduro.
Sparkly cigars=Good=Plume. Not noticed it on the ash before. But plume manifests itself as crystals, these are the oils which have matured and turned crystalline. Nothing prettier than a sparkly cigar in the sunlight!
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Old 07-14-2009, 04:25 AM   #110
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Which part of the cigar is the hotter, top or bottom?
We're told to rotate periodically, but whats the science behind
it?
Thanks for the knowledge!
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Hi Greg,

The only reason I know of to rotate occasionally is to help keep an even burn. Honestly, I never pay attention to it. If you store you cigars properly and light it properly (ie evenly) then you shouldn't run into a ton of burn or draw issues.

If you have a burn problem, it's just easier to touch it up with a lighter than it is to worry about rotating

I hope this helps bro

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Hi Mark,

Yes, it certainly does help! Thanks!

The purpose of the question did have only to do with an even
burn.
Well, that and curiousity I suppose...
(Always interested in learning more about "cigar-science".)

While I'll readily admit that I'm only just getting it together
with proper storage/lighting, I'll also admit that I've felt like
a dunce when having to touch it up with the lighter.
I've figured there must be a better way.... or rather, that
I must be doing something wrong.
You've clarified what that is.

Combine that with the fact that just about every "cigar-tips"
FAQ type thing recommend rotation, I felt it must be all about
that.

So much for conventional wisdom, I guess.

Thanks again!!
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Old 07-16-2009, 03:38 PM   #112
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I'm not a big cigar smoker, but I'd like to enjoy them more, as Ih ave been gifted a handful by various BsOTL on the forum.

I've been keeping them in their vacuum packs for a month or two in a filing cabinet, and plan to smoke a few at my brother's pig roast in a few days.

The packs have been opened a few times, but not a lot. Do you think the smokes will be too dry to smoke or no?

It's probably all based on personal taste and whatnot, I'm sure. But being a usual pipe smoker, I don't have a humi of any kind. I would think that the tobacco is probably hardy and fairly resilient to drastic change, right?

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as long as you keep the zippers closed tightly, they shouldnt loose much if any humidity if you only open it to remove one and close it right up.
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I'm not a big cigar smoker, but I'd like to enjoy them more, as Ih ave been gifted a handful by various BsOTL on the forum.

I've been keeping them in their vacuum packs for a month or two in a filing cabinet, and plan to smoke a few at my brother's pig roast in a few days.

The packs have been opened a few times, but not a lot. Do you think the smokes will be too dry to smoke or no?

It's probably all based on personal taste and whatnot, I'm sure. But being a usual pipe smoker, I don't have a humi of any kind. I would think that the tobacco is probably hardy and fairly resilient to drastic change, right?

Thanks - Kegan
Hi Kegan,

You should consider putting them into a humidified environment now though. I have done some experimenting with vacuum sealing over the years and the 1-2 month is about the longest I have had cigars retain the same humidity that they were put in with. (I've seal hygrometers with the cigars)

This is because most plastic used for bags is still porous.

I hope this helps

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Old 07-17-2009, 06:29 AM   #115
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I recently had some cigars shipped to me overseas, they have not arrived yet but I expect them after about 2 weeks travel time. The outside temp over here is around 130 degrees. With the temperature fluctuations, and extensive travel time what kind of problems could I expect when I get them in? And how much time should they settle for?
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I recently had some cigars shipped to me overseas, they have not arrived yet but I expect them after about 2 weeks travel time. The outside temp over here is around 130 degrees. With the temperature fluctuations, and extensive travel time what kind of problems could I expect when I get them in? And how much time should they settle for?
130 degrees? I'd be concerned about beetles

Keep them isolated from your other smokes (ie: in a separate humidor) and let them acclimate for at least 4 weeks.

I hope this helps
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:45 AM   #117
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Storing sticks in my Vino....Should I leave my sticks in plastics bags while in vino or remove them from bags. You can see what I mean in the "Lets see pics of you Humidor" section. I have some sticks loose and some in plastic zip lock bags.. PLease advise....

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Storing sticks in my Vino....Should I leave my sticks in plastics bags while in vino or remove them from bags. You can see what I mean in the "Lets see pics of you Humidor" section. I have some sticks loose and some in plastic zip lock bags.. PLease advise....

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George, you might wanna get yourself an empty cigar cab, or box from your local B&M. This way you can keep the sticks in there. Churchill size cigar box should fit most of them.

Ive seen people store their cigars in bags long term, but I personally dont.

If you do keep the cigars in their bags, you might wanna open them to get a little airflow.
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Old 07-27-2009, 09:10 AM   #119
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George, you might wanna get yourself an empty cigar cab, or box from your local B&M. This way you can keep the sticks in there. Churchill size cigar box should fit most of them.

Ive seen people store their cigars in bags long term, but I personally dont.

If you do keep the cigars in their bags, you might wanna open them to get a little airflow.
Definitely get a empty cab or box. I started to store them in the bags they came in and opened them up. Then I realized how much space the bags alone take up and pulled the cigars out and into boxes and/or drawers. I had more room for more stogies
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Thanks guys...I have them open a bit...I am actually waiting for Chasden to make me some trays....
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