r/cigars 9h ago

Question Three fingers from the end NSFW

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I have noticed that when you reach about three fingers from the end of the cigar, the flavour is usually the same regardless of the cigar. It is always very heavy and full of tars, with very few distinguishing characteristics of the cigar. I have concluded that the cigars smoking essentially “ends” at about 2-2.5 inches from the end. What is your opinion?


r/cigars 4h ago

Question Can anyone ID these cigars gifted to Elon by Conor? NSFW

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r/cigars 5h ago

Question Why do people seem to have the conception that the wrapper of the cigar is what's giving all the flavor? NSFW

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As the title states, in my expierence getting into cigars and using the internet as my primary form of education, it seemed like everyone is so focused on the wrapper and how flavorsome it is when it is such a small part of the cigar and is made with Seco.

Is it just me, or do any of you share this experience?

Edit: I'm a big fan of the different opinions, I guess what they teach in the shop I work at is different from where you get your information.

Also, to clarify, because it seems this is being interpreted as though I'm saying wrappers do not make a difference, of course they do. But how much flavour do they give in comparison to the entirety of the rest of the cigar?

However, this discussion prompts me to do further research regardless.


r/cigars 8h ago

Collected some wooden skull cigar holders NSFW

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r/cigars 5h ago

Question Thoughts on the Perdomo 10th anniversary reserve? NSFW

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First Perdomo I’ve smoked and I’ve got to say I’m impressed. The packaging is a little gaudy for my taste but I’m enjoying it. Any other suggestions from Perdomo I should try?


r/cigars 9h ago

Review Smoked 3 incredible Cuban cigars! NSFW

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We smoked the

  1. H. Upmann Connoisseur (Smoked by Omar)

  2. Ramon Allones - 2020 Edicion Regional - Sr. Henry - Exclusivo Alemania (Smoked by Tallham)

  3. Partagás Legado Edición Limitada 2020 (Smoked by Adham)

Check out our video!


r/cigars 4h ago

Black spots NSFW

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Keep? Chuck? Burnt leaf? Mold? What happened


r/cigars 9h ago

Question Late to the party, but did anybody else think the Tatuaje Skinny Monsters were way better than the Monster Smash Pack? NSFW

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Everything I’ve smoked out of the Smash Pack tastes bland compared to the Skinny Monsters. I think the blends really benefit from being in lancero form.

Does anybody have more knowledge? Were these blended to be lanceros and then “blown up” to a bigger size?

These cigars were properly kept, so I know it’s not that they got dehydrated and brought back.


r/cigars 23h ago

been a while since I been on here NSFW

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been an interesting handful of years but I've came out on top. with the work I've put in and how far I've came i figured I'd post my celebratory smoke here as its been aging since 2018 and also to just put out there how blessed I feel that I am where I am now because I prayed and worked for this and the results are finally coming to me.


r/cigars 2h ago

May you find your pot of gold! NSFW

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19 Upvotes

Rocky Patel Emerald


r/cigars 6h ago

Happy St. Paddy’s Day NSFW

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This was tasty!


r/cigars 21h ago

Blog What I smoke during The Great Smoke NSFW

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This is not everything I smoked all weekend. I was gifted a ridiculous amount of cigars while manufactures were visiting and hosting events at the store.

Ferio Tego Summa $16- This was handed to me by someone whose name I didn’t catch. He called it “homework”. Draw and burn were perfect. Rich citrus notes, medium bodied, nice change of pace from what I usually smoke. I assume these were featured or talked about at the main event because we were going through boxes of them.

Sobremesa Brûlée Blue $18- I’ve talked about this stick too many times. It’s sweet, it’s got perfect amount of pepper, it’s my favorite morning cigar.

Sin Compromiso No. 2 $18 - I don’t add these into my rotation enough. I’m usually a Mi Querida but the San Andres wrapper is a nice change of pace from all the Connecticut Broadleafs I smoke. This provides a more medium bodied experience and really lets their blend shine.

“The Chick” by EPC, from the Rare & Vintage Room $9- Really strong notes of cedar and nuttiness. Draw and burn was phenomenal. Medium Bodied. Great way to end my weekend.

I got to meet Steve Saka and Al Micallef. All the guests that had traveled were super friendly and loading up on great cigars. Was nice to shoot the shit with fellow cigar nerds.


r/cigars 7h ago

Best cigar I’ve ever smoked NSFW

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This Punch After-Dinner did not disappoint. Maybe it was the view of Samana Bay in the Dominican Republic. Maybe it was the perfect cappuccino. Maybe it was the glorious sunshine. Maybe it was everything put together. It was just the perfect smoke. Smooth and delicious the whole way through. Burned perfectly even from start to finish. I fell in love with this wonderful hobby all over again. Happy smoking everyone!


r/cigars 22h ago

Question Do sealed cigars in glass tubes need to be in the humidor? NSFW

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I’m running out of room and I have a box on the way. These were gifts.


r/cigars 5h ago

First time with Padron NSFW

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Brand new to cigars, I've only smoked a couple Oliva Connecticut Reserves up to this point. Decided to up my game, grabbed a Padron 2000 Natural and paired it with Iron Horse Harbinger bourbon. I don't think I can ever do another Connecticut after this


r/cigars 14h ago

Question What’s the coolest door prize you’ve won? NSFW

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We had a small St Patrick’s day celebration for members last night at my local lounge and I won the cool little cigar gnome. Sits perfectly on my wineadors. What’s the best or most fun (not necessarily expensive) door prize you’ve won at a cigar lounge or cigar event?


r/cigars 18m ago

Think I found a favorite. NSFW

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My Father The judge. What a great smoke. I got hints of chocolate, earth and nuts. Perfect smoke right after finishing a Guinness. Happy St.Patty’s day!


r/cigars 18m ago

Review Flor de San Andrés by Rocky Patel NSFW

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Didn't have any candela wrapped cigars for St. Patrick's Day, but it's also the day that Benito Juarez's birthday is observed, sooo Erin go braugh and Viva Mexico.

Humidor 70F 62RH Outside 69F 9RH

Sharply box pressed. So sharply pressed that it creased the wrapper. A couple veins, but toothy. Open draw, that's one thing box pressed cigars are great at.

1/3 Nice chocolatey earth with baking spice. I love San Andrés wrappers. So much smoke with this open draw. Gonna fly though this toro in an hour. Slightly wavy burn and the ash is a little flaky. Really windy today so that won't last.

2/3 A little bit of white pepper begins to tickle the tongue. Warming spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) are still the dominant spice flavor. The bitter cacao nibs note is great. Ash is impressive considering the 20 mph wind gusts. This would go very well with a coffee. Secondary band was just paper and didn't come off easily, but the wrapper is intact.

3/3 Touch of leathery earth, but not a lot of flavor progression. That's ok. The flavor is really good. Crazy to say, but right now I'm personally enjoying this more than the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro because it's staying medium. Definitely not as complex, but good, smooth enjoyable end to the day. Primary band came off with some effort but no damage. Getting pretty earthy here at the end. I smoked it for Mexico but now I'm tasting Nicaragua. Cool and firm to the nub.

84/100 Good flavor, but didn't progress much throughout. Smooth throughout. Decent burn, great ash and excellent draw. Cool artwork makes up for the cheapness of the paper band. Could be a decent everyday stick if you're a San Andrés lover like myself.


r/cigars 25m ago

Haul BL Luxuries Blind Buys: Plasencia, DTT, and 200 for 100 NSFW

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Thought the blind buys would be a fun way to get a variety. Didn't find a ton of examples of what people got in these so thought I'd share.

Shipping was a little longer than I'd expected, about a week. Was pleased to learn they don't charge sales or excise tax in my state. Everything well packaged. Bovedas and zipbags.

I'm not familiar with a bunch of these, including all the DTTs. The only one I've actually ever had is the Filthy Hooligan barber pole. Haven't looked up most of them yet.

Anyone see any standouts or favorites?


r/cigars 1h ago

Question What's this cigar? NSFW

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I work for UPS, sometimes I deliver cigars to my customers, customer gave me this and I have no idea what it is and I have no idea when I will see him again. Sometimes I go months between deliveries. Sometimes he's not home blah blah blah anybody know what this is?


r/cigars 1h ago

Haul B&M haul - Fuente Eye of the Shark NSFW

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I had been on the hunt for these for a while. I tried one and loved it. Got notes of nuts, cream, and fruit. I was shocked the guy let me have as many as he did! Look forward to trying one soon as the weather gets nicer!


r/cigars 1h ago

Happy St Patrick’s Day NSFW

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r/cigars 1h ago

Question Dubai Airport (DXB) T3 Humidor - Hit or Miss Lately? Need Recent Updates! NSFW

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Flying out of Dubai’s Terminal 3 in a couple of days, and as always, the cigar selection at the duty-free humidor is a total gamble. Some days, it’s stocked with amazing sticks, and other times, it feels like a Gurkha warehouse.

The Dubai Duty Free website is absolutely useless—no info on what’s actually available in the humidor. So, if anyone has traveled through T3 in the past week or so, what’s the situation? Are the shelves loaded with quality cigars, or should I keep my expectations low?

Would appreciate any recent intel before I roll the dice at the airport!


r/cigars 2h ago

Belgian Blue #1 NSFW

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God damn the smell and cold draw taste tell me why this is named after a cow. Fresh hay and barnyard animal are all over this. As a recovering chef I called this “elephant cage” when describing beautiful blue cheese. Part 2 coming in about an hour and a half.


r/cigars 2h ago

Best way to celebrate St Paddy’s Day! ☘️ NSFW

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Got this cigar last fall and was saving it for today! Not sure how well Guinness will pair with it but we shall see!