I know some of you enjoy cigars - share!

[drewkaree]

I'm cleaning up the basement finally, still cluttered from ALL the stuff I ended up with after my dad passed away almost 6 years ago! It's time to finish some projects I put on hold from 2013-2015 when mom, then dad, were going through the health issues that ultimately led to their passing, and it's been easier not to face the things that are good/crappy reminders.

This was one of the last cigars I smoked in the basement before all of that, and I figured it was fitting to have another now that I can reach the fan and I have a clear area to have a seat and enjoy a cigar without having to go outside.

Ghurka Legend Vintage 2001. Seems like 6-ish years of aging did this one right, and I'm looking forward to the others I have yet to finish.

 

[drewkaree]

So here was one of my projects. Still not done, I have to hook up a controller, still have to dial in temps & humidity, but everything is finally in one spot. The old Vissani, and the new (inoperable) True. Needs a new gasket, but it seals perfectly fine for the moment. Not sure if I'm gonna line it with some wood or just leave it as-is, and I may ditch the Cigar Oasis if it gives me wet spots.

The old:




The new:

 

[sunbyrned]

So here was one of my projects. Still not done, I have to hook up a controller, still have to dial in temps & humidity, but everything is finally in one spot. The old Vissani, and the new (inoperable) True. Needs a new gasket, but it seals perfectly fine for the moment. Not sure if I'm gonna line it with some wood or just leave it as-is, and I may ditch the Cigar Oasis if it gives me wet spots.

The old:

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The new:

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Beautiful!! That's quite the collection too. I'm thinking that if you line it with wood, you won't need the boxes and travel humidors. Is that your plan?

 

[drewkaree]

Beautiful!! That's quite the collection too. I'm thinking that if you line it with wood, you won't need the boxes and travel humidors. Is that your plan?

I've got ~10 humidors in there, with varying degrees of effectiveness. I will likely keep the black and yellow cases, and I'm actually transitioning over to them because they are rock solid for long-term storage.

I have a few more of the black ones, and I will be ditching that one you see with the hygrometer on it and transferring it all - it turned out to be a worthless humidor, and the other two just like it are... good enough to keep flavored smokes while in that fridge.

The jars are for storing until moving to a humidor, and I've got an Ashton humidor (top right shelf, lower box) that's used for dry boxing.

I'm trying to decide if I want to go with a few cedar trays, and if I do, I will likely go with the wood liner

 

[Maduro]

 

[Jimmers]

I just finished a Fuente Short Story, but like their Best Seller, Punch Bully along with Romeo Y Julieta and Partagas robustos. It just depends on how much time I have. Humidor is always full at my house!

 

[AboveTheBest]

I’m enjoying my second of the pack of Punch Signature torpedoes and am really liking them.

I’ve been on a torpedo kick now for about a year, and these are full flavored and a great stick!

 

[sunbyrned]

I’m enjoying my second of the pack of Punch Signature torpedoes and am really liking them.

I’ve been on a torpedo kick now for about a year, and these are full flavored and a great stick!

That’s good to know. I’ve actually never had a Punch cigar. Have been smoking for around 25 years now. I suppose it’s time. Ha!

 

[sunbyrned]

Going to get some of these tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[AboveTheBest]

Let me know if you like them.

I came across them by accident at my local shop when my daily cigar (Diesel Unholy Cocktail) ran out before I could reorder from Cigar International.

 

[sunbyrned]

Let me know if you like them.

I came across them by accident at my local shop when my daily cigar (Diesel Unholy Cocktail) ran out before I could reorder from Cigar International.

Absolutely! Will do. Check these guys if you haven’t already. Usually have good deals on their samplers.

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[drewkaree]

Been a loooong day, nothing special, just a nice relaxing smoke. ?

 

[drewkaree]

Stopped for lunch with some friends I haven't seen in 2 years, and I went for "dessert" afterwards. ITC Maduro Super Fuerte.

No cocktails, but I will be back - Stagg & Weller, as well as 3 different Macallan's

 

[drewkaree]

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Been a loooong day, nothing special, just a nice relaxing smoke. ?

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Rocky! Great guy. Have you been to Burn here in Naples?

 

[drewkaree]

Rocky! Great guy. Have you been to Burn here in Naples?

No, but oddly enough, my wife has! She was on a trip with friends for a graduation, and she stopped there to get a souvenir for me ?

 

[CigarJeff68]

Just found this thread, and glad to say I'm happy you posted last Friday. As you can probably tell from my screen name I do love a good smoke! Not sure what my "favorite" stick is, it changes kind of regularly. I've recently been smoking Buffalo Trace cigars, not a bad smoke. And I do love a good Arturo Fuente.

 

[CigarJeff68]

A few signs the kids/wife got for me that hang in our tiki bar.

 

[CigarJeff68]

Friday nights by the pool, enjoying life. Then after the sun goes down, a fire by the tiki bar.

 

[AZMark]

Don’t know if it’s good or bad but I’m about to enjoy. Picked it up at the “smoke shop” by me that seems to specialize in a different kind of smoke.