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    Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over time BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.

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  1. heavyd

    Your Personal Top 5

    1. Esencia Petite Corona $6 2. Liga Privada #9 $9 3. Fuente Hemingway Signature Maduro $10+ 4. Camacho Pre-embargo $10 5. Cohiba Behike 52 $30? These favorites change quarterly :) Edit: after reading this entire thread I have officially noted that there are about 60 cigars I have...
  2. heavyd

    Viaje C4?

    I had one fresh and I smoked another about a week ago, Big difference with just a few months rest. I think it arrived wet because I had burn problems with the first one and it could not stay lit. The second one was tasty with a smoke-heavy draw and a few different nuances that I didn't get with...
  3. heavyd

    Drew Estate Undercrown

    I tried one...not for me. So...I have arrived at the formidable conclusion that I'm not gonna like 'em all! But hey, I could smoke T52's and 9's exclusively for the rest of the year and be happy :).
  4. heavyd

    Morning cigars

    I have three that I enjoy in the a.m. Hemingways, Cruzados, and recently... Epernays. All these are relatively mild compared to others I smoke.
  5. heavyd

    My Father Limited Edition 2011 Toro

    Nice review! I had one of these and liked it more than the 2010 version, but had only one of those as well.
  6. heavyd

    Your go to stick?

    My go-to for the past year has been Esencia Petite Corona. The little bastids ain't cheap, but man, they are consistently great. They have complexity like the original Tat Angeles. I still think the cubans have the pc market cornered, pretty much, but these are fine indeed. When I run out of...
  7. heavyd

    Anejo mold warning

    I know this has been previously mentioned, but it never hurts to post it again. If you are aging/resting Anejos in their factory cedar sheaths... check them out! After reading a thread about White dusty mold being present under some Anejo cedar wraps, I opened a sealed box of Anejo 46 that I...
  8. heavyd

    Honesty versus Sensitivity

    I would tell him for sure. You gotta have his back. The first cc's I bought (a fiver) was fake. A friend explained it all to me and made it an educational experience, complete with a genuine aged PSD4 that was one of the best cigars I've ever had. I still thank him for that whole episode from...
  9. heavyd

    The Frank

    I lost 122 lbs and I could NEVVVVER leave a box of Franks sealed :)
  10. heavyd

    Wine and cigars

    Wow, Great info Gents. I made a very long booze list from this thread :). Thanks very much.
  11. heavyd

    Wine and cigars

    I just tried to have a glass of Pinot Noir with my PLPC. It didn't work. Is there any type of wine that goes well with cigars? Any recommendations?
  12. heavyd

    Tatuaje Avion 11

    I agree with your conclusion. I liked the Avion more than any of the Faustos. I did not notice as big a difference as you did, but there was a difference for me. Nice review.
  13. heavyd

    Question About Aging and Storage

    Like mickeymorris mentioned earlier, I find maduros are better after a decent rest period. I notice less benefit from a longer rest period with lighter wrappers like habano
  14. heavyd

    Tat Black PL

    These are great. I bought a box. I loved the original jar release but could only get hold of a couple. Since it's a production cigar, I'd buy a fiver if you're not sure you'll like it.
  15. heavyd

    Tatuaje Black Label Petit Lancero

    I just bought a box and don't smell the lacquer. I'll re-sniff in a week or so. I must say, these are great little smokes. I was disappointed with the tat blk tubos, but it appears pj and clan are back on track.
  16. heavyd

    cooler / heartfelt beads inquiry

    The cooler is full of boxes and singles. I actually loaded the cigars before installing the beads. The beads are in the four corners in mesh bags. I have 65% beads as well. I will swap them out and see what happens. Maybe the current 60% beads were mislabeled. I will also move the hydrometer to...
  17. heavyd

    cooler / heartfelt beads inquiry

    Removing 60% beads from a 70% environment wouldn't lower the humidity. The beads should absorb moisture if the ambient humidity is above 60% and the beads are dry. At least that's my understanding...
  18. heavyd

    cooler / heartfelt beads inquiry

    Yes, I was hoping the dry 60% beads would lower the humidity to something near 60% since they absorb moisture when dry.
  19. heavyd

    cooler / heartfelt beads inquiry

    I have a 62qt. igloo cooler with a pound of dry 60% heartfelt beads distributed in four places throughout the interior. According to the bead calculator on the Heartfelt site, this amount is more than sufficient for the cooler volume. I did the flashlight test on the cooler seal and all appears...
  20. heavyd

    (NHC) Surrogates Cigars Bone Crusher

    I agree with you 100%. He has never let me down with any order and I think he would be the last cigar merchant to try to cash in. I interpret this offering as an attempt to be a little innovative, which is what good businessmen do. For some, this cigar series is going to be perfect (price...
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