I've said this before - but this is just a reminder. I'll be breaking BOTL over time in order to get it into a far better place. Just be patient if you can't reach us! We'll be back
I recently picked up a box of cigars from an auction and as I expected they hadn't been properly stored so I need to go through the very slow process of bringing them back and seeing if they have any flavor. But, what I didn't expect is they may be much older than I thought at first. I've found...
Might take you up on that, I've got about a dozen pre embargo's with some holes in them that I usualy just patch, but if this works out well, it may be worth hitting them all this way. What kind of leaf is it?
My .02
I actualy think spanish cedar is more myth than requirement any more unless you like the flavor it imparts on your cigars which I do. My understanding is during their time it was a good choice due to it's ability to regulate humidity without warping or cracking and mostly it's natural...
I love the AB had mine for quite a while and everybody still mentions how well it works and good it looks.
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If it were me I'd have no problem having a good back up smoke on me just in case I wanted it. An event where you don't feel obligated to waste your good smokes on newbs, go for it. It sucks to be wasting a good time on a cigar not worthy of the moment.
I just leaned the other day some of the lyrics on Grease and was suprised.
Greased Lightning
Why this car is automatic
It's systematic
It's hydromatic
Why it's grease lightning (Grease lightning)
We'll get some overhead lifters and some four barrel quads
oh yeah
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From NHC Web site:
The run will consist of around 5000 sticks. Packaged in traditional Noellas cabinet boxes of 25, with a Reserva band added.
Hmmmmmmm.
So what are they calling this thing? Noellas Reserva II? Noellas Reserva Banded? Little Monster? seems we need to distinguish it from the orginal some how.
Pete, this thing got a name of it's own or are you starting one of those wierd families with kids having the same name?
When my mind becomes idle. Never notice wanting one when I'm busy, just when I'm sitting around and my mind wanders. And certain friends, we've been smoking every time we get a chance for so long, I can't think about a visit without starting to wounder what we will smoke.