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Welcome aboard!

Welcome to BOTL. Enjoy!

Awesome HD!!!

Mitch - I agree that the handling probably prevents the developement of plume. As far as the questions "Is plume an indication of peak flavor?" - My vote is simple... No. Plume is an indication of the natural oils rising to the outer surface of the leaf. Flavor developes and changes...

Not yet, wanna try it though!

Plume is an indication of a cigar stored properly, However I don't think it really imparts any difference in flavor. It's more of a symptom than the cause (like a yellowed wrapper). Tabacco leaves, wine, cheese, they all benefit from aging and in fact have what's known as 'peaks' - when they...

Wow - looks great! The wife & I have been toying with the idea of trying our hands at making our own. Haven't gotted there yet, but looks like you've been very successfull - my mouth is watering!

What a day - started with a LFD Cheroot, moved on to an Illusione ECCJ 15th, then finished the day with a Tatuaje Jibaro. That Jibaro was incredible! Perfect draw & burn, awesome flavors & nice kick too... Thank you for making that wish come true! (You know who you are!) (And if...

Nate - whole other league my friend.. I"ll make sure & add that to the list.. Sascha - You're wacked out bro. Was that a little Padron or do you just have a big head? :laugh:

Machine shop - I can't smoke in the office, but I can out back..

I was gonna say the same thing Moro, but for the reasons HD said, I didn't... If you can get them (Empire cigars, NC), they are really goood.

Smoking my last Cheroot now at work...

I've had a few & they really are great... But my favorite is still the Cheroot.

Welcome to the board! I have a good friend in Austin. I'm hoping to visit the area someday.

I haven't seen anybody talking like a mexican pirate that grew up in between a Brit & an Australian... Other than Moro. Oi?

why is it that bad news is always for free?

I'm at 7!!?!?! I didn't realise... Whoops, did it again...

I definitely dig the narcotic effect that cigar smoking has. I don't want to say that I'm addicted, cause I've been addicted to things before & this hobby/habit pales in comparison. That said, I do see OCD tendencies come out when I want something. I'll smoke 2 a day & occasionally up to 4 or...

Maybe my expectations were too high - Cause the Trini (cc) is a favorite. Great article btw Mitch!

Wow - that was quick!!!