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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 the next few weekends 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. Cigar Surgeon

    IPCPR 2016 B Roll Video

    Shooting on a Canon 6D and upgraded to a Rokinon DS35M-C 35mm cine lens before last year's show. For audio we're using a Rode Reporter mic with a wireless kit.
  2. Cigar Surgeon

    IPCPR 2016 B Roll Video

    For those who aren't aware, I do video and interview coverage for a site, and part of that is covering the IPCPR each year. Starting in 2015 we did B roll video of all the fuck ups and shennanigans that went on. I just finished with the 2016 video, it's good for a few laughs. And if you want...
  3. Cigar Surgeon

    Cigar related tattoos?

    I'll tell ya, I've been on the Drew Estate Cigar Safari ... 6 times now I think? And I almost got a tattoo the last time. I think if I were to get a tattoo I'd have to get a tobacco leaf, maybe I'd get the stock image of the ligero, viso, seco or something.
  4. Cigar Surgeon

    Pairing Show, tonight's episode Sobremesa & Whisky

    I've found that root beer, like coffee, pairs with everything really well. Our previous co-host Robby had a standing challenge for someone to find a cigar pairing with root beer that didn't work. Thanks for the love and support. As a long commute guy myself I find the way to avoid road rage is...
  5. Cigar Surgeon

    Fake?

    I hope he got the seashell necklace package deal!
  6. Cigar Surgeon

    Pairing Show, tonight's episode Sobremesa & Whisky

    Hey BoTLs / SoTLs, I do a weekly pairing show where we pick a cigar and try to find successful pairings with beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Tonight we're featuring the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa with some whiskies. Thanks!
  7. Cigar Surgeon

    Atlantic Cigar data breach

    Quick point of clarification: AC wasn't breached, it was their payment provider Aptos that was breached. Why is this relevant? Because if any other online retailers use Aptos, your data has been breached with them as well. Here's a list of stores that use Aptos as their payment provider...
  8. Cigar Surgeon

    Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2017

    Fantastic cigar, glad to hear it's back.
  9. Cigar Surgeon

    My Trip To Havana March 24 - 28

    Recommendations from my good friend Nino: http://flyingcigar.de/startseite/paladar-lamparilla-361-in-old-havana/ http://flyingcigar.de/startseite/havana-hole-in-the-wall-3-el-litoral/ http://flyingcigar.de/startseite/havana-dinner-dona-eutimia-in-old-havana/...
  10. Cigar Surgeon

    My Trip To Havana March 24 - 28

    Havana 2017 I just recently returned from another trip to Havana, my first since 2015. Having been down to Havana multiple times in the past, it’s always interesting to reflect on any changes I’ve experienced in the city. Mental note: don’t do a 7 day cigar trip to Nicaragua and then roll...
  11. Cigar Surgeon

    Podcast.......what do you list to?

    I listen to a lot of cigar industry podcasts but also Hardcore History, BeerSmith. For cigar podcasts I listen to Stogie Geeks, Smooth Draws Radio, The Cigar Authority, Developing Palates and Cigar Jukebox.
  12. Cigar Surgeon

    Cigar podcast index

    Cigar Federation has multiple shows going on 5+ years now. CigarChat with industry guests, Sharing Our Pairings for cigar and beverage pairings, and audio reviews. iTunes Google Play Store Podbean
  13. Cigar Surgeon

    Learned a trick on my last visit to Havana

    It's a silly fun trick but I thought I would share.
  14. Cigar Surgeon

    Anybody using Puisais method to light up?

    Hah yeah, I coined 'Freedom Degrees' on our pairing show as I had to switch between metric and imperial for the temperature I was smoking in and various alcohol measurements.
  15. Cigar Surgeon

    Anybody using Puisais method to light up?

    Thanks for the love. I did a video of it too, because I've had so many questions about it. I've been using that method for almost 4 years now. I also switched over to v-cutting about 95% of the time. Really my goal is to get the best possible flavors I can.
  16. Cigar Surgeon

    buying online?

    Since I'm in Canada: Atlantic, CigarPlace and CigarFederation are the only places I frequent for NCs at the moment.
  17. Cigar Surgeon

    Partagas Lusitanias

    These came to me by way of a 10 count box I purchased. For those that track box codes, the box code on this was AUB JUL 12. I had the fortune of trying these for the first time when I was in Cuba, in November of 2013. A generous BoTL gave me one and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wasted no...
  18. Cigar Surgeon

    Burr grinder help

    I use this one: http://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Virtuoso-Coffee-Grinder-585/dp/B000EG70IK It has the range of doing coffee and all the way down to fine grind espresso. But that's a pretty high end option.
  19. Cigar Surgeon

    Review: Ventura PSyKo SEVEN

    By contrast the [+] custom cigar for /r/cigars was ... not enjoyable.
  20. Cigar Surgeon

    Review: Ventura PSyKo SEVEN

    I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts when you smoke the second one. Do you typically enjoy Dominican origin cigars?
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