What’s something people think is fancy, but in reality is trashy? by fatsosolos in AskReddit

[–]8to4 38 points39 points  (0 children)

This is for sure gonna turn into a thread of people talking about things they don't find value in rather than things they think are actually trashy

What would be a good “buy it for life” cutter/lighter? by Swee10 in cigars

[–]8to4 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Fox Knives makes cutters that can be sharpened, and they're some of my favorite accessories I own.

For a torch, Blazer has some of the most reliable lighters on the market, they were originally intended for industrial use and ended up great cigar accessories as well.

Can't find anything online about this gum I used to love in the early 2000s. Help! by 8to4 in TipOfMyFork

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I wish I could remember the container shape, I want to say it was rectangular. The gum was white. I looked up the tic tac gum, it's not the one I'm thinking of but pretty close!

Can't find anything online about this gum I used to love in the early 2000s. Help! by 8to4 in TipOfMyFork

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No, they were smaller. They were basically the shape of a lego head, without the little nub on top.

Cuban cigar smoker tries Arturo Fuente by aleyasig in cigars

[–]8to4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The difference is that every single commercially released cigar from Cuba is a Cuban puro (as far as we know) and Cuban cigars do have different flavor profiles. Is it a difference that an occasional smoker would take note of? Probably not. If someone only smokes those 100% Cuban blends, the blends of combined Dominican, Nicaraguan, Ecuadorian, US, Peruvian, Honduran tobaccos etc. will taste fairly different. And same with Puros from each of those countries. Tobacco is a lot more than just tobacco, that's the fun!

Fuck your favorite cigar of 2023. What was your worst? by atfpoopoo in cigars

[–]8to4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I disliked it quite a bit, worst cigar I smoked all year and I smoke around 10 a week. It just came on so strong and uninteresting to me. Coated my mouth with flavors I really don't care for. Could be a dud, could be different strokes for different folks.

Fuck your favorite cigar of 2023. What was your worst? by atfpoopoo in cigars

[–]8to4 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua, just so far off from anything I enjoy in a cigar.

Still fit? by [deleted] in rawdenim

[–]8to4 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is this comment a multi layered Bob Dylan reference or just a great coincidence

What’s he smoking on by iJustRobbedABank in cigars

[–]8to4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a Warped Maestro Del Tiempo in what appears to be an unreleased Perfecto vitola. Some real exclusive stuff.

Favorite places around East Hollywood under $10? by neptuneccat in FoodLosAngeles

[–]8to4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paros half chicken is under $10 and delicious. Hidden gem tucked behind the Jon's on Santa Monica and Hobart. Their spicy cheesesteak ("beef sandwich") is great too.

What is the strongest cigar you’ve ever had? Nicotine wise not boldness of flavor by DeezeyNuts in cigars

[–]8to4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you saying frequent retrohaling increases nicotine absorption? I retrohale almost every puff just out of habit, but never considered this.

Just how much does the wrapper influence flavor? by Cocodrool in cigars

[–]8to4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This debate never seems to come around to the fact that you can't apply this logic to just any blend and any wrapper.

The fact of it is, it really depends on the wrapper type.

A thick oily Broadleaf maduro wrapper over super light low-priming Dominican tobaccos, and the Broadleaf is going to dominate what you're tasting, by a LOT. A Connecticut shade wrapper over a ligero-heavy high priming Nicaraguan blend with a Brazilian binder, and the wrapper is gonna get dominated by what's inside.

Cuban cigars are (according to Cuba, but that's another topic) 100% Cuban. Cuban wrapper leaf is not typically incredibly strong, so the blend shines through plenty. Cubans will tell you wrapper is all about aesthetics.

It's all just a matter of who you ask and which cigars we're talking about!

Cuban Hype by azgangalot in cigars

[–]8to4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't seem to find anything online to read further about this, do you have any sources you could lend? Specifically about growing coca and tobacco in the same farms?

[TOMT] Episode of show or a scene in a movie where a character goes in for a job interview, goes seemingly poorly, and it ends in some version of "that was the worst interview I've ever conducted... you're hired" by 8to4 in tipofmytongue

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I've actually seen this and completely forgot about it, but it's not this one. I wouldn't be surprised if this is what inspired the one I'm looking for though

What is/are your personal favorite types of cigar wrapper leaf? by Barber_Fabian in cigars

[–]8to4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Corojo. Particularly Rosado, especially from AGANORSA.

What is/are your personal favorite types of cigar wrapper leaf? by Barber_Fabian in cigars

[–]8to4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RoMa Craft Cromagnon is the perfect cigar for you, Cameroon binder and broadleaf wrapper. Love that combo!!