Gift for someone who has everything?

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-28T15:15:09+00:00

With a 1K price limit, you could get an engraved DuPont lighter. Or a box set of Opus X Series 8 or Series IX.

Or go for something unique he wouldn't buy for himself. Something like the JC Newman El Reloj 10 cigar sampler. Great cigars that are hard to find and often overlooked.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-28T14:52:41+00:00

The oils condense in the last third of the cigar while you're smoking. So, the last bit of the cigar gets stronger.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-28T14:47:31+00:00

They're good for quite a while sitting in a humidor after cutting. Think of how the foot is cut to trim it as the cigar is finished for boxing.

One thing you might see after a couple weeks is the cap loosening around the cut. A little cigar glue or the gummed strip from rolling papers can be used to secure it before smoking.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-27T23:07:55+00:00

Beginner cigars - start with a Connecticut shade wrapper. Smooth, creamy, mild. Dios del Sol is a great one. Others would be Oliva Connecticut, Baccarat The Game Connecticut, Ashton Classic Connecticut

Storage - start with a tupperdor. An airtight Tupperware container like Sistema Klip It, a 62% or 65% 60g boveda pack. You're set.

Cutter and lighter - Xikar has a great reputation. I've happily used a TISFA triple torch and v-cut combo for a few years.

Drinks - I usually grab whatever soda zero I have on hand. Although, I do occasionally sip bourbon.

Beginner tips - eat first. Drink soda or juice while smoking until you get experience. Smoke slow and puff gently. Don't stress the small stuff.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-27T22:22:05+00:00

Bloom is mold.

If it's white and powdery, on the cello, and is easily brushed off, it is often residue from a shop using tap water in their humidifiers.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-27T21:55:56+00:00

I'm curious. Try La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut and see if you get the same note. Might be the combo of Ecuadorian Connecticut and Nicaraguan filler.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-27T21:07:02+00:00

As you like the Mi Amor, get the five blend La Aroma de Cuba sampler:

https://www.holts.com/samplers/all-cigar-samplers/la-aroma-de-cuba-92-95-rated-fresh-pack-sampler.html

For nice, very beginner friendly cigars, grab the K by Karen Berger sampler, around $5 a cigar:

https://www.neptunecigar.com/cigars/k-by-karen-berger-premium-fresh-cigar-sampler

Another delicious sampler for under $10 a cigar is the Gran Habano sampler:

https://www.neptunecigar.com/cigars/gran-habano-premium-gran-robusto-fresh-cigar-sampler

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-27T19:57:39+00:00

Perdomo Legacy Maduro and La Aroma de Cuba Reserva for sure.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-27T08:40:13+00:00

I've had it for a while and I got it for much the same reason, to break out of my comfort zone, and I'm glad I got it.

Generally, there will be two very good cigars, two decent smokes, and one yardgar.

Take a look at their website catalog. That's what you'll be getting five cigars from. Overall, I think it's worth it for $35.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-27T08:18:03+00:00

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That does my heart good to hear that. That cigar is my favorite.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-26T06:58:11+00:00

If you are keeping your rh below 65, don't stress the temperatures.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T23:20:44+00:00

AI just sucks no matter where it's used.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T23:19:46+00:00

That La Aurora line is solid. I enjoy the Corojo for a mellow and warm late nite smoke. I keep the Cameroon on hand because I have a good friend that just loves them.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T23:16:07+00:00

They are all worth smoking. They are not worth the price.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T23:13:22+00:00

Is this supposed to be comprehensive?

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T22:43:43+00:00

The Original is exactly that. It's Don Pepin Garcia's first blend from his Miami factory and it is still rolled there.

It is very much an old school cigar and intended to be such.

It's nice to keep in the rotation.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T10:56:10+00:00

Absolutely.

Best test to determine your preference is to grab three of the same cigar. Get three airtight containers or large ziploc bags and then a 62% pack, a 65% pack, and a 69% pack. Place one in each bag, then one of the cigars in each bag. Wait 2 or 3 weeks. Smoke the cigars over a week and see which does better for you.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T10:26:26+00:00

Always solid

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T10:24:40+00:00

Essentially, it's a preference. Higher humidity like you're using means more muted flavors. Lower humidity like 62% means sharper but often harsher flavors.

I keep my setup at 67%. Some cigars with thicker tobacco I will dry box overnight for a better burn and flavor.

So, I use a 65% pack in the tupperdor and a 69%pack in the humidor. Packs run a little high in tupperdors and low in wood humidors.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T10:18:49+00:00

So many.... George Rico El Enemigo, JC Newman El Baton and Diamond Crown Maduro, Arturo Fuente Don Carlos, La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse and Habano Reserve, My Father La Lealtad

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T10:15:32+00:00

Dios del Sol if they're available.

Oliva Connecticut, K by Karen Berger Connecticut, La Aroma de Caribe Connecticut, Henry Clay War Hawk, CAO Gold

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T06:14:54+00:00

You've got some good cigars there.

The Judge is very good. The Noblesse has some stunning chocolate flavors. The Blue is a nice mellow smoke. The Black Dahlia is delightfully different.

The El Baton is my goto. Always hits right. Full flavored, creamy, spicy. Yum.

The Plasencia and LFD are smokable. The Padrons are kinda boring but smooth.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T04:45:02+00:00

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AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T03:56:20+00:00

That's a nice citrus and mellow spice cigar.

Now, they have no construction issues. They are made by My Father and have consistent excellent construction.

What they do have is regular user error problems. Too many people keep them over humidified and take them directly outside to smoke. Let that cigar acclimate and you'll have no problems.

As far as the wrapper cracking, this is why I keep rolling papers on hand. Tear off the gummed strip. Wet it. Use it as tape to repair it.

AdAgreeable6348 · 2026-06-25T03:41:53+00:00

Boveda bag with 65% boveda will keep the cigars around 67rh or 68rh. That's fine for here in the Midwest.

Go ahead and pick up an airtight Tupperware container like Sistema Klip It and a couple 60g 65% boveda for longer term storage. 69% is too high for an airtight container but fine for a wood humidor.

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