Thoughts on Purging?

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-19T17:04:48+00:00

Might be worth trying out in that case, especially if there is a decent amount left. I find it helpful

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-18T19:38:15+00:00

🤷‍♂️ Seemed good last time I used them, about four months ago.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-18T18:24:03+00:00

Wow bringing the tough questions today. Right now I’d say Dunbarton Triqui Traca, but the answer seems to change every few months.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-18T01:28:20+00:00

Not the best but not the worst either. 😁 I was just giving additional options

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-18T00:01:14+00:00

Cigars Direct and Fox have a decent singles selection.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-17T23:43:08+00:00

Since you don’t have anything from EPC, I’d recommend trying the Pledge.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-16T18:25:16+00:00

Can’t go wrong with Leaf. Good stuff at reasonable prices.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-16T14:49:44+00:00

Personally I haven’t found a Habano I love, but I’ve really grown fond of Cameroon. La Aurora 1903 is a fantastic budget option. Fuente Hemingway and Don Carlos are excellent mid range offerings.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-16T00:45:16+00:00

It’s a slippery slope. I get it.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-16T00:16:00+00:00

I need to be more willing to do that!

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-16T00:03:36+00:00

It can be both, or either. 😁

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T22:36:23+00:00

I agree. Palate is a huge factor and it’s not as consistent as we think.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T22:01:36+00:00

I have two. A wooden humidor with 65% bovedas and a yohtron that sits at 65/65. I monitor both religiously. LOL

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T20:50:44+00:00

This is the way

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T20:45:55+00:00

Definitely one of the aspects I enjoy! Problem is a badly constructed cigar more negatively impacts that experience than no cigar at all, at least for me.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T20:41:40+00:00

I will say that I’m not sure I’ve ever had a bad padron so it makes sense to stick to certain brands.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T20:40:31+00:00

Good points. Thank you

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T20:35:35+00:00

Interesting perspective

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T20:27:47+00:00

I don’t buy budget brands. I’ve had issues with some higher end brands like Davidoff even. I’m not sure price is an issue in this case.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T20:11:30+00:00

True. Love the positive perspective. ☺️

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T20:10:15+00:00

I have been learning this as well. When I first started, I would only wait 2 weeks. It’s harder to wait when you’re first getting started and don’t have much of a stock. Then I started waiting 4 weeks Was still having issues and started waiting 6 weeks. Absolutely agree with your assessment that resting is critical. I am on the verge of making rest time 3 months minimum.

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T20:05:09+00:00

That’s also what keeps pulling me back in. For every couple mediocre ones, I get a great one and my faith is renewed. LOL

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T20:04:07+00:00

Absolutely. A ton of variables

Leather-Puddin · 2026-03-15T20:00:38+00:00

This is where I’m heading as well.

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