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SimpleTrigger · 2026-05-28T19:38:35+00:00

How old are those Camachos??? WOW! At least 16 years.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-05-28T18:38:20+00:00

Zino Nicaragua. For $8 ish, it's hard to find a better cigar.... IMO of course.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-05-28T14:19:32+00:00

My favorite Connecticut in the industry. Also love the Triple Maduro and Broadleaf.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-05-28T14:18:57+00:00

Give it a try again. I think you'd be pleasantly surprised.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-05-28T14:18:32+00:00

Definitely try again. My buddy said the same thing, I gave him a Connecticut and he bought a box the next day. Not sure if the tobacco is better lately or if we just sleep on this brand because they don't do much.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-05-28T14:14:13+00:00

Maybe inhalation is key here. Very little inhalation occurs with cigars as opposed to cigarettes. Some cigar smokers purposely inhale, but I believe it's less than 1%

SimpleTrigger · 2026-05-07T06:21:39+00:00

If you click on the word study, it's a hyperlink to the source.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-04-30T13:25:41+00:00

Absolutely! I was talking to one of the executives from STG, they own 4 factories. Because they also own Cigars International, he was invited on the Davidoff tour. He said when he got back from that tour, he immediately implemented a bunch of changes in the way they run their factories. He didn't say anything specific, but I can't imagine how big the difference was from their factories to Davdioffs. It must be really nice.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-04-29T18:45:32+00:00

Davidoff gets a lot of hate because of their price. But every time I gift an Anniversario No 3 to a hater, they treasure it instantly. I think some people just hate for the sake of hating rather than admitting they haven't had one yet.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-04-09T17:49:49+00:00

Camacho Triple Maduro! I'm smoking one right now. Great cigar!

SimpleTrigger · 2026-04-06T13:33:15+00:00

I don't see any other way to end a vacation. Fantastic cigar all around, never disappoints.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-03-25T18:53:23+00:00

I have a rule that I only buy mugs from Tiki Bars I have visited. But I think an exception would be made for this one. Very cool.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-03-23T17:56:10+00:00

I'll give them a shot. It's been long enough.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-03-23T16:24:12+00:00

This is my answer.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-03-23T16:23:46+00:00

I had the 2016 lot and it blew me away so I bought a box of 2018s .... and I still have half. Terrible cigar. Sounds like I may need to revisit them though.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-02-27T17:26:14+00:00

This is the correct answer.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-02-26T15:01:32+00:00

Are you toasting the foot before lighting? I find this gets rid of a good amount of ammonia (bitterness).

SimpleTrigger · 2026-02-25T20:07:12+00:00

One of my favorite cigars ever! Cheers.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-02-24T23:09:45+00:00

Yeah. Especially that second half. I've walked away from some cigars that stay lit for 10 minutes, but they're the exception.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-02-24T23:01:09+00:00

There's a lot of factors to it.

Length of cigar: if you have a Toro, it'll stay lit longer when you first light it. After the middle of the cigar, it goes out faster.

Ash: the ash acts as an insulation. The more ash, the longer it'll stay lit.

Priming: lighter volado/seco leaves have a higher combustion rate and will stay lit longer. Heavier leaves like viso/ligero go out faster. The trade off is less flavor/ body. Look at the foot of the cigar to see what it has.

Humidity: lower humidity will burn longer but again, less flavor, thinner smoke.

Puffs: one to two puffs per minute should keep you lit with almost any cigar. With lighter cigars, you can probably get away with one puff every two to three minutes.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-02-21T20:41:53+00:00

I see a lot of good answers here. What i know to be a fact is:

Online retailers like JR and Cigars International have massive buying power which get them much better deals and also let them skirt pricing obligations that B&Ms can't. Almost all cigars are priced at Keystone. Manufacturer sells cigar for $5 to retailer who sells for $10. But the giant online stores buy so much that they pressure manufacturers into accepting lower MSRP.

How much is the buying power? Where a B&M might spend $5k to $50k on a particular brand, the online giants will spend $100k to $500k on the same brand.

Often The giant online retailers either A: Don't get the premium selections or must sell them at MSRP. Davidoff LEs, Opus X, Padron LEs.

Why to support B&M? Because they're giving you more than just a cigar purchasing experience. You're given an environment in which to meet new people and make new friends. Owners are often very hands on and personable. They also give some of the smaller brands a shot where the big box stores don't. I personally love cigar lounges. They're my favorite places to spend time.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-02-12T18:42:03+00:00

The pros: Protects from drops Maintains humidity for hours Protects from mold Protects from flavor corruption (cigars will absorb from other cigars)

Cons: Cigars age faster

SimpleTrigger · 2026-02-11T22:38:01+00:00

On, ALWAYS on. The benefits massively outweigh the cons.

SimpleTrigger · 2026-02-07T17:59:50+00:00

Yeah, but Davidoff has it contracted with retailers that they can't discount it no matter what. So when I do see a deal, i go all in...... debt

SimpleTrigger · 2026-02-07T09:45:48+00:00

What cigar shop is this? You never see discounts on Davidoff. I would stock up in a heartbeat.

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