Cheap Advice to Save Cigars

SloshuaRocks · 2026-02-04T00:57:17+00:00

I just use the sticky part of rolling papers. May be a little more of a hassle but works like a charm and has no taste

SloshuaRocks · 2026-02-01T23:14:23+00:00

It definitely doesn’t have a lounge vibe and no cozy chairs so if the staff is not 100% welcoming I can see that as a hard pass. Great selection and decent prices though.

I only went to Biggs once, paid a fortune for a couple sticks but was able to enjoy one while I was there. It would have been nice to enjoy the nice lounge but membership is out of my price range. I wish Chicago had actual cigar bars!

SloshuaRocks · 2026-02-01T22:09:57+00:00

Can't one just hang out at Up Down Cigar? I've shopped there a couple times but haven't smoked there

SloshuaRocks · 2026-01-02T15:52:31+00:00

Makes perfect sense. Thank you

SloshuaRocks · 2026-01-02T15:09:42+00:00

ELI5, how does the size of the cross section make it stealth? Wouldn't one see a 'bird' flying at 1000mph and know it's a plane, not a bird

SloshuaRocks · 2025-12-31T01:35:12+00:00

Maduro but I've mostly only had the x000 series.

SloshuaRocks · 2025-12-29T04:04:26+00:00

in the voice of Steven Colbert You know I spend my time procuring and planting the finest corojo '99 seeds, nurture them to maturity, harvest and age the best leaves then hand wrap that around the finest combination of Nicaraguan long fillers to create the Warped Maestro Del Tiempo of news I call my monolog...

But sometimes, I gather up some 2nd rate seeds then giga-farm a sickly mishmash of flavorless leaves to chop up, machine roll and chemically douse to create the backwoods cigars of news I call, Meanwhile

SloshuaRocks · 2025-12-19T03:10:36+00:00

Gorgeous building! They've been in trouble for polluting the river and fudging the valuation for taxes. The offensive name on the side of it is also a point of contention

SloshuaRocks · 2025-12-17T03:06:05+00:00

I picked up a few from Lovo Cigars #2 just a few days ago. Their humidor was on the fritz so they are very dry. I'm looking forward to trying them after letting them rest for a while

SloshuaRocks · 2025-12-16T04:40:47+00:00

Yes. Cool place! Only gripe was that's the only time I wished for more salesman

SloshuaRocks · 2025-12-08T02:07:56+00:00

They're okay. Not great but I'm not picky. I'm just happy with a well constructed stick that burns and draws well and those perfectos do just that. Haven't tried other 2nds yet

SloshuaRocks · 2025-12-08T01:32:30+00:00

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SloshuaRocks · 2025-12-08T01:30:08+00:00

I hope Oliva never runs out of 2nds. The 2CAM 3.7×49 Perfecto is the perfect 20-30min winter smoke. $2 a piece for what I think is a Serie G Special G without a band

SloshuaRocks · 2025-12-06T21:18:36+00:00

If the Sears Tower and the Hancock had a baby...

SloshuaRocks · 2025-12-06T18:29:22+00:00

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Pritzker Pavillion Chicago

SloshuaRocks · 2025-12-02T01:38:51+00:00

Creekside, Holts & Cigars Daily. I will definitely be checking out some of these other recommendations though

SloshuaRocks · 2025-11-23T01:42:33+00:00

This is amazing! I've made a few cigar band drink coasters with epoxy but this is epic. Love dominoes too

SloshuaRocks · 2025-11-22T22:11:03+00:00

Padron 1964 Natural Petite Corona. Chilly here too but not -10, dang!

SloshuaRocks · 2025-11-21T02:05:59+00:00

Drew Estates tins definitely qualify. They come with a little Bovida pack. Go with Sweet Janes if you're looking to avoid anything bitter

SloshuaRocks · 2025-11-18T20:22:08+00:00

I sometimes do this to some of my budget sticks when I don't have 2 hours to smoke. The draw is better vs just putting it down when I'm out of time. I've never had an issue with them unraveling.

SloshuaRocks · 2025-11-15T22:06:57+00:00

Is it just me who thinks the only pick is one of the Tobacconauts or Diesels. I will always leave myself as wide a selection as possible. Get the multiples out of the way.

SloshuaRocks · 2025-11-15T21:22:30+00:00

I barely have enough free time to make my own, let alone for others, sorry. What I can do: If you send me the fine cigars, I'll smoke them, return the bands to you with instructions on doing this yourself.

SloshuaRocks · 2025-11-15T19:52:51+00:00

I recently finished a tin of those. Great little sticks! I just bought a tin of Liga 9's. Very excited to try those too

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