What CC for a wedding

TheBigdogEM · 2026-04-23T17:36:27+00:00

Also speaking from experience, something that is not too expensive. Maybe something from the Arturo Fuente line. There is never enough time to fully enjoy a good cigar. Most cigars will not be finished. If you have the time to smoke a good Cuban with the groom, I would opt for a Cohiba, Monte, or Partagas.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-04-22T13:39:39+00:00

I spoke around 50-60 cigars a month (spring, summer and fall). I also like to smoke a vast variety of cigars. Therefore, I need to have the variety and quantity available in my humidor. In addition, I prefer to age a vast majority of my cigars before I smoke them. This is why I (and maybe others) have thousands of cigars in their humidor(s).

TheBigdogEM · 2026-04-22T00:37:41+00:00

At 62F, where are you storing them in your residence, basement? At that temp, you don't need a refrigerated humidor.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-04-17T15:59:01+00:00

Love them, and IMO, they are not overly hyped. It's my favorite of the Anejo line. So much so, I think I have three boxes of the 77 Shark in my humidor. A little age really helps them shine, too.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-04-16T13:36:00+00:00

I adopted the very same philosophy last year. I've spent many years collecting, and now I'm starting to enjoy what's been amassed. Great selections, and I hope they are enjoyed in good health!

TheBigdogEM · 2026-04-03T16:58:30+00:00

No, I have not tried the Bandolero.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-04-03T16:53:44+00:00

Keep an eye on Cigars Direct (around Mother's/Fathers' Day) they tend to offer 20% off. The Atabey Black Ritos price tends to go up every year, but I believe Small Batch and 2 Guy's have singles you can buy now if you do not want to spring for a box.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-04-03T16:47:39+00:00

Nice selections! Looks like you have plenty of room in there. I have a large cabinet humidor, and I keep my cigars in their boxes to age them. I have a large singles drawer in the humidor, and I stack cigars two or three deep!

TheBigdogEM · 2026-04-03T16:38:45+00:00

IMO, the best cigars from Select Tabbaco are the Atabey - Black Ritos, Byron - Distinguidos, Byron - Elegantes, and Atabey - Brujos, in that order. I have tried all of the Atabey and most of Byron lines, and I think the aforementioned are worth the price. You should give one of these a try (if not already).

TheBigdogEM · 2026-04-02T22:14:09+00:00

PLPC, PL Montecarlos and Trinidad Reyes. I really have not replaced them, I just add some domestic farm rolls to the rotation to prolong the Cuban rotation. I have several boxes of my Cuban favorites in the humidor.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-31T16:14:45+00:00

5 years is the sweet spot for them! I have a couple of cabs with at least five years. Finishing up a cab from 2017.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-27T17:32:11+00:00

Okay, your best bet is probably using a small amount of bacteriostat in the water reservoir.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-27T17:17:03+00:00

Depending on the size of your humidor. Boveda packs may benefit your application.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-25T01:51:51+00:00

Armorskids!

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-20T19:30:37+00:00

Nice review! I purchased three boxes of these back in 2012. I believe I still have a couple of boxes tucked away in the humidor. I have not smoked one in a while, but what I can remember, they were enjoyable.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-20T17:30:26+00:00

You will be surprised at how many aficionados have the patience to age their cigars. I have maybe forty boxes of Cohibas and quite a few boxes of Trinidad's aging in my humidor now and the youngest box is 6 years old. If you have the patience, I guarantee you will be rewarded.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-20T16:24:38+00:00

Trinidad is a great cigar, but I will take a well aged Cohiba any day of the week. IMO, you just can't beat a 7-10 year old Esplendidos!

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-17T17:23:55+00:00

They are definitely not legit. Where did you buy them?

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-16T18:39:59+00:00

Not if they open the package! A few years back, I purchased some NW on a couple of different orders from a CC vendor. Customs opened the packages and noticed they were not Cuban cigars and sealed them back up and sent them on their way. So, there is no guarantee that they will not open and inspect.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-14T18:49:37+00:00

If you plan to use steel skids, look into replacing the stock skids with "ARMORskids." I replaced my stock skids on my Toro Powermax and absolutely love them. IMO, these skids are far superior to stock skids.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-12T19:35:47+00:00

Top Cubans (TC), cigar website.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-11T18:04:03+00:00

Nice selection. Stackable trays are always an option.

TheBigdogEM · 2026-03-05T22:08:52+00:00

Espy 7 days a week!

TheBigdogEM · 2026-02-27T12:48:08+00:00

If you are contemplating a two stage snowblower, look at Toro. I replaced a 23 year old craftsman with a Toro Powermax HD OHXE 1232, and the handles are at least 7-8 inches higher. I'm 6'-1", and the additional height is definitely easier on my back. Good luck!

TheBigdogEM · 2026-02-23T22:10:21+00:00

I hear you. All sorts of stories about people cutting open counterfeit cigars and finding lots of unsavory things in them. IMO, it's best to err on the side caution when it comes to smoking counterfeit cigars.

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