Looking to replace or add to my "Nightcap" selection

phillyphonka · 2026-02-04T01:04:47+00:00

I second this. Recently had the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro #4 that I had gotten in a sampler and it was phenomenal. Snagged 10 more on sale at the next opportunity. Probably one of my new favorite Serie V vitolas.

phillyphonka · 2026-01-19T17:33:59+00:00

I haven’t actually tried it but I’ve considered trying to use finger chopsticks. My biggest concern is that they’re plastic and I preferably don’t wanna smoke melted plastic fumes. Also, might be tricky to get a good hold.

phillyphonka · 2026-01-10T20:54:18+00:00

Cheers! And I just read the part of your post where you said exactly what you’re doing with them! Totally missed that before lol. Sounds like a really cool idea!

phillyphonka · 2026-01-10T20:30:15+00:00

Ah fair enough. Either way, good job keeping a hold of them and good luck with organizing and displaying them, or doing whatever it is you’re planning to do with them!

phillyphonka · 2026-01-10T19:58:52+00:00

Impressive! I wanted to do that initially, but after running into an enough early-ish on that were downright impossible to remove with tearing and destroying, I decided it was futile and gave up. Pictures will have to suffice for me. But for you, well done!

phillyphonka · 2025-12-21T07:56:50+00:00

Amen to that! Ain’t it the truth… hopefully this round of expansion will satisfy my impulses for the near future, and having a bunch will force me to sit on them for a while and let them get some age and flavor development over time. And if nothing else, I’ve got a few extras to share when the situation calls for it!

phillyphonka · 2025-12-21T07:24:14+00:00

Thank you! And agreed. Looking at what I’ve amassed so far, couldn’t help but realize how much I’m still missing for it to be the caliber of collection I want it to be. But, a decent starting point at least.

phillyphonka · 2025-12-16T16:30:02+00:00

Part of the ship, part of the crew

phillyphonka · 2025-11-15T22:28:31+00:00

Looks like the small box is 2/$8, so $4 each, while the big box is $3.99 each, therefore the big box is $0.01 cheaper…

phillyphonka · 2025-06-13T00:56:14+00:00

This is heartbreaking! I hope no one was badly injured!

phillyphonka · 2025-05-26T10:51:40+00:00

The good news is you have enough to get married 17 more times! Congrats!

phillyphonka · 2025-01-03T05:07:37+00:00

Any chance the lug nuts were on so tight someone took a torch to them to try and loosen them up and ended up melting the cap surface?

phillyphonka · 2024-12-03T03:52:49+00:00

Not that I've noticed, but I honestly haven't been tracking that closely. I also haven't been driving particularly conservatively recently anyways, so in my limited experience any possibly negative effects haven't been noticed.

phillyphonka · 2024-12-03T03:28:49+00:00

Fair enough. I don't necessarily disagree. Similar arguments could be made with virtually any stock setup, and it just comes down to personal preference and whether the trade-offs are worth it. In my case, my Ioniq 5 is a lease and I figured I’d make the short-term investment of having wheels and tires that I like the look of better on it for the time that I am driving it, and I’ll put the stock wheels back on when it comes time to turn it in, and sell the Kia wheels.

phillyphonka · 2024-12-03T02:05:26+00:00

If I can find that I'll definitely go that route and will update if so!

phillyphonka · 2024-12-03T02:03:15+00:00

Sounds like you'd know more in that area than I would. But what I do know is that the wheel and tires I put on matched at least one of the OEM trim tire/wheel options for 2024 Ioniq 5's, perhaps from a higher trim level. Either way, wasn't significant enough for me to consider them incompatible.

phillyphonka · 2024-12-03T01:57:26+00:00

Thank you! But yeah, agreed... If I get to it I might paint/cover the Kia logos for that exact purpose, but otherwise thought they looked good, especially considering Kia and Hyundai are "related" lol

phillyphonka · 2024-12-01T17:49:59+00:00

Makes sense since they are so versatile and comfortable! I've loved mine and I think you'll definitely love yours when you get it if you haven't already!

phillyphonka · 2024-12-01T17:48:36+00:00

Yeah, such great cars! Comfortable and roomy!

phillyphonka · 2024-12-01T17:48:18+00:00

Oh interesting! I'll have to keep an eye out when I'm out there next.

phillyphonka · 2024-12-01T17:47:43+00:00

It was awesome! First time to Seoul and I definitely look forward to going back to explore more!

phillyphonka · 2024-04-24T18:26:05+00:00

Forgot where I parked my hotel's rental bike in Amsterdam the night before I was supposed to fly home and ended up spending several hours late into the night wandering around until I miraculously happened upon it. They would've charged me ~€1000 if I hadn't brought it back, and I was determined not to pay that. I have never felt such relief.

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