Trying again.

[champ]

Hello all.Been away for a bit though i have been looking in from time to time.Ive been smoking pipes and small cigars for a couple of years.Been enjoying some packet cigars Henri Wintermans,Villiger,and a few cheroots and cigars brought back from Spain etc recently.Thought i would try a sampler and have just ordered "The cigar party box" from A E LLoyd and son.Ten cigars from Cuba and the Americas.I am really looking forward to the box arriving and hope that i have made a good choice for some late summer smokes .I dont have a humidor and was wondering if a Kilner jar of suitable size would do for starters?.

[Simon G]

welcome bud and best of luck with your new soon to be smokes

[ValeTudoGuy]

Welcome again! I have never used a Kilner for cigars but it should work.

[champ]

Well the box arrived Saturday morning which is pretty good as i ordered late on Thursday.Nicely packed with a free cutter and matches.There were nine cigars not ten as in the picture.When i checked there were nine in the list so i assume one has been taken out due to price rises though the old pic is still up.Not a problem to me though, i am happy with what came and the condition of the products.

I will probably smoke one or perhaps two a week purely for the enjoyment and relaxation.The first one i tried was a Chinchalero Torpeditos 5 in 38 rg.I was able to try my new cigar cutter and was impressed.I had always used a sharp knife before!.The cigar lit and burned evenly,a little harsh to start but lovely through the middle and i am sure that i could taste vanilla.I discarded the last inch and a half i guess.I did enjoy the Chinchalero and now realise that its the vanilla taste that i liked before.I see that this is a pretty low cost cigar so ive got off to a good start.Lasted about 20 minutes.

I plan to keep notes for my own interest and will save the name rings.The experience was very relaxing.I have a small "Tupperdore" from before so will use that for my stash.....

[Sean]

Welcome mate youll be hooked very sooon

[monkey66]

Hi and welcome.

[Pandyboy]

Hello and welcome. What do you smoke in the pipe?

[champ]

What do you smoke in the pipe?

Erinmore Pandyboy.Using a Corn cob pipe at the moment.I was surprised how good they are!.

[judders]

Welcome champ. I bet your small tupperdore will need upgrading to a large one in no time.

[SmokeyDave]

Welcome back

[mattyhall22]

I used to use a Kilner Jar with a DryMista humidifier tube in it when I first got into cigars, worked well for me for several months, just make sure you regularly pop the lid to change the air

[Simon Bolivar]

Welcome back Champ!

[Pandyboy]

Erinmore Pandyboy.Using a Corn cob pipe at the moment.I was surprised how good they are!.

Erinmore is nice, is it the mix or the flake. I've enjoyed the flake and find it a very nice smoke!
Cobs are great, check out GQ tobaccos he has some great cobs on offer.