Taste?

[PeeJay]

Apparently Smokewise at 69 Seaside Road sell cigars

[nurburg340]

Okay went back and asked and got 2x J. Cortes high class. Any idea what they are like?

[PeeJay]

Okay went back and asked and got 2x J. Cortes high class. Any idea what they are like?

I've never had one but they're a Belgian cigar made with non Cuban tobacco in Sri Lanka apparently. Let us know how they smoke.

[nurburg340]

I've never had one but they're a Belgian cigar made with non Cuban tobacco in Sri Lanka apparently. Let us know how they smoke.

All that's gone straight over my head lol. I'll report back once I've tried it.

[PeeJay]

All that's gone straight over my head lol. I'll report back once I've tried it.

Thats the best plan.

[nurburg340]

May sound stupid but any tips to light it properly? Got as far as the using wooden matches lol.

[PeeJay]

Just don't use a Zippo, you'll suck up the fumes and ruin it. Most of us use jet flame lighters but matches are good. Lightly toast the end then light up and away you go.

[ValeTudoGuy]

Google says they do both Sumatran and Honduran sticks. They also say smoke em slow to avoid bitter tastes. Apparently the Blue Sumatran are better than the Yellow Honduran.... but that's obviously subjective.

[JonnyO]

May sound stupid but any tips to light it properly? Got as far as the using wooden matches lol.

Rule of thumb is not to let the flame touch the tobacco/foot. It is more "toasting" rather than lighting. It's a pleasant part of the ritual of cigar smoking that you will come to enjoy.

[nurburg340]

Tried the cigar today. Much much better than hamlet but still couldn't "taste" anything. At some points it didn't even taste of burnt smoke but don't know if that's me getting used to it or I'm doing something wrong or what. Will be buying some others online. Any recommendations for websites to buy some?

[PeeJay]

Tried the cigar today. Much much better than hamlet but still couldn't "taste" anything. At some points it didn't even taste of burnt smoke but don't know if that's me getting used to it or I'm doing something wrong or what. Will be buying some others online. Any recommendations for websites to buy some?

Our sponsor is a good place to start

[Sean]

As john said pop into our sponsors shops they are always happy to give you some advice

[nurburg340]

Lol didn't see that but I've sent them an email for some advice. I think my mistake was I let the flame touch the cigar as I had really small matches and could toast it without using about 10 matches. Next on the list is a Jet lighter . Shame Christmas is over, I could of had a good list for Santa.

[nurburg340]

I'm looking at buying an El Rey Demi Tassi and Juan Lopez Petit Corona cigar (1 each). When they arrive where is the best place to keep them as I doubt I'll smoke them straight away.. Also will they be cut or should I invest in a cutter?

[TonyN]

Invest in a cheap cutter to start with, then if you like the hobby of cigars buy a dearer one and a decent humidor to keep your cigars in.
Any questions keep fireing away i'm sure us members will guide you.