Comments for Learn About Cigars Humidors http://cigars.optempo.com Guide to Cigar Humidors and More Cigar Lore Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:46:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on How to Clip a Cigar Properly by Amy http://cigars.optempo.com/how-to-clip-a-cigar-properly/#comment-22 Amy Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:01:43 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/how-to-clip-a-cigar-properly/#comment-22 Please help me..my Husband turns 40, would love to throw a party and have a type of "learn about cigar" night...are there any speakers like this in CT.? Please help me..my Husband turns 40, would love to throw a party and have a type of “learn about cigar” night…are there any speakers like this in CT.?

]]> Comment on How to Get Cuban Cigars in the USA by Tim Sheehan http://cigars.optempo.com/how-to-get-cuban-cigars-in-the-usa/#comment-21 Tim Sheehan Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:28:28 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/how-to-get-cuban-cigars-in-the-usa/#comment-21 I really enjoy the great smoke of a cohiba. I hope we start trading with these guys soon. I get them in mexico, and it makes the trip worth it. T I really enjoy the great smoke of a cohiba. I hope we start trading with these guys soon. I get them in mexico, and it makes the trip worth it. T

]]> Comment on Cigar Wrappers by sungrown http://cigars.optempo.com/cigar-wrappers/#comment-15 sungrown Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:39:41 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/cigar-wrappers/#comment-15 Hey, anytime. I am a cigar geek and appreciate any literature posted about them. It was more than likely the cigar that made them green...more specifically, the leaves beneath the maduro wrapper. There are various fillers used in cigars, ranging in a wide variety of strength levels. Additionally, there are three levels of tobacco (based on the leaf's position on the plant) - viso, seco, and ligero. Ligero is the highest set of leaves, and receive the most sunlight. This extra sunlight provides the leaf with more nutrients and, in turn, more flavor and strength. If a novice tries to enjoy a cigar with ample ligero, they will likely become punch drunk...regardless of the wrapper coating the outside of the cigar. Hey, anytime. I am a cigar geek and appreciate any literature posted about them.

It was more than likely the cigar that made them green…more specifically, the leaves beneath the maduro wrapper. There are various fillers used in cigars, ranging in a wide variety of strength levels. Additionally, there are three levels of tobacco (based on the leaf’s position on the plant) - viso, seco, and ligero. Ligero is the highest set of leaves, and receive the most sunlight. This extra sunlight provides the leaf with more nutrients and, in turn, more flavor and strength. If a novice tries to enjoy a cigar with ample ligero, they will likely become punch drunk…regardless of the wrapper coating the outside of the cigar.

]]> Comment on Cigar Wrappers by CigarFan http://cigars.optempo.com/cigar-wrappers/#comment-14 CigarFan Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:18:52 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/cigar-wrappers/#comment-14 Thanks for stopping by Sungrown and for your additions to this topic. I try to steer novices away from the maduros since I've seen a few folks turn a shade or two green when they tried to smoke them. Of course, that could have been that particular cigar. My own preference tends toward natural and Colorado so I guess the article reflects my preferences somewhat. Thanks for stopping by Sungrown and for your additions to this topic.

I try to steer novices away from the maduros since I’ve seen a few folks turn a shade or two green when they tried to smoke them. Of course, that could have been that particular cigar.

My own preference tends toward natural and Colorado so I guess the article reflects my preferences somewhat.

]]> Comment on Cigar Wrappers by sungrown http://cigars.optempo.com/cigar-wrappers/#comment-13 sungrown Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:53:15 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/cigar-wrappers/#comment-13 Great article. However, there are a few things to consider. The wrapper can have a lot to do with the overall flavor and character of the cigar. However, this depends entirely on the entire blend as a whole. Many wrappers are overpowered by the binder and filler combination, while other wrappers tend to be the most flavorful leaf. Also, it is very important to know that the darker the wrapper does not mean the stronger the cigar. Again, this entirely depends on the type of leaf...the priming, the number of fermentations, etc. Normally, a darker leaf (maduro, oscuro, etc) will be mellower in flavor, smoothing out a blend and making it more balanced and tame. On the other hand, spicy wrappers are normally Corojo, Habano-seed, and sun-grown leaves...to name a few. Maduro does not denote spice or strength...it simply means ripe in Spanish. Great article. However, there are a few things to consider. The wrapper can have a lot to do with the overall flavor and character of the cigar. However, this depends entirely on the entire blend as a whole. Many wrappers are overpowered by the binder and filler combination, while other wrappers tend to be the most flavorful leaf. Also, it is very important to know that the darker the wrapper does not mean the stronger the cigar. Again, this entirely depends on the type of leaf…the priming, the number of fermentations, etc. Normally, a darker leaf (maduro, oscuro, etc) will be mellower in flavor, smoothing out a blend and making it more balanced and tame. On the other hand, spicy wrappers are normally Corojo, Habano-seed, and sun-grown leaves…to name a few. Maduro does not denote spice or strength…it simply means ripe in Spanish.

]]> Comment on Setting Up Your Cigar Humidor the Right Way by bloggingzoom.com http://cigars.optempo.com/setting-up-your-cigar-humidor-the-right-way/#comment-9 bloggingzoom.com Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:03:32 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/setting-up-your-cigar-humidor-the-right-way/#comment-9 <strong>Setting Up Your Cigar Humidor the Right Way</strong> If you start collecting fine cigars you'll soon find that you need a humidor to store them in to insure that you maintain their flavor and so that you can age them properly. Setting up a new humidor the right way involves much more than just adding wa... Setting Up Your Cigar Humidor the Right Way

If you start collecting fine cigars you’ll soon find that you need a humidor to store them in to insure that you maintain their flavor and so that you can age them properly. Setting up a new humidor the right way involves much more than just adding wa…

]]> Comment on How to Get Cuban Cigars in the USA by bloggingzoom.com http://cigars.optempo.com/how-to-get-cuban-cigars-in-the-usa/#comment-7 bloggingzoom.com Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:01:46 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/how-to-get-cuban-cigars-in-the-usa/#comment-7 <strong>How to Get Cuban Cigars in the USA</strong> Will Castro's resignation as head of the Cuban government affect the ability of US citizens to get a hold of highly desired Cuban cigars? We don't know yet but with any luck Cuba will gradually head in a different direction and the embargo will end. ... How to Get Cuban Cigars in the USA

Will Castro’s resignation as head of the Cuban government affect the ability of US citizens to get a hold of highly desired Cuban cigars? We don’t know yet but with any luck Cuba will gradually head in a different direction and the embargo will end. …

]]> Comment on Tell Me About Cigars by CigarFan http://cigars.optempo.com/tell-me-about-cigars/#comment-6 CigarFan Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:53:15 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/tell-me-about-cigars/#comment-6 Hi RT, The trick is to avoid the cheap ones and go with a mellowed by age fine cigar. One of my favorites is the <strong>Davidoff Thousand 4000</strong> (<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=79661&u=217428&m=12531&urllink=&afftrack=" rel="nofollow">Tinderbox</a> has them) but at about $15-20 a cigar it isn't cheap. Moderation is the key though so that you limit your exposure to any of the bad stuff or nicotine addiction. Since they're so expensive this helps force the issue. Hi RT,

The trick is to avoid the cheap ones and go with a mellowed by age fine cigar. One of my favorites is the Davidoff Thousand 4000 (Tinderbox has them) but at about $15-20 a cigar it isn’t cheap.

Moderation is the key though so that you limit your exposure to any of the bad stuff or nicotine addiction. Since they’re so expensive this helps force the issue.

]]> Comment on Tell Me About Cigars by RT Cunningham http://cigars.optempo.com/tell-me-about-cigars/#comment-5 RT Cunningham Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:08:22 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/tell-me-about-cigars/#comment-5 Having just recently given up cigarettes, it's interesting to read about cigars. I could never smoke one, and I tried, not even inhaling. Same with chewing tobacco. I never could get into it. I love the smell of a good cigar, even if I can't partake. Having just recently given up cigarettes, it’s interesting to read about cigars. I could never smoke one, and I tried, not even inhaling. Same with chewing tobacco. I never could get into it. I love the smell of a good cigar, even if I can’t partake.

]]> Comment on How To Age a Cigar Correctly by bloggingzoom.com http://cigars.optempo.com/how-to-age-a-cigar-correctly/#comment-4 bloggingzoom.com Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:41:13 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/how-to-age-a-cigar-correctly/#comment-4 <strong>How To Age a Cigar Correctly | Learn About Cigars</strong> Aged cigars are quite popular with cigar aficionados. Proper aging can improve the flavor of a fine cigar significantly. Perhaps you've wondered how to get this aged cigar taste without having to fork out a fortune for professionally aged cigars. The ... How To Age a Cigar Correctly | Learn About Cigars

Aged cigars are quite popular with cigar aficionados. Proper aging can improve the flavor of a fine cigar significantly. Perhaps you’ve wondered how to get this aged cigar taste without having to fork out a fortune for professionally aged cigars. The …

]]> Comment on Tell Me About Cigars by CigarFan http://cigars.optempo.com/tell-me-about-cigars/#comment-3 CigarFan Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:22:49 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/tell-me-about-cigars/#comment-3 Health is always a consideration. My motto is moderation. I tried the strict healthy approach for a while when I was young. I was glad when I decided to end that phase of my life and I could go back to steak, cigars, gin and tonics and other fun stuff. But I don't want to overdo it the other way either. The <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=12531&userID=217428&productID=456429445" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CAO MX2</a>, huh? I haven't had one of those myself but I've heard mixed reviews. Some say they're overhyped but others, I'd guess including you, like them. I'll have to see if I can get one sometime and give it a whirl. Health is always a consideration. My motto is moderation. I tried the strict healthy approach for a while when I was young. I was glad when I decided to end that phase of my life and I could go back to steak, cigars, gin and tonics and other fun stuff. But I don’t want to overdo it the other way either.

The CAO MX2, huh? I haven’t had one of those myself but I’ve heard mixed reviews. Some say they’re overhyped but others, I’d guess including you, like them. I’ll have to see if I can get one sometime and give it a whirl.

]]> Comment on Tell Me About Cigars by Making Sales Making http://cigars.optempo.com/tell-me-about-cigars/#comment-2 Making Sales Making Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:26:08 +0000 http://cigars.optempo.com/tell-me-about-cigars/#comment-2 Your point about health risk is indeed significant, I underwent quintuple bypass surgery at age 49 . I smoked cigars daily and inhaled, but i still have an occasional CAO mx 2 , what a wonderful smoke Your point about health risk is indeed significant, I underwent quintuple bypass surgery at age 49 . I smoked cigars daily and inhaled, but i still have an occasional CAO mx 2 , what a wonderful smoke

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