Any cigar smokers?

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Kyle

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My dad has been getting into cigar smoking lately, so I went down to a local cigar shop and picked him up a few cigars for Father's Day. Now I don't know how to store them until Sunday. If I put them in his humidor, he'll see them. Whats the best way to keep these things fresh for the next couple days? I spent a little over $60 on four cigars, so I'd hate for these things to dry out. :bang:

Also, does anyone have any recommendations for good cigars? He's still trying to figure out what he likes, so he's pretty much open to anything. I know he's been buying a lot of $5-10 cigars that he can use to fill up his humidor and smoke whenever he feels like it without breaking the bank (he's buying fairly common brands, as far as I know, Gurkha, Graycliff, etc.). I'd like to get him a couple more moderately priced cigars ($10-25) that are a little less common that he may not have tried yet. Any advice?
 
put them in a tupperware container with a peice of bread or potato or apple, should be fine for a few days.
i'm now an ex cigar smoker and despite having access to real cuban cigars my favs were mostly from the dominican republic.

joe
 
Padron Cigars are often less than 10, and are usually reccommended as being better than some higher priced cigars
 
I just enjoyed a Perdomo - I would suggest the "Champagne" at around $8-10. Also, you really can't lose with a selection of $5-10 Arturo Fuente cigars (especially the torpedo style) - my staple.
 
If you have (or can get) Lock-n-Lock containers, they're even better than Tupperware, though for short term any sealable container with bread or a slice of apple will do.

I'm a fan of Upman (sp) Cubans, but obviously Cohibas (when I can bum one off a friend!) are great too.

Thanks for this thread ... I haven't smoked a cigar in a LONG time ... we're having a little garden party (food and good wine) Saturday night. Tomorrow I have an eye doc appointment that is not far from a good smoke shop, so I'll have to drop in and pick up something that can top off the evening for me. ;)
 
Friend in NY swears by Philipino cigars. He has them made for him whenever he goes home. I tried one and was greatly impressed. But by no means am i an expert.
 
I smoke a couple a week, various brands, Rocky Patels and Cohibas are stellar but pricey as of late. I found a guy who rolls up some locally and really enjoy the copius amount of smoke his produce. I bought some huge 60 ring from him, they were like an all day sucker ;)

BTW, that's a great gift for your dad, I wouldn't worry too much about storing them for that short period.

Todd
 
Used to smoke them but had to give them up after my thyrodectomy. I sure miss them , though.
Kurt M.
 
Macanudos are on the milder side and flavorful; they offer a nice entre into cigars. "New" cigar smokers should try a few just because you'll often hear them used as a benchmark of mild, moderate ("like a Mac") and quality build.

Plus many are in tubos so they will keep for a couple days to a week with no problem.

Partagas are another popular mild-moderate brand.
 
Thanks for all the advice everyone. The Macanudos sound promising, as do some of the other brands mentioned.
 
My former tobacconist suggested a poor-man's humidor: put the cigars in a ziploc freezer bag, remove the air, and seal it. Put this ziploc bag inside another, along with a folded, slightly dampened paper towel. Remove the air, and seal it. Replace the paper towel every week or two. Works for short- or long-term storage.
 
Cigars are super expensive here in the UK, but I always try and bring back a box of Romeo and Julieta No. 3 when I go to Spain.

Cheers for the tips so far, there is so much choice but so little advice to go with it :)


EDIT: Is it true that cuban cigars are illegal in the US?
 
I gave up smoking a while ago, but still enjoy the occasional cigarillo, my family says that the smell of stale cigar smoke is hugely better than stale cigarette smoke!! The sad thing is that I really enjoy the cigar after a meal with a brandy or whisky, but not allowed in public spaces in Scotland now, this place is fast becoming a police state, if the SNP (Scottish Nose Pickers) have anything to do with it.!!
 
John Robertson said:
I gave up smoking a while ago, but still enjoy the occasional cigarillo, my family says that the smell of stale cigar smoke is hugely better than stale cigarette smoke!! The sad thing is that I really enjoy the cigar after a meal with a brandy or whisky, but not allowed in public spaces in Scotland now, this place is fast becoming a police state, if the SNP (Scottish Nose Pickers) have anything to do with it.!!
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I think your being terribly unfair to the BNP there dear chap, they’re the best chance I can see of bringing about independence

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Kully: And the trade in Cuban cigars in Canadian border cities and other destinations for US travellers is also quite brisk. ;)
 
I too prefer domenican cigars over cuban, with the exepticon of Romeo y Julieta. My favourite is Santa Damiana closely followed by Leon Jimenez.

And then we have our "local" cigars made from a blend of Java, Brazil and Havana Tobaccos. Try to find some "Bremer Senator" cigars!
 
Sparrow said:
I think your being terribly unfair to the BNP there dear chap, they’re the best chance I can see of bringing about independence

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BNP???????? who said anything about them?? re read
the post:confused:
 
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