Le'ts get to learn the tastes of our fellows BOTLs, eh? Here is a super survey. (I suggest copying my template, use "Quote" for the breaks)
How long have you been into cigars? Since I was13 but have been really serious the last 5 years.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? Bally's 100 count, 50 count, and a Padilla and Gurkha 20 counts.
How do you organize your sticks? By length from left to right its the only thing I'm OCD about.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 50 my wife doesn't understand aging cigar she thinks I'm supposed to smoke um all.
Care for infused cigars? Not reallly but if I was handed one I'd spark it.
What strength do you like? The stronger the better I love the about to punk feeling I'm weird.
What strength do you dislike? Mild if I had to choose I never buy these anymore dying for an American byAB
not sure why.
What is your favorite wrapper? Habano
Maduro or Natural? Not a huge manduro fan there r exceptions.
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? MOW PA
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? LHC Core
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Cohiba puro Dominica
Favorite size? Toro but coronas r catching up.
Least Favorite size? Churchill.
Favorite Brand? MoW
What stick has the most age in your humi? La Aurura barrel age.
What was the last stick you purchased? Box of MOW PA
Favorite Machine-Made? Da nobli's
Favorite place to smoke? On my side porch.
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Watch a good flick.
What kind of cutters do you use? xikar
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Colbri hybrid and matches weather dependent.
Naked or Cello? Both
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Mid way point
What Rh do you prefer? 68
3 cigars I want to try.
Taj black
Liga privada
Mow PA special edition figurado
How long have you been into cigars? Properly, about 3 years.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 2ea 500ct, 1ea 300ct, 1ea 150ct, 2ea 40ct, Coolidorasaurus & the original coolidor.
How do you organize your sticks? Generally by wherever I can find room. Most "special" sticks go into one of the 40ct humidors.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) Around 600??? Just a very rough guesstimate.
Care for infused cigars? Not so much. I just dont "get" them. If I want a cigar, I want a cigar. If I want candy, I want candy. Ive never wanted a candy cigar. LOL
What strength do you like? Really depends on the mood. A great stick can be found in any strength.
What strength do you dislike? If I had to pick one Id have to say medium. I usually find myself wanting either a mild or a full, but rarely do I actually WANT a medium body.
What is your favorite wrapper? Jamastran Corojo of PA Broadleaf.
Maduro or Natural? Natural.
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Padron 2000.
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? My Father.
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Fuente Anejo.
Favorite size? Robusto or Lonsdale.
Least Favorite size? Churchill.
Favorite Brand? Fuente or Padron.
What stick has the most age in your humi? Original run Gurkha Titan, 4 years on it (thanks Kuzi!).
What was the last stick you purchased? Diesel Unlimited d.6
Favorite Machine-Made? Would have to say Swisher Sweets, although I havent had one in about 10 years.
Favorite place to smoke? A nice quiet park, as close to daybreak as possible.
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Read.
What kind of cutters do you use? Xikar X2 double guillotine, Xikar XV V-cutter and Xikar MTX Multi-tool Scissors.
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Xikar Trezo Triple flame to spark it, Xikar Element to touch it up.
Naked or Cello? Cello. Exclusively.
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Of course - cant nub it without removing the band.
How long have you been into cigars? About a year.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? One 300 ct endtable and one 50 ct.
How do you organize your sticks?size mainly.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 200
Care for infused cigars? NA
What strength do you like? Med/full
What strength do you dislike? None
What is your favorite wrapper? Depends
Maduro or Natural? Maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? 1844
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? Pueblo Dominicano
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Cohiba
Favorite size? 6x52
Least Favorite size? Petite
Favorite Brand? MOW
What stick has the most age in your humi? Cohiba
What was the last stick you purchased? Cuban Legacy maddy
Favorite Machine-Made? NA
Favorite place to smoke? B&M
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Talk or read forum
What kind of cutters do you use? Guillotine or punch
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Cheap jet flame
Naked or Cello? If aging naked
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Only when the band comes of easily
What Rh do you prefer? 68 cool survey!
How long have you been into cigars? May of 2011 What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 1 120ct 1 50ct (not being used at moment. Stopped holding rh well), 1 20ct, 2 cigar jars, a couple small Tupperware containers. How do you organize your sticks? Depends on on humidor. How many cigars do you have? (Estimate)150-250 Care for infused cigars? Started smoking with infused. Haven't since but not against them. What strength do you like? All What strength do you dislike? None What is your favorite wrapper? Maduro Maduro or Natural? Just answered but maduro Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? PDR Seleccion '10, Undercrown Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? LP No.9, T52, Viaje Holiday Blend Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Haven't had many in this area. Maybe Feral Flying Pig paid about $15 for those. Favorite size? Toro, robust and smaller Least Favorite size? Not big fan of big ring Favorite Brand? Liga Privada What stick has the most age in your humi? I really don't know. What was the last stick you purchased? 3 Viaje holiday blend 2011 Favorite Machine-Made? Favorite place to smoke? Front porch or in garage. Favorite thing to do while smoking? Listen to music or podcasts and surf web (usually this site) What kind of cutters do you use? Some guillotine I got off eBay or my generic v cutter (sharpened by bigt for me) What kind of lighters/matches do you use? This little welding torch lighter. Naked or Cello? Cello. But I keep them how they came Do you take your bands off when smoking? Only when I'm about an inch from it. What Rh do you prefer? 65-69%
How long have you been into cigars? Bought my first humi in about 2003, but only seriously for a few years.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 125 count glass top humi, a 40 count glass top and some tupperware that handles overflow and bomb staging.
How do you organize your sticks? I don't really buy samplers anymore so I don't have too many singles. maybe 20 or so. So everything else is sorted by line.
How many cigars do you have? Around 150-175 tops.
Care for infused cigars? ex chewer so I like tobacco too much to understand why people would want to mask it. I don't judge those who do, but its not my thing.
What strength do you like? any where from some bolder Milds through the full range of mediums and up to the mild fulls, depending on my mood.
What strength do you dislike? super full, the punisher got the best of me.
What is your favorite wrapper? sumatra, but a good habano, corojo specifically, is a close second.
Natural or Maduro? natural mostly, but I do have a few maduros in my top 10
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Diesel UHC
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-17)?Don Pepin Garcia Blue
Favorite size? corona extra, but robustos and traditional coronas are close seconds
Least Favorite size? 60 ring anything
Favorite Blender? Don Pepin Garcia
What stick has the most age in your humi? A DPG cuban classic Toro with over 3 years on it from Todd (bandyt09)
What was the last stick you purchased? Hit up a local B&M and picked up 2 dpg blue robustos, a tat brow 7th reserva and a tat brown noella. a few weeks back.
Favorite Machine-Made? n/a
Favorite place to smoke? my back yard
Favorite thing to do while smoking? water the lawn/garden, I know it sound weird, but its so peaceful.
What kind of cutters do you use?50-50 punch, colibri doule guillotine diesel cutter.
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? doesn't much matter to me, I rotate between a couple of ronson jetlites, a colibri firebird, and a zippo.
Naked or Cello? cello off all the way
Do you take your bands off when smoking? everytime before I light it up
What Rh do you prefer? as close to 70 as I can muster witout going over. usually 68.
thanks for putting this thing together guy, its been an interesting read.
How long have you been into cigars? Got my first humi in 1997 or 1998 but I started smoking closer to '96 I believe.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? I have the Monolith Cabinet that ccom sold last year, plus a Fuente 200ct, 2 Don Carlos 30th Anniversary humis that hold about 50 each, 1 Don Arturo Gran Anniverxario that holds 70, cigar jar that holds about 25, Gurkha Triad that holds about 75, Opus X Lost City that holds about 50, 3 small tupperdors and 4 other humis that are empty including one that holds about 20 nubs, a small 30 ct, 150 ct and 250 ct.
How do you organize your sticks?All different ways. My special edition stuff fills a lot of the special edition humis. The Monolith has them all thrown together except the bottom drawer.
How many cigars do you have? ~1600 - 1800
Care for infused cigars? They are OK once in a while for something different. If I had to smoke them more frequently, the Gurkha Infused sticks or the Isle de Sol would be my choices.
What strength do you like? Most medium to full but small all sorts of stuff.
What strength do you dislike? To mild where I can't taste flavors.
What is your favorite wrapper? Sumatra.
Natural or Maduro? Either
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Diesel Unlimited
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-17)?Anejo
Favorite Expensive stick ($17+)? At the moment, GoF DC
Favorite size? Usually Torpedos are my choice but not sure why. Probably has to do with the fact that the first cigar I had that I liked was a torpedo.
Least Favorite size? A lot of those smaller Hemingway short story size and shapes. Not to single them out but similar sizes and shapes in different brands don't agree with me.
Favorite Blender? Fuente
What stick has the most age in your humi?Partagas 150 but that is not the stick that "I" have had the longest. Probably a Forbidden X from 2005
What was the last stick you purchased? Opus X Scorpio Maduro.
Favorite Machine-Made? None.
Favorite place to smoke? JRs or my car.
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Just hang and relax.
What kind of cutters do you use?Xikar 008 punch, regular double blade cutter.
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Xikar Trezo, Xikar Element or a Colibri something or other.
Naked or Cello?However it comes to me.
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Usually only when the burn gets close
What Rh do you prefer? I like between 65 and 70 usually trying for 67%.
How long have you been into cigars? Around 5 years. What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? Small cabinet. How do you organize your sticks? What's organize mean? How many cigars do you have? Depends who you ask. If you ask me, not enough. Care for infused cigars? Never tried. What strength do you like? Medium What strength do you dislike? Very full. What is your favorite wrapper? PA Broadleaf if I had to pick. Maduro or Natural? No preference. Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Diesel UHC Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? Tat Black Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Only had GoF at this level. Favorite size? Corona Least Favorite size? Monstrous Favorite Brand? MoW What stick has the most age in your humi? Gurkha Titan w/ about 5 years. What was the last stick you purchased? MoW Maduo Favorite Machine-Made? Black and Mild? Favorite place to smoke? Don't have one. Favorite thing to do while smoking? Read. What kind of cutters do you use? Double Guillotine and Punch What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Mostly matches. Naked or Cello? Meh, whatever. Though I do prefer the original box of MoW PAs with naked sticks. Do you take your bands off when smoking? Eventually... What Rh do you prefer? 65 I think I am out of questions..
How long have you been into cigars? Around 5 years. What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? Large cooler. How do you organize your sticks? Not very well. How many cigars do you have? Changes a lot. Never less then 200... Care for infused cigars? Nope . What strength do you like? Medium or full. What strength do you dislike? Mild. What is your favorite wrapper? Nicaraguan, Habano, Maduro or Natural? Sure! Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Morro Castle. Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? MF Le Bijou Petit Robusto Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? There are too many good one to say I have a favorite at this level. Favorite size? Toro Least Favorite Lancero's Favorite Brand? Don't have one. What stick has the most age in your humi? I really don't pay attention to that. What was the last stick you purchased? Diesel Shorty's Favorite Machine-Made? Don't smoke 'em. Favorite place to smoke? Outside, ejoyinf a coffee. Favorite thing to do while smoking? Read. What kind of cutters do you use? Double Guillotine and Punch What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Xicar double flame torch. Naked or Cello? However they came. Do you take your bands off when smoking? Yes.... What Rh do you prefer? 65 - 67 I think I am out of questions..
How long have you been into cigars? 10months, experimental before that
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? Hand-Made Lancelot(75ct) and a custom antique fridge(750ct)
How do you organize your sticks? A combination of brand, blender, price point, and size
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 400ish
Care for infused cigars? Don't mind them, not very often though
What strength do you like? Med/Full
What strength do you dislike? Very Full
What is your favorite wrapper? Maddy
Maduro or Natural? Maddy
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? NC: Oliva V CC: BBF
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? NC: AF Anejo Shark CC: H Upmann Mag50
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? NC: My Father 2010 CC: Still aging my more expensive CCs(Cohiba 2011EL 1966 whenever I smoke it)
Favorite size? Corona or Torp
Least Favorite size? Churchill
Favorite Brand? NC: Oliva CC: Partagas
What stick has the most age in your humi? H Upmann Mag50-Sept 08
What was the last stick you purchased? Ramon Allones 2011EL/PSD4/Cohiba SigloVI
Favorite Machine-Made? n/a
Favorite place to smoke? JT Cigarros in Fargo, ND
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Shoot-the-schitt w/Marker and the other local BotL
What kind of cutters do you use? Xi3 Beachwood
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Triple-Flame Thundra or Black Ops, Single Xicar Executive or Custom Gryphon Zippo w/butane insert(soon to come)
Naked or Cello? Both: Cello if singles but naked to age if I have larger(5+) on hand
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Not until I get close to it
What Rh do you prefer? 66-69% for storage and 62-64% for smoking
How long have you been into cigars? - 3 years but smoking them for about 12
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? - 50ct. desktop
How do you organize your sticks? - usually HTF and $$$ in the bottom in case the kids get in
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 20ish
Care for infused cigars? - sure, I like the Tabak Especial
What strength do you like? - Medium - Full
What strength do you dislike? - Mild - Medium (MOW Virtue, RP Connie)
What is your favorite wrapper? - Habano or Sun Grown
Maduro or Natural? - depends. LFD DL Maduro all the way but DAGA Natty over the SG
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? - MOW Ruination, Diesel UHC
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? Tat Black, Litto Gomez Diez, LFD DL Maduro
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Don Carlos Edicion de Anniversario, Padron 45, Anejo, Opus X
Favorite size? - corona
Least Favorite size? - 60+ ring
Favorite Brand? - Fuente / Ashton, LFD, MOW
What stick has the most age in your humi? Tat Cojonu 06 with 3 years on it
What was the last stick you purchased? Tat Cojonu
Favorite Machine-Made? Backwoods
Favorite place to smoke? On the back deck of my buddy Jack's house overlooking the Rogue River
Favorite thing to do while smoking? listen to music and surf the net or watch Dexter
What kind of cutters do you use? Cuban Crafters
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Bugatti B1
Naked or Cello? I store them how they came but I don't personally like cello.
Do you take your bands off when smoking? usually
What Rh do you prefer? 65-68
How long have you been into cigars? - About 16 years or so
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? - 1 x 150 ct, 2 x 125 ct., 1 x 50 c. and 1 tupperidor that holds 3 boxes, or 100 singles. and a 25 ct. humi with infused cigars
How do you organize your sticks? - aging humidor, special occasion humidor, and the rest are whatever I grab from a humidor.
How many cigars do you have? on average 200 to 400, sometimes less, sometimes more
Care for infused cigars? - Very very rarely, like one a year, though I keep some in a small humidor for friends that like them
What strength do you like? - All strengths have their place and time.
What strength do you dislike? - none.
What is your favorite wrapper? - I have not found one I didnt like, but I do love a PA broadleaf
Maduro or Natural? - I like both
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? - 5 Vegas Classic, Cask Strength II, Miami, LHC OF, La Aroma de Cuba, Punch Rare Corojo, MOW Ruination, Diesel UHC
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? A long aged CAO Soprano Soldier or Tony signature, Ashton VSG, Opus X, Anejo
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Most Padrons
Favorite size? - Toro, or Churchill, then Torps and Belicoso
Least Favorite size? - I'll smoke any size if I find I like it
Favorite Brand? - 5 Vegas, LHC (OF's), La Aroma de Cuba, Ashton, Fuente, Padron
What stick has the most age in your humi? A few 5 Vegas Cask Strength original blend with 6+ years, several CAO Sopranos with 6 years, and quite a few others with over 4 years.
What was the last stick you purchased? Montecristo Media Noche
Favorite Machine-Made? None
Favorite place to smoke? My flat with friends, local B&M, on my front porch watching city life go by, or on the back porch watching birds at my feeders.
Favorite thing to do while smoking? listen to the old crooners, relaxing, reading, having a drink with friends
What kind of cutters do you use? Punch, Xikar
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Several different Xikars. Depending on which one I find.
Naked or Cello? In cello if they come that way.
Do you take your bands off when smoking? when I smoke down to the band, or if I go to a B&M with a lit cigar and its not a cigar I purchased there.
What Rh do you prefer? 63-68
Le'ts get to learn the tastes of our fellows BOTLs, eh? Here is a super survey. (I suggest copying my template, use "Quote" for the breaks)
How long have you been into cigars? What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? How do you organize your sticks? How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) Care for infused cigars? What strength do you like? What strength do you dislike? What is your favorite wrapper? Maduro or Natural? Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Favorite size? Least Favorite size? Favorite Brand? What stick has the most age in your humi? What was the last stick you purchased? Favorite Machine-Made? Favorite place to smoke? Favorite thing to do while smoking? What kind of cutters do you use? What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Naked or Cello? Do you take your bands off when smoking? What Rh do you prefer? I think I am out of questions..
- Since my forum join date - Wine cooler - By wrapper and strength - maybe 700 - I won't pass up a free one, but I don't seek them out - Depends on my mood; mild in the morning, full after a nice steak dinner - Nicotine bombs - Connecticut - Maduro - 5 Vegas Gold, - MOW Virtue - Cohiba Red Dot - 54 x 6 or 7 - corona and 60+ ring gauges, though they both have a place in my humi - Cohiba - Probably the ones at the bottom, whatever they are - RP 7 yrs aged Connecticut
- Don't smoke those - My porch, followed by my local B&M, Tampa Humidor - Cuban Perfect cutter (love that backing plate) - Xikar Crossover - Used to be naked, until I got mold and found the cigars in cello were unaffected; now I keep everything in cello - No - 65 - 68%
How long have you been into cigars? Since 1980ish = 32 years
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have?
3 Humidors, 1 is at least 30 years old, others hold 100 and 160 sticks
How do you organize your sticks? ISOM in one, anything else in the others
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 150, but that's real low for me
Care for infused cigars? NO
What strength do you like? Med to Full
What strength do you dislike? None
What is your favorite wrapper? Whatever comes on an ISOM stick
Maduro or Natural? Maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? I am Canadian, so no such things as budget stick, lol
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)?
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Cohiba Sublimes, Esplendidos and Genios
Favorite size? Toro
Least Favorite size? Nub
Favorite Brand? ISOM Cohiba
What stick has the most age in your humi? 11 year old ISOM San Cristobal de la Habana
What was the last stick you purchased? R&J Short churchil and Cohiba Esplendidos (same time)
Favorite Machine-Made? White Owl
Favorite place to smoke? Mink Lake (northern Ontario)
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Texas Hold'em
What kind of cutters do you use? Xikar3 Redwood
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Firebird torch
Naked or Cello? ALL NAKED
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Only when they are bout to burn
What Rh do you prefer? 67
Necro!!!!
How long have you been into cigars? 8 months-ish.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? Treasure Chest 300 ct
How do you organize your sticks? Ain't nobody got time for that
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate)50
Care for infused cigars?Not very often, but sure
What strength do you like?Don't care, it's all about flavor
What strength do you dislike?Don't care, it's all about flavor
What is your favorite wrapper?Cameroon
Maduro or Natural?Eh...
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)?Carlos Torano 1916 Cameroon
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)?Liga #9
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)?Padron 1964
Favorite size?Corona
Least Favorite size?Churchill
Favorite Brand?Carlos Torano...for now
What stick has the most age in your humi?Gurkha Ghost, got it 10 NOV
What was the last stick you purchased?I bought a 20 count corona sampler on 10 NOV 2012
Favorite Machine-Made?Never had one
Favorite place to smoke?Somewhere warm with a friend and sports on the TV
Favorite thing to do while smoking?Read or watch TV
What kind of cutters do you use?Xi2
What kind of lighters/matches do you use?Xikar Executive and regular matches
Naked or Cello?Cello
Do you take your bands off when smoking?Nope
What Rh do you prefer?65
How long have you been into cigars? smoked for 3 been into i would say 6 months What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 20ct and a 10ct travel How do you organize your sticks? size right now How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 40 (damn BOTL bombing me) Care for infused cigars? haven't tried any What strength do you like? medium right now What strength do you dislike? full get me light headed at this point What is your favorite wrapper? Honduras Criollo (because of the tempus) Maduro or Natural? maduro Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? not sure righ tnow Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? ab tempus Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? haven't tried one Favorite size? robusto 5x52 Least Favorite size? corona Favorite Brand? Alec Bradley What stick has the most age in your humi? not sure since i was bombed and most of those are aged much longer than anything i bought What was the last stick you purchased? 5 vegas A Favorite Machine-Made? none Favorite place to smoke? fishing Favorite thing to do while smoking? fish What kind of cutters do you use? xikar xi2 What kind of lighters/matches do you use? single torch Naked or Cello? cello Do you take your bands off when smoking? once i get close to the band What Rh do you prefer? 69
How long have you been into cigars? 5 years
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? COolidor red igloo lol also 300sqft walk in at work lol
How do you organize your sticks? HUH
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 200
Care for infused cigars? NIce change of pass, see the quality in the product
What strength do you like? Medium to full
What strength do you dislike?Full because its over trying to be full theres a difference
What is your favorite wrapper? Habano
Maduro or Natural? Maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Torano Master
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? San lotano Oval
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Padron
Favorite size? Corona
Least Favorite size? 6x60
Favorite Brand? Tatuaje
What stick has the most age in your humi? Diamond crown maximus 2 yrs
What was the last stick you purchased? Af anejo #77 shark
Favorite Machine-Made? Black and mild
Favorite place to smoke? Where no one is b*tching
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Socialize
What kind of cutters do you use? Back Stop cheapy by torano
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Xikar
Naked or Cello? Cello
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Depends on crowd
What Rh do you prefer? 65%
How long have you been into cigars?
Got my first humi in early 2010 --- so I'd say 3 years.
Casually smoked for 4ish(?) years before that, but wouldn't consider myself "into it" like I am now.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have?
100ish ct(?) Glass Top: was my 1st humidor -- gift from my (now) wife.
50(?) ct "newport" humidor --- for infused sticks
Wood "coolidor"
How do you organize your sticks?
If they came in the box, they stay in a box....
Singles and mazos get sorted by size and wrapper color.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate)
LOL, no clue. Wife says too many, I say not enough :-D
Care for infused cigars?
Sometimes --- Tabak Cafe Con Leche, Java Mint, and CAO Moontrance are top picks
What strength do you like?
All of 'em!
What strength do you dislike?
rain:
Don't care, it's all about flavor
Well said, brother!
What is your favorite wrapper?
Probably Ecuadorian Sumatra at the moment
Maduro or Natural?
Both, depends on my mood.
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)?
Gonna base this on MSRP:
Undercrown or San Miguel
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)?
Viaje Supershot, Camacho PE
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)?
Ave Maria Recon
Favorite size?
Corona or Robusto
Least Favorite size?
Churchill (never have that much time)
Favorite Brand?
....too hard to pick just one
What stick has the most age in your humi?
Camacho PE from Jan 2010
What was the last stick you purchased?
Some assorted DEs: Papas Fritas, MUWAT, LP UF13
Favorite Machine-Made?
N/A
Favorite place to smoke?
Outside
Favorite thing to do while smoking?
1) Sittin' on the porch relaxin 2) playing power tools 3) Or walking the dog.
What kind of cutters do you use?
Xikar XI(3?) or pop-out punch on my lighter
What kind of lighters/matches do you use?
Bugatti B-1, Lotus, or plain matches
Naked or Cello?
However they were when I bought them.
Do you take your bands off when smoking?
When I get close to them, yes.
What Rh do you prefer?68-69ish
This survey was actually posted the day I posted my newbie intro. Wish I would have taken the time to answer these questions that day and compare them to today's answer. Oh well, here goes.
How long have you been into cigars?
About 2 years now, but seriously for about a year.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have?
I keep everything in a cooler now.
How do you organize your sticks?
Box purchases are in boxes in the cooler. Singles are in bags in the cooler with a couple brands per bag.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate)
250ish.
Care for infused cigars?
No
What strength do you like?
Leaning toward medium body/medium strength lately
What strength do you dislike?
Any body profile is fine. If the strength makes me sick, I don't typically like it. (this seldom happens)
What is your favorite wrapper?
Don't think I have one yet.
Maduro or Natural?
Yes
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)?
Padron 2000 Maduro
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)?
This is tough. Oliva MB1, Tat Black PL, several LFD/LG's
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)?
LFD Salomon
Favorite size?
Lanceros and Robustos
Least Favorite size?
60 rg that aren't tapered to fit in my mouth
Favorite Brand?
LFD
What stick has the most age in your humi?
An HdM from '99
What was the last stick you purchased?
2008 Camacho Liberty
Favorite Machine-Made?
N/A
Favorite place to smoke?
On my deck
Favorite thing to do while smoking?
Listen to jazz on Pandora
What kind of cutters do you use?
Xikar Xi1
What kind of lighters/matches do you use?
Colibri
Naked or Cello?
Whatever it comes in
Do you take your bands off when smoking?
Sometimes
Le'ts get to learn the tastes of our fellows BOTLs, eh? Here is a super survey. (I suggest copying my template, use "Quote" for the breaks)
How long have you been into cigars? alittle over 3 years What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 3 desktops and Coleman 120qt How do you organize your sticks? cedar trays and stack by boxes somewhat neatly How many cigars do you have? (Estimate)300ish Care for infused cigars?only when i first started smoking What strength do you like? all just depends What strength do you dislike? n/a What is your favorite wrapper? Maduro or Natural? Maduro Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)?Torano Signature series Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? MF Le Bijou Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)?Camacho PE Favorite size?Robusto Least Favorite size?Churchill Favorite Brand?MF all day What stick has the most age in your humi?Gurhka Dragon from 10/2010 What was the last stick you purchased?Avo Classic Favorite Machine-Made? Favorite place to smoke? Favorite thing to do while smoking? listen to music What kind of cutters do you use?Cuban Crafters perfect cutter What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Bugatti Torch and Xikar soft flame Naked or Cello?cello if it came with one Do you take your bands off when smoking?at some point yes What Rh do you prefer?67/68 I think I am out of questions..
How long have you been into cigars? 7 Years (Approx.)
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? Daniel Marshall Anniversary Treasure Chest Humidor
How do you organize your sticks? Brand
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 175
Care for infused cigars? No
What strength do you like? Med-Full
What strength do you dislike? None
What is your favorite wrapper? Conn. Broadleaf (if I have to pick one)
Maduro or Natural? Usually Maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? AB Tempus
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? AF Anejo
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Padron
Favorite size? Perfecto
Least Favorite size? Pequenos
Favorite Brand? Arturo Fuente
What stick has the most age in your humi? There are 3:1998 Saint Luis Rey Churchill, 1998 RYJ Prince of Wales, 1998 Partagas 8-9-8 Cabinet Selection
What was the last stick you purchased? Anejo #77
Favorite Machine-Made? Don't have one.
Favorite place to smoke? Lake Winnipesaukee NH
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Nothing/Relax
What kind of cutters do you use? Xikar
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Vector Tripple Jet
Naked or Cello? Cello
Do you take your bands off when smoking? When the ash approaches it
What Rh do you prefer? 63%-68%
How long have you been into cigars? A little less than a year.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? Evanston Diamante(thanks sprintsale), a ccom 20ct and a ziplock bag lol.
How do you organize your sticks? Naked ones together, then by size.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 100-120ish
Care for infused cigars? Never had one.
What strength do you like? No particular favorite, but medium if I had to choose.
What strength do you dislike? None.
What is your favorite wrapper? Habano.
Maduro or Natural? Natural.
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? CAO Black or Morro Castle or Fuente Hemingway. This one's tough.
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? My Father or SL Oval.
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Honestly haven't smoked any, but that will change soon.
Favorite size? Toss up between Robustos and Coronas.
Least Favorite size? Double Toro 6x60
Favorite Brand? Tatuaje
What stick has the most age in your humi? Either a Camacho PE from 2010 or a DPG Blue with the yellowest cello I've ever seen from Todd(Bandy).
What was the last stick you purchased? Room 101 robusto.
Favorite Machine-Made? Backwoods baby.
Favorite place to smoke? Golf course or the river.
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Golf or fish.
What kind of cutters do you use? CCom Colibri Grip
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Black Ops Kilo
Naked or Cello? Ladies naked, cigars stay in the cello.
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Sometimes but not very often. Typically smoke alone so no one to offend.
What Rh do you prefer? 68
How long- 6 months
Type of Hum., cooler- 50 ct., 20 ct., igloo
organize- premiums in humidors, rest in igloo
how many- about 300, ( buying is also addictive)
infused- Erin go braugh
strength likes- all but super full
strength dislikes- super full
wrapper- ?
madura or natural- natural
fav. budget- Park Avenue
fav. mid range- Greycliff Avelino Lara
fav. expensive- Ashton
fav. size- toro
least fav. size- churchhill
fav. brand- A. J. Fernandez
stick with most age- Montecristo White
last purcase- Geycliff Turbo
fav. machine made- ?
fav. place to smoke- front porch
fav. things to do- enjoy the stick and solitude
kind of cutter-xicar
kind of lighter- Rocky Patel double flame
naked or cello- cello
bands off- yes
RH- 68%
Thanks for the fellowship.
Comments
Since 2004
What type of Humidor do you have?
How do you organize your sticks?
I try to group them in similar strength profiles and/or brands.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate)
Around 350
Care for infused cigars?
NO
What strength do you like?
Medium – Full
What strength do you dislike?
I’m not real big on mild cigars.
What is your favorite wrapper?
The San Andreas (Padron ’26) and whatever Oliva uses on the V.
Maduro or Natural?
Depends on the mood.
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)?
Oliva V, JDN Celebration, Brickhouse, CAO La Traviata, San Lotano Oval and Habano, Tat El Triunfador
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)?
Padron ’64 maduro, Oliva V Maduro, Ashton VSG
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)?
Padron ’26 maduro, Punch Punch, Partagas D
Favorite size?
Almost anything in a 46 ring, preferably over 6”.
Least Favorite size?
Anything over 52 ring.
Favorite Brand?
See above.
What stick has the most age in your humi?
Oliva Master blend, 4 years, Punch Punch, 3 years
What was the last stick you purchased?
Perdomo Exhibition epicure
Favorite Machine-Made?
I thought this was about cigars?
Favorite place to smoke?
My covered back porch with a couple good friends, hot jazz, and a slow, gentle soaking rain..
Favorite thing to do while smoking?
See above.
What kind of cutters do you use?
Sharp ones.
What kind of lighters/matches do you use?
Butane.
Naked or Cello?
Who cares?
Do you take your bands off when smoking?
Only to keep them from catching fire.
What Rh do you prefer?
64 - 70
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 300 Ct. Endtable humidor, 2 250 Ct. Humidors, 2 20 Ct. Humidors, 3 large Tupperdors
How do you organize your sticks?I try to organize by manufacturer and blend but some sizes don't make that work.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) Between 1500 and 2000
Care for infused cigars? The few I have had were good
What strength do you like? Solid Medium
What strength do you dislike? Super Strong or Super Weak
What is your favorite wrapper? Not sure. I like them all. Depends on the entire blend.
Maduro or Natural? Maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? 5 Vegas Cask Strength II
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? Viaje Holiday Blend
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Opus X
Favorite size? Corona
Least Favorite size? Churchill
Favorite Brand? Viaje
What stick has the most age in your humi? Oliva O Classic which I think has over 20 years on it
What was the last stick you purchased? Viaje VOR DT
Favorite Machine-Made? NONE
Favorite place to smoke? Anywhere with friends
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Relax
What kind of cutters do you use? XIKAR Xi3
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? XIKAR Double Torch
Naked or Cello? Cello
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Depends if they come off easy
What Rh do you prefer? 65%
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 1 glasstop 100 count, 1 glasstop 50 count, small tupperware cont.
How do you organize your sticks? By brand
How many cigars do you have? 90
Care for infused cigars? Some, Opulence 3, Java
What strength do you like? Mild, medium, full
What strength do you dislike? cigar that's too dry, corojo
What is your favorite wrapper? Conn. or maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Ccom Purple Label
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-17)? San Lotano Maduro
Favorite Expensive stick ($17+)? Possibly MOW Armada. Still aging.
Favorite size? Robusto
Least Favorite size? Small ring 30
Favorite Brand? So far AJ's blends
What stick has the most age in your humi? Oliva Conn Reserve
What was the last stick you purchased? Java
Favorite Machine-Made? none
Favorite place to smoke? Outside
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Listen to public radio
What kind of cutters do you use? generic double-bladed guillotine
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? generic torch
Naked or Cello? Cello
Do you take your bands off when smoking? If I can, otherwise I'll wait until the glue softens
What Rh do you prefer? 65
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 2ea 500ct, 1ea 300ct, 1ea 150ct, 2ea 40ct, Coolidorasaurus & the original coolidor.
How do you organize your sticks? Generally by wherever I can find room. Most "special" sticks go into one of the 40ct humidors.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) Around 600??? Just a very rough guesstimate.
Care for infused cigars? Not so much. I just dont "get" them. If I want a cigar, I want a cigar. If I want candy, I want candy. Ive never wanted a candy cigar. LOL
What strength do you like? Really depends on the mood. A great stick can be found in any strength.
What strength do you dislike? If I had to pick one Id have to say medium. I usually find myself wanting either a mild or a full, but rarely do I actually WANT a medium body.
What is your favorite wrapper? Jamastran Corojo of PA Broadleaf.
Maduro or Natural? Natural.
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Padron 2000.
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? My Father.
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Fuente Anejo.
Favorite size? Robusto or Lonsdale.
Least Favorite size? Churchill.
Favorite Brand? Fuente or Padron.
What stick has the most age in your humi? Original run Gurkha Titan, 4 years on it (thanks Kuzi!).
What was the last stick you purchased? Diesel Unlimited d.6
Favorite Machine-Made? Would have to say Swisher Sweets, although I havent had one in about 10 years.
Favorite place to smoke? A nice quiet park, as close to daybreak as possible.
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Read.
What kind of cutters do you use? Xikar X2 double guillotine, Xikar XV V-cutter and Xikar MTX Multi-tool Scissors.
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Xikar Trezo Triple flame to spark it, Xikar Element to touch it up.
Naked or Cello? Cello. Exclusively.
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Of course - cant nub it without removing the band.
What Rh do you prefer? 65%.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? One 300 ct endtable and one 50 ct.
How do you organize your sticks?size mainly.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 200
Care for infused cigars? NA
What strength do you like? Med/full
What strength do you dislike? None
What is your favorite wrapper? Depends
Maduro or Natural? Maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? 1844
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? Pueblo Dominicano
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Cohiba
Favorite size? 6x52
Least Favorite size? Petite
Favorite Brand? MOW
What stick has the most age in your humi? Cohiba
What was the last stick you purchased? Cuban Legacy maddy
Favorite Machine-Made? NA
Favorite place to smoke? B&M
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Talk or read forum
What kind of cutters do you use? Guillotine or punch
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Cheap jet flame
Naked or Cello? If aging naked
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Only when the band comes of easily
What Rh do you prefer? 68
cool survey!
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 1 120ct 1 50ct (not being used at moment. Stopped holding rh well), 1 20ct, 2 cigar jars, a couple small Tupperware containers.
How do you organize your sticks? Depends on on humidor.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate)150-250
Care for infused cigars? Started smoking with infused. Haven't since but not against them.
What strength do you like? All
What strength do you dislike? None
What is your favorite wrapper? Maduro
Maduro or Natural? Just answered but maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? PDR Seleccion '10, Undercrown
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? LP No.9, T52, Viaje Holiday Blend
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Haven't had many in this area. Maybe Feral Flying Pig paid about $15 for those.
Favorite size? Toro, robust and smaller
Least Favorite size? Not big fan of big ring
Favorite Brand? Liga Privada
What stick has the most age in your humi? I really don't know.
What was the last stick you purchased? 3 Viaje holiday blend 2011
Favorite Machine-Made?
Favorite place to smoke? Front porch or in garage.
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Listen to music or podcasts and surf web (usually this site)
What kind of cutters do you use? Some guillotine I got off eBay or my generic v cutter (sharpened by bigt for me)
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? This little welding torch lighter.
Naked or Cello? Cello. But I keep them how they came
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Only when I'm about an inch from it.
What Rh do you prefer? 65-69%
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 125 count glass top humi, a 40 count glass top and some tupperware that handles overflow and bomb staging.
How do you organize your sticks? I don't really buy samplers anymore so I don't have too many singles. maybe 20 or so. So everything else is sorted by line.
How many cigars do you have? Around 150-175 tops.
Care for infused cigars? ex chewer so I like tobacco too much to understand why people would want to mask it. I don't judge those who do, but its not my thing.
What strength do you like? any where from some bolder Milds through the full range of mediums and up to the mild fulls, depending on my mood.
What strength do you dislike? super full, the punisher got the best of me.
What is your favorite wrapper? sumatra, but a good habano, corojo specifically, is a close second.
Natural or Maduro? natural mostly, but I do have a few maduros in my top 10
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Diesel UHC
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-17)?Don Pepin Garcia Blue
Favorite Expensive stick ($17+)? Padron 1926 maduro
Favorite size? corona extra, but robustos and traditional coronas are close seconds
Least Favorite size? 60 ring anything
Favorite Blender? Don Pepin Garcia
What stick has the most age in your humi? A DPG cuban classic Toro with over 3 years on it from Todd (bandyt09)
What was the last stick you purchased? Hit up a local B&M and picked up 2 dpg blue robustos, a tat brow 7th reserva and a tat brown noella. a few weeks back.
Favorite Machine-Made? n/a
Favorite place to smoke? my back yard
Favorite thing to do while smoking? water the lawn/garden, I know it sound weird, but its so peaceful.
What kind of cutters do you use?50-50 punch, colibri doule guillotine diesel cutter.
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? doesn't much matter to me, I rotate between a couple of ronson jetlites, a colibri firebird, and a zippo.
Naked or Cello? cello off all the way
Do you take your bands off when smoking? everytime before I light it up
What Rh do you prefer? as close to 70 as I can muster witout going over. usually 68.
thanks for putting this thing together guy, its been an interesting read.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? I have the Monolith Cabinet that ccom sold last year, plus a Fuente 200ct, 2 Don Carlos 30th Anniversary humis that hold about 50 each, 1 Don Arturo Gran Anniverxario that holds 70, cigar jar that holds about 25, Gurkha Triad that holds about 75, Opus X Lost City that holds about 50, 3 small tupperdors and 4 other humis that are empty including one that holds about 20 nubs, a small 30 ct, 150 ct and 250 ct.
How do you organize your sticks?All different ways. My special edition stuff fills a lot of the special edition humis. The Monolith has them all thrown together except the bottom drawer.
How many cigars do you have? ~1600 - 1800
Care for infused cigars? They are OK once in a while for something different. If I had to smoke them more frequently, the Gurkha Infused sticks or the Isle de Sol would be my choices.
What strength do you like? Most medium to full but small all sorts of stuff.
What strength do you dislike? To mild where I can't taste flavors.
What is your favorite wrapper? Sumatra.
Natural or Maduro? Either
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Diesel Unlimited
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-17)?Anejo
Favorite Expensive stick ($17+)? At the moment, GoF DC
Favorite size? Usually Torpedos are my choice but not sure why. Probably has to do with the fact that the first cigar I had that I liked was a torpedo.
Least Favorite size? A lot of those smaller Hemingway short story size and shapes. Not to single them out but similar sizes and shapes in different brands don't agree with me.
Favorite Blender? Fuente
What stick has the most age in your humi?Partagas 150 but that is not the stick that "I" have had the longest. Probably a Forbidden X from 2005
What was the last stick you purchased? Opus X Scorpio Maduro.
Favorite Machine-Made? None.
Favorite place to smoke? JRs or my car.
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Just hang and relax.
What kind of cutters do you use?Xikar 008 punch, regular double blade cutter.
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Xikar Trezo, Xikar Element or a Colibri something or other.
Naked or Cello?However it comes to me.
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Usually only when the burn gets close
What Rh do you prefer? I like between 65 and 70 usually trying for 67%.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? Small cabinet.
How do you organize your sticks? What's organize mean?
How many cigars do you have? Depends who you ask. If you ask me, not enough.
Care for infused cigars? Never tried.
What strength do you like? Medium
What strength do you dislike? Very full.
What is your favorite wrapper? PA Broadleaf if I had to pick.
Maduro or Natural? No preference.
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Diesel UHC
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? Tat Black
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Only had GoF at this level.
Favorite size? Corona
Least Favorite size? Monstrous
Favorite Brand? MoW
What stick has the most age in your humi? Gurkha Titan w/ about 5 years.
What was the last stick you purchased? MoW Maduo
Favorite Machine-Made? Black and Mild?
Favorite place to smoke? Don't have one.
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Read.
What kind of cutters do you use? Double Guillotine and Punch
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Mostly matches.
Naked or Cello? Meh, whatever. Though I do prefer the original box of MoW PAs with naked sticks.
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Eventually...
What Rh do you prefer? 65
I think I am out of questions..
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? Hand-Made Lancelot(75ct) and a custom antique fridge(750ct)
How do you organize your sticks? A combination of brand, blender, price point, and size
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 400ish
Care for infused cigars? Don't mind them, not very often though
What strength do you like? Med/Full
What strength do you dislike? Very Full
What is your favorite wrapper? Maddy
Maduro or Natural? Maddy
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? NC: Oliva V CC: BBF
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? NC: AF Anejo Shark CC: H Upmann Mag50
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? NC: My Father 2010 CC: Still aging my more expensive CCs(Cohiba 2011EL 1966 whenever I smoke it)
Favorite size? Corona or Torp
Least Favorite size? Churchill
Favorite Brand? NC: Oliva CC: Partagas
What stick has the most age in your humi? H Upmann Mag50-Sept 08
What was the last stick you purchased? Ramon Allones 2011EL/PSD4/Cohiba SigloVI
Favorite Machine-Made? n/a
Favorite place to smoke? JT Cigarros in Fargo, ND
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Shoot-the-schitt w/Marker and the other local BotL
What kind of cutters do you use? Xi3 Beachwood
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Triple-Flame Thundra or Black Ops, Single Xicar Executive or Custom Gryphon Zippo w/butane insert(soon to come)
Naked or Cello? Both: Cello if singles but naked to age if I have larger(5+) on hand
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Not until I get close to it
What Rh do you prefer? 66-69% for storage and 62-64% for smoking
How long have you been into cigars? - 3 years but smoking them for about 12
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? - 50ct. desktop
How do you organize your sticks? - usually HTF and $$$ in the bottom in case the kids get in
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 20ish
Care for infused cigars? - sure, I like the Tabak Especial
What strength do you like? - Medium - Full
What strength do you dislike? - Mild - Medium (MOW Virtue, RP Connie)
What is your favorite wrapper? - Habano or Sun Grown
Maduro or Natural? - depends. LFD DL Maduro all the way but DAGA Natty over the SG
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? - MOW Ruination, Diesel UHC
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? Tat Black, Litto Gomez Diez, LFD DL Maduro
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Don Carlos Edicion de Anniversario, Padron 45, Anejo, Opus X
Favorite size? - corona
Least Favorite size? - 60+ ring
Favorite Brand? - Fuente / Ashton, LFD, MOW
What stick has the most age in your humi? Tat Cojonu 06 with 3 years on it
What was the last stick you purchased? Tat Cojonu
Favorite Machine-Made? Backwoods
Favorite place to smoke? On the back deck of my buddy Jack's house overlooking the Rogue River
Favorite thing to do while smoking? listen to music and surf the net or watch Dexter
What kind of cutters do you use? Cuban Crafters
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Bugatti B1
Naked or Cello? I store them how they came but I don't personally like cello.
Do you take your bands off when smoking? usually
What Rh do you prefer? 65-68
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? - 1 x 150 ct, 2 x 125 ct., 1 x 50 c. and 1 tupperidor that holds 3 boxes, or 100 singles. and a 25 ct. humi with infused cigars
How do you organize your sticks? - aging humidor, special occasion humidor, and the rest are whatever I grab from a humidor.
How many cigars do you have? on average 200 to 400, sometimes less, sometimes more
Care for infused cigars? - Very very rarely, like one a year, though I keep some in a small humidor for friends that like them
What strength do you like? - All strengths have their place and time.
What strength do you dislike? - none.
What is your favorite wrapper? - I have not found one I didnt like, but I do love a PA broadleaf
Maduro or Natural? - I like both
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? - 5 Vegas Classic, Cask Strength II, Miami, LHC OF, La Aroma de Cuba, Punch Rare Corojo, MOW Ruination, Diesel UHC
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? A long aged CAO Soprano Soldier or Tony signature, Ashton VSG, Opus X, Anejo
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Most Padrons
Favorite size? - Toro, or Churchill, then Torps and Belicoso
Least Favorite size? - I'll smoke any size if I find I like it
Favorite Brand? - 5 Vegas, LHC (OF's), La Aroma de Cuba, Ashton, Fuente, Padron
What stick has the most age in your humi? A few 5 Vegas Cask Strength original blend with 6+ years, several CAO Sopranos with 6 years, and quite a few others with over 4 years.
What was the last stick you purchased? Montecristo Media Noche
Favorite Machine-Made? None
Favorite place to smoke? My flat with friends, local B&M, on my front porch watching city life go by, or on the back porch watching birds at my feeders.
Favorite thing to do while smoking? listen to the old crooners, relaxing, reading, having a drink with friends
What kind of cutters do you use? Punch, Xikar
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Several different Xikars. Depending on which one I find.
Naked or Cello? In cello if they come that way.
Do you take your bands off when smoking? when I smoke down to the band, or if I go to a B&M with a lit cigar and its not a cigar I purchased there.
What Rh do you prefer? 63-68
- Wine cooler
- By wrapper and strength
- maybe 700
- I won't pass up a free one, but I don't seek them out
- Depends on my mood; mild in the morning, full after a nice steak dinner
- Nicotine bombs
- Connecticut
- Maduro
- 5 Vegas Gold,
- MOW Virtue
- Cohiba Red Dot
- 54 x 6 or 7
- corona and 60+ ring gauges, though they both have a place in my humi
- Cohiba
- Probably the ones at the bottom, whatever they are
- RP 7 yrs aged Connecticut
- Don't smoke those
- My porch, followed by my local B&M, Tampa Humidor
- Cuban Perfect cutter (love that backing plate)
- Xikar Crossover
- Used to be naked, until I got mold and found the cigars in cello were unaffected; now I keep everything in cello
- No
- 65 - 68%
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 3 Humidors, 1 is at least 30 years old, others hold 100 and 160 sticks
How do you organize your sticks? ISOM in one, anything else in the others
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 150, but that's real low for me
Care for infused cigars? NO
What strength do you like? Med to Full
What strength do you dislike? None
What is your favorite wrapper? Whatever comes on an ISOM stick
Maduro or Natural? Maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? I am Canadian, so no such things as budget stick, lol
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)?
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Cohiba Sublimes, Esplendidos and Genios
Favorite size? Toro
Least Favorite size? Nub
Favorite Brand? ISOM Cohiba
What stick has the most age in your humi? 11 year old ISOM San Cristobal de la Habana
What was the last stick you purchased? R&J Short churchil and Cohiba Esplendidos (same time)
Favorite Machine-Made? White Owl
Favorite place to smoke? Mink Lake (northern Ontario)
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Texas Hold'em
What kind of cutters do you use? Xikar3 Redwood
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Firebird torch
Naked or Cello? ALL NAKED
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Only when they are bout to burn
What Rh do you prefer? 67
How long have you been into cigars? smoked for 3 been into i would say 6 months
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 20ct and a 10ct travel
How do you organize your sticks? size right now
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 40 (damn BOTL bombing me)
Care for infused cigars? haven't tried any
What strength do you like? medium right now
What strength do you dislike? full get me light headed at this point
What is your favorite wrapper? Honduras Criollo (because of the tempus)
Maduro or Natural? maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? not sure righ tnow
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? ab tempus
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? haven't tried one
Favorite size? robusto 5x52
Least Favorite size? corona
Favorite Brand? Alec Bradley
What stick has the most age in your humi? not sure since i was bombed and most of those are aged much longer than anything i bought
What was the last stick you purchased? 5 vegas A
Favorite Machine-Made? none
Favorite place to smoke? fishing
Favorite thing to do while smoking? fish
What kind of cutters do you use? xikar xi2
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? single torch
Naked or Cello? cello
Do you take your bands off when smoking? once i get close to the band
What Rh do you prefer? 69
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? COolidor red igloo lol also 300sqft walk in at work lol
How do you organize your sticks? HUH
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 200
Care for infused cigars? NIce change of pass, see the quality in the product
What strength do you like? Medium to full
What strength do you dislike?Full because its over trying to be full theres a difference
What is your favorite wrapper? Habano
Maduro or Natural? Maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Torano Master
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? San lotano Oval
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Padron
Favorite size? Corona
Least Favorite size? 6x60
Favorite Brand? Tatuaje
What stick has the most age in your humi? Diamond crown maximus 2 yrs
What was the last stick you purchased? Af anejo #77 shark
Favorite Machine-Made? Black and mild
Favorite place to smoke? Where no one is b*tching
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Socialize
What kind of cutters do you use? Back Stop cheapy by torano
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Xikar
Naked or Cello? Cello
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Depends on crowd
What Rh do you prefer? 65%
How long have you been into cigars?
Got my first humi in early 2010 --- so I'd say 3 years.
Casually smoked for 4ish(?) years before that, but wouldn't consider myself "into it" like I am now. What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? 100ish ct(?) Glass Top: was my 1st humidor -- gift from my (now) wife.
50(?) ct "newport" humidor --- for infused sticks
Wood "coolidor"
How do you organize your sticks? If they came in the box, they stay in a box....
Singles and mazos get sorted by size and wrapper color. How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) LOL, no clue. Wife says too many, I say not enough :-D Care for infused cigars? Sometimes --- Tabak Cafe Con Leche, Java Mint, and CAO Moontrance are top picks What strength do you like? All of 'em!
What strength do you dislike? Well said, brother! What is your favorite wrapper? Probably Ecuadorian Sumatra at the moment Maduro or Natural? Both, depends on my mood. Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Gonna base this on MSRP:
Undercrown or San Miguel Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? Viaje Supershot, Camacho PE Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Ave Maria Recon Favorite size? Corona or Robusto Least Favorite size? Churchill (never have that much time) Favorite Brand? ....too hard to pick just one What stick has the most age in your humi? Camacho PE from Jan 2010 What was the last stick you purchased? Some assorted DEs: Papas Fritas, MUWAT, LP UF13 Favorite Machine-Made? N/A Favorite place to smoke? Outside Favorite thing to do while smoking? 1) Sittin' on the porch relaxin 2) playing power tools 3) Or walking the dog. What kind of cutters do you use? Xikar XI(3?) or pop-out punch on my lighter What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Bugatti B-1, Lotus, or plain matches Naked or Cello? However they were when I bought them. Do you take your bands off when smoking? When I get close to them, yes. What Rh do you prefer?68-69ish
How long have you been into cigars?
About 2 years now, but seriously for about a year.
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have?
I keep everything in a cooler now.
How do you organize your sticks?
Box purchases are in boxes in the cooler. Singles are in bags in the cooler with a couple brands per bag.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate)
250ish.
Care for infused cigars?
No
What strength do you like?
Leaning toward medium body/medium strength lately
What strength do you dislike?
Any body profile is fine. If the strength makes me sick, I don't typically like it. (this seldom happens)
What is your favorite wrapper?
Don't think I have one yet.
Maduro or Natural?
Yes
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)?
Padron 2000 Maduro
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)?
This is tough. Oliva MB1, Tat Black PL, several LFD/LG's
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)?
LFD Salomon
Favorite size?
Lanceros and Robustos
Least Favorite size?
60 rg that aren't tapered to fit in my mouth
Favorite Brand?
LFD
What stick has the most age in your humi?
An HdM from '99
What was the last stick you purchased?
2008 Camacho Liberty
Favorite Machine-Made?
N/A
Favorite place to smoke?
On my deck
Favorite thing to do while smoking?
Listen to jazz on Pandora
What kind of cutters do you use?
Xikar Xi1
What kind of lighters/matches do you use?
Colibri
Naked or Cello?
Whatever it comes in
Do you take your bands off when smoking?
Sometimes
What Rh do you prefer?
65%
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? Daniel Marshall Anniversary Treasure Chest Humidor
How do you organize your sticks? Brand
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 175
Care for infused cigars? No
What strength do you like? Med-Full
What strength do you dislike? None
What is your favorite wrapper? Conn. Broadleaf (if I have to pick one)
Maduro or Natural? Usually Maduro
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? AB Tempus
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? AF Anejo
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Padron
Favorite size? Perfecto
Least Favorite size? Pequenos
Favorite Brand? Arturo Fuente
What stick has the most age in your humi? There are 3:1998 Saint Luis Rey Churchill, 1998 RYJ Prince of Wales, 1998 Partagas 8-9-8 Cabinet Selection
What was the last stick you purchased? Anejo #77
Favorite Machine-Made? Don't have one.
Favorite place to smoke? Lake Winnipesaukee NH
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Nothing/Relax
What kind of cutters do you use? Xikar
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Vector Tripple Jet
Naked or Cello? Cello
Do you take your bands off when smoking? When the ash approaches it
What Rh do you prefer? 63%-68%
How long have you been into cigars? Since winter 08-09 (4 years)
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have?downsized to: 100 count desktop, 70 qt. cooler, 38 qt. cooler
How do you organize your sticks? 100 count: Johnny-O!, 70 qt. cooler: CC and NC boxes, 38 qt. cooler: loose NC
How many cigars do you have? ~400
Care for infused cigars? Absolutely not
What strength do you like? Mild and medium
What strength do you dislike? Uber-full and tasteless mild
What is your favorite wrapper? Colorado
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? Johnny-O!
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-17)? Saint Luis Rey 'A'
Favorite Expensive stick ($17+)? I've smoked MSRP in that range but never actually paid that much for a stick...yet
Favorite size? Corona Gorda
Least Favorite size? Nub/56+ rg
Favorite Brand? Fuente
What stick has the most age in your humi? AF Don Carlos 2004
What was the last stick you purchased? RASS
Favorite Machine-Made? ???
Favorite place to smoke? A campsite
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Drink and talk with friends
What kind of cutters do you use? generic guillotine or my fingernail
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Matches or soft flame Jobon
Naked or Cello? Cello
Do you take your bands off when smoking? No
What Rh do you prefer? 68
What type of Humidor/Coolidor do you have? Evanston Diamante(thanks sprintsale), a ccom 20ct and a ziplock bag lol.
How do you organize your sticks? Naked ones together, then by size.
How many cigars do you have? (Estimate) 100-120ish
Care for infused cigars? Never had one.
What strength do you like? No particular favorite, but medium if I had to choose.
What strength do you dislike? None.
What is your favorite wrapper? Habano.
Maduro or Natural? Natural.
Favorite Budget stick ($0-8)? CAO Black or Morro Castle or Fuente Hemingway. This one's tough.
Favorite Mid-Ranged Stick ($8-15)? My Father or SL Oval.
Favorite Expensive stick ($15+)? Honestly haven't smoked any, but that will change soon.
Favorite size? Toss up between Robustos and Coronas.
Least Favorite size? Double Toro 6x60
Favorite Brand? Tatuaje
What stick has the most age in your humi? Either a Camacho PE from 2010 or a DPG Blue with the yellowest cello I've ever seen from Todd(Bandy).
What was the last stick you purchased? Room 101 robusto.
Favorite Machine-Made? Backwoods baby.
Favorite place to smoke? Golf course or the river.
Favorite thing to do while smoking? Golf or fish.
What kind of cutters do you use? CCom Colibri Grip
What kind of lighters/matches do you use? Black Ops Kilo
Naked or Cello? Ladies naked, cigars stay in the cello.
Do you take your bands off when smoking? Sometimes but not very often. Typically smoke alone so no one to offend.
What Rh do you prefer? 68
Yeah! This is my 500th post.