Smoked my first cuban today thanks to the mad bomber Shuckins! He bombed me with a Bolivar petite corona and I had no idea so much flavor and such a large nicotine buzz could come from such a small cigar. My palate certainly isn't developed enough for me to attempt a full review on my first...

I have seen this on people's posts, mostly from old posts, from time to time and wondered. This is the most civilized and generous forum I have ever seen, and I feel privileged to be part of it. I have seen people gently admonished for one thing or another, but it's usually pretty low-key...

A while back I posted about my "Anti-build" vinotemp. Basically a stock Vino, cigar boxes to hold smokes and... well, thats it. Basically I did nothing to it, and it worked great :) I've wanted real shelves and trays for a while, so when Forrest offered up 25% off, I had to jump on it. I...

I have smoked a few (two) box pressed cigars this week and it seems that they burn slower to me but maybe its just the cigar's condition. Both had a good draw and both were 5 inches long and lasted over an hour, I like a churchill most of the time and they might last an hour but didnt think a 5...

I have been here for a long time but have been busy with new kids lately. Now they are starting to get a bit older and I thought I'd get more deep into my old cigar passion. I used to be able to come here and pick up some nice deals on cigars for BOTLs who had some they were wanting to part...

Lately I've been not polishing off a bowl the way I used to. Particularly Virginias, or Englishes with a high VA content, seem to work well DGTed overnight or even several days. I've been wondering if leaving the dottle, with its attendant moisture and oils, makes the bowl bottom damper. And...

Gentlemen, what I am about to show you, words cannot even begin to describe my feelings for the kindness, generosity, thoughtfulness, and compassion for what Lenny (Team Fuente) has done for me. I arrived home this evening to find three boxes on my porch. Two of the boxes were donation cigars...

Puff Lifestyle - Does Drinking Alcohol Get a Bad Rap? New Study Suggests It May Actually Help You Live Longer Drinking? Is it as bad as they say it is? A new study has some interesting revelations on the subject. Find out about some possible theories as to... Read the full article here: Puff...

Not sure how many people know, but my wife and I have been living in different cities during grad school for about 18 months. She moved down to VA to start a PhD in January, but our house sat empty. Things have been pretty tight with a rent and a mortgage for 4 months. Anyhow, we finally...

Have had congestion and sore throat for over a week, couldnt smoke. I'm used to smoking one a day, I'm not totally better but I'll be danged if I don't have one for the superbowl! The humis finally gettin opened :whoo:

I never had one, and sounds like I never will. I'm amongst the BOTL's here that have a C-Bid problem. I always have to have some sort of action on the site every week. Well, the shipment I recieved from my mid January lots had a single Padilla 1932 Oscuro Salomon I won for $8 on back order. I...

I'm surprised no one has noticed ... :eek: Escudo is no longer an A&C Petersen product! :scared: Below is the pic, kinda big but the only way to read the labels. Left side is the old ACP label, right side is the new Scandinavian Tobacco Group label. Yeah, its no longer "fine tobacco", just...

I'll never forget my first. Bolivar Belicosos Finos.... Now I know what all the fuss is about. Worth the wait! :rockon:

I suspect that most seasoned pipe puffers started out with an aromatic or at the least a very neutral baccy before moving on to stouter, headier stuff. Some continue to smoke aromatics, and those that no longer do can in some cases become snots about their superior prejudices for English...

I entered into what I though was a safe trade with shuckins, wow was that a mistake! I came home from school and my porch was gone due to the box carrying these guys: Thanks Ron!

I have smoked a couple more since my last review of this stick and I have found them to be inconsistent in both build and flavor. What a shame, si... Read the full review here: Hoyo de Tradicion Epicure Cigar Review - No longer my fave Honduran...

I was a retailer on CL but CS didn't have the same functionality as far as I was aware. I would like access to the retailer forums again if possible.

Having a look at the Membership List (http://www.cigarforums.net/forums/vb/members/list/) it is noted that the reputation or "Ring Gauge" is no longer listed. Although it was not perfect when combined with trader feedback & time joined it gave an impression of the member, IMHO. Will the Ring...

Just want to take the time to officially announce my partnership with Ashes is over and done. The reason behind it is not something I want to make public, but I will state this... Over the last year I have made an effort to make a name for myself and get into the industry I love so much... I...

Muffin, our 13 year old Peek-a-poo decided to commit suicide tonight. She is always vanishing when I let her out. Well, tonight I went looking for her about 3 minutes after letting her out to pee. I found her in the middle of the road.....run over. I rushed her first to our vet...who had...