This is an awesome thread. Once I get enough stock in my humi I can't wait to get in.
As I have never participated in anything like this I do have one particular question. How are people packing and shipping cigars for this? I read most people are using USPS 2 day but what are you doing to package up the sticks. I just want to be informed so when I get involved I can make sure to ship them properly. Please reply here or shoot me an email at bburnham17@yahoo.com.
Suggested: USPS or UPS with tracking number Humi-pillow or something similar for moisture while in transit
******************* "If I had taken my doctor's advice and quit smoking when he advised me to, I wouldn't have lived to go to his funeral." -George burns at age 98
Originally posted by DanV: Kaveman your left today will email with tracking code
Dan, I just got the package. I thank you for the awesome choices. I was really excited to see the Opus X. I have always been curious about trying one and now I have a chance thanks to you. I have one question about your note. The Opus X says 3 years old, also the Padron 5000 and La Aroma de Cuba say 6 months. Is this how long youve aged them in your humi? If so I kinda feel bad about smoking that Opus X.
Here is the list:
2 - Aiello (made by Oliva) Padron 5000 Rocky Patel - The Edge La Aroma de Cuba Opus X
Thank you DanV!
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Posts: 59 | Location: California | Registered: April 15, 2007
Yes the Opus X has been in the locker for 3 years. The others are 6 months. The Aiello is a blend picked by the owner of the Tinder box here. He picks the blend and Oliva makes it. Retails for about 4 dollars. To me a great smoke for 4 bucks. the lighter one is a Cameroon. Dont feel bad thats what there for. Have had plenty of Opus. My taste run more towards the Padrons myself.
Posts: 47 | Location: St Charles Mo | Registered: April 23, 2007
I love the Padron 26. Thats the best cigar Ive had. The 64 is nice but the tight draw kills me. I havent tried the 5000 so that would be interesting, especially one thats been cured for 6 months. Ill post what I thought about each one I smoke. The Opus X might sit on the side lines for a special occasion.
----------------------------- I am the FED!
"Getting Cuban Cigars, So Easy A Kaveman Can Do It."
Posts: 59 | Location: California | Registered: April 15, 2007
everytime i say i will wait till a special occasion they get older and older and that occasion has to get better and bteer. I have anywhere from 1 to 5 year old 26's that i have to smoke and some 5 year old 3000's.
Posts: 47 | Location: St Charles Mo | Registered: April 23, 2007
Dan, Do the Padron non-anniversary's age well? I tried my second Padron from the cigar shop yesterday and I didn't really enjoy it. There was a lack of taste. It was ok in the middle of the cigar but the rest wasn't too enjoyable. I need to try the one you sent to see if I notice a difference. Ive had a couple 26's and 64's which are amazing. Do the regular Padron's age similar to either of those?
----------------------------- I am the FED!
"Getting Cuban Cigars, So Easy A Kaveman Can Do It."
Posts: 59 | Location: California | Registered: April 15, 2007
almost every Padron ive had have been great. My regular Padrons age perfectly. My 3000's are right up there with the 64's i have. Im partial to Padrons because Joe the owner is also and he got me hooked. On another note since he is such a big Padron guy, the Aiello blend he picked is along that same vain. Be sure to let me know what you think of them. He will get a kick out of some outside thoughts.
Posts: 47 | Location: St Charles Mo | Registered: April 23, 2007
******************* "If I had taken my doctor's advice and quit smoking when he advised me to, I wouldn't have lived to go to his funeral." -George burns at age 98
