The image of a gentleman smoking a fine evokes many a scenario. There are many occasions for a fine cigar: the reward at the end of a long struggle, the victory at a poker table, the celebrations after the birth of a child, the end of tough business negotiations, a fine outing with a son or grandson, the heat of battle, the song of a woman humming in the den after a night at the opera. Mostly, the occasion for a fine cigar is one that evokes the view of men as gentlemen, a view that is presently experiencing resurgence, and for good reason.
Gone are the not-so-glory days of the boy-man whose pants are at the ready to fall down around his ankles, and who has experienced neither a proper shave nor a good haircut. Oh no–a quality cigar brings to mind not only a man, but a gentleman who understands what it is to go to a real barber, and that going to a real barber is something that takes time. He understands what a handkerchief is for, and that it isn’t just for keeping his own nose clean. Fine cigars are part of a gentleman’s lifestyle. He is a man who owns (and on occasion wears) cufflinks, who wears aftershave and knows what Bay Run is for. He knows that women really do love to see a man wearing a handsome pair of suspenders.
Yes, there is indeed a mystique around the kind of man who smokes fine cigars, an image of a gentleman who knows quality in all things and why quality is important, from institutional connections to connections that have been obtained from years of attending the school of life. This is the kind of man who brings a Mona Lisa smile to the women in his life, whether she is his dear friend, sweetheart, fiancé, wife, mother, mother-in-law, daughter or granddaughter. Whoever she is, she knows what kind of cigars he smokes, and the idea of giving a box of fine cigars to this gentleman for the holidays brings her the pleasure of giving. That’s because buying such a man his favorite cigars not only means that she loves him, but it means that she understands him.
It’s important to find the right kind of cigar for the right gentlemen. A quality cigar may be obtained online or at brick and mortar stores. Remember, too, that quality cigars are something that must be cared for and kept as fresh as possible in humidors to ensure the perfect moisture level for the perfect cigar-smoking experience.
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I’m more interested as to HOW he has so many cigars!
The ones I don’t smoke will go to my son and his sons after him. Cigars, properly stored, can last for generations.
No, I would say a couple of days, but it really depends on the humidity levels of where the cigar has been stored. If it is a dry climate, yes, a day or less. But if the humidity is 50-60%, then 2-3 days, maybe longer. It’s not an exact science, by any means.
how long roughly would it take to dry?? couple days or what??
Why do you have so many cigars? You’ll never be able to smoke all of those.
If it has gone completely dry, you should toss it. Although you can restore the humidity, it would a long, slow process to do it in a way that won’t split the wrapper. However, the bigger problem is that, when a cigar dries out, it’s oleoresins dry and evaporate. These oleoresins are what gives the cigar its flavors and this can’t be restored.
if a cigar has been dried out. can you save it and put it in a humidifier? or once its been dried out its gone?
Doc, Question: I see that some of your cigars are still wrapped in plastic, arent you supposed to take them out of the plastic cellophane wrap to let the humidity get to them?
You have a verry nice humidor Doc, and some cool special editions
Sander/serts
Trainer, if you go to Honduras, Danli is the city where most factories are located. I would call ahead to Camacho, Reyes Family Cigars and Rocky Patel to see what they have available during the time of your visit.
Truly an impressive collection. I started sampling and collecting 6 months strong(got the bug) On my second humidor. Will be traveling to Honduras and Belize soon any suggestions?
Keep up the great work.
Best regards,
Trainer
A walk in humidor… now, that would be very cool. Unfortunately, I’m past the point of getting a real job…
and you’re proud of your humidor and collection? get a real job so you can build a real english smoking room with a walk in humidor!
That is so funny because I have that exact statue. My wife and I have a Boston too and his name is Doc. Named after Doc Holliday.
I love cigars too. I worked in a cigar shop when I was in college. some of the best years of my life were in that shop.
Yes, it’s a Boston. Love Boston Terriers. I have two right now and I’ve had many more faithful Boston’s in the past.
Is that a Boston terrier statue on top of your cigars!
Hey doc anyway to tell a real cuban from a fake, I read a few articles and it seems most reviews say you will never know unless you actually purchase them in Cuba at a cert. dealer?
ive never smoked but have always wanted to try a cigar will be soon im aussie so cigar business in aus isnt as big as usa any beginner mild brands for a good price you could recommend doc
Yes, tobacco beetles can be a problem. I wrote a 2-part article on the topic, which can be found in the archives of the Stogie Fresh News. Go to the Stogie Fresh website and scroll to bottom and look for the archives link. You’ll find the articles in the May 28 2008 and June 17 2008 Newsletters.
Hey Doc,
I hear some cigar people say that betels can hatch out of a cigar. Is that true and if it is how is that possible?
Doc what a beautiful presentation of cigars you have there.
I’ve smoked many Anejo’s in the past. I like them a lot. And, the Siglo is one that I’ve tried and liked too, but I think it may be a bit overpriced. Both excellent cigars, though.
Doc, Your collection is amazing, Ive been smoking a lot of Fuente Anejo’ lately as well as Siglo by Altaldis, Do you ever smoke them?
-Tj
Usually about 2 a day. Sometimes more.
How many cigars do you smoke a day? you have soooo many