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And if they ever discover you’re spying, it would be far too late. The perfect crime.

The nearest neighbor I can spy on with my telescope is 2,000,000 light years away. Now, binoculars on the other hand…😳

Kilmer really got into playing Jim Morrison. He demanded everyone on the set call him Jim at all times.

Will there be an Australian launch do for the BR 109 like there was for the BR Petite 109 by any chance?

Biggest concern for US CC buyers is the planned elimination of all de minimum exemptions for tariffed countries (basically everyone). Edit: Since I’ve already gotten asked for an explanation of why, I’ll just add it here. Hopefully this explanation doesnt run afoul of the forum rules. Basically, the effect on CC of total elimination of the de minimis exemption is pretty simple: it’s the end of online sales to the US as we’ve known it for the past 20+ years. The penalties for lying on formal customs paperwork are so high that I can’t imagine any vendor (or the shipping companies they use) would accept the risk. Maybe I’m wrong on that, but I certainly wouldn’t based on what I know. How likely is it that they’ll follow through? Really hard to say. ICE doesn’t have the capacity to handle it right now and would probably require Congressional appropriation for the needed capital investment. But in the current world anything is possible.

Be nice to a freight clerk. He/she could stamp the "ship date" 30 march. 😁 Actually, don't know what date triggers tariff - shipping or arriving...

So,US cigar production grows? I guess not. It just makes cigar price in US higher.

Luv ya

I am in for analysis as long as Negroni is supplied. Not asking for free Negronies, I will cover my consumption. 😄

Dang, got too close to the line. I thought @Chas.Alpha was moon watching for cheese research. Turns out it's a different moon. My optimism has failed me again Cheers

Charles is about to get a warning Cigars people. Cigars. Politics and cigars is more than fine. Still, it is unfortunate that the cost of Charles Chinese equipment needed to spy on his neighbour in the shower has gone up.

Yes.

Here’s how China is dealing with it.

Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series Double Corona.

Am I the only one who had a good time?

Davidoff Escurio in a Gran Perfecto Vitola. Enjoyed smoking this cigar very much! Will be picking up a few more in the near future!

LOL Our stock in Florida now is unaffected. However we have 50,000 cigars leaving Honduras for the US in the next 2 weeks. That causes a headache that will require a 4 Negroni analysis

FWIW, the US produces and can produce NG domestically. It's the export not the import and short term supply that drives consumer price (methinks).

I may have misrepresented the situation. existing RRP increases for top NC brands in the USA in 2025 is 3.5-5% Without running the numbers, a 10% import tax/tarrif will add 2.5-4% on that depending on the cigar producing country. I don't see Nicaragua getting any favours and 18% may move that incrase 7-8% on RRP. Honduras Tarriff is 10% as is DR. That gives them a nice advantage overnight. Again, haven't run the numbers but I doubt I am far off.

If it's 18% on Nica, then it'll be a broad increase by ~15%. No manufacturer is going to be granular enough to do the math by country, especially if a particular stick is a 2 or 3 country blend. If you have a Dom puro, I don't see the prices increasing by much less than Nica - extra profit. Just another layer of tax passed onto the consumer. Look at natural gas - the tariffs were priced-in to the buyer immediately. JMHO. Cheers

Nice marketing statement. 😁

Ouch. a 15%-20% increase? One generally following standard inflation followed by another twice as much? That's an unbelievable demand-killing whack, I would think.

Today i tried the MOFOH Spada Gorda cigar. The construction felt loose compared to other Fabrica sticks, but it smoked fine. I didn’t quite pick up the full flavor profile, though I did get hints of savory spices. I’ll give it another shot in a few months to see how it develops.

It looks a little like “Tubos Thursday”. I am a fan of Tubos. Not only are they practical for any form of travel from fishing the local to roaming around the French Riviera. They are bloody brilliant. However there is a slight downside in that they are susceptible to specs of white mould. I always enjoy taking the 3am call from a mate travelling Prague to ask me if it is safe to smoke his Epi 2 Tubo that is showing three white spots on the wrapper. I have no idea how he manages to put on his pants in the morning. Yes, it is good people. 😉 99% of the time, white mould, wipe down and light up. The only time I wouldn’t if it is in the foot of the cigar. If it is any other colour mould….pick another cigar. Tubos just make the perfect environment. White mould thinks so as well. Live with it 😊 Have a cracking day!!! ****24:24 kicks off at the below Brisbane, Australia times. Best to check what time that is to where you reside so you don't miss out. Tuesday/Wednesday and Thursday at 10.30am. 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Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Cohiba Siglo II Tubos (15’s) Petit Corona SER JUL 23 *Mostly Excluding a superb and aged PLPC, nothing comes close to the flavour profile of an excellent Cohiba Siglo II. Sweetness with the shortbread, citrus and coffee spine. Class, flavour character style. Box of 15 Tubos $ 622 USD Pack of 3 Tubos $ 130 USD ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted*** Cohiba Siglo III Tubos (15's) 42 × 155 mm (6⅛″) Long Corona LTA ENE 23 Mostly Clearance Brilliant. Siglo III is pure class. Very light mocha coffee spine but a spice den of flavours dipping in and out. Smoke it slow and enjoy the ride. They will age superbly and it is one cigar where I will recommend some 4 years +. My zone is 5-8 years. The evolution is worth the wait and one of the reasons aged examples command such a good price on Bond Roberts. Class, flavour, elegance. Box of 15 Tubos $ 958 USD pack of 3 Tubos $ 195 USD ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** Cohiba Siglo IV Tubos (15's) Corona Gorda ESM MAY 24 *Tubos Clearance RUM as a code is right up there. Rum as a drink certainly is as well but let’s focus on the cigars…..these siglo IV are as good as you will find. Cohiba Siglo IV has almost as many fans as the Siglo VI. Stalks of dry hay/honeycomb/clean tobacco/spiced cream. Bold, deep, rich, classy. Box of 15 $ 1064 USD Carton Pack of 3 $ 225 USD ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** H. Upmann Magnum 50 Tubos (15's) 50 × 160 mm (6¼″) Double Robusto ALU JUN 24 *Mostly Clearance Not too sure there is a better Tubo. From quality to flavour they just deliver. Lashings of Stonefruit and cream with a touch of espresso. Complex, classy delivery of a kaleidoscope of flavours. A mix between a SLR Serie A and a Connie A. Box of 15 $ 533 USD Carton Pack of 3 $ 120 USD ***when placing your order this week, please state your full name, forum handle, country and state. Emails without those details in full will not be acknowledged and deleted *** H. Upmann Magnum 46 Tubos (15's) 46 × 143 mm (5⅝″) Corona Gorda ESM AGO 24 *Mostly Clearance BBF/Mag 46/Bolivar Petit Corona/Nudie N3/young PLPC are staples for me. Partagas 898 is another with a similar profile. One of my go to cigars. Smokes big and bold. You can enjoy it young if you don’t mind big cigars. You could lay them down for 20 + years. Your call. Dark coffee, roasted nuts, liquorice. 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