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We(I) plan to film a little professional series come April to help newcomers to the cigar world. CC and NC. You can lend me a hand for topics/areas to cover through the series. So to the question: Thinking back “what do you wish you knew when you were first getting into cigars?” I appreciate the help

5 Up Deep Dive The Evolution of a Cigar: Let’s start with one of the great benchmarks: Montecristo No. 2 Few cigars have the global reputation, consistency of production volume, and ageing history of the Monte 2. It should prove to be an excellent case study The questions: How do the characteristics of the Montecristo Number 2 change from: 5 months - 5 years - 10 years - 15 years+ If you could define the greatest flavour change in a Montecristo Number 2 as it ages, what would it be and perhaps, what period is that change most discernible? Where is your personal ageing sweet spot for a Montecristo Number 2? For those that have experienced 15+ years Montecristo 2: are they generally "Tremendous" or "Tired"

Hard to believe it's has only been 1175 days since Open AI launched Chat GPT. There are plenty of parts of humanity that are benefiting from AI. Medical research, energy research being just two. The traditional entertainment industry doesn't appear to be one of those who are going to benefit. ByteDance released Seedance 2.0 last week. It is fair to say the entertainment industry is in shock. Rhett Reese, a scriptwriter known for his “Deadpool” films, said “For all of us who work in the industry and devoted our careers and lives to it, I just think it’s nothing short of terrifying,” he said. “I could just see it costing jobs all over the place.” Take a look at this. Apparently 30 minutes to put together.

Cuban Cigars. Would you rather buy young and age yourself, or pay the premium for 10+ years box age? Let's take a Partagas Serie D 4 for example. Say you could pick up a box for $590 USD today. 2024 box. Yet, you can also purchase a 2014 box for $995 USD Assume quality, construction,and quality of source are similar Take us through your thought process

Register on this thread. Champagne Masterclass with Ken Gargett. USA Saturday 7th March 8:30PM New York, Sunday 8th March 11:30am Local I still need to confirm the date with Ken this week but circle this date. Ken will take you through the enchanting world of Champagne. We will record the session for other members to enjoy. Let us know if you are a starter and I will arrange a link via PM zoom a few days prior. You will need to bring a fine cigar and a fine bottle of Champagne to the tasting. Variety is the spice of life! These are always fun

Salomones are good/the second best of the line. Distinguidos in my opinion are significantly better.

This series to explore whether a particular cigar is humidor worthy. Cost these days is an issue for many so let's see if we can highlight some absolute standouts. This should particularly assist those new to the cigar world. To be fair, most of the cigars we have featured to date have scored exceptionally well. Surprisingly well! Scoring is: 1-3 (Poor) 4-6 (Average to good) 7-10 (very good to excellent) Use the Poll. You are more than free to comment away! The Cuaba brand was officially launched on November 19, 1996 by the president of Habanos S.A., Francisco Linares, at an event held at Claridge’s Hotel in London. The brand was to be celebration of the hand rolled double figurado. A comeback of this complicated and once very popular shape that somehow fell out of favour around the 1950's. I love a well designed marketing concept! There have been very good cigars released under the Cuaba marque. There have been some underwhelming cigars as well. To my mind the finest of all Cuba cigars is the Distinguidos. This 52 × 162 mm (6⅜″) Perfecto is an absolute masterpiece that represents everything that is great about Cuaba. The blend is an absolute light medium bodied cracker that screams roasted peanuts and milk coffee. My opinion only and while I have been disappointed in many a Cuaba, it has been a rarity to experience an underwhelming Distinguidos. They have generally delivered 92+ experiences. Cuaba Distinguidos ....Let's kick off the discussion

Some of my deck lads enjoy a dart/durrie. They all buy black market. Price ranges from $6.60 USD to 9 USD for a pack of 25.

Queen Corona and Rafael Gonzalez 88 PCC Regional.

This week, FOH Discord Wednesday 8:30PM NY, 11:30am Thursday Brisbane. Put it in your diary! Plenty to discuss! Habanos Festival Cancellation Your theory as to how the Cuba drama will end. Smoke anything you like. Pitchforks optional. The original thread to connect to Discord is below: https://www.fohcigars.com/forum/forum/120-foh-247-video-only-cigar-lounge-on-discord/

I enjoyed a Rafael Gonzalez 88 on Friday night while watching a movie with Di. Tradition is we eat outside Friday night, a few drinks, cigar, movie: This week we landed on "Outkast", Nicolas Cage, Appalling. The cigar was magnificent. The aroma sublime to the extent that Di commented. The 88 never ventured past the medium realm but delivered milk chocolate/marshmallow + cedar/campfire in spades. One of the cigars of the year to date.

Valentine's Day today. Between the long lunch Thursday, another today with good friends, and one tomorrow with Alex Groom...I was pretty sure I was sweet with Di. However, covering my bases, I bought her a $20 scratchie this morning and told her to "go and buy something purty" if she won. ...She didn't win. I am pretty sure she is assessing how much pain to inflict. Birthday weekend in full swing. Gym sessions done for today...lunch, good wine and fine cigars are forecast to be in my immediate future. I have been roped into doing a 10 week school mentorship with my godson Dom. Dom didn't really explain it well over the phone so I asked for a project synopsis to be forwarded to me. Of course there is none so the Dean on the school called me and ran through the theory. Apparently...ideally...we are to take on a project together like restoring a bike or building a car or a plane or such shite. He asked if I had any skills in this area. Stop laughing Fuzz I advised that tools/handiwork was not my superpower, but that I had mastered the art of the perfect Espresso Martini. Could mastery of that and other cocktails be a project we could work on together? Dean Downer said that wouldn't be appropriate for a 14 year old boy. Dom and I are conversing Sunday evening to redefine the project. What's up for the weekend?

For the love of God just officially announce the decision either way you gumbies People affected need to make plans.