Chelsea8

Congratulations to the both of you.

belated Happy Birthday, Rob!

Wow, that dry! Mine is kept at 68RH and by the time i ash the first 3rd, it is probably well over 70RH.

My usual Saturday choice. Too bad I only have a 25 count and a half left.

My friend didn't find empty shelves where he went.

Welcome to the forum

Happy birthday. Lisa!?

Happy birthday, Rob!

Enjoy the holiday. Mika.

I enjoy the 23 with a cube of ice and the xo neat. Get both and check out your preference.

Bitter and harsh sounds more like the cigars were kept overly damp rather than at 65rh. When was the last time you calibrated your hygrometer and at what temperature were the cigars stored at?

Welcome! Since you mentioned that you like Piedmont wines, you should go to Peatix and register for the Italian wine roadshow, happening this March 10. The masterclasses are all sold out but last I saw, the opening ceremony and walkaround tasting tickets were still available. It is a for Trade only show, so work around it. The day after registration, they should telephone you to ask how you are connected with the wine trade, again.

Nice buy! Welcome to the forum!

I found that hard to believe too but guess that it was more likely in dollar terms than quantity of sticks. For Cohiba, it has been the top earner every year but Monte Cristo sold more volume, previously, as I remember.

I remember reading an article, years ago, that tobacco ash from Vuelta Abajo, would be grey with white veins because of the balanced minerals in the soil; whilst tobacco from central Cuban fields would be predominantly white due to the high potassium content.