Newcomer (Newbie) Q&A

[higgledy]

13 minutes ago, TacoSauce said:

A line of cigars produced by the owners of this site. Check the "Int Store" link at the top of the page.

I bought a bundle. Smoked one. Are they nudies because they have no bands and come unwrapped?

[Fuzz]

8 hours ago, higgledy said:

I bought a bundle. Smoked one. Are they nudies because they have no bands and come unwrapped?

No box, no bands, no BS. Just great cigars at a reasonable price.

[higgledy]

Don't cigars lose flavor over time? I am talking ten years aging.

[Billy10]

Looking for some tips on refining palates and to get the most flavour out of cigars, don't think I'm alone to say that I struggle to capture all the notes. Currently I'm using a V Cut but just purchased a punch. Seen recommendations of chewing the smoke before retrohale, slower and less draws, proper storage/humidity, dry boxing etc. Does anyone else have any additional recommendations or just curious as to what you do?

[eltoroosborne]

On 9/22/2023 at 10:23 PM, RKPStogie said:

This thread is amazing. So much great information and I'm working through of CC vs NC cigars. I understand the recommendation to keep RH different between the two. I also see the recommendation to keep them separate because NCs can/will affect CCs. What are the specific ways that NCs can affect CCs? What am I missing. Thanks.

Did not know this. Learning new stuff already.


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[Kaips1]

On 10/28/2023 at 9:14 AM, higgledy said:

Don't cigars lose flavor over time? I am talking ten years aging.

Most do not, if anything they tend to gain more complex flavors with time. Now maybe not all will due great with 10yrs but most due very well with at least a couple. I have trouble holding on to them long enough to see how they do with 10yrs but theres plenty of positive aged reviews out there. Its the conditions they are stored in that matters the most

[Biggerfaster40]

Am I a moron? Looking to check out my first 24:24 but I don’t see it up…. Was 10:30 am Brisbane time about 15 minutes ago or do I have my time conversion wrong here? Sorry for the newb dumb question


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[JohnS]

2 minutes ago, Biggerfaster40 said:

Am I a moron? Looking to check out my first 24:24 but I don’t see it up…. Was 10:30 am Brisbane time about 15 minutes ago or do I have my time conversion wrong here? Sorry for the newb dumb question

 You definitely are not a moron! 24:24 is on a break over the Christmas/New Year period. It will return in the week beginning on Monday January 8th.

[Biggerfaster40]

 You definitely are not a moron! 24:24 is on a break over the Christmas/New Year period. It will return in the week beginning on Monday January 8th.

Dohhhhhh. Thank you!


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[Chas.Alpha]

1 minute ago, JohnS said:

 You definitely are not a moron! 24:24 is on a break over the Christmas/New Year period. It will return in the week beginning on Monday January 8th.

Now wait a minute, John. You never miss a chance to call me a moron. Why does the new guy get a break?… 😳

[JohnS]

1 minute ago, Chas.Alpha said:

Now wait a minute, John. You never miss a chance to call me a moron. Why does the new guy get a break?… 😳

Haha...it's good to share a laugh! 😅

[Chas.Alpha]

22 hours ago, JohnS said:

Haha...it's good to share a laugh! 😅

Wanna trade t-shirts? 😀

[Fuzz]

2 hours ago, Chas.Alpha said:

Wanna trade t-shirts? 😀

You would have to pry it from John's kid's hands. They wear it more than he does!

[RoryWoodworth]

Noobie question - after watching PigFish's video on % moisture content, howcome % moisture content is not the standard way people measure how they want to store/smoke their cigars? Until I joined this forum - given that I'm relatively new in general, I never even realized temp played such a roll. I always just assumed RH was the only particularly relevant thing. Is it not the standard to measure % moisture simply because it's not feasible to have such information? And people who are into cigars just know they're both important so they inherently monitor both?

[Fuzz]

9 hours ago, RoryWoodworth said:

Noobie question - after watching PigFish's video on % moisture content, howcome % moisture content is not the standard way people measure how they want to store/smoke their cigars? Until I joined this forum - given that I'm relatively new in general, I never even realized temp played such a roll. I always just assumed RH was the only particularly relevant thing. Is it not the standard to measure % moisture simply because it's not feasible to have such information? And people who are into cigars just know they're both important so they inherently monitor both?

What's easier for someone new to cigars to understand; telling them that a little doohickey that shows temp and RH is what they need and to keep it at a certain level (eg 65F/65%RH), or telling them they need to store at a certain moisture content and handing them a chart... plus the little doohickey so they can do the calculations.

The KISS principle applies here. Some people just want to enjoy their cigar, others want to delve further into all the nitty gritty, and all shades in-between. The temp/RH method works for most and is easy to understand.

[Slap_the_Goose]

What kind of payments are acceptable in the 24:24? USD, crypto? Thanks in advance.

[Sir. smokes alot]

On 2/21/2018 at 12:43 AM, El Presidente said:

For Newcomers only. 

No question will go unanswered. No smartarse comments, no reference to using the search engine. We will answer each and every one...as many times as necessary 

We were all in your position once. I hope you will be answering these questions in the years to come. Welcome 

I have a question about the ranking system. First of all I apologize if the information is already posted and I missed it. I am curious about the rank is their perks to higher ranks? Do I get a higher rank from submitting post and replying to others that have posted? Just wanting to know the ins and outs I am completely new to this site and cigars in general. 

[El Presidente]

11 minutes ago, Sir. smokes alot said:

 I am curious about the rank is their perks to higher ranks? 

Unlimited Sir Winston for 30 days. 

Rankings reflect contribution to the community. that may also reflect respect within the community. 

That and free cigars. 

 

 

 

 

[Sir. smokes alot]

8 hours ago, El Presidente said:

Unlimited Sir Winston for 30 days. 

Rankings reflect contribution to the community. that may also reflect respect within the community. 

That and free cigars.

Lol might not tell me unlimited Winstons! I might just start unloading randomness to get that rank up lol. I am just pretty new to all this so I am trying to figure out the ropes. I am lovin this forum, seems like a good community. 

[wjs]

How does one make a .jpg .05mb in size for an avatar?

[JohnS]

5 hours ago, wjs said:

How does one make a .jpg .05mb in size for an avatar?

Post message me the jpg and I will be happy to assist you! 👍

[theathletesdoc]

On 1/22/2024 at 4:05 PM, El Presidente said:

Unlimited Sir Winston for 30 days. 

Rankings reflect contribution to the community. that may also reflect respect within the community. 

That and free cigars.

Greatest Response ever, lol!

 

[ManoloNYC]

I was looking around the site and saw a post for cigar samplers. Is that still a thing?

[JohnS]

4 hours ago, ManoloNYC said:

I was looking around the site and saw a post for cigar samplers. Is that still a thing?

No. That ceased when the supply situation changed during the Covid-19 era, post 2020.

[Ford2112]

23 hours ago, ManoloNYC said:

I was looking around the site and saw a post for cigar samplers. Is that still a thing?

There are 5 pack samplers on the Fabrica 5 link. Highly recommend.