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If you aren't checking this site out take a look www.cigarbid.com
Lots of great deals, you just have to make sure you watch your bids closely.
Lots of great deals, you just have to make sure you watch your bids closely.
Yeah...The site is cool ...Cant always find certain premiums or new releases
Fire In Honduras Destroys Alec Bradley Tobacco | Cigar Aficionado
Fire In Honduras Destroys Alec Bradley Tobacco
Several Tobacco Curing Barns and Greenhouses Also Lost in the Blaze
Apr 8, 2021 | By David Savona
Afire on Thursday destroyed several curing barns and greenhouses in Jamastran, Honduras, on a farm called La Musica. The property was growing tobacco that would have become Alec Bradley cigars, and its barns were filled with tobacco meant for future production.
Three out of the farm’s four curing brans burned down in the blaze, said Alan Rubin, owner of Alec Bradley. He said the barns were not—and could not be—insured. The fire also destroyed multiple greenhouses, structures that protect tobacco seedlings when they are in their infancy.
The farm is owned and operated by Hugo Endemaño, and financed by Rubin, Rubin said. Endemaño runs Fabrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L., the factory in Honduras where many Alec Bradley and other cigars are made.
Hugo Endemaño (left) and Alan Rubin standing amid the ruins of the La Musica farm in Jamastran, Honduras, on Thursday afternoon.
Despite the dramatic look of the damage, Rubin said in the short term there would be no effect. “The tobacco was for 2025/26 production,” said Rubin. “We’re fine on tobacco, and we’ll plant more next season to recover. We’ll have one barn rebuilt in three weeks,” he said.
Rubin was in Honduras at the Raices Cubanas factory when the news of the fire at the farm reached him at 2 pm.
Rubin said the cause of the fire appeared to be electrical.
Fire In Honduras Destroys Alec Bradley Tobacco
Several Tobacco Curing Barns and Greenhouses Also Lost in the Blaze
Apr 8, 2021 | By David Savona
Afire on Thursday destroyed several curing barns and greenhouses in Jamastran, Honduras, on a farm called La Musica. The property was growing tobacco that would have become Alec Bradley cigars, and its barns were filled with tobacco meant for future production.
Three out of the farm’s four curing brans burned down in the blaze, said Alan Rubin, owner of Alec Bradley. He said the barns were not—and could not be—insured. The fire also destroyed multiple greenhouses, structures that protect tobacco seedlings when they are in their infancy.
The farm is owned and operated by Hugo Endemaño, and financed by Rubin, Rubin said. Endemaño runs Fabrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L., the factory in Honduras where many Alec Bradley and other cigars are made.
Hugo Endemaño (left) and Alan Rubin standing amid the ruins of the La Musica farm in Jamastran, Honduras, on Thursday afternoon.
Despite the dramatic look of the damage, Rubin said in the short term there would be no effect. “The tobacco was for 2025/26 production,” said Rubin. “We’re fine on tobacco, and we’ll plant more next season to recover. We’ll have one barn rebuilt in three weeks,” he said.
Rubin was in Honduras at the Raices Cubanas factory when the news of the fire at the farm reached him at 2 pm.
Rubin said the cause of the fire appeared to be electrical.
Oh ShitFire In Honduras Destroys Alec Bradley Tobacco | Cigar Aficionado
Fire In Honduras Destroys Alec Bradley Tobacco
Several Tobacco Curing Barns and Greenhouses Also Lost in the Blaze
Apr 8, 2021 | By David Savona
Afire on Thursday destroyed several curing barns and greenhouses in Jamastran, Honduras, on a farm called La Musica. The property was growing tobacco that would have become Alec Bradley cigars, and its barns were filled with tobacco meant for future production.
Three out of the farm’s four curing brans burned down in the blaze, said Alan Rubin, owner of Alec Bradley. He said the barns were not—and could not be—insured. The fire also destroyed multiple greenhouses, structures that protect tobacco seedlings when they are in their infancy.
The farm is owned and operated by Hugo Endemaño, and financed by Rubin, Rubin said. Endemaño runs Fabrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L., the factory in Honduras where many Alec Bradley and other cigars are made.
Hugo Endemaño (left) and Alan Rubin standing amid the ruins of the La Musica farm in Jamastran, Honduras, on Thursday afternoon.
Despite the dramatic look of the damage, Rubin said in the short term there would be no effect. “The tobacco was for 2025/26 production,” said Rubin. “We’re fine on tobacco, and we’ll plant more next season to recover. We’ll have one barn rebuilt in three weeks,” he said.
Rubin was in Honduras at the Raices Cubanas factory when the news of the fire at the farm reached him at 2 pm.
Rubin said the cause of the fire appeared to be electrical.
Fire In Honduras Destroys Alec Bradley Tobacco | Cigar Aficionado
Fire In Honduras Destroys Alec Bradley Tobacco
Several Tobacco Curing Barns and Greenhouses Also Lost in the Blaze
Apr 8, 2021 | By David Savona
Afire on Thursday destroyed several curing barns and greenhouses in Jamastran, Honduras, on a farm called La Musica. The property was growing tobacco that would have become Alec Bradley cigars, and its barns were filled with tobacco meant for future production.
Three out of the farm’s four curing brans burned down in the blaze, said Alan Rubin, owner of Alec Bradley. He said the barns were not—and could not be—insured. The fire also destroyed multiple greenhouses, structures that protect tobacco seedlings when they are in their infancy.
The farm is owned and operated by Hugo Endemaño, and financed by Rubin, Rubin said. Endemaño runs Fabrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L., the factory in Honduras where many Alec Bradley and other cigars are made.
Hugo Endemaño (left) and Alan Rubin standing amid the ruins of the La Musica farm in Jamastran, Honduras, on Thursday afternoon.
Despite the dramatic look of the damage, Rubin said in the short term there would be no effect. “The tobacco was for 2025/26 production,” said Rubin. “We’re fine on tobacco, and we’ll plant more next season to recover. We’ll have one barn rebuilt in three weeks,” he said.
Rubin was in Honduras at the Raices Cubanas factory when the news of the fire at the farm reached him at 2 pm.
Rubin said the cause of the fire appeared to be electrical.
Glad there won't be any real issue with production, AB makes some great cigars.
And know what the cigar price is normally and don’t overbid yourself and others. Also, look for the bids that just opened up and place your top bid on a cigar at a price where you’re getting a discount. After that leave it alone and let some other sucker pay the price. I use to bid on this site hard 10 years ago. Also, don’t bid on bullshit cigars. Now what you’re a bidding on. Don’t bid too much on their house brands. CBid is owned by cigar.com and cigar international.com.
That new joint Gatekeeper by AB is everything. That joint is nice. Very good.
I have been enjoying the Crux cigars this past week and they’re very enjoyable. I really like the Crux Epicure Maduro. I’ve had the Bull & Bear and that was pretty good too. I must say the Crux Guild was awesome too. The Brick & Mortar around me has some special and limited edition joints I will check out tomorrow. Here is a picture of the Crux Epicure Maduro that I really like in the robusto size.
Yeah once it gets to a certain point I just move on, but I've gotten some great deals on there. One of my former co-workers works in warehouse management at CI, so I hit him from time to time to see what they have overstock on.
I make my final bid seconds before the timer runs out. I know I piss folks off lol
Enjoyed the fuck outta this My Father Le Bijou 1922
Took it to the nub (gotta get one of those cigar clips.)
Took it to the nub (gotta get one of those cigar clips.)
I like those Late Hour's
NUBBING YOUR CIGARS WITH A LITTLE HELP
Nubbing Your Cigars With A Little Help (famous-smoke.com)
With about an inch to go, I put the matchstick in the stub.
When it comes to table manners, remember how your Mom would tell you that there are only certain foods you can eat with your hands such as hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, fries, etc. I wonder if there are such rules when it comes to smoking cigars down to the nub. For example, is it proper to use a tool to get those last few puffs out of a really good cigar?
I bring this up because of something that I did a few nights ago. I was smoking an Oliva Serie O Perfecto, which is a bit short to begin with, plus it has a tapered head. The cigar was smoking beautifully and offered a lot of flavor. When I got down to the nub I didn’t want to let it go, but I didn’t want to burn my fingers either. In the ashtray was a cedar matchstick that I had used to light a scented candle. So, I plucked it out of the ashtray and inserted the charred sharp end into the nub at just under a half-inch.
I found that this works best if you twist the match in about a quarter of an inch. I also noticed that smoke does not escape from the hole, and the cigar continued to smoke perfectly. So, would this technique be acceptable amongst a group of cigar smokers? You may get a couple of funny looks, but I see no reason to cease doing this. If you can get more out of your cigar, more power to you. The only reason I can offer for not doing this is if the cigar has turned bitter by the time it gets down to nub-size length.
Useful tools for uber-nubbing your cigars are toothpicks, paper clips (though they can cause the nub to spin on you), a jeweler’s screwdriver, and of course, the old, reliable forceps that are normally used for nubbing something else.
There is also one other thing I learned by doing this. Normally, when your cigar is still mostly intact, you should let your cigar rest a minute or so between puffs. This helps prevent it from getting too bitter too soon.
Finished with less than half-an-inch left. Now THAT’S a nubber!
Now, assuming the cigar still has some good flavor coming from it, you need to let the nub rest about 2-3 minutes. Remember, the nub is going to be pretty hot, so the longer you let it cool, the less chance it will tar up and go sour on you. Just try not to let it go out on you.
As you can see by the photos here, I smoked the cigar down to the matchstick. Whether the credit goes to my technique or to Oliva for making such a great-tasting cigar, even that very last puff was delicious.
Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen any cigar smoker try this in public. Then, I’ve never heard any cigar smokers say it was uncouth, either. If you’re at a cigar bar, ask the bartender for a toothpick and go for it. Practically speaking, if you can, why shouldn’t you try to get all of your money’s worth out of a great cigar?
Nubbing Your Cigars With A Little Help (famous-smoke.com)
With about an inch to go, I put the matchstick in the stub.
When it comes to table manners, remember how your Mom would tell you that there are only certain foods you can eat with your hands such as hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, fries, etc. I wonder if there are such rules when it comes to smoking cigars down to the nub. For example, is it proper to use a tool to get those last few puffs out of a really good cigar?
I bring this up because of something that I did a few nights ago. I was smoking an Oliva Serie O Perfecto, which is a bit short to begin with, plus it has a tapered head. The cigar was smoking beautifully and offered a lot of flavor. When I got down to the nub I didn’t want to let it go, but I didn’t want to burn my fingers either. In the ashtray was a cedar matchstick that I had used to light a scented candle. So, I plucked it out of the ashtray and inserted the charred sharp end into the nub at just under a half-inch.
I found that this works best if you twist the match in about a quarter of an inch. I also noticed that smoke does not escape from the hole, and the cigar continued to smoke perfectly. So, would this technique be acceptable amongst a group of cigar smokers? You may get a couple of funny looks, but I see no reason to cease doing this. If you can get more out of your cigar, more power to you. The only reason I can offer for not doing this is if the cigar has turned bitter by the time it gets down to nub-size length.
Useful tools for uber-nubbing your cigars are toothpicks, paper clips (though they can cause the nub to spin on you), a jeweler’s screwdriver, and of course, the old, reliable forceps that are normally used for nubbing something else.
There is also one other thing I learned by doing this. Normally, when your cigar is still mostly intact, you should let your cigar rest a minute or so between puffs. This helps prevent it from getting too bitter too soon.
Finished with less than half-an-inch left. Now THAT’S a nubber!
Now, assuming the cigar still has some good flavor coming from it, you need to let the nub rest about 2-3 minutes. Remember, the nub is going to be pretty hot, so the longer you let it cool, the less chance it will tar up and go sour on you. Just try not to let it go out on you.
As you can see by the photos here, I smoked the cigar down to the matchstick. Whether the credit goes to my technique or to Oliva for making such a great-tasting cigar, even that very last puff was delicious.
Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen any cigar smoker try this in public. Then, I’ve never heard any cigar smokers say it was uncouth, either. If you’re at a cigar bar, ask the bartender for a toothpick and go for it. Practically speaking, if you can, why shouldn’t you try to get all of your money’s worth out of a great cigar?
NUBBING YOUR CIGARS WITH A LITTLE HELP
Nubbing Your Cigars With A Little Help (famous-smoke.com)
With about an inch to go, I put the matchstick in the stub.
When it comes to table manners, remember how your Mom would tell you that there are only certain foods you can eat with your hands such as hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, fries, etc. I wonder if there are such rules when it comes to smoking cigars down to the nub. For example, is it proper to use a tool to get those last few puffs out of a really good cigar?
I bring this up because of something that I did a few nights ago. I was smoking an Oliva Serie O Perfecto, which is a bit short to begin with, plus it has a tapered head. The cigar was smoking beautifully and offered a lot of flavor. When I got down to the nub I didn’t want to let it go, but I didn’t want to burn my fingers either. In the ashtray was a cedar matchstick that I had used to light a scented candle. So, I plucked it out of the ashtray and inserted the charred sharp end into the nub at just under a half-inch.
I found that this works best if you twist the match in about a quarter of an inch. I also noticed that smoke does not escape from the hole, and the cigar continued to smoke perfectly. So, would this technique be acceptable amongst a group of cigar smokers? You may get a couple of funny looks, but I see no reason to cease doing this. If you can get more out of your cigar, more power to you. The only reason I can offer for not doing this is if the cigar has turned bitter by the time it gets down to nub-size length.
Useful tools for uber-nubbing your cigars are toothpicks, paper clips (though they can cause the nub to spin on you), a jeweler’s screwdriver, and of course, the old, reliable forceps that are normally used for nubbing something else.
There is also one other thing I learned by doing this. Normally, when your cigar is still mostly intact, you should let your cigar rest a minute or so between puffs. This helps prevent it from getting too bitter too soon.
Finished with less than half-an-inch left. Now THAT’S a nubber!
Now, assuming the cigar still has some good flavor coming from it, you need to let the nub rest about 2-3 minutes. Remember, the nub is going to be pretty hot, so the longer you let it cool, the less chance it will tar up and go sour on you. Just try not to let it go out on you.
As you can see by the photos here, I smoked the cigar down to the matchstick. Whether the credit goes to my technique or to Oliva for making such a great-tasting cigar, even that very last puff was delicious.
Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen any cigar smoker try this in public. Then, I’ve never heard any cigar smokers say it was uncouth, either. If you’re at a cigar bar, ask the bartender for a toothpick and go for it. Practically speaking, if you can, why shouldn’t you try to get all of your money’s worth out of a great cigar?
I picked up a couple of daggers/picks from these guys https://cigardagger.com/
I ended up getting a pair of forceps.
I like these because I can set them down on the table when I dont want to hold the cigar.
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Just an fyi here is my nubbing solution: Picked these up from harbor freight for $6
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IPCPR 2019: BLACKBIRD CIGAR CO.
New cigar companies come and go in the cigar industry, so it is no surprise when a brand pops up out of virtual thin air at some point and I see them for the first time at the IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. Thus was the case with Blackbird Cigar Co., but the twist that owner Jonás Santana has on his brand is fairly unique: every blend is named after—and matched specifically to—a certain type of bird.
For a newer company, the booth for Blackbird Cigar Co. was impressive, with great graphics, well thought out layout and—perhaps most importantly—very comfortable carpet. The motto “Can’t Clip My Wings” was displayed prominently, and is an expression on how Santana runs his business and his life.
Rook
The first of four new releases for Blackbird starts with Rook, which his named after the bird that has black feathers which look blue in certain light, thus the color of the bands and boxes.
- Wrapper: Sumatra
- Binder: Habano
- Filler: Domincan Republic & Nicaragua
- Rook Gran Toro (6 x 54) — $9.52 (Box of 21, $200)
- Rook Robusto (5 x 50) — $7.52 (Box of 21, $158)
Release Date: August 2019
JackDaw
Next up is JackDaw, named after the bird that is part of the crow family and is one of the lightest blends in the Blackbird portfolio.
- Wrapper: Ecuador (Connecticut)
- Binder: Indonesia
- Filler: Dominican Republic, U.S.A. & Nicaragua
- JackDaw Gran Toro (6 x 54) — $9.52 (Box of 21, $200)
- JackDaw Robusto (5 x 50) — $7.52 (Box of 21, $158)
Release Date: August 2019
Cuco
Medium to full-bodied, the Cuco blend features a wrapper from Brazil.
- Wrapper: Brazil
- Binder: Indonesia
- Filler: Dominican Republic
- Cuco Gran Toro (6 x 54) — $9.52 (Box of 21, $200)
- Cuco Robusto (5 x 50) — $7.52 (Box of 21, $158)
Release Date: August 2019
Finch
Another mild blend, the Finch features some tobacco from America in the filler.
- Wrapper: Sumatra
- Binder: Indonesia
- Filler: Dominican Republic & U.S.A.
- Finch Gran Toro (6 x 54) — $9.52 (Box of 21, $200)
- Finch Robusto (5 x 50) — $7.52 (Box of 21, $158)
Release Date: August 2019
https://halfwheel.com/ipcpr-2019-blackbird-cigar-co/363655/
I have been looking for this have had no luck finding it at any of my go to shops locally.
So I picked up this estaban carera beauty called Chupa Cabra...Man let me tell ya if you like a full bodied smoke with a kick this is it!
paired it with Hennessey privilege Lovely evening.
used my forceps for the first time worked well until I repositioned it and the wrapper started to unravel.
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