Comments on: Stogie Commentary: Random Thoughts from the Humidor

By: Stogie Commentary: Random Thoughts from the Humidor

Stogie Commentary: Random Thoughts from the Humidor — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:02:28 +0000

[...] the third installment of “Random Thought from the Humidor” (previous editions here and here) I ponder the upcoming IPCPR trade show, cigar smoking politicians, [...]

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Stogie Commentary: Random Thoughts from the Humidor — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:42:41 +0000

[...] are a few more random thoughts about cigars and the cigar [...]

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:48:20 +0000

Maybe Texas has lower taxes than some states, or the Spec's Liquor Warehouse I shop at makes enough money off booze to not mark up the smokes much, but I generally see good solid brands for $4-$8 a stick at most. I don't tend to notice a lot of the more unusual vitolas, though. Mostly classic shapes.

By: Anthony Ferreira

Anthony Ferreira — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:47:41 +0000

Have you checked out the new Pepin Garcia "La Aroma de Cuba" or a cigar called "Los Patriotas"? 2 cigars that won't set off the heat sensors in your wallet too bad. Beefy but not as overpriced as most.What is your choice for what we like to call "The Crapper of the Month"?Vaya Con Dios!

By: Brandon

Brandon — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:34:10 +0000

Yeah you are right Germs, Victor Sinclair '55' comes in a chisel shape sold as "extreme" http://www.cigarsinternational.com/proddisp.asp?i...

By: Luke - AspiringGentl

Luke - AspiringGentl — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:47:57 +0000

I think one of the high points of the cigar industry is the fact that it has reached a point of stabilization. Similar in fact to the wine industry, where the occasional gimmick comes about, but most connoisseurs stick to tried and true methods and products.

By: Fernand

Fernand — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:26:46 +0000

On the topic of the chisel shape, La Tradicion Cubana makes what they call a 'reed' shape which is somewhat similar. I think Fuller's has'em. http://www.cigarjack.net/2008/01/17/la-tradicion-...

By: Germs

Germs — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:25:01 +0000

I think Victor Sinclair, one of CI's house blends, has copied the chisel shape. Stogie Guys ROCK!!

By: garluver

garluver — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:07:38 +0000

I Enjoyed reading your artical on expensive and inexpensive cigars.I remember when good cigars were not as expensive as they are today.The average price I pay for a cigar is between six and twenty dollars.I will always enjoy a good cigar now matter what the price maybe.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:53:09 +0000

There are two B&Ms I frequent and you have either know what you're looking for or do a bit of searching to find cigars for less than $8. There's no shortage of $13-18 sticks, though. I don't think its an issue of trying to push the more expensive cigars, I just think that after taxes the average price of a premium handmade is about $10.