Today I decided to smoke a mild cigar and picked out one I received from a BOTL a week or 2 ago. First thing I noticed was the stick was soft. I mean really really soft. I like my sticks to have some give and not be as hard as month old dog rockets. This stick was straight squishy and I gave it a full inspection and did not see or smell anything wrong.

So, I light this puppy up and it burns perfectly with a perfect white ash and perfect white smoke. No harsh burn at the nub. No relighting or uneven burn. So I am thinking is this the way my cigars should be? Should they be squishy? This doesn't seem right to me.

jsnake:

Today I decided to smoke a mild cigar and picked out one I received from a BOTL a week or 2 ago. First thing I noticed was the stick was soft. I mean really really soft. I like my sticks to have some give and not be as hard as month old dog rockets. This stick was straight squishy and I gave it a full inspection and did not see or smell anything wrong.

So, I light this puppy up and it burns perfectly with a perfect white ash and perfect white smoke. No harsh burn at the nub. No relighting or uneven burn. So I am thinking is this the way my cigars should be? Should they be squishy? This doesn't seem right to me.

Was it a Cuba Libre? I have a 5 pack that is super squishy and I won't smoke it yet... but maybe it's supposed to be like this...

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Who Farted?

I don't think they should be that soft. I like my sticks with a little give. If it burned well and you enjoyed it no harm no foul.

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WHY SO SERIOUS?

It was a 5 Vegas Gold. All of my other cigars seem to only have a slight give like I like. A few are a little soft but this thing was crazy soft. It was a great mild cigar. I enjoyed it.

the Elcobre had the best razors edge burn i have ever seen and a fantastic taste to it as well..

it was also rock hard. there was no give whatsoever.

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My last batch of 5 Vegas Golds were a little on the squishy side as well. I didn't really mind it because much like yours they smoked fine and had no ill effects.

I have had soft(ish ) cigars, and don't remember disliking them. Was it in cello, or possibly come in contact with your humidification device. Either way, if you liked it than that's good.

Put some viagra in your humidor.  It should help get the stick where  it needs to be. 

Jaal:

Put some viagra in your humidor.  It should help get the stick where  it needs to be. 

4 posts and I already like this guy!!!

(What are your thoughts on Miller Lite?)

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Who Farted?

Jaal:

Put some viagra in your humidor.  It should help get the stick where  it needs to be. 

Nice! Anyone have some to spare?

It's not that great. I swallowed some Viagara too slow and I got a stiff neck. I got mad and threw it down the toilet and now I can't get the seat down!

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“A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.” – M*A*S*H, Klinger

A buddy of mine with a hairy back took a double dose and saaid he looked like a porcupine for 2 days ...

jsnake:

Jaal:

Put some viagra in your humidor.  It should help get the stick where  it needs to be. 

Nice! Anyone have some to spare?

Nah. You don't throw gasoline on a fire.

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jsnake:

Jaal:

Put some viagra in your humidor.  It should help get the stick where  it needs to be. 

Nice! Anyone have some to spare?

Nah. You don't throw gasoline on a fire.

Whoever started that foolish phrase obviously never threw gasoline on a fire! It's AWESOME!

As for the cigar being squishy, I have some Drew Estates La Vieja Habana Gordito Rico (6x60) and I have had similar results with them. All of them feel super soft but they're always a great smoke, great taste, perfect burn. If it aint broke don't fix it.