Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over time BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.
Those look good brutha!So my buddy @Jp1979 had some Puros Express Bespoke custom rolls that had been dropped and had pretty gnarly wrapper damage. I have been dragging ass re-wrapping them wanting to get a little better before tackling the job since these are listed to be CC customs. Got 8 re-wrapped tonight and have 2 left to get done. Would have finished but ran out of glue and too lazy to make more. 4 wrapped with @USHOG Sumatra and 4 with Ecuadorian Habano ligero from Leaf Only.
Thank you! I hope they taste good too! The last two I'm undecided if I will wrap them both with San Andres or do one each San Andres and PA broadleaf.
I'd say one each on Andres and Broad. I do think the broadleaf will over power that blend though
That was my thinking as well but will probably give it a try for "science"
Hey now, I recognize that blend! How is it smoking for you?? And do you have any interest in unloading any Dominican ligero? Lol
I didn't even see the '08 broadleaf. I'm guessing you snagged some? As far as broadleaf goes, I think I would prefer something a little more fresh but don't have any specific reason to believe that besides the little marbles rolling in my head telling me so.
For about the same price I actually prefer the PA broadleaf from LO to what WLT has. It's shinier (assuming more oils) and has a richer chocolate flavor and priced very similar. I need to try the DW1 from LO still, but been so happy with the PA haven't had a reason to stray. The San Andres and Ecuadorian Habano ligero wrappers from LO are quickly becoming favorites though. Have a great look and are very tasty.
They're pretty similar but the CT has more mossy oak character compared to the PA from what I remember. Do love that SA and Ecuadorian Habano though. So much easier to work with too compared to broadleaf.
Not bad at all for a first attempt!!! It's very addicting.
My first attempt. Came out wayyyy bigger than I envisioned. Don't think I did too bad on the cap.
I rolled a second one wich was more the size I am going for. Totally screwed the cap on that one though.
I got the azucarodo kit from WL.
Think I'm hooked.
A mold isn't necessary to get a smaller ring gauge. Go by feel. Grab your bunch in your hand and make sure it is the size you want your stick. Or just roll more cigars. The more you practice, the easier it is to get a feel for how much filler you need for the size of stick you are wanting. Instead of a mold, you can wrap your bound bunches in strips of paper towel. Once you get to the head, hold the tail that forms and roll the bunch a few times. This will tighten down on the bunch and act like a mold.
Check the molds on leafonly.com. Decent prices and you know what size you are getting. Don't stress the looks at first, if it smokes well and tastes good, the rest will come with practice.Beautiful man. Here is a size comparison. I rolled my bushes in a piece of paper and stuck it in a slightly tight spot. I think I am just gonna go ahead and invest in a mold. Only problem with eBay or etsy is that no one lists any sizes. Don't laugh at my cap on the second one.... Lol it was almost catastrophic.
Hoping patience will prevail and I can let them rest. Am letting them sit out in an old cigar box to dry before tossing in my Humidor. It helps thst I have both my kids today so no time to smoke. And in the meantime I guess I will just keep rolling.
