Gifted

[SGT13]

I was just gifted a couple of Guantanamera Cristales. I don't know much about these and fairly new to the lifestyle. How do they rate and should I pull them from their tubes (plastic) when they go in the humi? As always, any knowledge is greatly appreciated.

Sarge:bangbang:

 

[RigilKent]

i just unscrew the cap and leave them in the tube it protects them and they get the right RH but have never had this gar let us know if its good

 

[bballbaby]

from what i've read, these are mild and perfect for a "beginner" cigar smoker.

and in my experience, generally speaking, a bad cuban is still good.

 

[dpricenator]

soso...most guys may evan on the lower end of soso. I personally enjoy then for an inexpensive Cuban Cigar. I believe it is a short filler machine made smoke, so don't expect too much from it.

 

[SGT13]

I generally enjoy medium to full bodied smoke. But a good cigar is appreciated no matter what. Do you think aging would anything for them?

Sarge :riflefire:

 

[Jwrussell]

Aging almost always helps cuban cigars. However, if you like full bodied, aging might work against you. Do you know what the date code is for them?

 

[tubaman]

I think you should smoke them and decide if you like them!! Opinions will vary and in the end your own opinion is what should matter to you. I find them mild and one dimensional, but you may not find them to be mild. Regarding aging, in general aging will help a cigar. However, if it isn't a good cigar to begin with, aging it can sometimes make it an old, bad cigar. My dad used to tell me this saying. "You can't make chicken salad out of chicken shit."

If you plan on smoking them soon, I would take the cap off and let them breathe a bit. If you plan on keeping them in the humi for awhile I would let them closed up.

 

[TBone]

I get a couple of those every year. Theyre not too bad.

 

[SGT13]

Roger all, Thanks much. I will have one tomorrow and see where it takes me. I may just share with my Bro' for the experience. I gotta tell ya, before now, the chopperbuilders forum was best in my mind. You guys got now it hands down.

Sarge :riflefire:

 

[CWS]

Hey Sarge.
Maybe you need something to compare them to. :thumbsup:

 

[SGT13]

Sounds like I should be considering them a cuban "White Owl":stretchgr

 

[Jimmy2]

Bottom of the Cuban cigar chain but try for your self as everyones palete is differant.