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[Steppenwolf]

Hi Bros,

 

Newbie to cigars. I'm planning to get a box of 5 to 10 cigars soons, but as i'm an occasional smoker i'll need to store them reasonably well.

 

I read from http://www.cigars.com that the humidors bring control the humidity to +/- 60%, so i'm guessing this is the "ideal" level? As I certainly don't plan to get a humidor now, i wondering if i can keep it in my camera dry box? It's electronically controlled to about 50% now, but i should be able to get it to 60%. Any ideas?

[William Tan]

Hey, welcome to the Cigar page man....

[Steppenwolf]

Thanks william.

 

Another question. As i'm buying from overseas, i'll need to declare them to customs right?

 

Anyone know what the average 12cm cigar like the Cohiba Siglo2 weighs? I'm guessing 10 to 20gs. I found out that duty is S$293/kg!

[Throttle]

Hi Jock,

 

the answers to your questions.

 

humidity is best at 65 - 75% and temp about 20 C

 

dont be too worried about storing a handful of cigars, as long as you dont leave them in the open in an airocn room which is too dry, you can simply put them in a ziplock bag or tupperware. Singapore is blessed with rather high humidity as you know.

 

Siglo IIs (petite Corona size) will weigh no more than 10 gm per stick and yes the tax is $293per kg. Also there is GST applicable. If I were you I wont be bothered to buy overseas unless in bulk. Tobacco allowance is 400gm per person anyway so that is about 1.5 boxes of Robusto size cigars or about 35 sticks.

 

If you are a newbie in cigars, I recommend that you dont buy 10 sticks of the same brand and size. also dont start with Cohibas, even though they may be good. Try perhaps a Romeo Y Julieta Exhibicion No. 4. At $26 per stick locally, it is a good smoke that will rival the Cohiba anytime. Dont need to buy 5 or 10 since you dont smoke often. buy singles and try different cigars for the clend, taste, size and aroma.

 

hope i answered you questions.

[Steppenwolf]

Originally posted by Throttle@Feb 16 2005, 03:52 PM

Hi Jock,

 

the answers to your questions.

 

humidity is best at 65 - 75% and temp about 20 C

 

dont be too worried about storing a handful of cigars, as long as you dont leave them in the open in an airocn room which is too dry, you can simply put them in a ziplock bag or tupperware. Singapore is blessed with rather high humidity as you know.

 

Siglo IIs (petite Corona size) will weigh no more than 10 gm per stick and yes the tax is $293per kg. Also there is GST applicable. If I were you I wont be bothered to buy overseas unless in bulk. Tobacco allowance is 400gm per person anyway so that is about 1.5 boxes of Robusto size cigars or about 35 sticks.

 

If you are a newbie in cigars, I recommend that you dont buy 10 sticks of the same brand and size. also dont start with Cohibas, even though they may be good. Try perhaps a Romeo Y Julieta Exhibicion No. 4. At $26 per stick locally, it is a good smoke that will rival the Cohiba anytime. Dont need to buy 5 or 10 since you dont smoke often. buy singles and try different cigars for the clend, taste, size and aroma.

 

hope i answered you questions.

Thanks for the reply Throttle.

 

I've tried a few in the past, i didn't particularly like Cohibas. I'm thinking of Monte no2 or 4 if it's available. Do you know what they cost in Sgp?

 

In terms of storage, just keep them in a tupperware but where? Dry box, fridge?

 

BTW, i just with customs at the airport and they said that there's no longer any tax exemption for tabacco.

[Throttle]

keep in tupperware and leave it in room temp. not in a fridge.

 

 

Monte 2s are $36 each and Monte 4s are $19 each.

[William Tan]

Originally posted by Throttle@Feb 16 2005, 07:39 PM

Monte 2s are $36 each and Monte 4s are $19 each.

Seems like the only one from Monte you can smoke is the Monte 2. Was told that the rest dropped in quality over the recent years especially the Monte 4. I know a place selling it for 14 bucks a piece.

[William Tan]

Originally posted by Skunk@Nov 21 2004, 01:15 PM

Brother, long time since i've been online, busy with work, so glad to see you're still online.

 

Nice house bro, when my flat comes (haiz...longtime they take to build man) i also wanna have relac corner like yours

 

Have not been smokin for a long time.

 

Can you introduce me a cigar shop that opens till late? my working hours end late and often after work i would like a cigar but my regular shop close already

 

PS: your plants need prunning and sunlight!!!! hahaha.

HAHA.... know it's a bit late to reply to this old msg but there's a shop at the Furama Waterfront Hotel. They open only after 4 pm up till about 11pm. Check it out. I just been there yerterday night. Wanted to check out prices only but ended up buying a Hoyo double corona and another one (I forgot the branding). Damn.... saving my double corona for my upcoming trip to frasers.... In the balcony over looking the mountains having a warm cup of tea with my cigar.... Man... the life.

[William Tan]

Hey Throttle, forgive me for not calling when i said that i will. Recently, there have been lots of trials goin on in my company and have been working late almost every night. Just go home and plop!

 

Anyway, you mentioned your cigar supplier is near the King's hotel. Is the shop called Cigar Affair? Been there last night. Nice fella introducing me and teaching me the ways. Had a smoke there with a pot of light japanese tea. I left my cigar there tho as i was heading into malaysia that night and don't want trouble with the customs. Most probably dropping by tonight to collect it. Hope it's the shop you frequent, then maybe we can meet there one day....

 

 

 

 

Planning to get the Monte 2....

[William Tan]

This is the view from the balcony of an apartment in Frasers.....

[William Tan]

These are the apartments......

[Throttle]

Willaim, I sent you a PM.

 

PLSE READ.

 

Anyway Monte 4 for $14 (individual non DFS) is very suspicious. plse be careful

[William Tan]

Originally posted by Throttle@Feb 17 2005, 11:01 AM

Willaim, I sent you a PM.

 

PLSE READ.

 

Anyway Monte 4 for $14 (individual non DFS) is very suspicious. plse be careful

And not to mention the parking cost my bike $3.00!!!

[Steppenwolf]

Originally posted by Throttle@Feb 16 2005, 07:39 PM

keep in tupperware and leave it in room temp. not in a fridge.

 

 

Monte 2s are $36 each and Monte 4s are $19 each.

Thanks for the help.

 

Will certainly keep you advice in mind when i get to the shop later tonight.

[Throttle]

i'll be off to hongkong tomorrow for a weekend cigar smoke out....

be back on Monday, it the meantime, enjoy your smokes

[bluelabel]

sorry to burge in like dat ... but where is fraser ???

 

anyway i tried cigar once when i was 15 yrs old n de only thing i remembered was i wanted to sh|T n vomit at de same time ... hahaha n dat was de last time i would ever touch them again .... or maybe when someone teaches me how to .

[Throttle]

you either did it wrong or it was a shitty cigar, bro.

[Throttle]

Ok, gotta run now.

 

Back on monday for the Hong Kong Big Smoke Review....if any

 

cheers fellas

Edited March 1, 2011 by Throttle

[William Tan]

Originally posted by bluelabel@Feb 18 2005, 08:38 AM

sorry to burge in like dat ... but where is fraser ???

 

It's in Pahang, Malaysia. Somewhere further up from KL.

[Throttle]

an excellent weekend in hong kong for the big smoke.

 

smokes done :-

 

cohiba siglo 6

aged H upmann Magnum 46

Hoyo Epicure No. 2

Romeo Y Julieta Exhibicion No. 4

Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro

Romeo Y Julieta Mille Fleur

Diplomaticos No. 2

H Upmann No. 2

Punch Double Corona

Partagas Serie D No. 4

 

bumped into Hongkong Actor/Director Michael Wong and played cameo role in his montage for a cigar company.

 

brushed shoulders with cecilia cheung in club volar (private club in Lan Kwai Fong area)

 

back to work tomorrow. sigh.

 

will post the pics once ready.

[Throttle]

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At one of Hong Kong's top Cigar shops - Cigarro with HK Actor/Director Michael Wong enjoying our smokes

[Throttle]

[url=http://www.At one of Hong Kong's top Cigar shops - Cigarro with HK Actor/Director Michael Wong enjoying our smokes

[Throttle]

At the Red Chamber Cigar Divan

 

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[Throttle]

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tasting at Cigarro St George St.

[Throttle]

The Red Chamber Cigar Divan in HK

 

cant read the words behind, but my friend says it has very solid meaning so he took this pic for me.

 

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