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MoombaMania Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 4:24 AM EST
Joined: 07-15-2003
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When looking at diff. brands, I sometimes see the term "Varnished" and "Unvarnished". Any help on this one would be greatly appreciated.

KM
eleltea Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 5:47 AM EST
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The boxes they come in are varnished or unvarnished. If the cigars are put into the box before the varnish settles down, it imparts a flavor that is not desireable. The varnish does make the box look pretty, and seals it.
eleltea Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 5:56 AM EST
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Varnished and unvarnished Partagas 8-9-8s, for example, are also different in size and flavor as well as the varnished or unvarbished box they come in. The 8-9-8 refers to the number of cigars in the bottom-middle-and-top layers in the box. Both are packed in that fashion. Everyone seems to like the varnished Partagas better, except Slimboli, who doesn't like anything with Mexican tobacco in it. I like both, tho.
smithbw Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 9:53 AM EST
Joined: 09-01-2001
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Partagas 8-9-8 varnished, is my taste! Did not care for the unvarnished. I guess to know the difference buy both and smoke one behind the other.

Let us know what you think!

Regards,


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Tobasco Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 11:06 AM EST
Joined: 02-08-2003
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Heck, now I know why I was in the hospital for a week. I dipped my stogie in varnish before smoking it. Hehe!

Caught me a damn good buzz though!!

Mag
Charlie Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 11:24 AM EST
Joined: 06-16-2002
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Varnish might help give Lone Wolf's some flavor!!!

Charlie
E-Chick Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 11:53 AM EST
Joined: 06-15-2002
Posts: 4,877
Sorta like, "Wax on, wax off"...hmmm...the wax off part reminds me of another thread, lol...
snowwolf777 Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 12:48 PM EST
Joined: 06-03-2000
Posts: 4,082
Light the varnished ones before they dry - it's spectacular! When my lip grafts heal I'm going to try it with a light walnut stain.
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