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illinichaser
Herf-A-Holic Topic Starter

6 years ago

So, last time I was in my local, I picked up some BOTL release that I saw on the shelf. Didn't know much about them or research or any thing. Overall, I have enjoyed the profile. But today, I've had to relight about 6 times since I hit the half way point of the cigar. Anyone else have experience with these? I was too lazy to search the board so sorry if these have been previously discussed.

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Palama
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

I’ve only smoked one (CG) but that was back in January so don’t quite remember if I had to do multiple re-lights. Got a couple more so will try another this weekend and see if I experience the same issues.

mjrburn
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

Have smoked 5, corona gorda size, from a box I bought 08/2019 with no issues. They are rolled tight and have a firm draw but I haven't encountered problems with relights...hope your next one burns better.

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illinichaser
Herf-A-Holic Topic Starter

6 years ago

Thanks for the quick feedback. Maybe it was just that one. Was just curious on others experience with these.

Palama
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

mjrburn wrote:

Haha! The one I smoked was from the trade we did late last year! Still have one more left and pulled it out to ash up tonight.

mjrburn
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

Haha! The one I smoked was from the trade we did late last year! Still have one more left and pulled it out to ash up tonight.

Palama wrote:

Trade? You mean, the azz whoopin' you laid upon me! [ram27bat]
Hope the BOTL treats you well this evening, Conan. 🍺

ZRX1200
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

The OR was really good and got hard to find quick.

This second release I’ve found to be economical from a DE standpoint and pretty good (not great). I’ve bought singles more than once from my local if that’s worth any indication, and I’ve never had to relight one (maybe burn correction). I like them better than UC and not as over priced as Ligas.

lance4824
Aficionado

6 years ago

What kind of lighter are you using

Palama
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

Trade? You mean, the azz whoopin' you laid upon me! [ram27bat]
Hope the BOTL treats you well this evening, Conan. 🍺

mjrburn wrote:

Really? You thought that was an jazz whoopin'? 😰

Hmm, I'mma gonna have to do better next time. :-"

mjrburn
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

#10

Really? You thought that was an jazz whoopin'? 😰

Hmm, I'mma gonna have to do better next time. :-"

Palama wrote:

=; Noooooooo, please! I learned my lesson and have sworn off of sparring with you. I couldn't handle the left hook you threw before and sure don't want to know what the uppercut feels like!

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illinichaser
Herf-A-Holic Topic Starter

6 years ago

#11

What kind of lighter are you using

lance4824 wrote:

My table top torch. I don't normally have problems with relights unless I'm multi tasking. Especially with premium cigars. Was a little surprised with it since I've always had pretty good luck with Drew Estates in the past(though admittedly I haven't forked out Liga money in a bit). It may have just been that one. I'll give em another chance if I find more.

Palama
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

#12

Smoked the BOTL 2019 CG that I got from Marcus and it burned fine. No draw, construction or output issues. I was watching old episodes of “Counting Cars” so because of my lack of attention, there were a couple of times when it was close to needing a re-light but I managed to coax it back to life. FWIW, it was stored at 65% RH for about 7 months so that mighta made a difference.

jespear
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

#13

Palama wrote:

"Horny Mike" is da MAN !

live4cigars
Enthusiast

6 years ago

#14

I’ve been nibbling on a box of lanceros for the past year and have had the opposite problem. Mine r pretty loosely rolled so can get quite spongy while smoking. I’m in Brazil where the humidity has been very high so find relighting a very common situation here esp when outdoors. depending on ur conditions u might try dry boxing or humidifying them accordingly overnight before smoking as that can really help. Unfortunately there isn’t alot u can do if the humidity where u r smoking is especially high or low even if u prep them in advance so adjusting ur puff rate or smoking with AC on high could help. Let us know what u try. Happy herfing!

ZRX1200
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

#15

^ did they make the BOLT in a lancero??

ZRX1200
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

#16

BOTL

Palama
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

#17

^ did they make the BOTL in a lancero??

ZRX1200 wrote:

Yes they did.

Need one? :-"

ZRX1200
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

#18

Nah brah, I have an unopened box of Tatuaje mixed lanceros to get to.

Palama
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

#19

Nah brah, I have an unopened box of Tatuaje mixed lanceros to get to.

ZRX1200 wrote:

I still have one of those too.

Pudding Mittens
Herf-A-Holic

6 years ago

#20

Unfortunately there isn’t a lot you can do if the humidity where you are smoking is especially high or low

live4cigars wrote:

For low humidity, yes there is. Hold the uncut cigar upright under slow-running tap water, turn it around (keeping it vertical!) so all sides of, and locations on, the wrapper get wet, then roll the cigar on a dry towel to absorb the excess. Cut, light, smoke. Helps tremendously in dry-air environments.

Also often improves the cigar in other environments too! Try it.
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