From: ???????????????
Subject: Re: Pipes Digest #173 -- Janu...

In PD#173, ?????????????? commented on cigar draw. This issue has become a
pet peeve of mine with Davidoff in particular. I have been complaining for
nearly 3 yrs to no avail. I have even developed my personal test that I
perform in their humidor in NYC--the tightness I'm sure you have noted is
right in the band area--if that spot is hard as a rock, it is a reject. I
should point out that the system is not foolproof and, in fact, sometimes the
harder ones are better in draw.

My concern was similar to Hytest, in that I originally believed the
wetness/dryness had much to do with problem. No my friends, the problem lies
in the rolling process. For this reason I do not purchase in 25/box--I buy
the 5-pack, open every box, squeeze every cigar and dare the sales help to
stop me. As it turns out, I met the store manager who shared my concern and
he lets me spend as much time as I need to make my selection.    

So why do I torture myself in this process and why do I gamble with $7.75 for
a Grand Cru #2, when the possibilty exists too often that I will get a lousy
smoke--nothing worse than a hard ( hot ) draw?  Answer: When a Davidoff is
rolled properly, it is pure joy!!

Best Regards,
Sid Gibson

[ As someone who recently threw most of a badly-rolled Onyx away, I
appreciate your comments! -S. ]


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