Cigar Unboxing and Cigar Keep Humidor Update | Kirby Allison | Cigar Keep

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Congratulations on the new additions to the family.

[@gusseisern1151]

The Cuba Video, pleeease

[@NorfTec]

What they said^^^

[@RyanJaghab]

We are all waiting! 😊

[@MrInzeo]

Yea I’m waiting too 😂

[@Spushed]

Waiting on cuban review and approval...

[@lukemilton8510]

I know I’m so ready for the Cuba series. I’m beyond excited for the upcoming Cuba series.

[@tommyjohnson4117]

Partagas Shorts is my all-time favorite cigar. The flavor is just perfect, it’s lovely.

[@tomomara2329]

How long do you find is ideal aging? Just bought a cabinet and find them a bit strong.

[@m.k.k.4931]

​​@@tomomara23292-5 years. Remove a few and age them separately for a few months and it'll speed up the process. Edit: In a well ventilated area no humidity packs.

[@VasilisPieroullis]

I watching you long time and you are incredible man you love this hobby and you spend a lot to show us the good stuff ours hobby is very expensive is like game shooting you never stop trying new and good stuff . The good cigar is going with the life of a hunter with nice shotguns beautiful woods and expensive. Keep going

[@CSamper305]

Hello Kirby, new to the channel. I was curious to know how you were able to bring Cuban cigars into the U.S?

[@noname2572]

He goes to his local cigar shop.

[@TheRockefellas]

​@@noname2572 You can't legally buy cuban cigars in the US sir...

[@midwestindy-15]

That box was mailed to him. Cuban cigars are illegal but there must be a way to get them??

[@TrailBlazer5280]

Yes the lancero is definitely my favorite size. They catch the eye in length and certainly not too hot, plus easier to smoke without taking up too much time. BTW I did noticed though, the website is missing a Swisher section?

[@lukemilton8510]

Love your content Kirby. It is a real privilege and honor to listen and learn from you. I am beyond excited for your upcoming Cuba series. Thank you for all you do.

[@Mltemple8333]

With no new articles on Cigar Keep and no apparent posting of these videos on the site, I do not see CK growing or gaining activity on its' site. Any work being done on that end? I was enjoying it when articles were being posted but it seems to have very little traffic now.

[@ketchyshubby]

Not to mention these are old Kirby Allison videos from his page. So not even curated CK videos. Which they should totally do. I would definitely watch different collectors and afficionados showing off what's in their humidors.

[@ketchyshubby]

Edit: After some digging it seems that Kirby is now in charge since 4 months ago! Excited to see what he has in store for us since he clearly knows how to run a successful channel with exciting videos.

[@lsolus6613]

Some of the videos published on CK are new. For example, Ajay Patel 30th Anniversary Celebration, Cavendish and Sahakian Lounge Meet. The Unusual and Unpopular pieces are remastered and uploaded to CK after being removed from KA.

[@Mltemple8333]

I understand there are videos here on KZbin but the actual site has had 2 articles in three months. No links on the actual page to the KZbin videos. If the new direction is just another KZbin channel and nothing is done on the web page then why bother having the web page.

[@lsolus6613]

I was responding to some comments about the videos being old. With regard to your specific comments regarding the lack of updates to the website, I suspect it takes a bit of time to put things in order after assuming the reins of a new endeavour.

[@kurjan1]

Thanks Kirby, you have prompted me to update my keep.

[@Bigdog-mg5rr]

Great episode, Kirby’s a seasoned professional at the art of cutting, lighting and smoking Cuban cigars😶‍🌫️😎

[@hepsser7399]

Hi Kirby! I was wondering, could you make a video about good humidors for storing a good amount of cigar boxes?

[@thesaint8400]

Bloody hell, Kirbs. Save some for the rest of us!

[@johnnymetallica1039]

So where are the Cubans from? How were they acquired in the U.S.?

[@jlozano2014]

Reddit has the low down

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Ihavanas

[@triggatrey3x]

Just ordered some Partagas Aristocrats excited to see how they smoke!

[@HEATSEEKER00]

They are super!

[@cigarkeep]

Let me know what you think!

[@augieonorato2377]

Kirby, Where did you purchase these cigars? they are one of my favorite and i have not been able to find them forever.

[@AnddehHiggs]

Speaking of Por Larragana, do you know when the Larragana 47 regional edition will be added to Cigar Keep? I've got one in my humidor but I can't find it on the website

[@AlexanderGallus-k6i]

Thanks. Greetings from Bavaria. 😊

[@TrainMaster04]

Thank you for sharing your new additions! As a member to the keep myself, the only problem I have with it is the lack of new world cigar options. As an American I do not have the pleasure of collecting Cuban cigars. It would be nice to be able to register new world cigars.

[@Hoppedelic]

Being American shouldn’t stop you from collecting Cuban cigars.

[@TrainMaster04]

@@Hoppedelic What about the embargo?

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Bro Kirby Allison is an American living in Texas lol

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

​@@TrainMaster04it's a joke... He has friends in London who are titans in the Cuban cigar industry who send them to him.

[@Hoppedelic]

@@TrainMaster04 Many reputable sites sell to the US and guarantee delivery so if they’re confiscated, which is extremely rare, they will re ship or refund. I recommend COH, ihavanas, RSVP or Bellhop.

[@SandroMagna]

Cheap and cheerful Cuban cigars are great. My favourites are Partagas - Mille Fleurs Partagas - Aristocrats Partagas - Super Partagas Hoyo De Monterrey - Palmas Extra H. Upmann - Majestic Por Larranaga - Petit Coronas Por Larranaga - Montecarlos

[@adamc1706]

Palmas extra's just appeared on coh for $213, tempted to buy them! Also I would add h upmann half coronas to this list or party shorts!

[@SandroMagna]

@@adamc1706 agreed, both are great. In Sweden however, both are a step above the others in terms of price. But of course, they're above quality wise as well. The ones I mentioned initially are imo the cheapest you can find while still maintaining a great smoking experience and quality. The Palmas are wonderful. Lots of flavour. They can be smoked immediately. But let them age for 2-3 years and you have a flavour bomb with deep and rich chocolate.

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

​@@adamc1706i saw that.

[@johnmed3]

@@adamc1706just got in the H.Upmann half Coronas 😊

[@js7003]

No partagas shorts? I love those things😊

[@kobyjones]

These are great, boxes hard to come by now

[@jonathanr5238]

Hi Kirby, thank you for this interesting video. If you like the thinner, longer gauges, you might like to try a Bolivar Lonsdales (if you can find them, as they are discontinuted). I sold my whole collection, but was sorely tempted to keep these. They might have aged-out by now, but I recall them being chocolatey and utterly morish!

[@ajd6432]

great vid. where can one purchase cuban cigars? best place!

[@survivalSC]

Kirby have you had any Cuban taken by customs when you have them shipped? I have only ordered 3-4 times and never had a problem but I only buy the cheaper Cuban because I do worry about customs taking them.

[@elig1014]

What site?

[@survivalSC]

@@elig1014 Ihavana is the best I have used. I’m not going to leave this posted. So once you read this just post you got it. But I will remove in about 15 mins. Don’t want Biden to block the mail coming from ihavana lol. Hope you enjoy.

[@BarneyKodur]

😂😂Kirby said pretty damn small describing the montecarlos size…that’s pretty damn funny Kirby😂😂

[@philipyi1183]

Just smoked the La Reina tonight at No 6 Cavendish, Kirby. Holy cow!!

[@cigarkeep]

Goodness... isn't it an absolutely divine cigar! One of my all-time favorites!

[@billiemonster7309]

@Kirby Allison. I have followed your KZbin journey into the cigar lifestyle. I think would be really useful if you did an episode on KZbin of trusted mail order distributors to ship to USA actual Cuban / Habanos SA cigars.

[@davidbalderas4376]

How can I get Cuban cigars in the states !?!

[@ImmaculadoEncanto]

his friends live in London and they are powerful people in the cuban cigar market and they ship him them, person to person as a "gift" so they slip through... any other way is illegal... that is the loop hole

[@bencrust4516]

Good stuff kirby🎉

[@joshuaford9942]

Any plans to stock your humidor with new world? How often do you smoke new worlds? Are you able to discuss how you buy your Cubans?

[@DC632A]

Just joined - Incredible content

[@Greenbushjosh]

Every Cuban I have ever smoked has been sub par at best. Love your videos keep up the great work.

[@jeremytull3092]

How do you get your cubans back in the state

[@ImmaculadoEncanto]

his friends live in London and they are powerful people in the cuban cigar market and they ship him them, person to person as a "gift" so they slip through... any other way is illegal

[@SmCo2Footprint]

How do you get Cuban cigars in America?

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Lol exactly what I said. The embargo is a joke. This dude knows someone

[@ronzonzello3119]

Exactly, would like to know

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

@@ronzonzello3119 he goes to London often all his friends there are big time in the Cuban cigar industry. He buys them, they hold them. And they ship them to him personally as a gift friend to friend That's how they are getting through.

[@ImmaculadoEncanto]

his friends live in London and they are powerful people in the cuban cigar market and they ship him them, person to person as a "gift" so they slip through... any other way is illegal... that is the loop hole

[@jasonbelveal2753]

Do you (can you) smoke cigars in the walk in humidor?

[@touchingevil2302]

One of my favorite smokes

[@eprohoda]

Cigar~how is it going?. amazing shots!farewell,😇

[@magafan1002]

I’d say he’s playing with fire…pun intended

[@bjpgm1233]

You still hold the lighter to close to the cigar it should be barely touching the bottom of the cigar not round the sides

[@jameschrosniak]

How does one get Cuban cigars into the country? Are they not contraband in the US?

[@kyluu9731]

I hope Cigar Keep would make an exception and include Davidoff cigars, especially since there are vintage Cuban Davidoff cigars still out there and Habanos Specialist do sell Davidoff in their stores.

[@survivalSC]

That was along time ago. And Davidoff wanted to leave Cuba. So they have not been a Cuban cigar in a long time. I think they left Cuba in the 90’s. So it’s more then 23 years ago

[@kyluu9731]

@@survivalSC hence "exception"

[@MIAthe305]

How are you getting these Cuban cigars here into the United States?

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

That's what I said . The dude is in Texas 😂 he knows someone. Because it's illegal

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

With the Embargo the US has on Cuba i can think of one way he is getting these into the country. Now hear me out. He is very good friends with the Sahakians who own Davidoff of London , The Foulkes family, Jemma Freeman of Hunters and Frankau which is the main distribution of the UK market for Cuban cigars via Habanos S.A. Now... He can have his friends purchase these for him, and he gets his friends to personally send him them into the country to his house from London , Or they send them to his business address so it looks like the packages are business related. Though I dont think he would jeopardize his business so it's more than likely he is having his friends who work in the Cigar industry in the UK buy them for him and he reimburses them under the table , and the packages are sent from person to person as a gift. That's the loop hole with this whole embargo thing. In my opinion.

[@avielshiff7642]

How do you get your cuban cigars in america?

[@MAXdori]

Kirby, could you please explain how someone living in the US can acquire Cuban cigars easily?

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

He won't tell you because you don't have the privilege he has. He is friends with the Importers and the Titans in the UK Cuban cigar market. They mail him packages as gifts, or he'll get packages from them sent to his business in TX. That's the loop hole to get them in...

[@cameronfraley1055]

That’s what I was thinking

[@Mooooooof]

Great website & clever idea

[@trevorallen9435]

How does he get Cuban cigars in Texas

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

He's friends with the Titans of the UK Cuban cigar market. There is a loophole in the embargo. His friends will then send him a package personally as a gift or to his business. It easily gets through customs. The embargo is a joke and it should end asap...

[@carlosnunez9671]

How are you able to buy Cuban cigars if you are in the United States?

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

He's friends with the Titans of the UK Cuban cigar market. There is a loophole in the embargo. His friends will then send him a package personally as a gift or to his business. It easily gets through customs. The embargo is a joke and it should end asap...

[@CigarAttache]

The smaller ring gauges are under appreciated. On the bright side that leaves more for us to smoke! 🤣🤣🤣 long ashes everyone 👌

[@tt2ize]

How are you ordering Cubans being in the US?

[@ImmaculadoEncanto]

his friends live in London and they are powerful people in the cuban cigar market and they ship him them, person to person as a "gift" so they slip through... any other way is illegal... that is the loop hole

[@SyabilMohar817]

Thanks Kirby for introduce us the website of Cigar Keep. Plan to make one.

[@JDA247]

What site are you ordering from??

[@Taxationisstealing]

Kirby how do you get Cuban cigars to Texas?

[@m.k.k.4931]

Bought from where? I live in the US.

[@t.temple2286]

Where did you order the cigars from?

[@fwabnik]

May I ask you how you import Cuban cigars to USA?

[@marklaske2911]

whats the name of ribbon around last cigar in box for easy removal ?

[@daveoliphant8866]

What are the things you look for when wanting to buy a box of cigars for aging?

[@Taxationisstealing]

Is there a website that’s an eBay for cigars?

[@cigarkeep]

Take a look at Bond Roberts.

[@markrafter7539]

Where can I order these Cigars from ?

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Davidoff of London

[@Fenderbnder528]

Pretty sure that’s a bottle of Arberlour A’bunadh 🥃 niceee

[@tcpip100]

It's almost impossible to get the pretty ones here in Germany

[@rickybass1]

liked the way your mouth was tasting them as you were opening the box love the content kirby

[@anthonysekulo8884]

Partagas Trinidad?

[@scottlucidi6476]

Por Lar-Rahn-Yaga!! We'll teach you how to roll the double R next!!!

[@midkhan424]

Thin cigars are for newbies.

[@theredpilgrim3473]

The Cigar Keep website is dead. Nothing interesting or new. No interaction from Allison or the other ‘ambassadors’.

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

😂😂😂 agreed

[@anatolyyurkin6635]

06:40 надо понимать, что Ларраняга не каждому подойдет, на ценителя!

[@marklaske2911]

why so hard to get out ?

[@teenoso4069]

The best cigar is the one you have in your hand regardless of origin, price or opinions; be it a $2 or $200 stick. Lets me cigars accessible to all without guilt

[@HEATSEEKER00]

nah ... some are bad some or good...

[@Boirbon_Rookie_64]

Ok dumb question, where can one go to purchase real Cuban cigars and have them shipped to the US? I’ve been relegated to only purchasing non-Cuban cigars as I have not come across where I can make such a purchase.

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Or deal with shady websites such as ihavanas, COH etc . They are real, but I just never trusted them. I know people who have purchased from online sites being shipped from Switzerland and they are legit. But they had to use a dummy pre paid debit card to send the payment etc. they want to open your box and "inspect" the cigars before they send you them. I don't like that. I want a sealed legit box. Not an opened box

[@johnnymetallica1039]

Yes, a gift from an employee of Davidoff’s of London

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

​@@johnnymetallica1039absolutely or hunters and Frankau the distribution for UK market

[@davidsalmon5466]

6 1/2 cm or 170mm long 🤔🙈

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Lol dude loves England

[@bretkman]

It's Por-La-Ron-Ya-Ga

[@generalaxel]

CK like CT need an app, it is 2023.

[@minghengtan]

Por La-ra-ni-a-ga

[@cigarkeep]

It's an impossible name to pronounce correctly.... hahah

[@elgordo1148]

inches Kirby, not centimetres.

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

That's how they measure them in UK. The dude loves England lmao

[@johnnymetallica1039]

La rahn yahgah

[@stepparentingmadeeasy]

To pronounce Larannaga just add GA what you are already saying

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

It amazes me how hes in Texas with all these cubans lol. Dude is talking about purchasing them like he can walk to his local brick and mortar and just buy them legally. My question is, Can his friends from london get in trouble sending him these or is there a loop hole? Meaning if they are sending a package as a gift it gets through??? Because we all know where they are coming from. Hes good friends with foulkes, even friends with Habanos employees and Hunters and Frankau the biggest importers of cuban cigars in UK. There has to be a loop hole. Something to think about lol. The embargo is truly a joke anymore anyway smh!! Free Cuba, and Lift the Embargo once and for all! Edit: for those asking how hes getting them here into the United States, HERE IS MY THEORY. (With the Embargo the US has on Cuba i can think of one or two ways he is getting these into the country. Now hear me out. He is very good friends with the Sahakians who own Davidoff of London , The Foulkes family, Jemma Freeman of Hunters and Frankau which is the main distribution of the UK market for Cuban cigars via Habanos S.A. Now what im thinking is That He can have his friends purchase these for him, and he gets his friends to personally send him them into the country to his house from London , Or they send them to his business address so it looks like the packages are business related. Though I dont think he would jeopardize his business so it's more than likely he is having his friends who work in the Cigar industry in the UK buy them for him and he reimburses them under the table , and the packages are sent from person to person as a gift. That's the loop hole with this whole embargo thing. In my opinion. ), hes either doing that, or buying from them shady companies online who "sell cubans" But i highly doubt hes doing that. So im sticking to my theory about his friends sending them to him from London.

[@johnnymetallica1039]

He’s better off getting friends in another country like the EU, or Spain: far cheaper than London

[@johnnymetallica1039]

Uh, or he buys them and sends them to himself “my dear a package from my old friend Lord Kirb of Alistair on LARP”

[@Hoppedelic]

There are many very reputable sites that send Cubans to the US.

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

​@@johnnymetallica1039😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

​@@johnnymetallica1039yo I spit out my drink that's so funny. He definitely sends it just like that. The dude loves England 😂😂😂😂

[@theimpaler2317]

GA POR LARANA”GA”

[@danielmiller1462]

I was in a cigar shop a couple days ago and saw someone basically chewing on a 80x8 and i just burst out laughing

[@johnnymetallica1039]

Are you sure it was a cigar shop?

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

​@@johnnymetallica1039people chew cigars... My grandfather does it

[@thesaint8400]

​@@johnnymetallica1039Public toilets more like

[@johnnymetallica1039]

@@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly he was referring to the size, a veritable donkey d****

[@jonahb2149]

La-ra-nag-a 😅

[@paulmcgee1867]

If Cuban these are illegal in the States I believe

[@CBeSee]

Kirby go get your shine box clown

[@kennyramsey4555]

What about exploring the world of pipe smoking Kirby?

[@florianhuehne1103]

This self described gentleman should maybe make the minimal effort of taking a basic Spanish language course. It would make it less cringeworthy to listen to this. But maybe I am missing the point.

[@MarquisDeSang]

Cigars are vulgars. Everybody knows that real gentlemen smoke pipe.

[@johnnymetallica1039]

Real gentleman can write clear thoughts in English.

[@zmk5374]

My G, smoking cigars is also celebrating a culture of tobacco inherent to a beautiful region. It would be nice to take a tiny amount of time to at least pronounce the words of that culture properly and with appreciation. :)

[@rgcdn]

The lack of respect in mispronouncing the name of the brand baffles me. I love Kirby and all but he is representing a website that talks CUBAN cigars, couldn’t he just open Google translate and check the pronounciation for LA-RRA-ÑA-GA? Is the same as a Latin person saying Megonalgs for McDonald’s. Plus, isn’t his wife Mexican or something? He could ask her, she’s probably in the room just next to him. No shade here, but it’s not the first or 10th time it happens.

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Lmfao agreed. I like him too but He rubs me the wrong way sometimes. I'm starting to think he's not genuine and purchases his friendships. Idk

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

And nah he's filming that at the office lol his wife is a housewife.

[@rgcdn]

@@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly well, is business so I get it but good lord. For a moment I thought he would say the N word, he should stick to smoke just Punch or H Upmann’s for Christ sakes