Veni, Vidi, Vici!

[Connoisseur Kim]

After spending 2+ years for making the Korean Cigar Wiki better with more accurate information, I am writing this post to proudly declare that this project is officially completed! Of course, there are many NC brands that need to be added but since I do not have much knowledge compare to CC, I am decided to leave the rest to others for adding more NC brands (same goes on famous cigar aficionados, too many to add by myself although I added some). Other than that, I really put a huge effort into updating and correcting information on Korean Cigar Wiki. I hope that Korean CC newcomers will find it helpful and if further knowledge required, using CCW or FOH for more detailed guides!

Credits To: ? El Presidente (torch lighter information), JohnS (for most part of the project), Nino (Freezing information), PigFish (helping me to have some idea about storage condition) and all FOH members. Thank you for your huge supports since without your help, I would not able to finish this great project (some unknown folks too) ?

Link: https://namu.wiki/w/시가(담배)

Since this post is more special compared to other posts of mine in the past, I am also going to have IAmA time with you. Feel free to ask about anything about me and the Project (e.g. Why did you decided to begin this project?) ?!

P.S. If there are any changes in the cigar trend, I will return to the Project but for now, I am going to take a break since there is nothing else need to be added (more FOH and other times). ?

[jmg]

The effort put into updating the wiki is amazing. Great job!

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[CaptainQuintero]

Great stuff, that's a hell of a workload, it's brill to see a passion coming to fruition, congrats!

[RDB]

Lovely clean layout, attractive even to a total non-speaker!

Well done!

R

[Connoisseur Kim]

2 hours ago, jmg said:

The effort put into updating the wiki is amazing. Great job!

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1 hour ago, CaptainQuintero said:

Great stuff, that's a hell of a workload, it's brill to see a passion coming to fruition, congrats!

 

1 hour ago, RDB said:

Lovely clean layout, attractive even to a total non-speaker!

Well done!

R

Thank you so much! I spent most of efforts on the layout and content since during that day, the layout was literally absurd and crude which caused me eyesore to read even one section of the Wiki. Also, there were too many inaccurate information and unnecessary boring jokes (like Adam Sandler movies) that were not related real CC experience at all. Besides, the contents were not just lacklustre (e.g. Cigar sizes section only had Corona, Robusto and Churchill) but also scattered around on unrelated sections. These were the main reasons why I decided to take this project seriously. During the project, I never thought I would be able to finis the project and thought about giving it up several times but refused to do so since there were many helps from FOH folks (I asked the official CC distributor to assist but ended up nothing so I decided to work with FOH members instead)! ?

One of the example was someone listed PLCC as an example of Corona (seriously? ?) not Petit Corona and it made me endless laughing. Another one was "inhaling cigar smoke like cigarette is the true way to taste cigars" and I was thinking "Dear god, who the hell wrote such BS? This person must have lungs of steel! ?". Even worse, someone wrote a joke, "Impossible to do so since the Cigar price is $$$ in Korea" on "Do not smoke more than half of a cigar" from Zino's Cigar Etiquette's rule which made me thought "Jesus, even young kids are not fond of such a dead joke like that! ?". There were other examples but I cannot remember all of them as the whole page was not just bad, it was a total mess which would definitely anger serious CC folks like us.

P.S. If it is a movie, it would be something like Rocky series, from underdog to the champion! ?

 

[Habana Mike]

Nice work!

[Connoisseur Kim]

Just now, Habana Mike said:

Nice work!

Thanks! I am thinking about adding ageing and storage problems on the Storage section since it is important to CC newbies know the ageing and storage problems so that they would not be panicked when they encounter them in some day ?.

[Chef]

Great job, man.  What an effort.  You deserve some nice, cold soju!

[Connoisseur Kim]

7 minutes ago, Chef said:

Great job, man.  What an effort.  You deserve some nice, cold soju!

Need a traditional Soju since it is properly distilled like whiskies or cognacs compared to generic Sojus. Generic Sojus are not being distilled unlike traditional Soju (e.g. Andong Soju) so they are just bland (same goes on most of Korean beers unfortunately) with typical alcohol taste only (some of them add artificial fruit flavour but they always share the same fate of cheapie flavoured cigars).

If you really want to see how good Soju can be, then I suggest you should try traditional Soju like Andong Soju instead of generic Soju (traditional ones are more expensive though). You will not regret it! ?

[Chef]

14 minutes ago, LonesomeHabanoAficionado said:

Need a traditional Soju since it is properly distilled like whiskies or cognacs compared to generic Sojus. Generic Sojus are not being distilled unlike traditional Soju (e.g. Andong Soju) so they are just bland (same goes on most of Korean beers unfortunately) with typical alcohol taste only (some of them add artificial fruit flavour but they always share the same fate of cheapie flavoured cigars).

If you really want to see how good Soju can be, then I suggest you should try traditional Soju like Andong Soju instead of generic Soju (traditional ones are more expensive though). You will not regret it! ?

Thanks, I will.

[Connoisseur Kim]

Just now, Chef said:

Thanks, I will.

Please let me know how does Andong Soju taste like. Too bad that generic Sojus are one of the most popular liquors in Korea. You can see the groups of college kids drinking tons of green bottled Sojus at the restaurants (e.g. Korean Pork BBQ) when they having some fun...

[JohnS]

Congratulations and well done, @LonesomeHabanoAficionado!

[Connoisseur Kim]

Congratulations and well done, [mention=29444]LonesomeHabanoAficionado[/mention]!

Thanks JohnS for supporting the Project!

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[Raskol]

Congrats... 

[Connoisseur Kim]

4 hours ago, looseleaf said:

What an amazing job! I’m in awe of your dedication

 

3 hours ago, Raskol said:

Congrats... 

Thank you for celebrating this huge success! It took long to make the Cigar Wiki better ?

[toto]

well done my friend!  Much respect.

[Connoisseur Kim]

3 minutes ago, toto said:

well done my friend!  Much respect.

Thanks buddy!

[Edward7]

So cool! I especially like the section where you explain the proper way to cut and light and smoke cigars haha. Pretty awesome that your page will have an impact on educating Koreans about cigars, which I’ve seen you lament about being unpopular currently. 

[Connoisseur Kim]

15 hours ago, Edward7 said:

So cool! I especially like the section where you explain the proper way to cut and light and smoke cigars haha. Pretty awesome that your page will have an impact on educating Koreans about cigars, which I’ve seen you lament about being unpopular currently. 

I tried to explain how to cut and light and smoke cigars  in details so CC newbies will not be overwhelmed ☺️. I'm currently working on ageing and cigar pest problems (Beetles, Mold and Plume) although beetles and molds are actually not that common (JohnS told me they are rare problems) it is still better to mention them to CC newbies so that they can have awareness on these problems (and ageing tips too) ?!

Of course there are more cigar problems like Draw and Dry cigar issues. However, they are mostly occurred by roller problem or left cigars outside too long by accident (or sometimes sealing problem but rare unless using mediocre humidification system and storage) so I decided to explain beetles, molds and plume only for cigar problem issues.

[SwissPEP]

Bravo 

Nice work on the Wiki 

 

Enjoy some rest and a nice CC

[Connoisseur Kim]

6 minutes ago, SwissPEP said:

Bravo 

Nice work on the Wiki 

 

Enjoy some rest and a nice CC

Thanks! Will have a break with a nice CC ?

[Connoisseur Kim]

Final Update:

• Added ageing and cigar problem (Cigar Beetle, Mold and Plume) tips on Storage section.
• Corrected Grammar and Better Wording.

Resources That I Added as Links for Demonstration on Cigar Wiki (CC Newbies Friendly):

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I hope that this will help CC newbies' CC journey ?!