Need Cigars! - Page 2

CigarSquid · 08-22-2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

Garry, some cigars are real simple and one-dimensional. That's a good place to start. That way you can get some solid ideas about the flavors you like.
Do you mouth smoke or nose smoke? The reason I ask is that a lot of cigars give up flavors and nuance that you can't experience if you're mouth smoking. Guys need to know that to make suggestions.
What have you smoked that you liked? That's another biggie. It allows guys to tell you about similar cigars.

With zero input, I'd suggest you try anything Fuente, anything Padron, maybe Cusano, Punch, Torano, anything with a pretty band, or anything that smells nice to you. Don't pay a lot, stay under 6 or 7 bucks.

Check back in later and ask the same question, but give the guys some input. They'll help. Go find the NST (noob sampler trade) here and get involved, and take a look at the smokes the noobs are enjoying.
Have fun, brother!!!

What is nose smoke?

T.G · 08-22-2011, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrCal15

What is nose smoke?

Exhale through your nose rather than your mouth. Sometimes called "retrohaling" or "snorking".

Here:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=30447

WittyUserName · 08-22-2011, 05:30 PM

If you can pin down a strength that you like CI offers Taster Packs that are 10 cigars of a certain strength with a cutter for $35. I started there and have expanded with other suggestions from here and friends.

thechrisdotcom · 08-22-2011, 07:03 PM

Check out the Brickhouse line. Great cigar at a great price.

shilala · 08-22-2011, 07:36 PM

Thanks, Bob. I just couldn't figure out what the heck was up.

CigarSquid · 08-22-2011, 09:49 PM

So here is what I put together on cigarmonster.

Famous 'Best Of Drew Estate' Sampler # 2
SAM 1 Varies varies $26.98 Delete this item
$26.98
Items in Famous 'Best Of Drew Estate' Sampler # 2:
2 Antano 1970 Gran Consul, 2 La Vieja Maduro Rothchild Luxo, 2 Natural Root, 2 Puros Huerfanos 52X Robusto, 2 Tabak Especial Robusto Dulce

'Butch Cassidy' Wise Buy
SAM 1 Dark Nat varies $29.98 Delete this item
$29.98
Items in 'Butch Cassidy' Wise Buy:
5 Conuco Robusto, 5 Vintage 1990 Robusto

'Sonny Red' Wise Buy
SAM 1 Natural varies $24.98 Delete this item
$24.98
Items in 'Sonny Red' Wise Buy:
5 Alec Bradley Sun Grown Robusto, 5 Sun Grown RP Robusto

Perdomo 6 Cigar Collection
SAM 1 Varies varies $17.98 Delete this item
$17.98
Items in Perdomo 6 Cigar Collection:
1 Perdomo 10th Champagne Robusto, 1 Perdomo 10th Criollo Robusto, 1 Perdomo Cuban Parejo Rothchild, 1 Perdomo Habano CT Robusto, 1 Perdomo Habano Robusto, 1 Perdomo Lot 23 Robusto

pnoon · 08-22-2011, 09:58 PM

Have you participated in the NST yet?
That is a great way to sample cigars you might not otherwise encounter.

CigarSquid · 08-22-2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Have you participated in the NST yet?
That is a great way to sample cigars you might not otherwise encounter.

I have on another forum. Not here.

T.G · 08-22-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrCal15

I have on another forum. Not here.

I don't think it would be a problem to participate here. You're still new to the hobby and learning. If you are still unsure, just check with Brent (smokingator)

Savor the Stick · 10-01-2011, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garryyjr

I have on another forum. Not here.

I'd second Peter's (pnoon) WISE advice about the Newbie Samplier Trade. That is where I got my start and met people and got a little experience on this board.
Good advise also to start at the mild to med end of the scale...and work your way up as your tastes change to the fuller end of the profile.
There is no hurry take your time, enjoy the moment, and your cigars...really that is what cigars are all about.

CigarSquid · 08-22-2011, 10:31 PM

Ill check it out.. Maybe just run though cbid for some 5 paks

pnoon · 08-22-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrCal15

Ill check it out.. Maybe just run though cbid for some 5 paks

No reason you can't do both.

CigarSquid · 08-22-2011, 10:46 PM

true ture.. I had about 100 bucks to spend right now.. Should be golden.

I messed up on cigarmonster... I didn't know I had a certain time to get them at that price.. I didn't pull the trigger.. and missed it!

T.G · 08-22-2011, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrCal15

I messed up on cigarmonster... I didn't know I had a certain time to get them at that price.. I didn't pull the trigger.. and missed it!

Cigarmonster & joecigar tend to repeat products often so it's very likely they will be back sometime within the next few months.

CigarSquid · 08-22-2011, 10:57 PM

I will check back.. Now that I know how it works.

SteelCityBoy · 10-01-2011, 04:59 PM

My personal advice would be to start on the mild end. CI (cigarsinternational.com) offers plenty of mild sampler packs that can get you going. Once you build up your palate a bit you can then go onto some mild-medium body smokes. After you find yourself craving more (and you will) try some full body smokes. Remember that darker smokes don't always mean they are heavy and full body.

I love getting sampler packs because you can pick and choose what you like most as a smoker.

Happy smoking!

Blak Smyth · 10-01-2011, 08:22 PM

NST is the best thing you can do!
Like some others have said, do it!

scoot · 10-09-2011, 06:26 PM

As someone who has lurked on this CA/CS for about five years, reading is the absolute best thing you can do at this point. Most of the people hear have good knowledge and lots of experience in this great hobby of ours and some, a few of which have already posted in this thead, have astounding amounts of insight and wisdom to pass on. Start with the sticky threads and then go dive into the reviews. Find reviews of cigars you already like and see if there are certain posters who have similar tastes and see what they like that you haven't smoked.

As others have said, use the NST. I took full advantage of that at CS and it really was the one thing I can point to that secured my interest in cigars. Even if that is the only trading you do, it will go a long way to not only help you develop your palate but show you the caliber of people that share this great hobby.

Regardless of how active you decide to be here, enjoy the ride.
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BUC WHITE · 10-09-2011, 09:45 PM

try the perdomo champagne line. its on the mild side with a connecticut wrapper and nicaraguan binder and filler. good breakfast smoke

RCS44 · 10-12-2011, 10:17 PM

Cigarmonster.com, cigar.com are both good sites that have five packs and samplers available all the time.

08-22-2011, 05:30 PM	#3
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: Need Cigars! If you can pin down a strength that you like CI offers Taster Packs that are 10 cigars of a certain strength with a cutter for $35. I started there and have expanded with other suggestions from here and friends.

08-22-2011, 07:03 PM	#4
thechrisdotcom . Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 601 Trading: (2)	Re: Need Cigars! Check out the Brickhouse line. Great cigar at a great price.

08-22-2011, 07:36 PM	#5
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Need Cigars! Thanks, Bob. I just couldn't figure out what the heck was up. __________________

08-22-2011, 09:49 PM	#6
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Need Cigars! So here is what I put together on cigarmonster. Famous 'Best Of Drew Estate' Sampler # 2 SAM 1 Varies varies $26.98 Delete this item $26.98 Items in Famous 'Best Of Drew Estate' Sampler # 2: 2 Antano 1970 Gran Consul, 2 La Vieja Maduro Rothchild Luxo, 2 Natural Root, 2 Puros Huerfanos 52X Robusto, 2 Tabak Especial Robusto Dulce 'Butch Cassidy' Wise Buy SAM 1 Dark Nat varies $29.98 Delete this item $29.98 Items in 'Butch Cassidy' Wise Buy: 5 Conuco Robusto, 5 Vintage 1990 Robusto 'Sonny Red' Wise Buy SAM 1 Natural varies $24.98 Delete this item $24.98 Items in 'Sonny Red' Wise Buy: 5 Alec Bradley Sun Grown Robusto, 5 Sun Grown RP Robusto Perdomo 6 Cigar Collection SAM 1 Varies varies $17.98 Delete this item $17.98 Items in Perdomo 6 Cigar Collection: 1 Perdomo 10th Champagne Robusto, 1 Perdomo 10th Criollo Robusto, 1 Perdomo Cuban Parejo Rothchild, 1 Perdomo Habano CT Robusto, 1 Perdomo Habano Robusto, 1 Perdomo Lot 23 Robusto

08-22-2011, 09:58 PM	#7
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Need Cigars! Have you participated in the NST yet? That is a great way to sample cigars you might not otherwise encounter. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

08-22-2011, 10:31 PM	#11
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Need Cigars! Ill check it out.. Maybe just run though cbid for some 5 paks

08-22-2011, 10:46 PM	#13
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Need Cigars! true ture.. I had about 100 bucks to spend right now.. Should be golden. I messed up on cigarmonster... I didn't know I had a certain time to get them at that price.. I didn't pull the trigger.. and missed it!

08-22-2011, 10:57 PM	#15
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Need Cigars! I will check back.. Now that I know how it works.

10-01-2011, 04:59 PM	#16
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Need Cigars! My personal advice would be to start on the mild end. CI (cigarsinternational.com) offers plenty of mild sampler packs that can get you going. Once you build up your palate a bit you can then go onto some mild-medium body smokes. After you find yourself craving more (and you will) try some full body smokes. Remember that darker smokes don't always mean they are heavy and full body. I love getting sampler packs because you can pick and choose what you like most as a smoker. Happy smoking! __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

10-01-2011, 08:22 PM	#17
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Need Cigars! NST is the best thing you can do! Like some others have said, do it! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-09-2011, 06:26 PM	#18
scoot Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pat Location: Philadelphia Posts: 142 Trading: (0)	Re: Need Cigars! As someone who has lurked on this CA/CS for about five years, reading is the absolute best thing you can do at this point. Most of the people hear have good knowledge and lots of experience in this great hobby of ours and some, a few of which have already posted in this thead, have astounding amounts of insight and wisdom to pass on. Start with the sticky threads and then go dive into the reviews. Find reviews of cigars you already like and see if there are certain posters who have similar tastes and see what they like that you haven't smoked. As others have said, use the NST. I took full advantage of that at CS and it really was the one thing I can point to that secured my interest in cigars. Even if that is the only trading you do, it will go a long way to not only help you develop your palate but show you the caliber of people that share this great hobby. Regardless of how active you decide to be here, enjoy the ride. Posted via Mobile Device

10-09-2011, 09:45 PM	#19
BUC WHITE Always On Vacation Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Connecticut Posts: 75 Trading: (0)	Re: Need Cigars! try the perdomo champagne line. its on the mild side with a connecticut wrapper and nicaraguan binder and filler. good breakfast smoke

10-12-2011, 10:17 PM	#20
RCS44 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Ryne Location: Chicago Posts: 233 Trading: (1)	Re: Need Cigars! Cigarmonster.com, cigar.com are both good sites that have five packs and samplers available all the time.