How do you find new cigars to smoke?

Boobar · 10-20-2008, 08:09 AM

I mostly read reviews on the forums and if a cigar in a magazine catches my eye I will take a chance and buy some.

chippewastud79 · 10-20-2008, 08:11 AM

Pick them up and smoke them

Costa · 10-20-2008, 08:18 AM

Fellow BOTL's here...its worked out fantastic.

cbsmokin · 10-20-2008, 08:59 AM

I think passes are a great way to try some new smokes.

Skywalker · 10-20-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Costa

Fellow BOTL's here...its worked out fantastic.

Yeah. You get the poop bombed out of ya!!! That's always a good way!!!

Studebaker · 10-20-2008, 02:57 PM

Recommendations from B&Ms, reviews in the forums, samplers, and...oh yeah....that nifty podcast I obsess over!!

Love me some DWCR!

Spect · 10-20-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Pick them up and smoke them

Whee · 10-20-2008, 11:47 AM

Two words....sampler whore.

when I first started smoking, I bought a lot of samplers. My humi's look like a Smoke Shop exploded inside them as I have so many differnet brands and sizes.

As I find ones I like, i start buying packs and then I will buy a box.

Have also gotten fine smokes from BOTL's here through a pass I did and herfing in person.

10-20-2008, 12:02 PM

I'll pick up a few cigars that I've heard of, or in some cases not heard of. I personally know a guy that Loves cremosas, I'd never heard of them... until my foray into the wilds of the cigar forums, now I'd not try one. Every time I head to the B&M. I pick up a few stand by's the Punch Rare Corojo, the Perdomo Habano, The Rocky Patel 1990, and I always try to pick up 2-3 that I've never tried before. 2 of each if possible. Then give 'em a few weeks to sit in the humi, smoke 'em down. If I like 'em, buy 'em if not... I know what I don't...

10-20-2008, 12:16 PM

I try new stuff from comments here, or by trying what the fellas at the B&M are smoking...

I NEVER try something they [the b&m's] suggest, unless I've seen them smoking it, as their "top picks" are rarely worth it...

FriskyDingo · 10-20-2008, 12:48 PM

The only way to find new cigars is to read Cigar Aficionado.

j/k

The majority is through the good ol' internet. My IE Favorites is packed full of review and cigar news websites. My other two most common ways are word of mouth or through this one local b&m owner that I can actually trust.

10-20-2008, 01:20 PM

Besides the metric b*ttloads of new cigar info available from all the chatter
going on here, I listen to DWCR when I can for a fresh perspective.

I *love* the show you and Dale put out.

10-20-2008, 04:25 PM

I am still working off the samplers, Newbie trades, contests, etc... So I still have quite an assortment. I have only been smoking about a year, so i am still experimenting. I will also go to the local cigar shops and just grab what singles catch my eye. I have a long way to go, but I look forward to the challenge

jjirons69 · 10-20-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by :eevis

I am still working off the samplers, Newbie trades, contests, etc... So I still have quite an assortment. I have only been smoking about a year, so i am still experimenting. I will also go to the local cigar shops and just grab what singles catch my eye. I have a long way to go, but I look forward to the challenge

Also, the blind taste test is quite an interesting way to try different smokes. You smoke it first, then try to figure out what you had before the final reveal. Pretty challenging

10-20-2008, 05:58 PM

I use reviews here and from CA and trust the palettes of others.

macpappy · 10-20-2008, 06:04 PM

Finding out about not only new cigars but which cigars have been available for a long time is not hard if you just visit your friendly Club Asylum, read every cigar magazine you can find and visit you local B&M.

For me the problem is often being able to LOCATE the cigars I want to try. I only have two B&M within 30 miles of where I live and they carry what they carry. That leaves me surfing the websites of the reputable cigar dealers in hopes of finding the ones I want to try.

gnukfu · 10-21-2008, 04:13 AM

When I first started smoking I participated in newbie trades. I was able to try all sorts of new cigars that I never would have tried......unfortunately that included my first cubans and it has been downhill ever since!

Scottw · 10-20-2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boobar

I mostly read reviews on the forums and if a cigar in a magazine catches my eye I will take a chance and buy some.

Same here. I actually get a lot of info from the group here. I had never had and oliva or padron or 1964 or Opus X before coming here.

bobarian · 10-20-2008, 10:05 AM

Trading, PIFing, Cigarbid, best of all herfing. Sticks fly back and forth at herfs faster than the speed of light.

You can always ask as well. Post up your likes and dislikes and ask for recommendations.

markem · 10-20-2008, 10:08 AM

I agree with Bob (I know, I'm the first here to do so

). Trades are very important to me as far as expanding my palette. I also read the reviews and I also read what other people are trading/bombing. The trading/bombing threads give me ideas as to what I should ask for in a PIF/MAW thread.

10-20-2008, 08:09 AM	#1
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I mostly read reviews on the forums and if a cigar in a magazine catches my eye I will take a chance and buy some. __________________ Bob

10-20-2008, 08:11 AM	#2
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Pick them up and smoke them __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

10-20-2008, 08:18 AM	#3
Costa Cohibo Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Here Posts: 199 Trading: (1)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Fellow BOTL's here...its worked out fantastic. __________________ It was the quintessential cc experience. Totally plugged, tasted like a burning straw hat, and made me all upset instead of relaxed. - shilala

10-20-2008, 08:59 AM	#4
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 882 Trading: (10)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I think passes are a great way to try some new smokes. __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

10-20-2008, 02:57 PM	#6
Studebaker Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 95 Trading: (0)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Recommendations from B&Ms, reviews in the forums, samplers, and...oh yeah....that nifty podcast I obsess over!! Love me some DWCR!

10-20-2008, 11:47 AM	#8
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,592 Trading: (17)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Two words....sampler whore. when I first started smoking, I bought a lot of samplers. My humi's look like a Smoke Shop exploded inside them as I have so many differnet brands and sizes. As I find ones I like, i start buying packs and then I will buy a box. Have also gotten fine smokes from BOTL's here through a pass I did and herfing in person. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

10-20-2008, 12:02 PM	#9
theycallmedan'lboone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I'll pick up a few cigars that I've heard of, or in some cases not heard of. I personally know a guy that Loves cremosas, I'd never heard of them... until my foray into the wilds of the cigar forums, now I'd not try one. Every time I head to the B&M. I pick up a few stand by's the Punch Rare Corojo, the Perdomo Habano, The Rocky Patel 1990, and I always try to pick up 2-3 that I've never tried before. 2 of each if possible. Then give 'em a few weeks to sit in the humi, smoke 'em down. If I like 'em, buy 'em if not... I know what I don't...

10-20-2008, 12:16 PM	#10
jbonnefsc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I try new stuff from comments here, or by trying what the fellas at the B&M are smoking... I NEVER try something they [the b&m's] suggest, unless I've seen them smoking it, as their "top picks" are rarely worth it...

10-20-2008, 12:48 PM	#11
FriskyDingo hoosierherfers.com Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Evan Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 318 Trading: (16)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? The only way to find new cigars is to read Cigar Aficionado. j/k The majority is through the good ol' internet. My IE Favorites is packed full of review and cigar news websites. My other two most common ways are word of mouth or through this one local b&m owner that I can actually trust. __________________ -= http://www.hoosierherfers.com =-

10-20-2008, 01:20 PM	#12
Joan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Besides the metric bttloads of new cigar info available from all the chatter going on here, I listen to DWCR* when I can for a fresh perspective. I love the show you and Dale put out.

10-20-2008, 04:25 PM	#13
:eevis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I am still working off the samplers, Newbie trades, contests, etc... So I still have quite an assortment. I have only been smoking about a year, so i am still experimenting. I will also go to the local cigar shops and just grab what singles catch my eye. I have a long way to go, but I look forward to the challenge

10-20-2008, 05:58 PM	#15
SonsofClubDeck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I use reviews here and from CA and trust the palettes of others.

10-20-2008, 06:04 PM	#16
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Finding out about not only new cigars but which cigars have been available for a long time is not hard if you just visit your friendly Club Asylum, read every cigar magazine you can find and visit you local B&M. For me the problem is often being able to LOCATE the cigars I want to try. I only have two B&M within 30 miles of where I live and they carry what they carry. That leaves me surfing the websites of the reputable cigar dealers in hopes of finding the ones I want to try. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

10-21-2008, 04:13 AM	#17
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? When I first started smoking I participated in newbie trades. I was able to try all sorts of new cigars that I never would have tried......unfortunately that included my first cubans and it has been downhill ever since! __________________ Curious George

10-20-2008, 10:05 AM	#19
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Trading, PIFing, Cigarbid, best of all herfing. Sticks fly back and forth at herfs faster than the speed of light. You can always ask as well. Post up your likes and dislikes and ask for recommendations.

10-20-2008, 10:08 AM	#20
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,647 Trading: (47)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I agree with Bob (I know, I'm the first here to do so ). Trades are very important to me as far as expanding my palette. I also read the reviews and I also read what other people are trading/bombing. The trading/bombing threads give me ideas as to what I should ask for in a PIF/MAW thread. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx