How many tries before deciding on a cigar? - Page 2

09-14-2009, 05:31 AM

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kenstogie · 09-14-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

If they have aboslutely nothing I like, I only give them one shot. These would have to be totally terrible to me.

If they are like 4-5 on a scale of 1-10, I'll give them 2 tries just to make sure I didn't miss anything or get a bad stick.

If they are a 6-7 on a 1-10, scale, I might try 3. At this point, I really like some characteristics of the cigar and really don't care for others but WANT to like the cigar based on what I like.

If it is a 8-10, I'm back to one shot. These made it through on the first round.

MCS

09-14-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Lots of times I don't even get them lit before I decide I don't like them.

I'll try a few, usually. I force myself to try a lot of new stuff that I really don't want to.
If a cigar doesn't strike me as "good" after three tries, I don't go back.
If they strike me as "bad", they usually get chucked in the alley before an inch is gone.
Life is too short and there's too many good cigars.

Exactly!

JJG · 09-14-2009, 08:01 AM

for me, they usually get just one shot. not saying it's the best method but that seems to be the way things normally work out. Even if I don't fall in love with a cigar right away, I'll try it again. However if I don't like the first one at all, it's not likely to get a second look.

09-14-2009, 08:03 AM

3 x for me. I smoke the first one in a month and then the second one in 3 months and the last one no later than 6 months. I'd hate to miss the boat on a cigar that needed some age to it.

Starz26 · 09-14-2009, 08:25 AM

Of course if it is an Arganese then only once for sure!

09-14-2009, 08:58 AM

I smoke until I'm sure. Typically it takes me less than a third to know as there are some tastes I just don't prefer.

GreekGodX · 09-14-2009, 10:01 AM

If I'm not sure after 1 cigar, I give it another shot. Nothing more the twice. If it cannot win me over after 2 cigars then it isn't worth it.

BryanB · 09-14-2009, 03:17 PM

I work in 3s unless it was absolutely horrible. 3 is a good number.

hotreds · 09-14-2009, 03:58 PM

It all depends on how bad #1 is. If it's really bad I will unlikely try another. If it's mezzo-mezzo, I'll likely try it again. If it's outstanding, I'll smoke another, and then a third. After three "outstandings" a cigar is a keeper.

But, as has been suggested, there are so many stogies out there, you could smoke a different one daily for years before having to duplicate!

Now, after over 5 years of smoking, I'm still at stage one, going through different cigars. I have my favs, but keep trying new ones. Eventually, I'll hafta make up my mind- or maybe not!

BORIStheBLADE · 09-14-2009, 04:16 PM

If the flavor profile is not to my liking I pretty much don't try another one.

If the first one is pretty blan I get another one and put it in my humi for at least a month and give it a second try. If I don't like it after the second thats it for me.

NCRadioMan · 09-14-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

It all depends on how bad #1 is. If it's really bad I will unlikely try another. If it's mezzo-mezzo, I'll likely try it again. If it's outstanding, I'll smoke another, and then a third. After three "outstandings" a cigar is a keeper.

I work exactly the same way. There are times that I know I will not like the second one but I try it anyway.

Smokin Gator · 09-14-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

If the flavor profile is not to my liking I pretty much don't try another one.

If the first one is pretty blan I get another one and put it in my humi for at least a month and give it a second try. If I don't like it after the second thats it for me.

To a tee!!

Chemyst · 09-14-2009, 07:29 PM

Some I like right away, others need to grow on me.
For example, the Oliva V was an instant keeper,
but anything Camacho is suspect to me.

First impressions are lasting.

I usually buy between 2 and 5, depending on the source.
I don't buy singles online. If I get a 5er I'll try one or two,
then either keep the rest or give them away. Just because
I didn't like them doesn't mean my local herf budds won't
like them.

Chemyst

GTCanuk · 09-14-2009, 07:34 PM

Usually 3 for me but sometimes up to 5

09-15-2009, 12:01 AM

At least 6 times...wait...do you mean smokes that I buy myself??? Maybe once or twice.

09-14-2009, 08:01 AM	#24
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: How many tries before deciding on a cigar? for me, they usually get just one shot. not saying it's the best method but that seems to be the way things normally work out. Even if I don't fall in love with a cigar right away, I'll try it again. However if I don't like the first one at all, it's not likely to get a second look.

09-14-2009, 08:03 AM	#25
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How many tries before deciding on a cigar? 3 x for me. I smoke the first one in a month and then the second one in 3 months and the last one no later than 6 months. I'd hate to miss the boat on a cigar that needed some age to it.

09-14-2009, 08:25 AM	#26
Starz26 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Ohio Posts: 486 Trading: (22)	Re: How many tries before deciding on a cigar? Of course if it is an Arganese then only once for sure!

09-14-2009, 08:58 AM	#27
Addiction Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How many tries before deciding on a cigar? I smoke until I'm sure. Typically it takes me less than a third to know as there are some tastes I just don't prefer.

09-14-2009, 10:01 AM	#28
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: How many tries before deciding on a cigar? If I'm not sure after 1 cigar, I give it another shot. Nothing more the twice. If it cannot win me over after 2 cigars then it isn't worth it. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

09-14-2009, 05:31 AM	#21
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09-14-2009, 03:17 PM	#29
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: How many tries before deciding on a cigar? I work in 3s unless it was absolutely horrible. 3 is a good number. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

09-14-2009, 03:58 PM	#30
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: How many tries before deciding on a cigar? It all depends on how bad #1 is. If it's really bad I will unlikely try another. If it's mezzo-mezzo, I'll likely try it again. If it's outstanding, I'll smoke another, and then a third. After three "outstandings" a cigar is a keeper. But, as has been suggested, there are so many stogies out there, you could smoke a different one daily for years before having to duplicate! Now, after over 5 years of smoking, I'm still at stage one, going through different cigars. I have my favs, but keep trying new ones. Eventually, I'll hafta make up my mind- or maybe not! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

09-14-2009, 04:16 PM	#31
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: How many tries before deciding on a cigar? If the flavor profile is not to my liking I pretty much don't try another one. If the first one is pretty blan I get another one and put it in my humi for at least a month and give it a second try. If I don't like it after the second thats it for me. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

09-14-2009, 07:29 PM	#34
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: How many tries before deciding on a cigar? Some I like right away, others need to grow on me. For example, the Oliva V was an instant keeper, but anything Camacho is suspect to me. First impressions are lasting. I usually buy between 2 and 5, depending on the source. I don't buy singles online. If I get a 5er I'll try one or two, then either keep the rest or give them away. Just because I didn't like them doesn't mean my local herf budds won't like them. Chemyst

09-14-2009, 07:34 PM	#35
GTCanuk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Paul (AKA Darrel) Location: Windsor. ON Posts: 248 Trading: (0)	Re: How many tries before deciding on a cigar? Usually 3 for me but sometimes up to 5

09-15-2009, 12:01 AM	#36
bleedingshrimp Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How many tries before deciding on a cigar? At least 6 times...wait...do you mean smokes that I buy myself??? Maybe once or twice.