Do you remember when it all started for you?

[Chemyst]

Yes, I had an RyJ at a charity golf tournament, 4 years ago.
It's been a slippery slope, but I've met some interesting people,
and tasted some nice cigars along the way, so far.

Chemyst

[Neuromancer]

Wandered into Ye Olde Pipe & Tobacco Shoppe in Phoenix (when I used to live there) and once I hit the humidor room and smelled the cigars it brought back very fond memories of my grandfather, who had been a cigar smoker (passed away when I was ten years old)...probably asked for something mild and was handed a Macanudo to try...after that I went back and asked for something with more flavor and they told me to try a Partagas Maduro...that's the one that did it...I'm guessing this could be at least fifteen or twenty years ago...smoked cigars and pipes on and off for a few years after that, then quit for a bit, and about eight or so years ago started smoking cigars on a regular basis again...returned to pipes about five years ago, so now I smoke them both on a pretty regular basis...when I have more time I smoke the pipe as it's more to fuss with...less time I'll usually grab a cigar...depends on my mood...

[thebiglebowski]

about the same time as blueface - 20 years ago, an ashton #20 maduro. i think this was when maduro's were kind've a novelty. i loved it. so much so that i got two boxes for my wedding reception. i still remember i paid $56 per box! in chicago no less. ah the good old days...

then a friend of mine went to spain and brought back a box of cohiba siglo II or III (still cant remember which) and oh boy that was it...

[bobarian]

Many years ago at a 49er tailgate party. A friend who worked for Cisco grabbed some Monte #2's at the Duty Free on the way back from London. Bad way to start.