Newbie recommendations - Page 2

irratebass · 12-02-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I overlooked the Oliva Gs when I first started smoking due to the Vs being so talked about. You newbs don't forget about the Gs, they are tasty!

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Originally Posted by DaBear

The O naturals are like a little cinnamon bomb(or at least thats what I remember mine being).

Interesting...

Doctorossi · 12-02-2011, 08:16 AM

My recommendation would be to buy individual brands/blends only in very minimal (ie. one or two sticks) quantities, so that you can maximize the breadth of your selection. You'll be glad later, when that one you were 50/50 on catches you by delicious surprise and when the one that looked so fantastic disappoints you and you realize that you've escaped the burden of a whole box of them.

Be careful not to write off an entire line on your experience with a single size or wrapper type. If the flavor is completely wrong for you or the performance is poor, that's one thing, but you might be surprised at how many brands feature a size that's just so-so, right next to a not-that-different size that's spectacular. Seemingly subtle distinctions can mean the world.

When you do put together a short-list of favorites from your shotgun explorations, you can try different sizes and wrappers within those brands to really wrap your mind around the blends and hone in on your favorites.

MurphysLaw · 12-02-2011, 08:28 AM

If the Cubao was your favorite by far, push the My Father, DPG, Tatuaje, 601 stuff to the top of your list. They're all DPG blends. The Tatuaje La Riqueza is another great blend that I'd recommend.

Doctorossi · 12-02-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

If the Cubao was your favorite by far, push the My Father, DPG, Tatuaje, 601 stuff to the top of your list. They're all DPG blends. The Tatuaje La Riqueza is another great blend that I'd recommend.

12-02-2011, 10:49 AM

I would recommend the following:
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story
Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label
Liga Privada T52
Oliva Serie V
Padron x000

SpruceBruce · 12-02-2011, 11:26 AM

Awesome advice guys! I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve - can't wait to go shopping!

Boz · 12-02-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LigaPrivadaT84

I would recommend the following:
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story
Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label
Liga Privada T52
Oliva Serie V, O, and G
Padron x000 maduro

This is a good list. My updates in red.

12-02-2011, 11:52 AM

yea.. about that... I read one of these threads a month ago or so and made a list... ended up dropping about 120 in the B&M... granted he gave me a coupe free sticks since Im always in there and I rarely walk out with out dropping at least 50.... So be careful!!

SpruceBruce · 12-02-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by schollianmj

yea.. about that... I read one of these threads a month ago or so and made a list... ended up dropping about 120 in the B&M... granted he gave me a coupe free sticks since Im always in there and I rarely walk out with out dropping at least 50.... So be careful!!

Honestly, I'd be happy with 120. I have a feeling it's going to be an expensive afternoon.

Carmack · 12-02-2011, 12:06 PM

As a fellow newbie, I'd recommend My Father Le Bijou. It was the first cigar I could detect specific favors beyond sweet or spicy.

Blak Smyth · 12-02-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmack

As a fellow newbie, I'd recommend My Father Le Bijou. It was the first cigar I could detect specific favors beyond sweet or spicy.

I had one this last week, amazing cigar! Instant top ten for me!

NCRadioMan · 12-02-2011, 12:15 PM

Forget lists. Start at one end of a shelf in you local b&m and work your way around the humidor, trying everything.

irratebass · 12-02-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Forget lists. Start at one end of a shelf in you local b&m and work your way around the humidor, trying everything.

I have seriously thought about doing this.

BeerAdvocate · 12-02-2011, 12:52 PM

You cant beat "Brickhouse" for the price. Around $5 for the Robusto!
Awsome cigar and one of my all time favorites

irratebass · 12-02-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

You cant beat "Brickhouse" for the price. Around $5 for the Robusto!
Awsome cigar and one of my all time favorites

Agreed Travis, this is on my "must have box" list whenever I get $$

SpruceBruce · 12-02-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Agreed Travis, this is on my "must have box" list whenever I get $$

Had one of these the other day, I'll definitely be buying more!

SpruceBruce · 12-02-2011, 10:36 PM

Well, here's what I ended up getting. They had some Olivia reps there, so I got a free Nub Connecticut for buying 5 Nub/Cain/Olivia sticks, and then I won 2 more of them in a drawing they had.

One of the Short Stories didn't make it out of the store

Damn fine little smoke.

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gator_79 · 12-02-2011, 04:02 PM

I'll add:
AF 8-5-8 Maduro
Kristoff Maduro
AF Hemmingway

mkarnold1 · 12-02-2011, 10:40 PM

Nice selection there! Oliva V Beli and MF Le Bijou are two of my favorites.

Jefft72 · 12-03-2011, 11:41 AM

That is a damn fine haul! So many to sample, but those should keep you busy for some time.

You should check out the newbie trade thread also. I am almost ready to participate in it myself.

12-02-2011, 08:16 AM	#2
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Newbie recommendations My recommendation would be to buy individual brands/blends only in very minimal (ie. one or two sticks) quantities, so that you can maximize the breadth of your selection. You'll be glad later, when that one you were 50/50 on catches you by delicious surprise and when the one that looked so fantastic disappoints you and you realize that you've escaped the burden of a whole box of them. Be careful not to write off an entire line on your experience with a single size or wrapper type. If the flavor is completely wrong for you or the performance is poor, that's one thing, but you might be surprised at how many brands feature a size that's just so-so, right next to a not-that-different size that's spectacular. Seemingly subtle distinctions can mean the world. When you do put together a short-list of favorites from your shotgun explorations, you can try different sizes and wrappers within those brands to really wrap your mind around the blends and hone in on your favorites. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

12-02-2011, 08:28 AM	#3
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Newbie recommendations If the Cubao was your favorite by far, push the My Father, DPG, Tatuaje, 601 stuff to the top of your list. They're all DPG blends. The Tatuaje La Riqueza is another great blend that I'd recommend. __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

12-02-2011, 10:49 AM	#5
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Newbie recommendations I would recommend the following: Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label Liga Privada T52 Oliva Serie V Padron x000

12-02-2011, 11:26 AM	#6
SpruceBruce Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Jimmy Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 301 Trading: (9)	Re: Newbie recommendations Awesome advice guys! I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve - can't wait to go shopping!

12-02-2011, 11:52 AM	#8
schollianmj Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Newbie recommendations yea.. about that... I read one of these threads a month ago or so and made a list... ended up dropping about 120 in the B&M... granted he gave me a coupe free sticks since Im always in there and I rarely walk out with out dropping at least 50.... So be careful!!

12-02-2011, 12:06 PM	#10
Carmack Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Collin Location: Tampa Posts: 119 Trading: (6)	Re: Newbie recommendations As a fellow newbie, I'd recommend My Father Le Bijou. It was the first cigar I could detect specific favors beyond sweet or spicy.

12-02-2011, 12:15 PM	#12
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,281 Trading: (66)	Re: Newbie recommendations Forget lists. Start at one end of a shelf in you local b&m and work your way around the humidor, trying everything. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

12-02-2011, 12:52 PM	#14
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Newbie recommendations You cant beat "Brickhouse" for the price. Around $5 for the Robusto! Awsome cigar and one of my all time favorites __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

12-02-2011, 10:36 PM	#17
SpruceBruce Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Jimmy Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 301 Trading: (9)	Re: Newbie recommendations Well, here's what I ended up getting. They had some Olivia reps there, so I got a free Nub Connecticut for buying 5 Nub/Cain/Olivia sticks, and then I won 2 more of them in a drawing they had. One of the Short Stories didn't make it out of the store Damn fine little smoke. 1: 2: 3:

12-02-2011, 04:02 PM	#18
gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	Re: Newbie recommendations I'll add: AF 8-5-8 Maduro Kristoff Maduro AF Hemmingway

12-02-2011, 10:40 PM	#19
mkarnold1 Skol Vikings! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Mark Location: St. Charles, MN Posts: 1,015 Trading: (22)	Re: Newbie recommendations Nice selection there! Oliva V Beli and MF Le Bijou are two of my favorites. __________________ [Help out the troops!

12-03-2011, 11:41 AM	#20
Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: Newbie recommendations That is a damn fine haul! So many to sample, but those should keep you busy for some time. You should check out the newbie trade thread also. I am almost ready to participate in it myself.