Hello! A new cigar smoker here.

xlc12rf · 08-25-2010, 04:08 AM

About a month ago, at my bachelor party, a friend of mine gave me my first cigar to smoke. I have no idea what it was, but I enjoyed it!

I've had a bit of a yearning to try cigars for a while, so this kickstarted my interest. At a cookout the other day a friend shared a macundo with me, and this put me over the edge. I picked up a few Oliva Serie G tubos, and a couple padrons (yet unidentified).

I'm still working on developing my tastes, I guess. This feels just like when I began exploring craft beers!

So in short, hello all!!

Smokin Gator · 08-25-2010, 04:20 AM

Welcome brother. Make sure to check out the Newbie Sampler Trade.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14254

You will not be disappointed!!

bigdix · 08-25-2010, 05:14 AM

Listen to Gator. I've been lucky enough to have a few guys around with fat humidors to get me started, but I will say this. Try as many cigars as you can now, buy singles and fivers, and don't waste your money on boxes until you know what you like!!

Enjoy your stay here....tons of great BOTLs here to learn from, TONS!

Kreth · 08-25-2010, 05:36 AM

Welcome to the Asylum.

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Ogre · 08-25-2010, 06:34 AM

Welcome to the NUT HUT brother. Sit and enjoy

357 · 08-25-2010, 06:52 AM

Welcome! As others have said, try out the newbie PIF and buy lots of singles/samplers. You will also find that cigars you enjoy right now you may not love 12 months from now. So, to repeat others, dont' buy boxes yet. I know they offer savings but, don't over commit just yet.

Oh yea, and buy a humidor at least 3-5 times the size you think you need.

Don Fernando · 08-25-2010, 07:01 AM

welcome. Listen to the guys above me. And I don't know where you're from, but visit herfs in your area, you'll meet great botl's with lots of knowledge ready to be shared.

dwoodward · 08-25-2010, 07:02 AM

Welcome man! Buy yourself a good sampler pack from CI.

I recently bought this for my father:

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...P-BC08&cat=161

He loves it, and loves how it keeps getting refilled thanks to me.

Also a humidor is a must for this hobby, buy one 2-3 times the size you think you will ever need... I went about 3 times the size and its already half full... Humidors help keep the relative humidity of your cigars in check. Keeping your Oliva and Padron lovely's you just bought outside a humidor for a week will absolutely ruin their flavor and take those winners and turn them into dog rockets. So get yourself a humidor as soon as you can.

And finally, if you have any questions, come to the boards, everyone here is very helpful to our fellow BOTL's.

CigarNut · 08-25-2010, 07:29 AM

Welcome to the Asylum! Pull up a chair and have a cigar

lighthousebill1 · 08-25-2010, 07:46 AM

welcome to the life. 25 plus years of enjoyment here wish you the same.

Coach Deg · 08-25-2010, 07:52 AM

Welcome!!!

icehog3 · 08-25-2010, 08:17 AM

Welcome to the Asylum!

Chingas · 08-25-2010, 09:46 AM

Welcome to the Asylum Brother!

Echo what everyone said...

ninjavanish · 08-25-2010, 10:01 AM

From one New member to another. Welcome. And don't be afraid to try new things... however I'll go ahead and tell... stay away from anything with the word "Cremosa" in the name.

357 · 08-25-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjavanish

From one New member to another. Welcome. And don't be afraid to try new things... however I'll go ahead and tell... stay away from anything with the word "Cremosa" in the name.

You learn fast young Jedi...

Virginia_Ghost · 08-25-2010, 11:53 AM

Hola. New meat needed in the Newbie Sampler Trade...head on over!

JJG · 08-25-2010, 12:41 PM

Samplers are the way to go, but don't be afraid of top shelf smokes either. In my opinion you don't have to be a seasoned aficionado to appreciate a good cigar. Plus, if you only smoke 1 or 2 cigars a week, top shelf smokes won't break your bank like wine.

Try lighting a Padron Anniversary and a regular Padron at the same time. In fact, you should probably light a budget smoke anytime you decide to smoke a premium at first, so you can get a good idea of how the two differ.

also, you don't need to invest in a humidor just yet. An air tight Tupperware container works just as well. Throw some PG gel or humidification beads in there and you're good to go. Either one can be purchased at a tobacco shop for less than $10. Ask them for some cedar sheets if you want to get fancy. They probably won't even charge you anything.

Bill86 · 08-25-2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xlc12rf

About a month ago, at my bachelor party, a friend of mine gave me my first cigar to smoke. I have no idea what it was, but I enjoyed it!

I've had a bit of a yearning to try cigars for a while, so this kickstarted my interest. At a cookout the other day a friend shared a macundo with me, and this put me over the edge. I picked up a few Oliva Serie G tubos, and a couple padrons (yet unidentified).

I'm still working on developing my tastes, I guess. This feels just like when I began exploring craft beers!

So in short, hello all!!

Craft beers to cigars, just like me. Good call man, seems like you're already picking up some good smokes! *waits for the humidor thread.....it is true go BIG 500+, my 300 is 75% after like 3-4 weeks*

Savor the Stick · 08-25-2010, 01:44 PM

Aahhh the Newbs. Great to see you start on this great journey. Also welcome to the Nut House. Lots of great information floating around here...also I second or third the Newbie sampler trade...lots of good fun there too.

xlc12rf · 08-25-2010, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the welcome, everyone!

As for now, my smoking will be very limited. Probably one every two weeks to a month. I'll admit to be worried of the negative health aspects, so I'll probably limit this very strictly.

I'll head over to the newbie exchange when I'm ready to take on more than a couple cigars at a time.

08-25-2010, 04:08 AM	#1
xlc12rf Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Jay Location: Connecticut Posts: 132 Trading: (3)	Hello! A new cigar smoker here. About a month ago, at my bachelor party, a friend of mine gave me my first cigar to smoke. I have no idea what it was, but I enjoyed it! I've had a bit of a yearning to try cigars for a while, so this kickstarted my interest. At a cookout the other day a friend shared a macundo with me, and this put me over the edge. I picked up a few Oliva Serie G tubos, and a couple padrons (yet unidentified). I'm still working on developing my tastes, I guess. This feels just like when I began exploring craft beers! So in short, hello all!!

08-25-2010, 04:20 AM	#2
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome brother. Make sure to check out the Newbie Sampler Trade. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14254 You will not be disappointed!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-25-2010, 05:14 AM	#3
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Listen to Gator. I've been lucky enough to have a few guys around with fat humidors to get me started, but I will say this. Try as many cigars as you can now, buy singles and fivers, and don't waste your money on boxes until you know what you like!! Enjoy your stay here....tons of great BOTLs here to learn from, TONS! __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.

08-25-2010, 05:36 AM	#4
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome to the Asylum. Posted via Mobile Device

08-25-2010, 06:34 AM	#5
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome to the NUT HUT brother. Sit and enjoy

08-25-2010, 06:52 AM	#6
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome! As others have said, try out the newbie PIF and buy lots of singles/samplers. You will also find that cigars you enjoy right now you may not love 12 months from now. So, to repeat others, dont' buy boxes yet. I know they offer savings but, don't over commit just yet. Oh yea, and buy a humidor at least 3-5 times the size you think you need. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

08-25-2010, 07:01 AM	#7
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. welcome. Listen to the guys above me. And I don't know where you're from, but visit herfs in your area, you'll meet great botl's with lots of knowledge ready to be shared. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-25-2010, 07:02 AM	#8
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome man! Buy yourself a good sampler pack from CI. I recently bought this for my father: http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...P-BC08&cat=161 He loves it, and loves how it keeps getting refilled thanks to me. Also a humidor is a must for this hobby, buy one 2-3 times the size you think you will ever need... I went about 3 times the size and its already half full... Humidors help keep the relative humidity of your cigars in check. Keeping your Oliva and Padron lovely's you just bought outside a humidor for a week will absolutely ruin their flavor and take those winners and turn them into dog rockets. So get yourself a humidor as soon as you can. And finally, if you have any questions, come to the boards, everyone here is very helpful to our fellow BOTL's.

08-25-2010, 07:29 AM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome to the Asylum! Pull up a chair and have a cigar __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

08-25-2010, 07:46 AM	#10
lighthousebill1 cigar shop worker Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Bill Location: keansburg nj Posts: 40 Trading: (0)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. welcome to the life. 25 plus years of enjoyment here wish you the same.

08-25-2010, 07:52 AM	#11
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome!!!

08-25-2010, 08:17 AM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,558 Trading: (60)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome to the Asylum! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-25-2010, 09:46 AM	#13
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Welcome to the Asylum Brother! Echo what everyone said... __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

08-25-2010, 10:01 AM	#14
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. From one New member to another. Welcome. And don't be afraid to try new things... however I'll go ahead and tell... stay away from anything with the word "Cremosa" in the name.

08-25-2010, 11:53 AM	#16
Virginia_Ghost Rookie, at best. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Bo Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 320 Trading: (6)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Hola. New meat needed in the Newbie Sampler Trade...head on over! __________________ Will the machines just take over already? I'm tired of doing stuff.

08-25-2010, 12:41 PM	#17
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Samplers are the way to go, but don't be afraid of top shelf smokes either. In my opinion you don't have to be a seasoned aficionado to appreciate a good cigar. Plus, if you only smoke 1 or 2 cigars a week, top shelf smokes won't break your bank like wine. Try lighting a Padron Anniversary and a regular Padron at the same time. In fact, you should probably light a budget smoke anytime you decide to smoke a premium at first, so you can get a good idea of how the two differ. also, you don't need to invest in a humidor just yet. An air tight Tupperware container works just as well. Throw some PG gel or humidification beads in there and you're good to go. Either one can be purchased at a tobacco shop for less than $10. Ask them for some cedar sheets if you want to get fancy. They probably won't even charge you anything.

08-25-2010, 01:44 PM	#19
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Aahhh the Newbs. Great to see you start on this great journey. Also welcome to the Nut House. Lots of great information floating around here...also I second or third the Newbie sampler trade...lots of good fun there too. __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

08-25-2010, 02:40 PM	#20
xlc12rf Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Jay Location: Connecticut Posts: 132 Trading: (3)	Re: Hello! A new cigar smoker here. Thanks for the welcome, everyone! As for now, my smoking will be very limited. Probably one every two weeks to a month. I'll admit to be worried of the negative health aspects, so I'll probably limit this very strictly. I'll head over to the newbie exchange when I'm ready to take on more than a couple cigars at a time.