What cigar hooked you?

MajorCaptSilly · 10-15-2008, 07:05 PM

I was a manager for Wendy's in the late 80's and the owner of the company was a cigar smoker. We played poker one night and he gave us all some cheapies which definitely did not hook me. He told us if our district made budgeted sales the next quarter, he'd send us a box of "the good stuff". Well, we made budget and he sent us some Fuente 8-5-8s. Me and another guy who were kinda rebellious decided to light up a couple during the manager's meeting. This met with quite a bit of resistance from some of the other managers but we smoked away like the rebels we were. Now I REALLY enjoyed that smoke and grabbed a couple more to enjoy later. I REALLY enjoyed those too! It's been a love affair for me and cigars since then. I can thank Bob Fox for my 20 year slide down the slope.

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MCS

10-15-2008, 07:08 PM

A Cumbres de Puriscal sampler I picked up in Costa Rica in 2006. Before then it was an occasional Zino, Macanudo, or Dunhill, but I was not drawn to the therapy a cigar can provide until this sampler.

10-15-2008, 07:10 PM

My first "premium cigar" was a Baccarat. . . good for a newby - sweet & mild. The Cigar that really hooked me though was a Butera. Until that point I hadn't ever had such a smooth, creamy cigar. It made me want to sample more an more, and I have to say I haven't been let down.

tedrodgerscpa · 10-15-2008, 07:13 PM

The one cigar that pushed me down the slope kicking and screaming?

Partagas Black.

It was love at first 'puff', after many years of going tobacco free as a reformed cigarette smoker.

TriStar · 10-15-2008, 07:13 PM

My uncle handed me a flavored cigarillo when I was younger. The whole time I eyed his huge stogie, it smelled great. Well this past April, I went to Cuba on vacation and tried a Montecristo no. 2, my first real cigar. Fell in love and purchased my first humidor this past summer

BamBam · 10-15-2008, 07:15 PM

The PAM64 Exclusivo.....I said "This is like smokin a Snickers bar"

Tio Gato · 10-15-2008, 07:21 PM

I had smoked a lot of crappy cigars early in life. (Parodi's)
About 15 years ago when I was visiting the parents in Florida I picked up 3 boxes of La Gloria Cubanas. They were so raw and fresh with no aging on them.
My trip down the slope started there and I've enjoyed every minute of it.

jjirons69 · 10-15-2008, 07:23 PM

AF curly head maduros. Cheap and tasty. There was no turning back.

Whee · 10-15-2008, 07:26 PM

CAO Italia Piazza. Smoked it on my 40th birthday with three buddies in Vegas. Best cigar to date..

acruce · 10-15-2008, 07:29 PM

About 2 years ago my wife and I got together for a BBQ with some friends whom we became friends with because our kids hang out. He handed me a Cohiba Habano. It's been down hill ever since. I guess I can blame the slope on my 8 year old son

AD720 · 10-15-2008, 07:29 PM

The first cigar to hook me (besides Macanudo Ascots, which I still enjoy) was a Perdomo Reserve Champagne. I never imagined a cigar be that smooth and rich. They are still a favorite.

St. Lou Stu · 10-15-2008, 07:30 PM

I don't know that this is the one that 'hooked' me or not, but it is the first good cigar I remember smoking.

The Arturo Fuente Double Château Sun Grown.

I remember this cigar and it's taste till this very day and that was smoked near fifteen years ago. I still enjoy one from time to time.

jkorp · 10-15-2008, 07:32 PM

can't remember exactly. But I went into the BM and had the owner recommend a handful of sticks. One of those closed the deal for me.

kgraybill · 10-15-2008, 07:49 PM

PAN 64 Principe. Iwas ruined right off.

lightning9191 · 10-15-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

The first cigar to hook me (besides Macanudo Ascots, which I still enjoy) was a Perdomo Reserve Champagne. I never imagined a cigar be that smooth and rich. They are still a favorite.

Same here. I took those first couple of draws and thought, "Wow if I knew these tasted this good I would've started a long time ago"

10-15-2008, 09:04 PM

I can't really pinpoint a stick that "hooked" me but the first one I smoked was a Macanudo Portofino. After that I started smoking more and more frequently and everntually found other sticks. I'm still trying everything but have my fav's.

stevefrench · 10-15-2008, 09:10 PM

I had a White Owl in 1975 and never looked back.

Starscream · 10-15-2008, 09:10 PM

Went to the Tinderbox to buy a box of stogies for my wedding. Didn't know a Padron from a Cremosa. The salesman recommended a box of Fuente Cuban Coronas. Still one of my fav's to this day (mostly out of loyalty to the stick that got me started, but a fav nonetheless).

Dood · 10-15-2008, 09:11 PM

I'm like AD720, it was the Macanudo Ascot that got me hooked.

MarkinAZ · 10-15-2008, 09:21 PM

Around 1995 I believe it was the Partagas Sabrosa

10-15-2008, 07:05 PM	#1
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	What cigar hooked you? I was a manager for Wendy's in the late 80's and the owner of the company was a cigar smoker. We played poker one night and he gave us all some cheapies which definitely did not hook me. He told us if our district made budgeted sales the next quarter, he'd send us a box of "the good stuff". Well, we made budget and he sent us some Fuente 8-5-8s. Me and another guy who were kinda rebellious decided to light up a couple during the manager's meeting. This met with quite a bit of resistance from some of the other managers but we smoked away like the rebels we were. Now I REALLY enjoyed that smoke and grabbed a couple more to enjoy later. I REALLY enjoyed those too! It's been a love affair for me and cigars since then. I can thank Bob Fox for my 20 year slide down the slope. Next... MCS

10-15-2008, 07:08 PM	#2
JKim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cigar hooked you? A Cumbres de Puriscal sampler I picked up in Costa Rica in 2006. Before then it was an occasional Zino, Macanudo, or Dunhill, but I was not drawn to the therapy a cigar can provide until this sampler.

10-15-2008, 07:10 PM	#3
Budprince Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cigar hooked you? My first "premium cigar" was a Baccarat. . . good for a newby - sweet & mild. The Cigar that really hooked me though was a Butera. Until that point I hadn't ever had such a smooth, creamy cigar. It made me want to sample more an more, and I have to say I haven't been let down.

10-15-2008, 07:13 PM	#4
tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: What cigar hooked you? The one cigar that pushed me down the slope kicking and screaming? Partagas Black. It was love at first 'puff', after many years of going tobacco free as a reformed cigarette smoker. __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...

10-15-2008, 07:13 PM	#5
TriStar Smokes, let's go. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 63 Trading: (1)	Re: What cigar hooked you? My uncle handed me a flavored cigarillo when I was younger. The whole time I eyed his huge stogie, it smelled great. Well this past April, I went to Cuba on vacation and tried a Montecristo no. 2, my first real cigar. Fell in love and purchased my first humidor this past summer __________________

10-15-2008, 07:15 PM	#6
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: What cigar hooked you? The PAM64 Exclusivo.....I said "This is like smokin a Snickers bar"

10-15-2008, 07:21 PM	#7
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: What cigar hooked you? I had smoked a lot of crappy cigars early in life. (Parodi's) About 15 years ago when I was visiting the parents in Florida I picked up 3 boxes of La Gloria Cubanas. They were so raw and fresh with no aging on them. My trip down the slope started there and I've enjoyed every minute of it. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

10-15-2008, 07:23 PM	#8
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: What cigar hooked you? AF curly head maduros. Cheap and tasty. There was no turning back. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-15-2008, 07:26 PM	#9
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: What cigar hooked you? CAO Italia Piazza. Smoked it on my 40th birthday with three buddies in Vegas. Best cigar to date.. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

10-15-2008, 07:29 PM	#10
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: What cigar hooked you? About 2 years ago my wife and I got together for a BBQ with some friends whom we became friends with because our kids hang out. He handed me a Cohiba Habano. It's been down hill ever since. I guess I can blame the slope on my 8 year old son __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

10-15-2008, 07:29 PM	#11
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: What cigar hooked you? The first cigar to hook me (besides Macanudo Ascots, which I still enjoy) was a Perdomo Reserve Champagne. I never imagined a cigar be that smooth and rich. They are still a favorite.

10-15-2008, 07:30 PM	#12
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: What cigar hooked you? I don't know that this is the one that 'hooked' me or not, but it is the first good cigar I remember smoking. The Arturo Fuente Double Château Sun Grown. I remember this cigar and it's taste till this very day and that was smoked near fifteen years ago. I still enjoy one from time to time. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

10-15-2008, 07:32 PM	#13
jkorp ~{B'Lieve Hon}~ Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 73 Trading: (1)	Re: What cigar hooked you? can't remember exactly. But I went into the BM and had the owner recommend a handful of sticks. One of those closed the deal for me.

10-15-2008, 07:49 PM	#14
kgraybill Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Ellenwood, Georgia Posts: 181 Trading: (0)	Re: What cigar hooked you? PAN 64 Principe. Iwas ruined right off.

10-15-2008, 09:04 PM	#16
cigars_n_scotch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cigar hooked you? I can't really pinpoint a stick that "hooked" me but the first one I smoked was a Macanudo Portofino. After that I started smoking more and more frequently and everntually found other sticks. I'm still trying everything but have my fav's.

10-15-2008, 09:10 PM	#17
stevefrench Green Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Niagara Region Canada Posts: 2,945 Trading: (21)	Re: What cigar hooked you? I had a White Owl in 1975 and never looked back.

10-15-2008, 09:10 PM	#18
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: What cigar hooked you? Went to the Tinderbox to buy a box of stogies for my wedding. Didn't know a Padron from a Cremosa. The salesman recommended a box of Fuente Cuban Coronas. Still one of my fav's to this day (mostly out of loyalty to the stick that got me started, but a fav nonetheless). __________________ Insert quote here.

10-15-2008, 09:11 PM	#19
Dood Pull my finger Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the hill Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: What cigar hooked you? I'm like AD720, it was the Macanudo Ascot that got me hooked.

10-15-2008, 09:21 PM	#20
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: What cigar hooked you? Around 1995 I believe it was the Partagas Sabrosa __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8