For those of you with 300 or more sticks

irratebass · 10-22-2011, 12:02 PM

How do you decide which one to smoke? Do you close your eyes and stick your hand in the humi and whichever one you grab that's the one or do you have a list?

Being new I don't have a routine yet, I have a notebook that I write down all the smokes that were gifted me to me, because frankly I haven't been able to purchase any for myself except for an 8 sampler & a 20 ct bag of Trader Jacks, now I have purchased a few singles here and there from B&M's, but I usually smoke them pretty quickly.

So, I'm just curious how you all pick your smoke or smokes for the day.

EricF · 10-22-2011, 12:05 PM

Very simply, open humi and whatever catches my eye! With me it's usually a Tat, but today a Cubao Maddy caught my eye and I am really enjoying it as I type this.

No rhyme or reason!

MurphysLaw · 10-22-2011, 12:08 PM

sometimes I think of something that's tucked away in my vino and I'll dig it out and go with that

Smokin Gator · 10-22-2011, 12:17 PM

I usually open the humi and stare until something catches my eye. Sometime though I know what I am looking for when I open it. No real rhyme or reason with my smoking behavior.

kelmac07 · 10-22-2011, 12:19 PM

I am with the majority here...open the vinos up and see what catches my eye. Or I get a "hankering" for a certain flavor (ie, something spicy, cocoa, etc) and I grab a few sticks with that profile.

sevans105 · 10-22-2011, 12:20 PM

Similar. Although some days I have a certain flavor I'm going for...for example if I just had a big beefy dinner, I might go for a padron or a Tat. morning coffee, afternoon possibly an easy 5 vegas or montecristo

10-22-2011, 12:22 PM

Usually go to the boxes of my go to smokes, mostly Tats right now.

Remo · 10-22-2011, 12:36 PM

No rhyme or reason, open, look and wait til something jumps out, or read reviews here and go look to see if I have any and fire one up

longknocker · 10-22-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I usually open the humi and stare until something catches my eye. Sometime though I know what I am looking for when I open it. No real rhyme or reason with my smoking behavior.

Me, Too.

gator_79 · 10-22-2011, 12:49 PM

I agree with what has already been said. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a specific flavor profile or strength, others I just grab whatever jumps out at me. Sometimes it's a hard decision so I take out 2 or 3.

GolfNut · 10-22-2011, 01:05 PM

Well, I sure as heck don't have close to 300, but I do close my eyes, open the drawer and just grab one. I don't even look at it until I get to my smoking chair.

Always a pleasant surprise.

bobarian · 10-22-2011, 01:06 PM

Very seldom are my picks random. Depending on mood and time or length of smoke. Kind of like deciding what you are going to make for dinner. Do I want something spicy or creamy? Something that will slam my senses or do I just want to kick back and savor the smoke without thinking. Do I want a smoke that is full body and will sit on my palate for a long time or maybe I'm on the first of a few smokes and want something that will clear the palate quickly so I can move on. I dont think of all these variables each time, but usually at least one is up for consideration and I try to pick a cigar that fits the situation.

ninjavanish · 10-22-2011, 01:20 PM

I typically go to the humi with something already in mind. Maybe it's because of a review I read and I go "OH, I've got one of those tucked away in there." Or maybe I just feel a desire to have a certain type of smoke.

I find more and more lately, that I've been choosing cigars based on their length according to how long I may be at a particular smoking venue. For example, if I'm going to grab a smoke to take down to Dockside (my fav local bar) I know I can get away with a churchill or something large like that. If I'm going to have a smoke on the way to work, I know I need something smaller than a toro.

ninjavanish · 10-22-2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfNut

Well, I sure as heck don't have close to 300,

We can fix this.

GolfNut · 10-22-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjavanish

We can fix this.

G G · 10-22-2011, 01:50 PM

I just pick something that catches my eye too.

cobra03 · 10-22-2011, 01:50 PM

I most often walk to the humi with a certain stick in mind and then after I open the door I change my mind at least 5 times.

maninblack · 10-22-2011, 01:54 PM

Eenie meenie minie moe. Thats pretty much how I do it unless I'm looking for a specific stick.

Buckeye Jack · 10-22-2011, 01:57 PM

I just open the freezerdor, look at the boxes on each shelf, and figure out what looks good. A lot of times I already have something in mind when I go down.

The singles I have divided into 6 wooden drawers and I try not to stack double layered too much that way I can glance at them and see what I'm in the mood for.

Not that hard Mickey. Much tougher when I had to dig boxes out of multiple coolers. With the freezerdor and everything on shelves, it makes it real easy

Fordman4ever · 10-22-2011, 01:57 PM

I dont have 300 plus smokes but I don't have more than 3 of the same cigar so for me its rummage through what I have and whatever catches my eye is what I smoke.

10-22-2011, 12:02 PM	#1
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	For those of you with 300 or more sticks How do you decide which one to smoke? Do you close your eyes and stick your hand in the humi and whichever one you grab that's the one or do you have a list? Being new I don't have a routine yet, I have a notebook that I write down all the smokes that were gifted me to me, because frankly I haven't been able to purchase any for myself except for an 8 sampler & a 20 ct bag of Trader Jacks, now I have purchased a few singles here and there from B&M's, but I usually smoke them pretty quickly. So, I'm just curious how you all pick your smoke or smokes for the day. __________________

10-22-2011, 12:05 PM	#2
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,003 Trading: (116)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Very simply, open humi and whatever catches my eye! With me it's usually a Tat, but today a Cubao Maddy caught my eye and I am really enjoying it as I type this. No rhyme or reason! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

10-22-2011, 12:08 PM	#3
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks sometimes I think of something that's tucked away in my vino and I'll dig it out and go with that __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

10-22-2011, 12:17 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I usually open the humi and stare until something catches my eye. Sometime though I know what I am looking for when I open it. No real rhyme or reason with my smoking behavior. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

10-22-2011, 12:19 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I am with the majority here...open the vinos up and see what catches my eye. Or I get a "hankering" for a certain flavor (ie, something spicy, cocoa, etc) and I grab a few sticks with that profile. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-22-2011, 12:20 PM	#6
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Similar. Although some days I have a certain flavor I'm going for...for example if I just had a big beefy dinner, I might go for a padron or a Tat. morning coffee, afternoon possibly an easy 5 vegas or montecristo __________________

10-22-2011, 12:22 PM	#7
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Usually go to the boxes of my go to smokes, mostly Tats right now.

10-22-2011, 12:36 PM	#8
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks No rhyme or reason, open, look and wait til something jumps out, or read reviews here and go look to see if I have any and fire one up __________________

10-22-2011, 12:49 PM	#10
gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I agree with what has already been said. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a specific flavor profile or strength, others I just grab whatever jumps out at me. Sometimes it's a hard decision so I take out 2 or 3.

10-22-2011, 01:05 PM	#11
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Well, I sure as heck don't have close to 300, but I do close my eyes, open the drawer and just grab one. I don't even look at it until I get to my smoking chair. Always a pleasant surprise. __________________ www.wineadors.com

10-22-2011, 01:06 PM	#12
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Very seldom are my picks random. Depending on mood and time or length of smoke. Kind of like deciding what you are going to make for dinner. Do I want something spicy or creamy? Something that will slam my senses or do I just want to kick back and savor the smoke without thinking. Do I want a smoke that is full body and will sit on my palate for a long time or maybe I'm on the first of a few smokes and want something that will clear the palate quickly so I can move on. I dont think of all these variables each time, but usually at least one is up for consideration and I try to pick a cigar that fits the situation.

10-22-2011, 01:20 PM	#13
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I typically go to the humi with something already in mind. Maybe it's because of a review I read and I go "OH, I've got one of those tucked away in there." Or maybe I just feel a desire to have a certain type of smoke. I find more and more lately, that I've been choosing cigars based on their length according to how long I may be at a particular smoking venue. For example, if I'm going to grab a smoke to take down to Dockside (my fav local bar) I know I can get away with a churchill or something large like that. If I'm going to have a smoke on the way to work, I know I need something smaller than a toro.

10-22-2011, 01:50 PM	#16
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I just pick something that catches my eye too.

10-22-2011, 01:50 PM	#17
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I most often walk to the humi with a certain stick in mind and then after I open the door I change my mind at least 5 times. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

10-22-2011, 01:54 PM	#18
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Eenie meenie minie moe. Thats pretty much how I do it unless I'm looking for a specific stick. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-22-2011, 01:57 PM	#19
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 726 Trading: (34)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I just open the freezerdor, look at the boxes on each shelf, and figure out what looks good. A lot of times I already have something in mind when I go down. The singles I have divided into 6 wooden drawers and I try not to stack double layered too much that way I can glance at them and see what I'm in the mood for. Not that hard Mickey. Much tougher when I had to dig boxes out of multiple coolers. With the freezerdor and everything on shelves, it makes it real easy

10-22-2011, 01:57 PM	#20
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I dont have 300 plus smokes but I don't have more than 3 of the same cigar so for me its rummage through what I have and whatever catches my eye is what I smoke.