How do you find new cigars to smoke?

10-20-2008, 03:11 AM

There are so many fine cigars available today and more coming. Yet many retailers (limited space, lack of knowledge etc) do not carry them. How do you find new cigars to try? I enjoy the variety of cigars available to day and like to smoke may different cigars, I know some have a few favorites they concentrate on, but even my favorites continue to change.

elderboy02 · 10-20-2008, 04:48 AM

I read the reviews on here.

10-20-2008, 04:53 AM

Reviews or word of mouth and then reading other sources for those types of cigars I already like. I love trying new cigars so sometimes I will just take a chance.

tsolomon · 10-20-2008, 04:59 AM

From reviews or announcements that have been posted about new blends, I usually have a mental list of what I want to try. At first, I would try to find 5 packs online, but now I have 3 B&Ms that I can check and pick up singles.

dunng · 10-20-2008, 06:26 AM

Here or my pimp TRicker... That is until my new B&M opens and the owner Mike is a true cigar guy, and I expect great things!

BlackIrish · 10-20-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tsolomon

From reviews or announcements that have been posted about new blends, I usually have a mental list of what I want to try. At first, I would try to find 5 packs online, but now I have 3 B&Ms that I can check and pick up singles.

But I really have only 2 go to B&Ms.

Boobar · 10-20-2008, 08:09 AM

I mostly read reviews on the forums and if a cigar in a magazine catches my eye I will take a chance and buy some.

chippewastud79 · 10-20-2008, 08:11 AM

Pick them up and smoke them

Costa · 10-20-2008, 08:18 AM

Fellow BOTL's here...its worked out fantastic.

cbsmokin · 10-20-2008, 08:59 AM

I think passes are a great way to try some new smokes.

Scottw · 10-20-2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boobar

I mostly read reviews on the forums and if a cigar in a magazine catches my eye I will take a chance and buy some.

Same here. I actually get a lot of info from the group here. I had never had and oliva or padron or 1964 or Opus X before coming here.

bobarian · 10-20-2008, 10:05 AM

Trading, PIFing, Cigarbid, best of all herfing. Sticks fly back and forth at herfs faster than the speed of light.

You can always ask as well. Post up your likes and dislikes and ask for recommendations.

markem · 10-20-2008, 10:08 AM

I agree with Bob (I know, I'm the first here to do so

). Trades are very important to me as far as expanding my palette. I also read the reviews and I also read what other people are trading/bombing. The trading/bombing threads give me ideas as to what I should ask for in a PIF/MAW thread.

Starscream · 10-20-2008, 10:43 AM

Review threads here, b&m, WTS forum here Joecigar deals

boonedoggle · 10-20-2008, 10:49 AM

recently, I've been trying to sample everything Don Pepin has come out with. He seems to be cranking them out faster than I can get em, so that keeps me occupied with finding new smokes!

10-20-2008, 11:11 AM

Read reviews, comments and whenever the company sends me on the road, check out local B&M shops to see if they have anything unique that I haven't found elsewhere (particularly "micro-manufacturers" whenever possible).

Spect · 10-20-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Pick them up and smoke them

Whee · 10-20-2008, 11:47 AM

Two words....sampler whore.

when I first started smoking, I bought a lot of samplers. My humi's look like a Smoke Shop exploded inside them as I have so many differnet brands and sizes.

As I find ones I like, i start buying packs and then I will buy a box.

Have also gotten fine smokes from BOTL's here through a pass I did and herfing in person.

10-20-2008, 12:02 PM

I'll pick up a few cigars that I've heard of, or in some cases not heard of. I personally know a guy that Loves cremosas, I'd never heard of them... until my foray into the wilds of the cigar forums, now I'd not try one. Every time I head to the B&M. I pick up a few stand by's the Punch Rare Corojo, the Perdomo Habano, The Rocky Patel 1990, and I always try to pick up 2-3 that I've never tried before. 2 of each if possible. Then give 'em a few weeks to sit in the humi, smoke 'em down. If I like 'em, buy 'em if not... I know what I don't...

10-20-2008, 12:16 PM

I try new stuff from comments here, or by trying what the fellas at the B&M are smoking...

I NEVER try something they [the b&m's] suggest, unless I've seen them smoking it, as their "top picks" are rarely worth it...

10-20-2008, 03:11 AM	#1
DWCR_Bob Guest Posts: n/a	How do you find new cigars to smoke? There are so many fine cigars available today and more coming. Yet many retailers (limited space, lack of knowledge etc) do not carry them. How do you find new cigars to try? I enjoy the variety of cigars available to day and like to smoke may different cigars, I know some have a few favorites they concentrate on, but even my favorites continue to change.

10-20-2008, 04:48 AM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,497 Trading: (133)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I read the reviews on here.

10-20-2008, 04:53 AM	#3
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Reviews or word of mouth and then reading other sources for those types of cigars I already like. I love trying new cigars so sometimes I will just take a chance.

10-20-2008, 04:59 AM	#4
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,240 Trading: (31)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? From reviews or announcements that have been posted about new blends, I usually have a mental list of what I want to try. At first, I would try to find 5 packs online, but now I have 3 B&Ms that I can check and pick up singles.

10-20-2008, 06:26 AM	#5
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Here or my pimp TRicker... That is until my new B&M opens and the owner Mike is a true cigar guy, and I expect great things! __________________ MassHole Banter

10-20-2008, 08:09 AM	#7
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I mostly read reviews on the forums and if a cigar in a magazine catches my eye I will take a chance and buy some. __________________ Bob

10-20-2008, 08:11 AM	#8
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Pick them up and smoke them __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

10-20-2008, 08:18 AM	#9
Costa Cohibo Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Here Posts: 199 Trading: (1)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Fellow BOTL's here...its worked out fantastic. __________________ It was the quintessential cc experience. Totally plugged, tasted like a burning straw hat, and made me all upset instead of relaxed. - shilala

10-20-2008, 08:59 AM	#10
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 880 Trading: (10)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I think passes are a great way to try some new smokes. __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

10-20-2008, 10:05 AM	#12
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Trading, PIFing, Cigarbid, best of all herfing. Sticks fly back and forth at herfs faster than the speed of light. You can always ask as well. Post up your likes and dislikes and ask for recommendations.

10-20-2008, 10:08 AM	#13
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,531 Trading: (47)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I agree with Bob (I know, I'm the first here to do so ). Trades are very important to me as far as expanding my palette. I also read the reviews and I also read what other people are trading/bombing. The trading/bombing threads give me ideas as to what I should ask for in a PIF/MAW thread. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-20-2008, 10:43 AM	#14
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: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Review threads here, b&m, WTS forum here Joecigar deals __________________ Insert quote here.

10-20-2008, 10:49 AM	#15
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? recently, I've been trying to sample everything Don Pepin has come out with. He seems to be cranking them out faster than I can get em, so that keeps me occupied with finding new smokes! __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

10-20-2008, 11:11 AM	#16
Linus Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Read reviews, comments and whenever the company sends me on the road, check out local B&M shops to see if they have anything unique that I haven't found elsewhere (particularly "micro-manufacturers" whenever possible).

10-20-2008, 11:47 AM	#18
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? Two words....sampler whore. when I first started smoking, I bought a lot of samplers. My humi's look like a Smoke Shop exploded inside them as I have so many differnet brands and sizes. As I find ones I like, i start buying packs and then I will buy a box. Have also gotten fine smokes from BOTL's here through a pass I did and herfing in person. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

10-20-2008, 12:02 PM	#19
theycallmedan'lboone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I'll pick up a few cigars that I've heard of, or in some cases not heard of. I personally know a guy that Loves cremosas, I'd never heard of them... until my foray into the wilds of the cigar forums, now I'd not try one. Every time I head to the B&M. I pick up a few stand by's the Punch Rare Corojo, the Perdomo Habano, The Rocky Patel 1990, and I always try to pick up 2-3 that I've never tried before. 2 of each if possible. Then give 'em a few weeks to sit in the humi, smoke 'em down. If I like 'em, buy 'em if not... I know what I don't...

10-20-2008, 12:16 PM	#20
jbonnefsc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you find new cigars to smoke? I try new stuff from comments here, or by trying what the fellas at the B&M are smoking... I NEVER try something they [the b&m's] suggest, unless I've seen them smoking it, as their "top picks" are rarely worth it...