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G G · 03-12-2009, 07:55 PM

I have been smoking cigars for about two years now. I have not settled on a particular cigar that is the one I crave yet. Although I certainly have some that I love, I am still really just wanting to try as many different kinds as I can. Just wondering how many are still like that or do the majority of botls settle on three or four particualar cigars that you stick with. With there being 80 gazillion to choose from I don't see me just sticking with a few. Thoughts or comments please.

taltos · 03-12-2009, 07:59 PM

Greg, there are about 5 that I always have on hand:
Gran Habano #5
Oliva G Maduro Belli
Oliva V Dbl Robusto
CAO Brazilia GOL!
Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Maduro

I smoke other cigars but these are the ones that are always reliable if I have done my job and properly cared for my humidors.

Sauer Grapes · 03-12-2009, 08:01 PM

I don't think you are alone. There are some I always keep in stock, and do pick them more often than not, but I don't think I'll ever get to a point where I won't enjoy trying new cigars and finding more I like.

lightning9191 · 03-12-2009, 08:02 PM

I think the only constant that I have around is Padron londres and 2000....other then that I have a fair selection.

ucla695 · 03-12-2009, 08:08 PM

I tend to stick with cigars that I like and am familiar with. I'll branch out and try new ones if I read a review for something that sounds good.

Nabinger16 · 03-12-2009, 08:23 PM

I tend to buy a bunch of different singles that I want to try, but when it comes time to burn a stick I always seem to grab the same sticks.

Boobar · 03-12-2009, 08:23 PM

I have a handfull of cigars that I always keep in stock but I am always seeing new ones that I have to try.

cle_smoker · 03-12-2009, 08:42 PM

My tastes seem to evolve all the time and my go to cigar a year ago isn't my go to cigar today.

Chemyst · 03-12-2009, 09:06 PM

Yep, I've been thinking the same thing.

When you're a newbie you get in the habit of trying anything
and everything. After a few years it's hard to break the habit.

In 3 years, I've narrowed my field to about 5000 of the 10,000
different smokes! LOL
(and the bastids keep coming out with new ones)

Chemyst

RevSmoke · 03-12-2009, 09:20 PM

I love trying new cigars. But I started a thread along these lines just the other week, that it really appears that I have a few that are the majority of my stock, and I smoke more of them than anything else. And, I wouldn't be disappointed if that is all I smoke.

I still love to try new things - and look forward to doing so thanks to a Shilala and a couple other bombing me pretty solidly, giving me sticks I probably never would purchase if I had to spend my own money.

Of course, it might just lead me to say, I need to get some of these, and get rid of the other stuff I have. I'll smoke less often, but I'll smoke the more pricey stuff.

RevSmoke · 03-12-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Of course, it might just lead me to say, I need to get some of these, and get rid of the other stuff I have. I'll smoke less often, but I'll smoke the more pricey stuff.

Yeah, right! Don't hold your breath waiting for that to happen.

Kreth · 03-12-2009, 09:25 PM

I've been smoking for about 2 months, so I'm still in the "try anything" stage, but I have found a few cigars that I really enjoy:

Perdomo Slow-Aged Lot 826
Sancho Panza Double Maduro
Taboo Twist
Bucanero Full Sail Maduro
Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve

RevSmoke · 03-12-2009, 09:34 PM

Greg, when it comes down to it, you gotta smoke what you like - and enjoy it.

If going out and trying all sorts of different cigars floats your boat, go for it.

Back in 1999 I was taught a wonderful lesson by being a reviewer for SMOKE magazine. In the course of reviewing for 3 consecutive issues, smoking about 50 different cigars (3 or 4 of each marca were sent in a baggie to blind taste) I learned that cost or origin of country meant very little to my taste buds. There were cigars in every category that I loved, hated, and was neutral about.

You may groove forever on searching for that 1 cigar, never finding it, but enjoying the journey. Or, one day, you may stumble upon that 1 (or maybe 4) cigar(s) that may finally satisfy your curiosity.

George Burns favorite cigar would make most people here cringe. I tried to like them, tried them on a number of occasions - they just never did it for me. But El Productos were all he smoked, and he could afford to smoke others if he wanted. And there are others just like him. The evidence is in how many EPs, White Owls, and such are sold every year. I don't know the numbers exactly, but it is something like 10-to-1 that such machine rolled, short filler cigars outsell the premium hand-rolleds that populate this board.

Some guys won't smoke anything but CCs. And Macanudos (sucking on straws to me) outsell most other hand rolled sticks, and are the only smokes of others.

If your passion is the journey, enjoy it. And make no apologies.

03-12-2009, 09:38 PM

I think I would cry if I didn't have a steady supply of Camacho Corojo Figurados on hand... Don't tell Don Pepin, he's still my man, but I gotta have that Camacho in the humi.

03-12-2009, 10:23 PM

I tend to evolve.. I was on Tat East Coast for months, today La Aroma de Cuba Especiale is my go to with Habana Leon toros

jaycarla · 03-13-2009, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cle_smoker

My tastes seem to evolve all the time and my go to cigar a year ago isn't my go to cigar today.

In the 2 years I have been smoking I have come from Maduro's 52RG and higher, to now 1 out of 10 is a Maduro and anything over 46RG is also rare.

Tastes have changed and even monthly I seem to want something different.

Part of the fun I guess, I certainly not complaining.

03-13-2009, 01:18 AM

I think the most enjoyment comes from smoking a variety. I have a bunch of boxes but I still love trying new ones. I hope one day I'll have enough boxes that it'll feel like I'm trying a new cigar every time I smoke because I haven't had that cigar in months. Have fun and enjoy all the smokes

kaisersozei · 03-13-2009, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Greg, when it comes down to it, you gotta smoke what you like - and enjoy it.

If going out and trying all sorts of different cigars floats your boat, go for it.

Back in 1999 I was taught a wonderful lesson by being a reviewer for SMOKE magazine. In the course of reviewing for 3 consecutive issues, smoking about 50 different cigars (3 or 4 of each marca were sent in a baggie to blind taste) I learned that cost or origin of country meant very little to my taste buds. There were cigars in every category that I loved, hated, and was neutral about.

You may groove forever on searching for that 1 cigar, never finding it, but enjoying the journey. Or, one day, you may stumble upon that 1 (or maybe 4) cigar(s) that may finally satisfy your curiosity.

George Burns favorite cigar would make most people here cringe. I tried to like them, tried them on a number of occasions - they just never did it for me. But El Productos were all he smoked, and he could afford to smoke others if he wanted. And there are others just like him. The evidence is in how many EPs, White Owls, and such are sold every year. I don't know the numbers exactly, but it is something like 10-to-1 that such machine rolled, short filler cigars outsell the premium hand-rolleds that populate this board.

Some guys won't smoke anything but CCs. And Macanudos (sucking on straws to me) outsell most other hand rolled sticks, and are the only smokes of others.

If your passion is the journey, enjoy it. And make no apologies.

This is a really good post.

Smokin Gator · 03-13-2009, 06:08 AM

I definitely have go to smokes both NC and CC. However, I love trying new things that I get from you guys and gals. The smoke that Greg gave me on Wednesday night was a perfect example. It was a Sancho Panza double maduro and I really enjoyed it. Then last night I had a Padron 2000 maduro that was gifted and it reminded me how much I enjoy those.

To my the journey is a huge part of the enjoyment.

TripleF · 03-13-2009, 07:07 AM

I've only been smoking a little over two years Greg, and I actually started a thread like this......what's your MONEY cigar:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11005

I'm still holding that the RP Sun Grown is my fav, but the RP Winter is a serious contender right now!!

03-12-2009, 07:55 PM	#1
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Favorites I have been smoking cigars for about two years now. I have not settled on a particular cigar that is the one I crave yet. Although I certainly have some that I love, I am still really just wanting to try as many different kinds as I can. Just wondering how many are still like that or do the majority of botls settle on three or four particualar cigars that you stick with. With there being 80 gazillion to choose from I don't see me just sticking with a few. Thoughts or comments please.

03-12-2009, 07:59 PM	#2
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Favorites Greg, there are about 5 that I always have on hand: Gran Habano #5 Oliva G Maduro Belli Oliva V Dbl Robusto CAO Brazilia GOL! Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Maduro I smoke other cigars but these are the ones that are always reliable if I have done my job and properly cared for my humidors. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

03-12-2009, 08:01 PM	#3
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Favorites I don't think you are alone. There are some I always keep in stock, and do pick them more often than not, but I don't think I'll ever get to a point where I won't enjoy trying new cigars and finding more I like.

03-12-2009, 08:02 PM	#4
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Favorites I think the only constant that I have around is Padron londres and 2000....other then that I have a fair selection. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

03-12-2009, 08:23 PM	#6
Nabinger16 Drowning Ex Gorilla Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Trent Location: Indiana Posts: 292 Trading: (8)	Re: Favorites I tend to buy a bunch of different singles that I want to try, but when it comes time to burn a stick I always seem to grab the same sticks.

03-12-2009, 08:08 PM	#5
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Favorites I tend to stick with cigars that I like and am familiar with. I'll branch out and try new ones if I read a review for something that sounds good.

03-12-2009, 08:23 PM	#7
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Re: Favorites I have a handfull of cigars that I always keep in stock but I am always seeing new ones that I have to try. __________________ Bob

03-12-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
cle_smoker Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Robert Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 403 Trading: (1)	Re: Favorites My tastes seem to evolve all the time and my go to cigar a year ago isn't my go to cigar today.

03-12-2009, 09:06 PM	#9
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Favorites Yep, I've been thinking the same thing. When you're a newbie you get in the habit of trying anything and everything. After a few years it's hard to break the habit. In 3 years, I've narrowed my field to about 5000 of the 10,000 different smokes! LOL (and the bastids keep coming out with new ones) Chemyst

03-12-2009, 09:20 PM	#10
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,810 Trading: (51)	Re: Favorites I love trying new cigars. But I started a thread along these lines just the other week, that it really appears that I have a few that are the majority of my stock, and I smoke more of them than anything else. And, I wouldn't be disappointed if that is all I smoke. I still love to try new things - and look forward to doing so thanks to a Shilala and a couple other bombing me pretty solidly, giving me sticks I probably never would purchase if I had to spend my own money. Of course, it might just lead me to say, I need to get some of these, and get rid of the other stuff I have. I'll smoke less often, but I'll smoke the more pricey stuff. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-12-2009, 09:25 PM	#12
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Favorites I've been smoking for about 2 months, so I'm still in the "try anything" stage, but I have found a few cigars that I really enjoy: Perdomo Slow-Aged Lot 826 Sancho Panza Double Maduro Taboo Twist Bucanero Full Sail Maduro Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve

03-12-2009, 09:34 PM	#13
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,810 Trading: (51)	Re: Favorites Greg, when it comes down to it, you gotta smoke what you like - and enjoy it. If going out and trying all sorts of different cigars floats your boat, go for it. Back in 1999 I was taught a wonderful lesson by being a reviewer for SMOKE magazine. In the course of reviewing for 3 consecutive issues, smoking about 50 different cigars (3 or 4 of each marca were sent in a baggie to blind taste) I learned that cost or origin of country meant very little to my taste buds. There were cigars in every category that I loved, hated, and was neutral about. You may groove forever on searching for that 1 cigar, never finding it, but enjoying the journey. Or, one day, you may stumble upon that 1 (or maybe 4) cigar(s) that may finally satisfy your curiosity. George Burns favorite cigar would make most people here cringe. I tried to like them, tried them on a number of occasions - they just never did it for me. But El Productos were all he smoked, and he could afford to smoke others if he wanted. And there are others just like him. The evidence is in how many EPs, White Owls, and such are sold every year. I don't know the numbers exactly, but it is something like 10-to-1 that such machine rolled, short filler cigars outsell the premium hand-rolleds that populate this board. Some guys won't smoke anything but CCs. And Macanudos (sucking on straws to me) outsell most other hand rolled sticks, and are the only smokes of others. If your passion is the journey, enjoy it. And make no apologies. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-12-2009, 09:38 PM	#14
yitlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorites I think I would cry if I didn't have a steady supply of Camacho Corojo Figurados on hand... Don't tell Don Pepin, he's still my man, but I gotta have that Camacho in the humi.

03-12-2009, 10:23 PM	#15
Cigarman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorites I tend to evolve.. I was on Tat East Coast for months, today La Aroma de Cuba Especiale is my go to with Habana Leon toros

03-13-2009, 01:18 AM	#17
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorites I think the most enjoyment comes from smoking a variety. I have a bunch of boxes but I still love trying new ones. I hope one day I'll have enough boxes that it'll feel like I'm trying a new cigar every time I smoke because I haven't had that cigar in months. Have fun and enjoy all the smokes

03-13-2009, 06:08 AM	#19
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Favorites I definitely have go to smokes both NC and CC. However, I love trying new things that I get from you guys and gals. The smoke that Greg gave me on Wednesday night was a perfect example. It was a Sancho Panza double maduro and I really enjoyed it. Then last night I had a Padron 2000 maduro that was gifted and it reminded me how much I enjoy those. To my the journey is a huge part of the enjoyment. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

03-13-2009, 07:07 AM	#20
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Favorites I've only been smoking a little over two years Greg, and I actually started a thread like this......what's your MONEY cigar: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11005 I'm still holding that the RP Sun Grown is my fav, but the RP Winter is a serious contender right now!! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More