the "draw" of the Cigar
btmisles
Posts: 125
Pun intended.
Kind of a strange topic but I was just wondering what has driven everyones passion for cigars.
I personally have always enjoyed a good cigar on occasion but since about a year ago I have been enthralled with everything about them. I find myself wanting to know more and more about what is out there and what information about the whole cigar experience I can find.
To me the cigar is intrigueing because of the different nuances of each cigar brand, wrapper type, filler, binder, shape, size, etc and how all of these aspects go into the complexion of each individual smoke. Much like single malt scotch and how the differnt aging tecniques and barrel styles affect each individual scotch.
Again, strange question, I know. I was just curious.
Kind of a strange topic but I was just wondering what has driven everyones passion for cigars.
I personally have always enjoyed a good cigar on occasion but since about a year ago I have been enthralled with everything about them. I find myself wanting to know more and more about what is out there and what information about the whole cigar experience I can find.
To me the cigar is intrigueing because of the different nuances of each cigar brand, wrapper type, filler, binder, shape, size, etc and how all of these aspects go into the complexion of each individual smoke. Much like single malt scotch and how the differnt aging tecniques and barrel styles affect each individual scotch.
Again, strange question, I know. I was just curious.
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thats it.
nothing like sitting on my portch with a cigar, watching the world go by.
That and good company.
Smoking stogies is an acquired taste that builds over time, like fine liquor or gourmet foods. My hat is off to the guy that never tried anything then stuck a Punch in his mouth and said, "this is great, I love it!" That's why most experts suggest starting with mild smokes.
I was no different. There was a time when I didn't like the smell of cigar smoke. As I aged, my taste and senses changed and I began to see the appeal in a nice every-once-in-a-while celebratory smoke. It became common place in some situations, and hell, I surely wasn't going to be the only one not smoking at my buddy's wedding. Having a casual smoke with my siblings became the norm during holiday gatherings. It just grew from there.
Now, everything about smoking a cigar is great: the taste and aroma, the social aspect, the history, the entire experience, being distinguished, etc.... I look forward to expanding my palate and trying new cigars. The varieties are endless.
My appeal has grown by leaps and bounds, and I know it's not the nicotine talking because I don't smoke that often, only one, maybe two cigars PER WEEK. That's it. Yet, I find myself constantly browsing sites and their inventory, gazing at the beauties as I read their descriptions as if I was a kid looking into Toys R Us.
Ahh, I can hear them call to me...
-D
+1
I love how I am able to relax with a cigar. Few things in life allow me to relax and let the world drift on by. My job is stressful at times and more often than not I am tired and worn out, a good cigar and good company (or just a good cigar, company is optional for me) is like an instant recharge for my batteries. 90 minutes spent with a cigar I enjoy makes up for everything else that would perpetually drain me.
Joe
" I'm spending the evening with two of my closest friends: Jack Daniels and Arturo Fuente."
Never heard the quote, but in my head I can hear Barry Corbin saying it.
Ya'll take care. Looks like it's a 5 Vegas night tonight.
-D
I't pleases me to see that I'm in very good company. It seems that most of us are reading this thread and thinking " Wow, that's me!". I don't know what it is either that makes these things so attractive, but they sure take up a lot of my thoughts and I'm enjoying every minute of it.
George
Second, cigars are, as my wife says,"something to do when you're doing nothing". Quite true. A cigar allows for contemplation and ,if the music is right, recollection. I look forward to my cigar and think about which one I'll choose and will I drink Macallan or Van Winkle 18 year old or that aged rum that Donnie at Cigar.com recommended? Tough decisions but I can handle it.
Ditto. I love things that have an aspect of craft and tradition to them. In a world of cheaply manufactured this-and-thats mass produced by the billion and meant to be thrown away in six months (if that), something that receives the care and, some might even say affection, that the growers, blenders, torcedors, etc... put into each cigar is fascinating to me. Especially since I'm going into the IT industry and work everyday with some of the aforementioned this-and-thats serving (mostly) people that don't even bother to understand anything about the machines they depend on for their work and/or play.
Ok, so I am not the only one with an addiction to collecting something I am just going to store in a fairly humid box before I make it dissappear with a highly ritualistic act of arson. Jk. I am lucky that right now I get to try (or if I know it is good, enjoy) a couple cigars a day. When I get home the wife is going to put an end to it, but for now..... Ha ha
I'm the same way, browsing the internet when I can, compulsivly buying more and more. I've had to but three humidors this year to accomidate my habit. Right now, with my stock, if I smoked one cigar a day, I would not have to buy another cigar for a couple years.
Sometimes we all smoke and bs and laugh it up, but then again, I've also just sat there puffing away, and "come to" about half way through the cigar and wonder where the heck I just was.....
Simply put, SPLENDID
Man, true story... I've got this co-worker who ritualistically goes to Starbucks and smokes a cigarette on her break. Recently, I picked up a couple tins of CAO Flavours (the petites), so I offered her one for her break. She flat out turned it down...
...for a Newport.