Is there a story line behind the first box you bought?
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My first box of cigars is probably not what I would recommand a noobie to get. Reason one is the price and if your just getting started it could consume your wallet. Secondly, it may have been good the first time around but, it could have been what you had with it. A drink , whatever food you ate before it. So when you try to tackle the cigar again and you go about it differently then the last. You may not get that same wow factor.
Well, my first Cigar was a CAO but my first box was a Arturo Fuente Anejo No.77 believe it or not. I still have eight of these in my humi. I've given out maybe three or four of these since being on these forums. This by far is my favorite. It may or may not be yours, but this one is mine. Quick story on why.
I went to my local Brick and Mortar in Maryland back in December. My intentions were to get a Camacho Triple Maduro. It punched me in the gut four days prior, but I was determend to try it again. It was mostly because of the flavor of it. I told a fellow BOTL there about my experience with it. He told me try having a heavy meaty meal before doing that again. So, I took his advice and had a steak dinner prior to returning to the B&M. When I walked in, I went straight to the walkin humidor and grabbed one. Purchased it and sat down at one of the tables. Another follow BOTL sat across from me who later became a friend of mines. He had this unique looking cigar in his hand. So, of course I asked about it. In a nut shell, he told me this is by far a very smooth spicy cigar. With tons of flavor. He also told me that the B&M only had a box and a half left. And that they had 5 or 6 of them at first. Well, that intrigue me enough to buy a stick. In which I did, the flavors and smoothness of this cigar had me hooked, (the Wow Factor). I know the steak I had before had a lot to do with all that flavor coming out not to mention the port I had with it. So of course, right after I smoked it. I didn't care how much it cost, I bought a box. That wow factor can make a man do crazy things in a short period of time. I didn't even have a humidor yet, lol. I got so parnoid that I bought two 15 count travel cases to use for storage until I got humidor. Man, I didn't expect this to be this long, lol. Anyway does anyone have an interesting story to their first box of cigars or just remember what their first box was?
Well, my first Cigar was a CAO but my first box was a Arturo Fuente Anejo No.77 believe it or not. I still have eight of these in my humi. I've given out maybe three or four of these since being on these forums. This by far is my favorite. It may or may not be yours, but this one is mine. Quick story on why.
I went to my local Brick and Mortar in Maryland back in December. My intentions were to get a Camacho Triple Maduro. It punched me in the gut four days prior, but I was determend to try it again. It was mostly because of the flavor of it. I told a fellow BOTL there about my experience with it. He told me try having a heavy meaty meal before doing that again. So, I took his advice and had a steak dinner prior to returning to the B&M. When I walked in, I went straight to the walkin humidor and grabbed one. Purchased it and sat down at one of the tables. Another follow BOTL sat across from me who later became a friend of mines. He had this unique looking cigar in his hand. So, of course I asked about it. In a nut shell, he told me this is by far a very smooth spicy cigar. With tons of flavor. He also told me that the B&M only had a box and a half left. And that they had 5 or 6 of them at first. Well, that intrigue me enough to buy a stick. In which I did, the flavors and smoothness of this cigar had me hooked, (the Wow Factor). I know the steak I had before had a lot to do with all that flavor coming out not to mention the port I had with it. So of course, right after I smoked it. I didn't care how much it cost, I bought a box. That wow factor can make a man do crazy things in a short period of time. I didn't even have a humidor yet, lol. I got so parnoid that I bought two 15 count travel cases to use for storage until I got humidor. Man, I didn't expect this to be this long, lol. Anyway does anyone have an interesting story to their first box of cigars or just remember what their first box was?
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When the box came in it was followed shortly there after by a couple other orders from various suppliers. I smoked a few of the La Fontanas and enjoyed them. Then I smoked a few from the other orders and thought to myself, 'self, why in the hell have you only been smoking those!' I continued to broaden my horizons, while selling off quite a few of the La Fontanas.
When I was down to two I smoked another one and I think I threw up a little in my mouth. I guess my palate had changed drastically in a months time and I no longer had any desire to smoke something that sickeningly sweet.
I will say this, the La Fontana Vintage got me started and made me a decent amount of money to continue my habit. For that I am grateful, and I'll keep that empty box forever, but if anyone ever offered me one again... Well, I believe I'd be more inclined to slice my reproductive organ up and squeeze habanero juice on it as I believe that would be a more enjoyable experience!
I went back about a week later, and the same guy asked " Did you like that Bauza. " I told him it was the reason I came back. I haven't been so into them lately but I still think about them from time to time.
My first box was purchased for my birthday from my grandma and it was a box of Carlos Torano 1959 Silver Editions. Great cigar, it was the first cigar that I had that I truly enjoyed, it was also one of my first non-gas station cigars. I still have a few from 2003
Thanks Goldy, I just like sharing and learning new things. It's the military way. You all have a lot of knowledge on cigars and a lot stories to tell. Why not shared them. I've found new cigars to try from you all, how to store them, how to bring them back if they dry out. Those are all stories in it's own. Alienmisprint, DSWarmack and Kaspera all had boxes that I've never heard of. Just learn something new again. Oh yea, thanks ROSSDAVEY for getting them started....
I then found a good price on Gurkha Cuban Legacy so I bought a box of those that same day.
So, what box was the first phobicsquirrel?????
Beatnic, there'a always one. Lol....
none other than Alex Svenson PMed me and told me that they were going to be on sale the next day and since they were one of my favorites he would give me a heads up. i got a box for $50. they were 7 years old at the time. i have one left now.
thanks Alex.
that was a great buy.
Camacho, haven't had that one. But I like most of Camacho cigars. This is what I'm talking about. We got Alienmisprint, Xmacro, Kaspera, Puro Freak and now Kuzi blessing you with stories and cigars that you may or may not have had or heard about. These are guys that put in over 2000 posts. If they can share, I know the rest of us can. Thanks guys....