Discovering What I like

TNBigfoot68

Several years ago I started off mostly with cheap conveyance story cigars realising they left me warnting something better. I sought the advice of a great Tobbaconist while vacationing in Gatlinburg. He advised me to try some of the lesser expensive Parsons, at the time I didn't really pay attention to what they were just that I loved them. Every time I go back, I stop by and buy a few. Since then I keep trying different brands to see what I like. So far I can say Rocky Patel 1990 was enjoyable, NP bold ok with a lot of great qualities but not as much, Brick House not bad.  Along the way I have had several good experiences and Many forgettable ones. In my search I love reading the reviews as I am on the quest for what I like. Love to hear suggestions and why I might like a particular cigar. I realize that a cigar is a very personal event and we all are different. Love reading the reviews in this forum. 

Albinfk

Just keep trying them. There are so many out there. Not a bad problem to have.

TNBigfoot68

TNBigfoot68 said:

Several years ago I started off mostly with cheap conveyance story cigars realising they left me warnting something better. I sought the advice of a great Tobbaconist while vacationing in Gatlinburg. He advised me to try some of the lesser expensive Parsons, at the time I didn't really pay attention to what they were just that I loved them. Every time I go back, I stop by and buy a few. Since then I keep trying different brands to see what I like. So far I can say Rocky Patel 1990 was enjoyable, NP bold ok with a lot of great qualities but not as much, Brick House not bad.  Along the way I have had several good experiences and Many forgettable ones. In my search I love reading the reviews as I am on the quest for what I like. Love to hear suggestions and why I might like a particular cigar. I realize that a cigar is a very personal event and we all are different. Love reading the reviews in this forum. 

I meant to say some of the lesser expensive Padrons, not Parsons, lol I hate auto correct.

Bob_Luken

It never ends. I guess I could settle on a few blends as "keepers" but, nope. I keep trying new ("new-to-me") stuff. I've heard this condition never gets better. I know you want suggestions based on what you like so far so I'll try but, in reality there are too many choices for me to feel any recommendation does you justice. Oh, and if you still love the "lesser" Padrons consider getting yourself a box. It'll be cheaper if you get them from an on-line auction too. Just, don't mention it to your local B&M owner. Some of them get a little pissy when you buy cigars elsewhere. LOL

Undercrown
Ramon Bueso Genesis
Ramon Bueso Olancho
7-20-4
Crowned Heads JD Howard
Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz

 

TNBigfoot68

@Bob_Luken that's a great list, I have been wanting to try some of the Crowned Heads, and the Undercrown. 

Bob_Luken

@TNBigfoot68 Whenever we meet up, I'll bring samples

Lee.mcglynn

Crowned heads and padron never let you down!! Fuente has some great stuff but some may just not make the cut. Padron is a king and will always be since they are too reliable and you'll get what you expect

TNBigfoot68

Lee.mcglynn said:

Crowned heads and padron never let you down!! Fuente has some great stuff but some may just not make the cut. Padron is a king and will always be since they are too reliable and you'll get what you expect

Thanks.

NorthsideSmoke

I am just getting back into cigars but if I were to recommend a cigar and feel fairly confident a person would like it, it would be the Flores y Rodriguez 10 anniversary Limitada. Of all the cigars I do own this is my favorite. You can get them on the bid sites for a lot less than most online retailers are asking if you keep your eye out for them. 

TNBigfoot68

Bob_Luken said:

It never ends. I guess I could settle on a few blends as "keepers" but, nope. I keep trying new ("new-to-me") stuff. I've heard this condition never gets better. 
 

I do think the trying new to me stuff is the big bug that has bit me. LOL.  I think we all want the holy grail that no one had discovered. Just like the desire to see what is around the next curve or what is on the otherside of the next mountain. 

90+_Irishman

I suspect this to be true lol ^^^^^

EnderWiggin

Right now I am doing the same on discovery and am keeping towards the mild-medium as I am afraid to get anything to full yet as to not sure if I will like it, and it be a waste.

onestrangeone

EnderWiggin said:

Right now I am doing the same on discovery and am keeping towards the mild-medium as I am afraid to get anything to full yet as to not sure if I will like it, and it be a waste.

First off, Welcome to the forum!

Let me slip into my Capitan obvious cape real quick here, Its a journey not a race, as long as you enjoy the experience that's all that matters.

As for the full bodied/flavor sticks, How will you know unless you try? 

EnderWiggin

Thanks @onestrangeone, however in my first sampler pack I had a COA Brazilia and wasn't a big fan of the fullness so maybe one day I will get there. Yes enjoyging the experience very much. I suppose like with beer I started off light and now am in the full range of heavier crafts. So over time I will probably adjust. Any specific full bodies that you think a noob would like?

TNBigfoot68

@EnderWiggin - I have found that the strength can play a part in if I like Cigar or not, but I would not judge a stick by rating of mild, medium, full bodied, or any other label alone. I have tried a few medium to full that I didn't care for at all, and I Have also found I tend to lean toward the Full Bodied ratings, and yet some mediums are enjoyable. We all have different tastes, and the only way to know you don't like it is to smoke it, lol. This Weekend I tried a Macanudo Especial 1868 that I got in a sampler, it was rated medium-full, after trying it I would rate it mild to medium. On a scale of 1-10, aft I had lit it and puffed on it for 15 minutes I rated a 5 to be nice, and as I continued to smoke it, all sorts of flavors began to come out, expresso tones, wood smoke flavors, a little meatiness at one point, and finishing with a little spice. Time I finished 1 1/2 hours after I started I thought, you know it really wasn't all that bad, and would give it a 7 to 8. Not something I would go out o my way to purchase, but if I came across a few and the price is right, hey I could see stocking 1 or 2.  So you never know how something might surprise you.

90+_Irishman

Well said @TNBigfoot68

Brett

onestrangeone

It could be a long list,

AJ.s MoW, San Lotano, Diesel, good smokes at a good price that age very well.

Tatuaje, DPG Blue, My Father, Room 101, The high side of med going into full.

Roma Craft, 601 Blue, LFD, 1502, Oliva V, Might want to build some Nic tolerance first.

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jlmarta

It's been my experience that some cigars that are rated as 'full bodied' actually smoke more like a 'medium' or 'medium/full' depending on how well-balanced the blend is. 

A couple examples that come to mind are the DPG Blue or the Undercrown. Even the Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 smokes (to me) like a 'medium/full'. 

peter4jc

I'd echo Mr. Marty's post...  I wouldn't say disregard the ratings altogether, but I often find a stick that's known as mild-med will give a good nicotine buzz, and those rated as strong are nothing much at all.  I've studied this phenomenon and it's not food-in-my-gut related.

I have to admit, after 2 years of smoking cigars, I'm still in the process of finding out what I like.  I like a lot more than I don't like, and if I had to list them it'd be easier to list the ones I don't.

@TNBigfoot68 you need to get @onestrangeone's newsletter; it will help explain some of these things.