Looking for recommendations
Hey guys! So I'm looking for some cigars to try out. I've had some cigars since I turned 18, but I would only have one every few months. I've always liked cigars, but I have no clue what separates a good cigar from a bad one. I'm looking for some recommendations or personal favorites!
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Can you recall anything that you've had and enjoyed before?"Cooking isn't about struggling; It's about pleasure. It's like sǝx, with a wider variety of sauces."
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If it burns, tastes and smells good its a good cigar. If it tastes like sh*t its not.
As Wylaff asked, what have you liked so far?Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
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I tried some coffee/chocolate cigars that I really enjoyed, but I'm assuming that it's because it was sweet and easy to smoke. I honestly never took the time to really look at the brands that I liked. Clearly that was a mistake that I won't make again. I tried one recently that I really enjoyed. It's actually the reason for why I want to learn more about cigars in general. I attached a picture of the cigar that my friend had me try that I really enjoyed.
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Check out the "What Are You Smoking" threads in General Discussion . There are three of them. Morning, Afternoon, and Evening. Those three threads will give you an insight on what different members enjoy. Taste is subjective so YMMV. What do you like to experience in a cigar?Hey, you gonna eat the rest of that corndog?4
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I recommend you try a Sobremesa.
Here's a thread we put together last year of Forum to 25 cigars which should give you a pretty good idea too.
https://forum.cigar.com/discussion/899715/ccom-forum-top-25-of-2018/p1
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A couple thoughts... even though there is a general consensus here on what constitutes a good cigar, our palates vary widely, especially over time. Some of the stuff I thought was great 5 years ago and bought boxes of, I wouldn't smoke today, and you'll go through that process too. Like Steve says, watch the threads and get an idea. But then smoke a bunch for yourself and take notes about what you like or don't and why. One member here has two jars for his bands; if the cigar was enjoyable but only adequate it goes in one jar, if it was box-worthy the band goes in the other jar, if it was trash he doesn't save the band. Some kind of system to record your thoughts is very helpful."I could've had a Mi Querida!" Nick Bardis6
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Buy some samplers. It is a good way to try a variety.2
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Awesome! Thanks for the advice guys!0
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@MunozSal , that cigar you liked was called Blind Man's Bluff by Caldwell.
Quote: Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff is medium-bodied, and comes sheathed in an Ecuador Habana wrapper concealing a Honduran Criollo binder and long-leaf filler from the Dominican Republic and Honduras. Enticing nuances of pepper, cedar, bread, and cinnamon.
This is a good place to start.
Medium bodied cigar. Note the wrapper and filler. Try cigars with any of these tobaccos. See the notes of tastes? One or more of these qualities may be why you liked it. When shopping online, read the stuff they say about the nuances, hints or notes. This could also point you in the right direction.
Also, as jd50AE said, samplers are a great way to try out different sticks. Research the ones you like to find out what's in them. Take notes if you have a bad memory like i do. There are samplers for every budget, as well.
I hope this made sense and helps you.Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
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Smoke whatever @Usaf06 is smoking. That is all.@ScotchnSmoke sux lots of large wéiners. And tons of small ones.4
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VegasFrank said:Smoke whatever @Usaf06 is smoking. That is all.
And drink whatever he drinksI know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves livesIt'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
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Welcome @MunozSal look up the Shizz Sampler thread and purchase one you will get a great sampler with a lot of variety.
If you want to bomb me send it to Tony @0patience
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Agree, samplers are the way to go, just keep track of what you like.
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Try everything.
Well, except Macanudo. 😆
Find what you like.
As was stated, what you kike today, may not be what you like in a year, so until you establish what wrapper/fillers you like, don't buy boxes.In Fumo Pax
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.Wylaff said:Atmospheric pressure and crap.0 -
There is no need for the antisemitism Tony. Geez....0patience said:what you kike today, may not be what you like in a year"Cooking isn't about struggling; It's about pleasure. It's like sǝx, with a wider variety of sauces."
At any given time the urge to sing "In The Jungle" is just a whim away... A whim away... A whim away...7 -
Dammit, if we could edit after we notice it, that would help. And if my fat thumbs could type on a phone, that might be even better.Wylaff said:
There is no need for the antisemitism Tony. Geez....0patience said:what you kike today, may not be what you like in a yearIn Fumo Pax
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.Wylaff said:Atmospheric pressure and crap.3 -
Wayne waited 1 hr 3 minutes to post0patience said:I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves livesIt'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
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I think that @KenpoKnighthas a cohiba for sale....@ScotchnSmoke sux lots of large wéiners. And tons of small ones.0
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Welcome Sal! Glad to see y'all made it aboard.
For those on the curious side, Sal is a co-worker of mine who I had over for cigars a couple weeks ago and told him to stop by this magical wonderland of knowledge.
He is also located in the Milwaukee Area and hopefully we can get him on the VHerf.. and maybe if I can get some free time I'll get on there too!2
