In Need of Variety!

Cam_91
Cam_91 Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭✭✭
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As my novice cigar collection grows, I’ve noticed I have basically bought the same things just from different brands. I would like to broaden my palate, and asking you seasoned vet’s is the best way to fast track this process.

I would appreciate your recommendations for new-to-me cigars you believe I must try. Your favorite breakfast cigars, shade leaf, whatever you’ve had a good experience with. I’ve been hammering Maduro and Oscuro wrappers, but I’m not opposed to recs for those either.

For Reference: LP No. 9 and Foundation’s Tabernacle have been my most enjoyable smokes thus far, so my container is filled with similar cigars.

And if the elaborate dry beg above wasn’t enough... bless this newb with the knowledge and wisdom that lies within this forum

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  • VegasFrank
    VegasFrank Posts: 20,391 ✭✭✭✭✭

    AJ blends don't suck, but if you have deep pockets and are feeling adventurous, there's this

    @ScotchnSmoke sux lots of large wéiners. And tons of small ones. 
  • ShawnOL
    ShawnOL Posts: 13,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Samplers. All.

    Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.

  • Cam_91
    Cam_91 Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @peter4jc said:
    What a shame... you were doing so well; as a noob you asked so few silly questions... and now you go and ruin it all by starting a thread like this... tsk, tsk.

    With so many choices available and a 1-year old depleting funds like a black hole, I now have to be selective with purchases #NewbsWillBeNewbs

  • Cam_91
    Cam_91 Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Guitarded said:
    I understand your noob trade with @Patrickbrick isn’t complete yet.
    I have faith he will broaden your experience and storage needs.
    Knowledge and wisdom will come with patience and a desire to learn.
    Enjoy the journey!

    PS. @Vision I have retired from giving dry beg lessons.

    Such a dad answer Lol Father goals. I am still learning the patience part.

  • Guitarded
    Guitarded Posts: 4,720 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I am a DADD.
    Drunks Against Drunk Driving
    I’ll drink, you drive.

    Friends don't let good friends smoke cheap cigars.
  • Yakster
    Yakster Posts: 31,362 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @VegasFrank said:
    AJ blends don't suck, but if you have deep pockets and are feeling adventurous, there's this

    Do that. ^

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  • Yakster
    Yakster Posts: 31,362 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 2021

    @Cam_91 said:
    As my novice cigar collection grows, I’ve noticed I have basically bought the same things just from different brands. I would like to broaden my palate, and asking you seasoned vet’s is the best way to fast track this process.

    Who's kid is this? Didn't your Dad school you? :D

    I think you're in my backyard. Might have to do a backyard herf once things settle down around here. Jumping on the vHerf will give you a lot to chew on in the meantime.

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  • deadman
    deadman Posts: 8,856 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Elections over. Your governor announced he’s about to open Cali back up

  • Vision
    Vision Posts: 9,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @VegasFrank said:
    AJ blends don't suck, but if you have deep pockets and are feeling adventurous, there's this

    Auction 👂......

  • Yakster
    Yakster Posts: 31,362 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Unfortunately I answer to a higher power, my Wife.

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  • Cam_91
    Cam_91 Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Yakster said:

    @Cam_91 said:
    As my novice cigar collection grows, I’ve noticed I have basically bought the same things just from different brands. I would like to broaden my palate, and asking you seasoned vet’s is the best way to fast track this process.

    Who's kid is this? Didn't your Dad school you? :D

    I think you're in my backyard. Might have to do a backyard herf once things settle down around here. Jumping on the vHerf will give you a lot to chew on in the meantime.

    That’d be awesome. Most likely in the Spring 🤙🏽 I’ve been trying to get on the vHerf, but man this kid is teething right now and it has not been fun.

  • NorCalR1
    NorCalR1 Posts: 4,200 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @deadman said:
    Elections over. Your governor announced he’s about to open Cali back up

    Yup opened up today at 11am.
    Probably has more to do with the recall campaign he is facing... Would hurt his presidential asperations.

    If you want to bomb me send it to Tony @0patience :D
    If you are a newbie I got Dem nachos....

  • CharlieHeis
    CharlieHeis Posts: 8,969 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Caldwell Eastern Standard for a flavorful morning smoke. All my other favorites have been mentioned already.

  • Yakster
    Yakster Posts: 31,362 ✭✭✭✭✭

    One thing that helped me when I got back into cigars was to note what wrappers the cigars I enjoyed were using and to a lesser extent the filler and binder. I could then look for other cigars with the same wrappers that I'd probably enjoy.

    I like Mexican San Andres and Sumatra wrappers amongst others.

    Here's a good old thread that talks about wrappers and the cigars that use them: Pick 3 Cigars by wrapper that define the style

    This Blending 101 by @kuzi16 is worth a look too. It's probably a better place to start.

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