Outdoorsmoke:
Yes, I like different strengths for a different time of day or just my mood for the day. I like smooth and mild-medium cigars. In the evening when pairing with a spirit I like the medium-bold cigars. So it really just depends on my mood for the day. And yes, I always enjoy a Cuban no matter what time of day it is. The #2 for me is an exception when it comes to strength because it has an amazing balance for its boldness. It’s a bit spicy in the nose but has a beautiful finish. Fantastic paired with a sweet spiced rum. But for the most part you’re right, I don’t like a cigar to be too strong. I also am not the biggest fan of cigars that have a strong pepper note. A little bit is fine, but too spicy…my nose doesn’t want it.

@Ross_G89 said:
Hey Rdp77,
So I do go to a b&m for a few special cigars, other than that, I do get a lot of them online. However, I have noticed a lot of the cigars that come in bundles or 5 packs often look a bit disfigured and don’t smoke like the ones that come out of a box. I have had some trouble with buying cigars online with them being too dry like they sat for long period of time out of the humidor. I did try to put them in my humidor to bring them back to like but the elegance was gone. Call me picky, but there are a few things I look at when choosing a cigar. The aroma, the construction of the cigar, and the structure of the wrapper. For example, I got a 5 pack of Zino platinums and compared them the one I bought out of the box at a B&M and the difference was very noticeable. I am aware of the markups at a b&m but I felt that I at least know that the cigar is fresh out of the box, and after doing my research, I found out that the premium cigars online that are super cheap are actually old stock that has been sitting for a long time, or factory seconds that did not pass inspection to be sold in a box, so it’s a way for the company to still make money and people get to smoke that line of premium cigars for cheap. The problem for me is, I know the difference and it ruined it for me. I will still buy boxes online from time to time, just not the 5 packs or samplers. All the cigars I got in those special deals look nothing like the ones from a box. I don’t know, call me crazy 🤪

I’m just curious where you found the research that said that regarding cigars that are sold online? I’ve heard that sort of thing come from b&m owners, never from manufacturers. From what little research I’ve done one the subject, I’ve found that many 5pks are shipped from the factory that way. It’s not necessarily that it gives the consumer the chance to buy the brand cheaper…it’s that the manufacturer can sell the cigars cheaper without the added cost of color sorting and boxing. All the numbers I’ve seen show that 5pks and samplers move cigars faster than boxes. So them being “old” stock makes no sense to me. To each their own. Research is always good.

We all smoke cigars for different reasons. Same could be said for cigarette smokers who choose the brand that uses scraps from the garbage compared to those who smoke the high end cigarettes. Both smokes but one smokes because of a budget and one for quality. But both do the same thing. You can cover a POS in gold, but you still have a POS. I don’t smoke cigars just because I can, but because cigars are truly an art that some people just can’t stand back far enough from to see. Some may call it “nonsensical bullshit” but that’s what makes us different. I will always choose quality over quantity. Thank you all for your opinions. And ideas of what cigars to try?

@Ross_G89 from what I’ve read so far it seems you know more than you let on. I think you will be just fine figuring out what you want, need, like in a cigar. Can’t wait to hear about your experiences on your quest.

Has anyone tried the Trinidad Espiritu? Another cigar I have been VERY interested in trying

Thanks outdoorsmokes, I will not be replying to such comments anymore. As I said before, everyone has an opinion, doesn’t mean one is right and the other is wrong.
And yes, I know who makes the cigars, I was curious as if anyone has tried the Trinidad Espiritu or the San Cristobal line. Both have great ratings and reviews.

@Vision said:!
No one has ever equated a Gurkha Cigar to quality…. Never. Trust me when I say I’m more done with you than you are with me. You asked about trying a San Cristobal and a Trinidad, both of which can be had for about $5-6 dollars a cigar….. buy them and try them on your own. What does our opinion matter about what we find enjoyable in a cigar where your palate is different than everyone else’s.

So I think you’re getting the wrong idea, I don’t care about MSRP or how cheap I can find them for. I’m not asking you to spend my money for me, I’m a big boy and I can choose what I want to spend my money on. I’m asking about specific cigars and wanting feedback. I don’t buy cigars because they are expensive if that’s what you’re thinking. I care about the few things I mentioned like aroma and construction etc. I’m a pretty chill guy who loves cigar talk, and if you would have given me a chance you would have seen that. You treat me like I’m some rich snob who just throws money away at the most expensive cigars, but I’m actually a below-average Joe working and going to school full time and I found cigars are my way to take time out of the day to just escape from the world for a bit.
But I will not be responding anymore to this immature behavior. You want to talk cigars, I’m open to it. You want to be rude…forget it.