earthson Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 One more thing - give it 6 months and 100 posts, and then you can enter the trading room. There, you can trade from boxes you've bought to try other smokes. That, and box splits are another way to try a few before you buy. I almost always try a 5 pack before a box purchase. One clear exception recently was a ~5 year old RGPC I tried that blew me away so completely, I immediately ordered a box. They're not at that age, yet, but I'm watching and waiting
JerseyG Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 That's what I was trying to avoid - an order for the box of PL Encantos was placed 20 min ago Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Uh oh...pace yourself (speaking to myself as well...)
cigarbreak Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Go with HUpmann Connoiseur A Or if you're looking for a powerful smoke, imo wait for Partagas P2's to pop up for sale? They come in 10's.
NicintheUK Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 To introduce a note of consensus I think the Punch Punch is a great suggestion. However, I would chose the ever faithful Trinidad Reyes. It was the first box I bought and it's a great cigar. The only issue I found is that I smoked far more of them when I had a box to work my way through. Good luck with your decision. Best Nic
fingerburner Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 My advice would be to simply embark on the long and ultimately satisfying journey of your own discovery. It's how best opinions are formed; one's own. Hint: Sample packs from our host. 1
JohnS Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 A sampler isn't a bad idea as it will allow you to settle on a vitola (cigar size) that you prefer, both in terms of shape of cigar and smoking time that suits you. Once you familiarise yourself with that then you can work out whether you prefer a light, medium or full-strength cigar. There are experienced cigar smokers here who have evolved in their taste and swear by Partagas and Bolivar cigars, these a full-bodied cigars. Think of coffee, when I started drinking coffee I had milk and sugar, now I have it strong and black. This is after years of drinking and enjoying coffee. Personally, I am more at the beginning of my cigar journey and I have settled on cigars that are medium to medium-full in strength so I prefer Montecristo or Cohibas. I have no doubt this will change with time. http://www.stogiefresh.info/edu-cigars/articles/expert-taster.html http://www.topcubans.com/cuban-cigars/strength.php?idsize=3
AlBaron Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 IMO you should be thinking about trying benchmark Cuban cigars. You should hit the biggies first so you can get an understanding of the basic range of flavors. After you have experience with those cigars you can start to diversify into the flavors that you find most enjoyable. It is a great journey, I hope you enjoy yourself!! I was thinking about something like this just last night, almost making a parallel to scotch - you know, a benchmark for each region. I may just start a separate thread on this topic 1
TonyAccardo Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 For your first box, I would specifically ask for a box of Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure #2's with a box code of MOB Nov 14. I don't think you'll be dissatisfied and am almost positive that you'll be pleased.
Smallclub Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Why would you want to buy a box when you don't even know what you like yet?
AlBaron Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 Because I can't stay away from this forum and from drooling over Rob's daily specials??? 2
JohnS Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Because I can't stay away from this forum and from drooling over Rob's daily specials??? It didn't take long to become one of us then. You fit right in!
ogus Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Get a noob sampler. But if you are going impulsive go cheap and reliable with Partagas Shorts. They're some of the tops anyway.
Edwhatever Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Having boxes aint like having kids, you cant just have one or two. You gotta plan for having a few boxes, a cooler's worth. Plan your purchases, plan your finances, plan your risks (mold, bugs, dislikes, sick period,) Pace yourself, all good suggestions here, and good luck. 3
Smooth Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 RASCC CONNIE 1 MONTE 4 PARTAGAS 898 Try as many variations as you can ealry on.
DropTopDee Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 im a CC newb too. i got a bad case of F@$% it and started buying boxes, if i absolutely hate them they'll make gifts for someone who does or there's the secondary market. but... Boli RC CoRo '13 (missed the MUO '14s) RA Sup all have been great for me.
zrotfus Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 im a CC newb too. i got a bad case of F@$% it and started buying boxes, if i absolutely hate them they'll make gifts for someone who does or there's the secondary market. but... Boli RC CoRo '13 (missed the MUO '14s) RA Sup all have been great for me. Lol right there with you! HUHC (I did manage to try one and loved it before the box actually reached my door), but then blindly 10 count of RyJ Short Churchills, 12 count Trini Reyes and finally the Boli PC that were on the 48:48. Sometimes you really do gotta say F%$# it.
AlBaron Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 Lol right there with you! HUHC (I did manage to try one and loved it before the box actually reached my door), but then blindly 10 count of RyJ Short Churchills, 12 count Trini Reyes and finally the Boli PC that were on the 48:48. Sometimes you really do gotta say F%$# it. Same here as well, last 7 days: Custom sample order Box of Monte N2 Box of Encantos Box of Partagas Shorts Box of Bolivar PC Box of Partagas Lusitanias Just to think that I started this thread to actually avoid making irrational purchases! I honestly think that Rob peaked in here a few times and MADE SURE to include most of your suggestions into his 12:12, 24:24 and 48:48 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
dtrott Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Samplers make the most sense to me.Maybe 2 or 3 each of your favorite size....ie corona,robusto ,torpedo etc.
jimsta10 Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Hi guys, sorry, post has been edited and removed....clearly i was being a nob and didnt ready the rules. thank you
... Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Jimsta10, You have most likely not familiarized yourself with the forum rules. Please do so before breaking another
GasGuy82 Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Mine was a ULA box of BPC, feel I got pretty lucky. I've added about a dozen boxes of other things since then but definitely am thinking to pick up 2-3 boxes of ULA BPC if El Prez puts up some HQ/PSP on the 24:24
AlBaron Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 Mine was a ULA box of BPC, feel I got pretty lucky. I've added about a dozen boxes of other things since then but definitely am thinking to pick up 2-3 boxes of ULA BPC if El Prez puts up some HQ/PSP on the 24:24Got my second box of those in the mail today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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