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Any cigar affectionados on this forum? I recently puchased some entry level cigars from the US but doesn't taste as great as the hype. Anybody know what I'm doing wrong? Maybe I need to get some premium grade cigars?

Oh I'm only a casual smoker.
 
My personal favourites for introducing people are Romeo Y Julieta No1 or No2
 
My Favorites are Cohiba Siglo IV. They're a couple bucks but they're worth it.
 
I really tried to like cigars but green isn't my colour. Had some real Cohibas but afterwards it felt and tasted like some small furry creature had crawled into my mouth and died. I'll go about as far as shisha pipes now.
 
My fav (and of course it had to be stupid expensive) was the cohiba 1966 edicion limitada 2011.

But I agree with macs on an entry level cigar.
When I'm ripping around on the bike and or having a coldie or 2, I'll just grab a couple colts. Now when I go to Cuba in a couple months, whole different story!
 
I used to smoke cigars back in uni but I didn't really know what I was doing. I just like playing with smoke. Romeos were decent but I was partial to Montecristos (#20 if I recall).

Btw, I have a small humidor packed with dried out cohibas and some other stuff that hasn't been opened yet. I've heard you can rehydrate them but I'm not gonna bother. If anyone wants the cigars let me know. I plan to keep the humidor.
 
AF4iK said:
I used to smoke cigars back in uni but I didn't really know what I was doing. I just like playing with smoke. Romeos were decent but I was partial to Montecristos (#20 if I recall).

Btw, I have a small humidor packed with dried out cohibas and some other stuff that hasn't been opened yet. I've heard you can rehydrate them but I'm not gonna bother. If anyone wants the cigars let me know. I plan to keep the humidor.
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I used to smoke a cigar in Uni after my exams. Nothing says pimp like walking out of exams with a cigar in mouth, lol.
Now I just want to smoke one at the end of a long work day.

Do you have to humidify a cigar to get better taste?
 
RockerGuy said:
I used to smoke a cigar in Uni after my exams. Nothing says pimp like walking out of exams with a cigar in mouth, lol.
Now I just want to smoke one at the end of a long work day.

Do you have to humidify a cigar to get better taste?
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They are supposed to be kept at a certain humidity so they burn and taste better. Crispy cigars aren't a good thing.
 
A dried out cigar just tastes woody and nasty and harsh.
Its very hard to rehydrate a cigar, once they go they seem to stay gone. I've tried all the fixes, a fresh cigar is the fix.

If you try a cigar and dont like it, be glad, its a stupid and expensive hobby with no healthy upside.

Most new smokers try a cigar that even veteran smokers have a tough time with. look for a more neutral smoke, Romeo's, Macanudo, and mexican TeAmo are a nice start. The cuban Crystil is a lighter tasteing smoke.

Smoke half and toss the rest when starting, as the heat and flavour builds in the back half, I dont worry about wasting half a stoogie, if I cared I wouldn't have lite it.
 
crankcall said:
If you try a cigar and dont like it, be glad, its a stupid and expensive hobby with no healthy upside.

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You're the second person to tell me that.
I only plan on enjoying them on celebratory reasons. I hope it stays that way
 
Cigars are for cheese ball posers mostly.. If you want a brown tube in your mouth hit the down low night at your local Caribbean bar
 
Shiiit.... I misread this threads subject.... thought it was "Cougars" :D

I don't smoke anything that requires inhalation. Cigars are different story. Found myself emotionally attached to Julieta's (Dom. Rep). The fatter the guage - the better. I enjoy them with a super strong espresso. No sugar.
However, my favorite so far - Montecristo Edmundo. A true torpedo, rolled on the thighs of delicious Cuban women :D
Burns like a dream and feels a room with an exquisite semi sweet scent of paradise...
 
AL3RT said:
Shiiit.... I misread this threads subject.... thought it was "Cougars" :D


However, my favorite so far - Montecristo Edmundo. A true torpedo, rolled on the thighs of delicious Cuban women :D
Burns like a dream and feels a room with an exquisite semi sweet scent of paradise...
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I dont wish to ruin your dream, but I've been through the Cigar factories in Cuba. Yes there are Cuban women there, they roll cigars on a forming table. Its 90 degrees and about 75% humidity, they may be more pungent than delicious.
But yes the torpedo is my favorite.
 
crankcall said:
I dont wish to ruin your dream, but I've been through the Cigar factories in Cuba. Yes there are Cuban women there, they roll cigars on a forming table. Its 90 degrees and about 75% humidity, they may be more pungent than delicious.
But yes the torpedo is my favorite.
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Ewww
 
RockerGuy said:
.....doesn't taste as great as the hype. Anybody know what I'm doing wrong? Maybe I need to get some premium grade cigars?

Oh I'm only a casual smoker.
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Try something better but forget the ultra expensive for now. They're like wine and high end HiFi as far as the law of diminishing returns. Also:

-make sure they're properly humidified (affects burn rate - which affects taste)
-light with something that won't impart taste on the cigar. You can buy fancy lighters/fluid but I just use wooden matches and make sure the sulfur is burnt off.
-give it some time to cool between puffs or it'll become 'tary' and harsh.
-try different sizes. Stay away from the big "Churchills". They're too strong at the end, take too long to smoke, plus you'll look like a tool.
-Don't inhale - maybe this is obvious but tough for cigarette smokers or ex-smokers.
-Find a good cigar store (or at least a knowledgeable employee) - once you've tried several they can make some educated suggestions based on your likes, dislikes.
 
Kawithumb said:
Try something better but forget the ultra expensive for now. They're like wine and high end HiFi as far as the law of diminishing returns. Also:

-make sure they're properly humidified (affects burn rate - which affects taste)
-light with something that won't impart taste on the cigar. You can buy fancy lighters/fluid but I just use wooden matches and make sure the sulfur is burnt off.
-give it some time to cool between puffs or it'll become 'tary' and harsh.
-try different sizes. Stay away from the big "Churchills". They're too strong at the end, take too long to smoke, plus you'll look like a tool.
-Don't inhale - maybe this is obvious but tough for cigarette smokers or ex-smokers.
-Find a good cigar store (or at least a knowledgeable employee) - once you've tried several they can make some educated suggestions based on your likes, dislikes.
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Noted, thanks
 
Welcome to a very, very expensive hobby......


A mate of mine has an 80 stogie humidor, and 2 wine fridges converted to maintain 70/70 for the rest of his cigars, about $10k worth in total.

Yeah, expensive, but if you enjoy it, there's not much better than sitting on your deck/patio/porch/balcony with a stogie, congac/burbon/rum/drink of choice, music and friends.

My only tips for starting out.

- lighter colour cigars, these are generally a more mild smoke. Lot's of newbie to cigars will smoke a darker coloured one, these can be much stronger and a bit much for a first timer.

- don't smoke too fast, this can lead to cigar sickness / nicotine overdose and will make you light headed, nauseous and you will probably throw up.

- As above, try to have a cigar with something to drink, anything, as it'll help stave off cigar sickness, a lot of experienced guys will have either a cube or 3 of sugar handy and pop that at the first signs, or like me, have a good drink to go with it.

- you get what you pay for, cheap cigars are normally factory made, will burn like crap, taste light crap and generally leave you bitter. Spend some cash, get good hand rolled ones (i suggest martinez cigar back in new york) these will always be the better smoke.

- find a good cigar shop, with knowledgeable people, will make it easier for you as you get into cigars.

- you can avoid a humi initially buy storing them in an airtight container in a dark place, place a small peice of damp sponge into the container to help keep the humitidy up, but in the end, nothing will beat a humi for keeping them fresh, again, spend some good coin and get a god quality one.

Join a cigar forum, the BOTL are always willing to help a new person get into the past time.
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