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Smokin651
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Hello everyone. I have been reading this forum for a few days and I gotta tell ya. I think I am in the right place. Looks like a very friendly place to hang out.
I have learned a lot in the last couple of days just reading on here.
A friend of mine, golfing buddy actually got me started on cigars a few weeks ago. I have to say. I am blown away at the huge variety of cigars out there. I have only had about a half a dozen cigars so far, so I am gonna be a while finding myself. LoL
Of the few I have tried there have been a couple that really stood out to me. One was a Nub 460 Conn wrapper and from what I understand from the same company an Oliva Serie G. I enjoyed the Nub so much I have actually ordered a sampler pack (from another internet site a couple days before I discovered this one) that will be here today.
Given those two cigars I mentioned. Any suggestion on what might be good follow ups? Funny fact here. Not been a cigar smoker until a few weeks ago I ironically have a 150ct humidor. It was a given to me by a former boss who ordered some cigars from somewhere and didn't need it. Guess I will have to get the thing set up now. LoL
I have learned a lot in the last couple of days just reading on here.
A friend of mine, golfing buddy actually got me started on cigars a few weeks ago. I have to say. I am blown away at the huge variety of cigars out there. I have only had about a half a dozen cigars so far, so I am gonna be a while finding myself. LoL
Of the few I have tried there have been a couple that really stood out to me. One was a Nub 460 Conn wrapper and from what I understand from the same company an Oliva Serie G. I enjoyed the Nub so much I have actually ordered a sampler pack (from another internet site a couple days before I discovered this one) that will be here today.
Given those two cigars I mentioned. Any suggestion on what might be good follow ups? Funny fact here. Not been a cigar smoker until a few weeks ago I ironically have a 150ct humidor. It was a given to me by a former boss who ordered some cigars from somewhere and didn't need it. Guess I will have to get the thing set up now. LoL
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Cigars I'd recommend based on those two would be 5 Vegas Gold, Gurkha Park Avenue, Rocky Patel Connecticut, Perdomo 10th Aniversay Champagne, and the Rocky Patel Vintage 1999. Oliva actually makes a pretty popular Connecticut as well. If you liked the serie G, I'm assuming the Cameroon, you might like the serie o habano. Torano would be a good line to try too. I'm sure others will suggest some really good sticks I'm forgetting.
If you need help setting up the humidor, feel free to ask. But it's pretty simple. For seasoning, I'd go with Boveda Seasoning packs (4 for a 150ct) then I'd get humidification beads. Go over to heartfeltindustries.com and get a couple of the medium bead tubes. I suggest 70% rh, but 65% rh will do too. Spread them out in the humi and get a digital hygrometer (calibrate it!). Boveda also makes a cheap calibration packet. Check out the rest of the site. It's kind of a one stop shop for getting started. Then come on back to Ccom and buy lots of smokes!!!
It's also a good idea to establish a good rapport with your local B&M. Find the best one in your area. Check out cigarfriendly.us to find a good one. Go to some events and talk to reps. You'll learn a lot.
Welcome, brother!
my suggestion to you in regard to cigars is try try try. I found that when I started, my palate changed quite a bit. I suggest buying samplers that have a little of everything.
I also suggest getting involved in some of the games. get your name on the good trader list and get the games rolling. the games will introduce you to many different cigars you may not have thought to buy.
+1 on these sticks I'd also recommend the 5Vegas A series ..... a great transition from mild into medium ............... And welcome to the forums
If you are going to order from Ccom be sure to CALL IN your order and talk to a sales rep. They will treat you like a friend from the 1st phone call. Tell them what you have tried, what you liked, what you didn't and they will set you up with some great samplers and ideas at an awesome price.
Don't be afraid to try something a little bit more med-full bodied sticks as you move along in your trying new sticks. Oh and def. get in on the games, trades, & passes that's where you will get into some sticks you never would have thought of trying or even heard of before.
I will be ordering samplers for sure. Just gotta take it slowly. Limited funds is the suck. LoL After all I have read on here it really amazes me at what looks to be a very close knit bunch of friends instead of a forum on the internet. I hope to live up to the high standards of what see thus far.
Again thanks for the awesome welcome.