First cigar
Just smoked a Sancho Panza Aragon 6-1/4 x 54. First smoke since quitting cigarettes 17 years ago, and first hand rolled cigar ever. I really enjoyed it! 1 of a 6 pack of Honduras cigars I bought at a cigar store. I think I may have a new hobby.
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Try as you may money will leave your wallet, but at least it is for a good cause...Great cigars.
Jcizzle doesn't have a clue, he just got lucky and was sent somewhere where they have decent cigars for cheap. I'm just kidding, everyone on here is absolutly awesome. Everyone has helped me with any question I've had and I'd say that almost all the ones on the board every day have donated to my cigar club! Its by far the best place to get honest unbiased (other than personal) answers from good harted people who want everyone to enjoy this awesome adventure into cigars.
I smoked machine made cigars for years until my younger son went to college and brought me home a man made. I've been hooked ever since. I've learned a lot here and the people at ccom are very helpful when you call them for info or advice. Speaking of which, my advice is to start looking for a larger humidor!
In either case, welcome to the forums and a new (very expensive, but very relaxing) hobby!!
Was at the local B&M (bricks & mortar?) today, set up a tupperwareador with a dozen cigars and a bead tube. I'm traveling in a Winnebago, I'll be back to my sticks & bricks middle on March, then I'll set up a proper humidor.
I wanted to wait a full day to see if my old friend nicotine addiction would return. I think I am OK, this is a totally different experience than cigarettes. I'd heard stories of guys starting back on cigs after playing with cigars, and had long lamented that I couldn't ever enjoy relaxing with a cigar. Bull! I think I will be fine. Only slipped back into habit once and had a big inhale, it sure got my attention!
Wow, it was relaxing sitting outside with the dog, enjoying that cigar. Right towards the end, a couple children came out to an empty campsite across the street and hand fed the tame deer here. Yes, Nirvana.
Thanks for the warm welcome. BTW, Rasputin was a kitty cat who lived a long life terrorizing dogs, birds, and coffee tables.
Anyway, it's good to hear you're not slipping back!! The nicotine in cigars is more than cigarettes, but it's drawn out over a larger time period, and isn't addicting. Most of us without a man cave stop cigars cold-turkey when the weather gets cold - no withdrawal from any of us, unless you count missing the warmer days, lol.
As for pairing a drink with a cigar, you can use just about anything from water to liquor - anything you think complements the cigar you're smoking is fine!