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Forum introduction
Hello everyone,
My name is Craig and I'm from down here in Cigar city, Florida. I'm still pretty new to cigars, only 4-5 months or so, but its a very addicting hobby!(and I don't mean nicotine) I really don't smoke often, so far maybe 3-4 a year at most, but I find myself hunting around online and in the local shops for really great cigars (or at least cigars with a high rating or review) to add to my new humidor. (Which I found for 5 bucks on Craigslist! Well I was excited) Anyways I figure that's normal for a newbie but I didn't know where to start; It seemed like a good idea to learn what they are suppose to be like first so I know what to look for later as I buy more. Its like this slippery slope, I keep buying cigars even though I know it will take forever to actually get around to smoking them. :smiley17:
My first cigar I started mild. I read a review about the natural CAO gold and gave it a shot. To me it just tasted like smoke. Nothing exciting and actually was a disappointment from what I had been reading about all the flavors described in a good smoke. But then I tried a Padron 1964 Anniversary Imperial...
Wow! What a difference! It was just great, I immediately tasted what is so vividly described in good cigar reviews. That's what hooked me. A few months later I was recommended a Rocky Patel, The Edge. Man that thing was a monster, I actually had to share it with two friends, it was just too much for me alone. I actually had a “full” feeling. But it was also a great cigar! Very spicy compared to the Padron's smoother taste.
I've been reading online as much as I can about all the different aspects of cigars and cigar keeping and I'm really excited about joining this forum. Something I can't get over though are those weird twisted/braided cigars! Those have to be the weirdest thing I've discovered while searching.
It's nice to meet you all and I hope to stick around for awhile and make some friends.
-Craig
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Welcome to the site from AZ, I know what you mean about collecting more than you can smoke... try a Newbie Sampler - I highly recommend it.
-Buzz
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Welcome from Bitterville.
Will
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Welcome from Colorado.
The Edge Maduro is one of my favs.
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Welcome to the forums.
If you really like the maduros you should also try the Sancho Panza Double Maduro, and the Camacho Triple Maduro.
There are probably a few in the reviews section you might want to try as well.
Kris
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Welcome from Oregon hope you truly enjoy the boards. CAO gold is one of my favoites. Try the itallia and the brazillia go! Roger
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I'm not sure if I like Maduros yet or not Marineone, but I'll definitely give one of those a shot. I'll also give CAO another chance and try one of the cigars you listed Rodger. Thanks. :smiley1:
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Welcome from San Antonio! I agree with Buzz. Give the newbie sampler a try and I guarantee you will not be dissapointed!
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Welcome from NW PA.
X2 for the newbie sampler, it will give you a variety of sticks to try, so you can decide what it is that you like in a cigar.
Keith
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Welcome from Pennsylvania.
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Welcome from NW Louisiana. Padron's are one of my favorite cigars.
