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Hello. My name is Brad. I'm from Northern Idaho. I've smoked cigarettes for the last 14 years. I've tried some gas station cigars in the past and one I was told was a great smoke but didn't like them. Two weeks ago I was fishing with a friend. He smokes Macanudo Maduros. I tried one and liked it. A few days later I found I wanted another. I think this will be something that I could get into. Thanks for your time.
Brad
hey scarecrow. Welcome from NY. Go check out the newbie sampler thread in the exchange forum.
Thanks. We'll do.
Brad - you'll likely want to step up in your tastes a tad. Have you tried any of the Acid line of cigars? Chicks dig 'em!!! :smiley20:
GG is such a bad boy...:smiley27:Quote:
Originally Posted by ggiese
No. So far it's just been Macanudos. That's what my fishin' buddy smokes. I'm looking for info and advice. Where to go from here. I like the Macanudos, but I'm a noob. For a bad smoke, I still like it. If I like it, what else would be better? That's why I'm here.Quote:
Originally Posted by ggiese
Acid, Kuba-Kuba or Blondie. :smiley20: ggiese is right, the chicks dig 'em.
who left the bug zapper on again?
I've been working on a tin of Maduro. The smaller ones. What am I looking for?Quote:
Originally Posted by ashauler
Hey Brad. Nice to see another Idaho boy on here. I am from Idaho as well. Originally the CDA area, now in B'town. I am a newbie here as well. Welcome to the threads.
This could go on for days.
Scarecrow,
Macanudos are generally not a preferred cigar of (at least) this community. There is really nothing wrong with them, just as you could say there is nothing wrong with Budweiser beer.
There is SO much more out there, though. Take logan37's advice, and check out the newbie sampler thread. There, a seasoned cigar smoker may be able to help introduce you to a variety of different kinds of cigars.
Cigar smoking doesn't have to be expensive; some of my favorites are only a few bucks each MSRP, when bought by the box. Cigar smoking is, in my humble opinion, just as subjective as drinking wines. What's important is what YOU like.
If you enjoy the Macs the most (which I find incredibly hard to believe, but it theoretically could happen), then go for it. It's not up to anyone to dictate what you should or should not enjoy.
And welcome to the boards.
It's not that I like macs anymore then another, it's just that's what I've had to smoke. I'm going to order some Acid cigars tonight. See what they are all about.
The other reason I've been smoking Macs is the price. I smoked 3 yesterday and 4 today. The tin will be toast tomorrow. They are less then $1 each. But I would like try something nicer. Cigars are going to replace cigarettes. I drive a truck and have a lot of time to smoke.
Thanks again for the help.
PackinHeat, I'm just west of CDA. Fishin's been getting better.
stole my fuckin' joke. :smiley20:Quote:
Originally Posted by ashauler
M-Macanudos are bad, M'kay. B-Busweiser's bad, M'kay.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrtr33
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if you like Macs, you should try temple hall, CAO Gold, or Five Vegas Golds. all nice mild smokes but with a little more flavor.
I agree. I am still learning what I like as a newb, but I know I like the 5 Vegas Gold. I've had a couple in the last few weeks. They were both enjoyable and easy on me.Quote:
Originally Posted by lement92
I ordered a few Acids and they will be in tomorrow. Next order I'll try some 5 Vegas Gold. What I'm looking for is an everyday smoke. I drive a truck so I'm smoking or chewing on a cigar all day. I'm trying to learn to slow down but am having a hard time doing it.
Thanks for the help.
Hey Scarecrow, welcome from BC. As suggested by logan37 go check out the Newbie Sampler thread. That's where I started (thanks Newfie) and haven't looked back.
I got the Acid's in yesterday. They are a little on the sweet side for me. A little like smoking ribbon candy at first, then it's like a clove. I'll try some of the other here soon. I will do the newbie sampler, but will have to wait a while.
Thanks for the help.
Hey scarecrow, welcome from the UK. Check out Sancho Panza, especially the double maduro line.
I'll do that on the next order. I do like maduro. What type do you suggest?Quote:
Originally Posted by stjohnroe
PackinHeat,
What should I expect from the CAO Gold? I have a few on the way. They'll be in next monday.
I don't like to go to the smoke shops up here. They want almost twice as much for thier cigars up here. I've ordered from Famous Smoke. Do they have a good rep?
I frequently buy from Famous and have never had a problem. No hidden charges and they always ship USPS Priority ($7.50). Cigars International is another good choice with competative pricing. I'm not pluging either of them, just my experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by scarecrow0104
NOOOOOOO!!! Dude seriously back away from the Acids. Someone was poking fun at you when they told you to go after Acids. The joke is a result of the fact that like Macanudos Acids are a popular cigar that is popular for the wrong reason. Acids get bought by young guys in college or fresh out of high school that are looking to look cool and see a box with a dude on a motorcycle and say hey that's for me. They are a flavored cigar that tastes like shit frankly. Generally if it's a cigar and it's flavored stay away from it. As far as Macanudos go they are the most sold cigar in the US for a reason, they are well known and everybody sells them, beyond that they just aren't that great. Overpriced and lacking any memorable qualities, like smoking air. There are many other mild smokes out there for you to try that are about half the price of a Mac and just as good. Oliva G's or O's would do you nice, Punch will treat you alright, Montesino, Arturo Fuente 858's, all cigars that are in the mild to medium range and all quality. Also don't take a Macanudo Maduro and let that be your judge of other Maduros if you want a good maduro you got to go somewhere else for that. Try a La Gloria Cubana maduro, a Padron, a Fuente all make good maduros, the Oliva G maduro is darn good too. If you feel like something that is pretty darn cheap and still good for a maduro check out the Sancho Panza double Maduro.Quote:
Originally Posted by scarecrow0104
Funny you mention that. It seems like all the bikers I see that come into the B&M I frequent (and the proprietor can vouch for this as well, as he brought it to my attention in the first place) usually buy the flavored cigars. Does anyone else find this odd? He was telling me that when the big, biker-looking guys come in, they used to sell these lavender-flavored cigars, and they couldn't keep them on the shelves.Quote:
Originally Posted by prophetic_joe
Now that I think about it, if they like them, more power to them. They aren't for me, but shouldn't cigar smoking be subjective, anyway?
I second the Sancho Panzas as well - especially the XF's (extra fuerte).
Oh heck yeah cigars are definitely subjective, I just wouldn't ever point someone towards flavored smokes. More power to anyone who partakes in any cigar as long as you like it smoke it. Just not my cup you know. Oh and if you happen to smoke them around me and my buddies you may get made fun of for a bit but hey it is all just ball busting.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrtr33
Yeah, I was being a dick......please don't tell me you took my suggestion seriously. I would hate to think someone could actually say they bought an Acid on my advice. :smiley5:Quote:
Originally Posted by prophetic_joe
That's something that I would do. :smiley15: But you know some of the noobs don't know the difference and then when you go to CI and see that Acids are like one of their top sellers it's actually believable. Shit I just don't know what this world is coming to.Quote:
Originally Posted by ashauler
People smoking Acids, Macs, and with all these really great sticks out there. I would suggest feeding them to the goats but then you don't want dead goats either. :smiley40:
Yeah, wish I had thought that through before I made my post. Scarecrow, PM me your addy maybe I can help you out a bit. I apologize for f'in with you when I shouldn't have.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeeDubya
Nice gesture, ashauler! :smiley10:Quote:
Originally Posted by ashauler
No harm done. Acid's are what my buddy would call cheerleader beer. Now I know better. :smiley20:Quote:
Originally Posted by ashauler
It is a nice gesture Ashauler. But you don't have to do that.
Is the Kuba Kuba going to be like the blondie? I only ordered one, it will be in on Monday. Dose anyone like them? I don't think I will smoke it. Would it work for catfish bait?
I've updated my list. I'll try them and let you know. Thanks for the info.Quote:
Originally Posted by prophetic_joe
Kuba Kuba is the first and only Acid I have ever tried. A couple of friends and me have a regular get together about once a week and we had talked a lot of shit about Drew Estate and Acid cigars finally we decided to pick one up for each of us and give it a try since we didn't want to be the dicks ragging on something without any experience. So we all light up and start smoking and well we then all put it out after getting maybe a third of it smoked. It was bad enough that even though we usually bring a replacement stick with us in case the one we try isn't all that great or in case we decide it's a 2 cigar night, we couldn't even bring ourselves to light up our backups. We just packed it in and went home. I do have to say if you ordered it you might as well take a couple puffs but be prepared to chuck it if it stinks.Quote:
Originally Posted by scarecrow0104
I was fishing when I smoked the Blondie. I had to spit a lot. The amount of saliva generated while smoking was bad. When I get done smoking I'll chew the stump of a cigar for awhile. Not the acid. I think it's still in the boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by prophetic_joe
I just unloaded the Kuba Kuba on a friend who likes flavored cigars. He smoked about a third of the thing before setting it down. He had the same reaction to the Kuba Kuba as I did to the Blondies. Way too sweet.:smiley11: He told me we could not be friends if I was going to try to poison him. I made good with a Punch.
Ashauler, your the man. Thanks for the sticks. Your a stand up guy. Thanks!:smiley20:
I read the first post and giggled. Try and make sure you go out and do some research. Pick up some new and exciting brands and try them out.
Get back to us!