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Just wondering what people think of the new Cigar Magazine. I've only received the sample issue (great article on Cuban smokes and the now non-JR Employee) and am pondering a subscription. I definitely think the magazine will be better than Cigar Afficionado. Let me know what you think if you've read more than just the sample issue.
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I havent come across it yet. Whats the name of it? Do they have a website?
It's not a bad magazine. I really enjoyed the Cuban cigar stories. I believe, if I'm not mistaken, that's the first issue...
If you order a two year subscription for about $40, they send you a pack of GREAT smokes - well worth the cost (I did the Belicoso sampler). Here's the link:
Cigar Magazine Special Offer
Which sampler would everyone say is the best?
The magazine is called just that Cigar Magazine, and the website is http://www.cigar-magazine.com
Has anyone read subsequent issues? I figure it'd be worth it on the basis of the cigar sampler alone, but I don't need anything else cramming my mailbox up so if it's just something I can buy occasionaly, I'd rather do that.
Thanks for the info so far.
i have read the first two issues and have enjoyed the magazine very much. i like the cigar ratings section and selection suggestions and the indepth articles of the people behind the cigars/tobacco industry. with the addition of the sampler, i think its worth the introductory price. :smiley16:
It's all the same selection of cigars, just different vitola's - I guess it depends on what you normally like to smoke. I like Belicoso's primarily...Quote:
Originally Posted by QuietC
That Belicoso sampler is making my mouth water... damned sexy. :smiley27:
I think I'm going to subscribe... tax deductible magazine subscriptions that come with free cigars are just too good to pass up.
i didnt see anywhere, maybe i overlooked it, but was wondering if the subscription is a monthly magazine, or something you recieve every couple of months. anyone happen to know?
If I recall correctly, it's bi-monthly (6 issues a year). But, the value of the cigars is greater than the subscription cost. The 8 Beli's I got were probably valued close to $60. And you get a free magazine on top of that...Quote:
Originally Posted by QuietC
alright thanks, think i might go ahead and order it
European Cigar Cult Journal is the best cigar magazine I've come across. :smiley20:
i have the first. issue. good read. think i'm going to subscribe for that belisco sampler
that is a sweet deal!
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I 2nd the motion for ECCJ :smiley20:
I got my Belicoso sampler in last night. Did not take long at all. Now to figure out which one to smoke first...:smiley4:
Let me know how the subsequent issues are.
I read the first issue, it's a great magazine. The article on Indian figurines was quite fascinating. I also liked the article in the very back about short-fil cigars and the U.S. market. I've been a spendthrift as of late, will probably have to wait until late summer to subscribe. :smiley6:
I've read other reviews of this mag that say it's just a JR's catalogue with better stories . I do happen to enjoy the mag though .
Thats some lightening fast responce action you got going on there...
I picked up an issue at one of my locals... Not a bad little magazine. They seem very interested in getting good, accountable ratings...
I'm a NEW member and was reading through all the threads . I just figured I'd add something constructive to the thread . :smiley37:Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSilentChamber
I can't recall the exact details, but it seems to me that a few years ago Lew Rothman had a falling out with Cigar Afficionado Magazine. It may have been over a bad review of one of his private brand cigars. I'm not sure.
So I wasn't surprised when I got an offer in the mail last year for a subscription and sampler deal from JR's for th new mag. JR's is striking back with their own magazine.
I haven't seen the magazine yet but from what I've heard its well done.
I also recall one time Lew R made a comment about how Cigar Afficionado's magazine and reviews are skewed according to their advertisers. Of course other folks have also voiced the same opinion and this is a free country totally run by big business.....so... :smiley24:
But what's a little funny is that Cigar Magazine I'm sure will only be advertising and reviewing cigars that are sold by JR's and I doubt they'd call a JR Alt a dog rocket! :smiley36: Talk about being hypocritical!
I'm sure though that each mag has articles of interest. IMHO CA is too hoitey-toitey and pompous. SMOKE Magazine is pretty cool but I'm sure they also fall into the advertising thing as any woul
It's actually a very informative magazine. I have received 3 so far and enjoyed it.