The Newbie Rash Spreads

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02-04-2007, 06:40 AM
General Ripper

The Newbie Rash Spreads

Hi everybody!
Another new user here, by the name of Alex (friends call me Axle.). I live in North San Diego County, and have only been smoking a couple months. I've been lurking for about a week and decided to join up to improve my cigar smoking experience.
So far my taste hasn't become too refined because most of the cigars I've tried have turned out to be useless--dumb shopper right here. I finally found a reputable tobacconist in my area and have tried a couple really killer cigars (in my uneducated opinion) and am starting to get a feel for what's out there.
The smokes I've enjoyed most thus far were a Perdomo Reserve Cameroon and an Ashton VSG. I got recommended a Macanudo Portofino by a less-than-reputable tobacconist and disliked it very much. I also tried a fuente that was too mild for my taste.
I'd like to learn more about the market so I can settle on a few types of cigars that are in my taste/price range. The ashton was beautiful, but way too pricey. Same with the Perdomo. The guy who sold me the ashton was shocked that I was actually buying it, and told me how much enjoyment I was going to get that evening!
Well anyway, there's the introduction. Hope to have a good time here.
Oh, BTW, I'm another of the younger crowd...20y/o.
02-06-2007, 01:17 AM
basil

Welcome to the board.
02-06-2007, 01:23 AM
Thumper

Hello from Canada
02-06-2007, 01:25 AM
LeojVS

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Ripper

Hi everybody!
Another new user here, by the name of Alex (friends call me Axle.). I live in North San Diego County, and have only been smoking a couple months. I've been lurking for about a week and decided to join up to improve my cigar smoking experience.
So far my taste hasn't become too refined because most of the cigars I've tried have turned out to be useless--dumb shopper right here. I finally found a reputable tobacconist in my area and have tried a couple really killer cigars (in my uneducated opinion) and am starting to get a feel for what's out there.
The smokes I've enjoyed most thus far were a Perdomo Reserve Cameroon and an Ashton VSG. I got recommended a Macanudo Portofino by a less-than-reputable tobacconist and disliked it very much. I also tried a fuente that was too mild for my taste.
I'd like to learn more about the market so I can settle on a few types of cigars that are in my taste/price range. The ashton was beautiful, but way too pricey. Same with the Perdomo. The guy who sold me the ashton was shocked that I was actually buying it, and told me how much enjoyment I was going to get that evening!
Well anyway, there's the introduction. Hope to have a good time here.
Oh, BTW, I'm another of the younger crowd...20y/o.

welcome! Who here wants to pat this new guy on the back.
1) For not being an :smiley51:
2) For puting up a decent intro
3) For smoking some decent cigars
4) See in red
02-06-2007, 02:39 AM
prophetic_joe

Welcome to smokers. You'll find a wealth of knowledgable fellas here, I'm not one, and they will be willing to help you out so stick around.

You'll hear it said frequently here "friends don't let friends smoke Macanoodles." I just got rid of the last one in my humi, had a bunch from a thompson deal, avoid that as well. Anyway the VSG is a great smoke so you are definitely on your way.
02-06-2007, 05:27 AM
stjohnroe

Welcome from the UK and thanks for the intro.
02-06-2007, 05:44 AM
Dickson

Welcome from Ct.:smiley41:
02-06-2007, 08:34 AM
guado

Welcome to CS from Tampa, FL.
02-06-2007, 08:51 AM
ashauler

Welcome from Kansas, nice intro!
02-06-2007, 09:03 AM
Monk

Welcome from The Great White North, now with "Kung-Fu" action snow!

Ashton VSGs are a great smoke, my favourite is the Enchantment.

-W.
02-06-2007, 09:38 AM
597

Welcome from Maryland
02-06-2007, 09:43 AM
derivation

welcome.

I'd recommend the newbie sampler and possibly buying some other samplers from stores online... having your favorites be the expensive stuff will be a hole in your pocket quick.

The first two cigars that I found I liked cost 12 & 15 each (overpriced at local b&m)...
02-06-2007, 09:51 AM
Shagaroo

Welcome. And, as derivation said, try the newbie sampler. It is the way to go to get a good samping of cigars to try. Also a great way to start building your reputation here.
02-06-2007, 10:13 AM
chefchris

welcome from MS
02-06-2007, 11:05 AM
SkinnyDan

Welcome from Georgia
02-06-2007, 11:47 AM
jiaguy

Welcoem from Ann Arbor Mich..
02-06-2007, 12:01 PM
sprangalang

Welcome! Nice intro.
02-06-2007, 01:03 PM
scoutmaster022

Hi from Sc :smiley1: when you can try a Padron It is a great cigar
02-06-2007, 01:50 PM
cigar no baka

Welcome from the Great State of Texas!! If you want strong cigars that won't break the bank, try some Camachos.
02-06-2007, 06:53 PM
boomshay

welcome from iowa:smiley20:
02-06-2007, 08:38 PM
heftysmokes

Welcome from MT
02-07-2007, 03:47 AM
General Ripper

Thanks for the warm welcome, guys!
I'm not really in a position to join the newbie sampler just yet; maybe next month, but I really enjoy the idea and will join up sooner or later.
In the mean time I'll try some Padrons and Camachos. Any suggestions on a particular line in the Camacho or Padron brand?
I'll also be getting a humidor in the next couple weeks. I figure, WTH, may as well do it right.
02-07-2007, 12:32 PM
cigar no baka

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Ripper

Thanks for the warm welcome, guys!
I'm not really in a position to join the newbie sampler just yet; maybe next month, but I really enjoy the idea and will join up sooner or later.
In the mean time I'll try some Padrons and Camachos. Any suggestions on a particular line in the Camacho or Padron brand?
I'll also be getting a humidor in the next couple weeks. I figure, WTH, may as well do it right.

I am very fond of the Camacho Diploma 11/18. It's all corojo, and is quite strong, but is packed with flavor and burns excellently.