Introduction

[westb182]

Hello,
My name is Jason

I'm currently located in Poland, but am here for school. I'm a med student (yes I know smoking is bad) studying abroad (originally from Chicago). Not sure if expat is the right saying here...
I started smoking cigars a few years back. I only smoke cigars on special occasions i.e. after exams, when we go out on the town, when I finish a day of classes, etc.
I started and still prefer milder blends. Davidoff brand is probably my favorite as I enjoy the milder taste (Cohiba is not on my list).
Also when I started school, I started up a alcohol collection (interesting student I would say. Booze and smokes..) which now has cases of wine from all over the world, many different whiskeys and scotches and others.
I enjoy a good scotch with a cigar after a long week or after a exam.

My goal one day is to make a room dedicated to cigars and wine (but I think it would be a tad hard in a apartment)

I have a few hobbies which include
Traveling - I love to travel. I'm one of those flying nuts who will fly extra just to earn points. And I enjoy exploring new places and new countries. And with that I like to discover local flavors and culture. Just last month I was in Mexico and bought some cigars from a local shop whose family have had a small plantation for generations. He rolled the cigars in front of me and I was able to enjoy a few before bringing a box back to Poland. In addition that I'm a travel agent on the side.
Scuba - a bit non related, but I do enjoy scuba diving which ties in to the traveling to remote and interesting spots
electronics - computers, high tech gadgets, etc.


I bought a humidor a few months back when I was home for the summer and am working on getting it up and running. A lot of issues there. I hope to fill it soon with many different cigars from all over the world. My goal is to get many different "family owned" small brands which will allow you to "taste" the local culture and life in that area.

[bigwhiteash]

Nice intro

The SCUBA thing isn't all that unrelated, we have a couple divers on the board here.


Anyway... Welcome from South Carolina, Enjoy your stay

[Silencei2]

Welcome to the boards from California. Sounds like you have quite a collection planned/going. It will be interesting to see how the collection turns out.

[craig]

I enjoy a good scotch with a cigar after a long week or after a exam.

I enjoy a good Scotch with a good cigar, er, anytime ... although in the new spirit of having my retirement savings wiped out, I've started on sipping rums as they're quite a bit less expensive, and I really like the first one that I've tried (Havana Club 7).

Welcome from Ottawa, Canada!

[FactoredReality]

Welcome from Virginia.

I'm a diver (though my gear has been gathering dust lately). I like wreck diving and one day would like to be cave certified. What has been your favorite vacation destination so far?


On a side note about the rum, I have found Cruzan Diamond Estate (5yr) to be the best deal for about $18. Without going into the premium rums.

[westb182]

Thanks
I do enjoy a scotch also at any time, doesn't have to be cigars..

I'm a master diver working on my dive master and hopefully will get to instructor this summer.
I love Cairns, australia Great Barrier Reef. Just gorgeous marine life and a great country.

[dustinpollock]

Well Hell, looks like I am not the only Pollock on the board ..... Welcome from a long way from Poland(Utah), but closer to Chicago

Dustin

[ashauler]

Welcome to the board from Kansas.

[SmoknTaz]

Welcome from British Columbia, Canada.

[FunkyCold5]

Welcome from Virginia!

[ukyfan]

Welcome from the Big Blue

[mrtr33]

I enjoy a scotch as well, although am a bit more picky. I'd sooner wait until I could afford something nice than try something new. I know, what a snob. The same isn't true with me for beer, by the way, I'll drink almost any kind of beer.

Welcome from Louisiana!

What luck have you found in locating smaller, family cigar companies? I would be interested in hearing more about this as well. It seems that many of the cigar brands end up being subsidiaries of larger cigar conglomerates.