Need guidance on first purchase

**Big Sarge** · 10-01-2009, 07:20 AM

MarineOne - Thanks fo the tip on Maker's Mark. The only reason I was looking at them was to get a "hint" of bourbon. General Order #1 sucks.

The cigars I listed are all part of samplers that I ran across. I thought about the newbie deal, but I think it might be too difficult to pull off while I'm here.

**MarineOne** · 10-01-2009, 10:49 AM

I know you're up north, so I don't know how often you guys get your mail run from Kuwait.

I'm down here just north of Echo on the MSR (I won't say where, but I'm sure you know) and luckily most of the cigars I order from the States get here anywhere from 7 to 14 days. Cigar International has been the most consistent averaging 10 days from the time they ship until I get them.

I just ordered a box of Sancho Panza Double Maduro and a 20 pack of 5 Vegas Series "A" and they all are ready to smoke. CI makes it too easy.

Kris

**Mangyrat** · 10-01-2009, 11:53 AM

Newbie Sampler is the way to go.

follow the guidelines on the first page and when a participant is up and willing to do a sampler let them know the situation and your location right up front.
they will either work with you or pass, it cant hurt to ask.

I'm in the middle of doing a sampler right now and i can tell you right now the people doing this know what they are doing.

if you hang around in this forum for very long you'll see that they re very knowledgeable and want to help new cigar smoker out.

**Big Sarge** · 10-02-2009, 07:00 AM

Marine0ne - I'm way north. Red Air (limited visibility) gives us fits with mail. I placed the order like you suggested. BTW, our PX doesn't have the Cuestra reys you mentioned. They only have Tampas and King Edwards.

We have a lot of Turkish merchants in my area. Can anyone recommend a Turkish cigar that a newb might enjoy?

**mrtr33** · 10-02-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Big Sarge

We have a lot of Turkish merchants in my area. Can anyone recommend a Turkish cigar that a newb might enjoy?

Never heard of a Turkish-made cigar that wasn't mostly a marketing gimmick (I'm looking at you, Gurkha!). Best bet would probably be the Newbie Sampler, but I understand your hesitation due to the distance and time it would take.

I do enjoy Turkish coffee, however. Really good stuff. I also remember enjoying shisha when I visited over there as well.

**matthewjmichael** · 10-02-2009, 12:16 PM

I haven't had much luck with finding a good Gurkha, but you can't go wrong in my opinion with a RyJ, Perdomo (Lot 23), and for a cheaper smoke try some the 5 Vegas'