I am keeping a cigar journal

[cigar no baka]

When I first started this hobby, I was so confused! So many products, sizes, names, jargon, etc. So I started keeping a detailed journal of each time I tried a new cigar, to record when I bought, how much, ratings for what I thought, then paste band onto the page so I can remember which cigar it was. Anyone else doing something like this?

[QuietC]

i have a small notebook where i keep the bands in them and give each cigar a rating and a few details about it

[SFG75]

I know of a person who rates the cigar that he smokes and writes it on the back of the band. There are also some neat computer software material that allows you to rate your cigars and it has an unbelievable database. Personally, I prefer to rate cigars and enter the info into my blog. The problem is that I don't do this to every cigar, but as imperfect as it is, it does help me to remember certain characteristics that over time I might forget about a given cigar.

[ggiese]

I know of a person who rates the cigar that he smokes and writes it on the back of the band. There are also some neat computer software material that allows you to rate your cigars and it has an unbelievable database. Personally, I prefer to rate cigars and enter the info into my blog. The problem is that I don't do this to every cigar, but as imperfect as it is, it does help me to remember certain characteristics that over time I might forget about a given cigar.

Clearly, Alfred here has had exposure to the computer software because it is "NEAT" and has an "UNBELIEVABLE" database...

And Alfred's blog... Well - let's just say - I wouldn't want to go there...





HEX - ggiese is making inflammatory posts about Alfred's, er.... Scotty's comments!!!!

There ya go, Alfred - I let Hex know for you....

[SFG75]

I did some checking and found that there is a great downloadable program known as cigar briefcase. You can download it for free here. Hope this helps for those of you curious about online cigar software.

[ggiese]

I did some checking and found that there is a great downloadable program known as cigar briefcase. You can download it for free here. Hope this helps for those of you curious about online cigar software.

Ringing endorsement, there - Alfred...

[QuietC]

i tried microsoft access and that cigar briefcase program, i didn't really like either of them for a cigar journal, i prefer just a regular journal, that's just me though.

[ggiese]

i tried microsoft access and that cigar briefcase program, i didn't really like either of them for a cigar journal, i prefer just a regular journal, that's just me though.

I'm sorry - Alfred begs to differ with you... The cigar program he "researched" is "Wonderful", "Fantastic", "Exciting", "Unbelievable", "Incredible", etc. You really shouldn't be posting negative things contrary to Alfred's research... He might get offended...

[SFG75]

Jotting 'em down would be a good idea-I'm not consistent enough on the net to take good notes as it is.

[CoventryCat86]

Scroto's trying the "ignore" strategy again. That oughta last about two hours

[SFG75]

Scroto's trying the "ignore" strategy again. That oughta last about two hours

uh.......not really. All I said was that jotting stuff down has its advantages as well. Nothing more, nothing less.

[ggiese]

uh.......not really. All I said was that jotting stuff down has its advantages as well. Nothing more, nothing less.

If that's all you said, Alfred, we wouldn't be commenting on your post. But you again went into a "research" mode, scoured the Internet for useless tidbits - posted about some software you've never tried - commented how it was "Fantastic", "Wonderful", "Excellent", or whatever adjective you used - even though you've never used it. Seems like leg-humping to me again.

I'm sure the people in this thread would like an HONEST opinion about cigar journals, not some made up evaluation of some "research" you did on Google. Knock it off, Alfred.


Back on topic... Sorry for the threadjack, but Alfred here is not going to let a thread with a new person in it go to waste if there's leg-humping to do...

I have purchased a journal from one of my local cigar shops. It was a bit pricey, but it is kinda cool. It's a small three ring binder with dividers for the different ratings. You can put the cigar band in a sleeve on the page. It has a rating system based on a reasonable scale of YOUR tastes. At first I kept a log off ALL the cigars I smoked, but I've found as time has gone by that I prefer to put the Premium smokes in the journal. Especially because I like to keep the "cool" bands. Plus, I think it will be cool for my kids to have a handwritten journal of mine way down the line.

I hope that answers your question. My journal is not "Fantastic", "Wonderful", Stupendous", etc. - just interesting.

[SFG75]

If that's all you said, Alfred, we wouldn't be commenting on your post. But you again went into a "research" mode, scoured the Internet for useless tidbits - posted about some software you've never tried - commented how it was "Fantastic", "Wonderful", "Excellent", or whatever adjective you used - even though you've never used it. Seems like leg-humping to me again.

Actually, you would be mistaken on that account. I do use the program and I enjoy it a lot. I haven't used it as of late since blogging is a lot easier for me IMHO. If it works for others, great. To each their own.

[Buhz]

I keep a journal too. Helps keep track of what's good and isn't. I do what everyone else seems to do, tape the band into a notebook and write down price, size, ratings etc

Good way to remember what you like and what you don't.

[CoventryCat86]

Actually, you would be mistaken on that account. I do use the program and I enjoy it a lot. I haven't used it as of late since blogging is a lot easier for me IMHO. If it works for others, great. To each their own.

You're confusing me there Scroto, you say you use it and enjoy it and immediately follow that with you haven't used it lately because you've found something better.

Holy shit was one of the best John Kerry flip-flop, pandering answers I've heard ever which unfortunately is one of the problems with you. You feel the need to post pandering comments on everything, and say "Oh yeah, that's GREAT, SUPER COOL, NEATO, FANTASTIC, GEE WILLIKERS"

It seems to me that if you feel so compelled to respond in a thread where the thread originator was talking about a cigar journal, a more HONEST end genuine response from you would be:

"I tried something like that once but lost interst. I find blogging much easier."

But once again, you cannot resist the urge to pander and leg-hump. You are so shallow and insincere it's actually laughable.

Oh as to the matter at hand, I never kept a cigar journal. Those people who I know started them lost interest rather quickly. I think that once you get more experience smoking cigars, your "sense" of what is a good cigar for you will come to you almost automatically (like riding a bike does once you learn how) which negates the need for you to refer back to some notes that probably won't make much sense once you know more about cigars.

[Island Epicurean]

I keep a detailed journal that includes a short description of the smoking experience, a rating, a price, the store purchased from, country of origin, size, brand, etc. I also use 2 journals. One for Cuban's and one for other countries.