Davidoff Family of Cigars

[Xavier]

I'm curious about what you've tried in the Arturo Fuente line of cigars - and why you might not have liked them. Anything you'd care to share?

One of the Cubanitos. It was far too spicy and harsh. As for the other thing I tried, I couldn't tell you the name, but it had the same effect as the little cubanito.

[ggiese]

One of the Cubanitos. It was far too spicy and harsh. As for the other thing I tried, I couldn't tell you the name, but it had the same effect as the little cubanito.

A wise man once told me that, for some strange reason, "five" is a good number. Taking that advice - I'd say you need to try at least five different cigars from a product line before you should write it off.

Try the Don Carlos or the Hemingways (Naturals are nice, but I like the Maduros better). I believe you will have a different view of the "spiciness" or "harshness" of the Fuente line.

[Xavier]

I will definitely try the Hemingway.

[ggiese]

I will definitely try the Hemingway.

There ya go, sparky. I'm glad you did not wait to hear from five others that you should try them.

[Nathan King]

You have not smoked more than 30 cigars - and you are already set on a single brand? Go to your tobacconist and get some variety. Try new smokes when they come out. Ask the store owner to recommend some smokes based on your preferred flavor profile. Branch out.

There are so many excellent smokes that are much less expensive than Davidoffs. When I was a complete newbie I went to a nice tobacco shop and noticed that the owner was smoking a very expensive Padrón 1926. As we were chatting I remarked that I couldn't bring myself to spend $30 on a cigar. His response? You don't need to. He proceeded to walk me around the humidor and recommend some cigars at 1/6th the cost. I found almost all of them to be excellent smokes. I appreciated his honesty and am now a regular in his lounge.

[Xavier]

I liked Ambos Mundo by Garcia & Garcia.

I am willing to branch out, but I dont wanna spend money on a bad stogie.

Once I get the cash, I will be getting into a good sampler from one of the guys. I cant wait.

[ggiese]

I liked Ambos Mundo by Garcia & Garcia.

I am willing to branch out, but I dont wanna spend money on a bad stogie.

Once I get the cash, I will be getting into a good sampler from one of the guys. I cant wait.

It's inevitable - you will spend money on a "bad stogie".

[ggiese]

You have not smoked more than 30 cigars - and you are already set on a single brand? Go to your tobacconist and get some variety. Try new smokes when they come out. Ask the store owner to recommend some smokes based on your preferred flavor profile. Branch out.

There are so many excellent smokes that are much less expensive than Davidoffs. When I was a complete newbie I went to a nice tobacco shop and noticed that the owner was smoking a very expensive Padrón 1926. As we were chatting I remarked that I couldn't bring myself to spend $30 on a cigar. His response? You don't need to. He proceeded to walk me around the humidor and recommend some cigars at 1/6th the cost. I found almost all of them to be excellent smokes. I appreciated his honesty and am now a regular in his lounge.

Give this man a cigar!!! Very sage advice!