The New Cigar Magazine

**BigMacFU** · 04-23-2005, 03:56 AM

Just wondering what people think of the new Cigar Magazine. I've only received the sample issue (great article on Cuban smokes and the now non-JR Employee) and am pondering a subscription. I definitely think the magazine will be better than Cigar Afficionado. Let me know what you think if you've read more than just the sample issue.

Peace

**hex1848** · 04-23-2005, 07:30 AM

I havent come across it yet. Whats the name of it? Do they have a website?

**ggiese** · 04-23-2005, 12:26 PM

It's not a bad magazine. I really enjoyed the Cuban cigar stories. I believe, if I'm not mistaken, that's the first issue...

If you order a two year subscription for about $40, they send you a pack of GREAT smokes - well worth the cost (I did the Belicoso sampler). Here's the link:

Cigar Magazine Special Offer

**QuietC** · 04-23-2005, 12:39 PM

Which sampler would everyone say is the best?

**BigMacFU** · 04-23-2005, 12:55 PM

The magazine is called just that Cigar Magazine, and the website is http://www.cigar-magazine.com

Has anyone read subsequent issues? I figure it'd be worth it on the basis of the cigar sampler alone, but I don't need anything else cramming my mailbox up so if it's just something I can buy occasionaly, I'd rather do that.

Thanks for the info so far.

**thumper9** · 04-23-2005, 02:03 PM

i have read the first two issues and have enjoyed the magazine very much. i like the cigar ratings section and selection suggestions and the indepth articles of the people behind the cigars/tobacco industry. with the addition of the sampler, i think its worth the introductory price.

**ggiese** · 04-23-2005, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by QuietC

Which sampler would everyone say is the best?

It's all the same selection of cigars, just different vitola's - I guess it depends on what you normally like to smoke. I like Belicoso's primarily...

**hex1848** · 04-23-2005, 02:53 PM

That Belicoso sampler is making my mouth water... damned sexy.

I think I'm going to subscribe... tax deductible magazine subscriptions that come with free cigars are just too good to pass up.

**QuietC** · 04-23-2005, 03:09 PM

i didnt see anywhere, maybe i overlooked it, but was wondering if the subscription is a monthly magazine, or something you recieve every couple of months. anyone happen to know?

**ggiese** · 04-23-2005, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by QuietC

i didnt see anywhere, maybe i overlooked it, but was wondering if the subscription is a monthly magazine, or something you recieve every couple of months. anyone happen to know?

If I recall correctly, it's bi-monthly (6 issues a year). But, the value of the cigars is greater than the subscription cost. The 8 Beli's I got were probably valued close to $60. And you get a free magazine on top of that...

**QuietC** · 04-23-2005, 05:35 PM

alright thanks, think i might go ahead and order it

**CoventryCat86** · 04-23-2005, 05:50 PM

European Cigar Cult Journal is the best cigar magazine I've come across.

**Drake** · 04-25-2005, 09:00 AM

i have the first. issue. good read. think i'm going to subscribe for that belisco sampler

**labmonkey** · 04-25-2005, 09:05 AM

that is a sweet deal!

Moheganson · 04-25-2005, 09:48 AM

I 2nd the motion for ECCJ

**hex1848** · 05-06-2005, 08:57 AM

I got my Belicoso sampler in last night. Did not take long at all. Now to figure out which one to smoke first...

**BigMacFU** · 05-06-2005, 09:01 AM

Let me know how the subsequent issues are.

SFG75 · 05-06-2005, 09:14 AM

I read the first issue, it's a great magazine. The article on Indian figurines was quite fascinating. I also liked the article in the very back about short-fil cigars and the U.S. market. I've been a spendthrift as of late, will probably have to wait until late summer to subscribe.