Newbie to Cigarsmokers

**597** · 12-20-2006, 11:23 AM

Hello everyone,

My name is Mark and I've recently joined the site. I'd figure I should introduce myself. I'm currently living in Maryland and I am a full time student at the University of Baltimore Law School.

I am new to cigar smoking and began about a month or two ago. So far I haven't had a cigar I didn't like, and I'm having fun learning as much as possible about cigars. So far I've only had a couple of smokes mainly some Fuente's (8-5-8 Maduro and Curley Head), Baccarat and 5 Vegas Limitada 2006. When I'm smoking I normally enjoy some quality rum or a white russian.

I'm open for any advice on some cigars you think I should try and would enjoy as well as any books that are worth reading about cigars (I've already read the idiot's book to cigars). I'm really interested in cigars I "have to smoke" since I'm going on vacation soon for two weeks during my break from school (one week in Vegas and another in Florida) and I plan on brining at least 14 cigars with me on the journey (1 for each day). Well I will thank everyone in advance for any advice.

**basil** · 12-20-2006, 11:43 AM

Welcome to the board. I can't recommend any literature, as I don't own any. I hear mostly three names - Perlman, Shanken, and for isom's especially, Min Ron Nee.

Sounds like you've made some good cigar choices already. I like the 858s, but not those curly heads.

Look for Toranos - the site owner here sells them - Camino Viejo. And, definitely try some Padrons. the 1000 series are great, inexpensive smokes, and the Anniversary series are excellent.

**chefchris** · 12-20-2006, 11:48 AM

Very nice intro, i'm sure the Newbie Nazi's here will appreciate that you took the effort. You started out with some pretty good smokes. If you like the 5 Vegas Limitada, try the 5 Vegas Gran Reserva (Red). They are priced very nicely and are an excellent smoke. As far as the Curley Heads, they are a short filler cigar. I've never smoked one, and I've heard people say good things about them, and I know they are pretty cheap. But just the fact that they are short filler turned me off.

I, too, have read the Idiot's Guide to Cigars. Very informative book. I have sinced passed it onto a friend, JoeBlow, who is a scammer on this site and should not be taken seriously.

Stick around, you'll get plenty of good advice here. Use the search function for any questions you have, but if you don't find the answer, feel free to ask.

The best pieces of advice I can give you:
Join the 'Newbie Sampler Thread'

Go get the beads http://www.heartfeltindustries.com

Never go to Cigar Bid !!
Well, you can go, but I warned you.

If you refuse my advice on the previous, then go ahead and buy a cooler. You're gonna need the room.

Have Fun !!!

**stjohnroe** · 12-20-2006, 11:53 AM

Welcome from the UK

**Roham** · 12-20-2006, 12:23 PM

Welcome from Canada.

**nhcigarfan** · 12-20-2006, 01:09 PM

Prosser and Keeton on Torts or Law and Economics (or something like that) by Posner.

**sprangalang** · 12-20-2006, 02:14 PM

Welcome to the board.

**Lopaka** · 12-20-2006, 02:31 PM

Welcome to CSmokers from the lone star state.

**Monk** · 12-20-2006, 03:16 PM

A second welcome from The Great White North!

-W.

**heftysmokes** · 12-20-2006, 05:10 PM

Welcome from Big Sky Country!

**CgarDan** · 12-20-2006, 05:14 PM

Welcome from NYC

**tampacigargirl** · 12-20-2006, 05:15 PM

Welcome from Florida!

**cigarsarge** · 12-20-2006, 10:12 PM

Welcome

**CoventryCat86** · 12-21-2006, 12:14 AM

Welcome 597!

Congratulations on getting into law school and gettin' it done early in life.

I had very much wanted to go to law school when I was younger but it didn't pan out and it's one of those things I wish I had done....

Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 and Oliva "O" Bold (red satin label) are two of my favorite domestics. They LOOK like a maduro but are actually both "dark naturals" and both have a nice, sweet tasting wrapper.

As far as books, my favorite book is the Min Ron Nee Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Post-Revolution Havana Cigars. If you ever get the Cuban cigar bug, this is a fantastic resource. It's not available through conventional book stores and I'm not sure how easy it is to get. Check eBay every now and then or do a google search or something.

**597** · 12-21-2006, 01:47 AM

Looks like an interesting book, I might have to check it out. I did find it online at: http://www.2ndstreet-cigars.com/havanacigars.html it's $125 so I'll have to wait a little while to get it and maybe I'll be lucky and find it cheaper.

You could always go to law school if you really wanted to, you'd be supprised at the age of some of the students in my class. Funny thing is I always wanted to go to law school, but I wanted to be a Cop first.

**597** · 12-21-2006, 01:50 AM

Looks like an interesting book, I might have to check it out. I did find it online at: www.2ndstreet-cigars.com/havanacigars.html it's $125 so I'll have to wait a little while to get it and maybe I'll be lucky and find it cheaper.

You could always go to law school if you really wanted to, you'd be supprised at the age of some of the students in my class. Funny thing is I always wanted to go to law school, but I wanted to be a Cop first.

**WOXOF** · 12-21-2006, 03:42 AM

Welcome to the board from MS.

**Baron Porthos** · 12-21-2006, 07:16 AM

Welcome from Wisconsin

Let me chime in on the Torano side of cigars to try. I have one humidor for just my Exodus 1959 not the silver. If you see the Tribute 2004 snag it for a real maduro treat. On the mild side is the Casa Torano. on the cheap is The Brick.
Good Luck,

Baron