Cigar ratings etc

[cigarsarge]

I don't put much stock into ratings in cigar mags and the like. Ratings are only something used by the makers of cigars to hype them...It's just an add.

Independant reviews like we get here make me want to buy a cigar or not. No $$ are involved so I tend to put my faith there. The only rating that makes any difference is the one you give after you are finished.

To buy again....Or not to buy again...That is the question. Only you can answer that one.

[DeeDubya]

I totally agree.

[pub spears]

I will check top25cigar.com occasionally. I can't put much stock in magazine reviews since they are also receiving advertising dollars from the companies in thier reviews. And internet cigar companies are ten times worse. Just had a 5 Vegas Series A. I really like the apostle and the anomolly. Have smoked many of both and they are my go to $2 stick all day. They must be OK since prices have risen along the way on C-bid. Coffee and espresso drinks go well with cigars too.

[ralford]

Thanks for all the good comments and suggestions. I find something very elegant in the property "a cigar I would buy again" - that is probably what it is all about???

I have had the opportunity recently to smoke several Rocky Patel's (Edge, Sun Grown, and Indios - understand it also derived by RP) Not only will I buy again but I have

Cheers to all and happy holidays (or merry xmas if HH bothers you)

Rusty

[here'sjohnny]

if alcohol or money is a problem, i love a coke with my cigars. particulary if the cigar is really thick or strong. i don't know what it is about coke, but it somehow make the cigar taste better.