New Smoker in Town

[tampacigargirl]

Hey from Columbia, SC....I've been into premium cigars for...oh, lets say one month (only turned 18 in August.) I started with the drug store cheapies, but soon found a good store in town with a humidor. Still know very little about quality, taste, etc, but hopefully I can learn a little from you guys...

So far I've tried:
RyJ's (Good) good thing you didn't try Macanudo's but a good smoke.
H. Upmann (Spicy and Good) Higher on the flavor side of things.
Montecristo (Below average for tha price) Can't really comment but wouldn't by them.
CAO mX2 (Bit Tasteless) Not really intended for someone just starting out.
Helix (Good for tha price) Blah. Good for the novice.
Punch (Fair) Good Staple
CAO Maduro (Best so far) Strong for some one starting out, but a great smoke.
CAO Brazilia (Good) Good, but also strong.

Any suggestions for some rather unknown brands would be greatly appriciated!

Try 601 Connecticut. Rocky Patel Edge Corojo, If you like the Cameroon rapper you might try the CX2. Two brands I would try would be Funte and Cuesta-Rey.

[Presideo]

Thanks for the great recommendations guys...I'll def. try the newbie sampler once I get my money in order (just blew a tire so I gotta take care of that first...)

Right now I'm thinking of trying Sancho Panza, CX2, and maybe something in the AVO line...just finished a CAO Soprano and loved it!

Also Sammis, know any good cigar shops around downtown Columbia...I've only found The Gourmet Shop in Five Points, which has a pretty good selection, but I'm always looking for some new shops...

[sammis]

Also Sammis, know any good cigar shops around downtown Columbia...I've only found The Gourmet Shop in Five Points, which has a pretty good selection, but I'm always looking for some new shops...

I live out towards Irmo so the only ones I've been to are as follows:

Modern Age Tobacco & Gifts
Colonial Village Shopping Center
1410 Colonial Life Blvd #200

This is on the second exit on I26 headed out of Columbia toward Spartanburg, right after the Columbia Zoo exit. John is the guy who runs the shop most of the time. There are a couple of chairs there to sit and have a smoke if you want.

The other one I go to is:
The Tobacco Merchant
1220 Bower Pkwy # E4,

This is just off of Harbison Blvd, kinda hard to find but a very nice shop with a nice sitting area with TV to relax and enjoy a cigar.

IM me if you want to meet up and I can show you where they are.

sammis

[cls515]

Thanks for the great recommendations guys...I'll def. try the newbie sampler once I get my money in order (just blew a tire so I gotta take care of that first...)

Right now I'm thinking of trying Sancho Panza, CX2, and maybe something in the AVO line...just finished a CAO Soprano and loved it!

Also Sammis, know any good cigar shops around downtown Columbia...I've only found The Gourmet Shop in Five Points, which has a pretty good selection, but I'm always looking for some new shops...

Welcome to the boards. My first recommendation is always the Arturo Fuente petit corona. In fact I've had a box sitting in my coolidor for close to two years now. Shoot me your address and I'll get one out to you.

[Presideo]

Thanks Sammis...I have some friends who play rock shows that way once in awhile so I'll def. IM ya one day to see if we can meet...

Thanks cls515 too...I'll have to hit you up on the offer!

[drew_goring]

Welcome from Alberta, Canada!

[CoventryCat86]

Try 601 Connecticut. Rocky Patel Edge Corojo, If you like the Cameroon rapper you might try the CX2. Two brands I would try would be Funte and Cuesta-Rey.

Oh brother, look who's back....

[heftysmokes]

CC have you been forgetting to take your medications? That post is a year old!

[chefchris]

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