I would like to throw my hat in the ring!
Reading the first two blind tests was very enjoyable and I would love to be one of the testers for the next installment.
I really didn't get into cigar smoking until late last summer. You see I have been a cigarette smoker off and on since my teens. In the past I tried smoking cigars (the cheap ones), as a substitute, but I ended up inhaling and that led me right back to cigarettes.
However, after cautiously sampling a couple of good, hand made cigars last summer, I found the flavor and aroma very satisfying and I was not tempted to inhale.
So I jumped in with both feet and down the slippery slope I have come!
I have to admit that a large part of the appeal is the tradition, history and great folks that are involved.
I have one review posted here, and one completed trade. I have been keeping a log of my smoke so far. While this was meant as my personal note book, I share it here so that you can see what I have smoked so far.
http://www.evernote.com/pub/mzozakiewicz/cigars
Here is the link to the review I have done:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...049#post809049
Whether or not I get to perform the reviews, I can't wait for this to get started!
Mike