For those of you with 300 or more sticks

irratebass · 10-22-2011, 01:02 PM

How do you decide which one to smoke? Do you close your eyes and stick your hand in the humi and whichever one you grab that's the one or do you have a list?

Being new I don't have a routine yet, I have a notebook that I write down all the smokes that were gifted me to me, because frankly I haven't been able to purchase any for myself except for an 8 sampler & a 20 ct bag of Trader Jacks, now I have purchased a few singles here and there from B&M's, but I usually smoke them pretty quickly.

So, I'm just curious how you all pick your smoke or smokes for the day.

EricF · 10-22-2011, 01:05 PM

Very simply, open humi and whatever catches my eye! With me it's usually a Tat, but today a Cubao Maddy caught my eye and I am really enjoying it as I type this.

No rhyme or reason!

MurphysLaw · 10-22-2011, 01:08 PM

sometimes I think of something that's tucked away in my vino and I'll dig it out and go with that

Smokin Gator · 10-22-2011, 01:17 PM

I usually open the humi and stare until something catches my eye. Sometime though I know what I am looking for when I open it. No real rhyme or reason with my smoking behavior.

longknocker · 10-22-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I usually open the humi and stare until something catches my eye. Sometime though I know what I am looking for when I open it. No real rhyme or reason with my smoking behavior.

Me, Too.

Ogre · 10-22-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I usually open the humi and stare until something catches my eye. Sometime though I know what I am looking for when I open it. No real rhyme or reason with my smoking behavior.

The Master Has Spoken!!!!

Ashcan Bill · 10-22-2011, 07:18 PM

Usually when I decide to fire one up, I already have an idea of what I want. Might be based on size, maybe profile, but generally I've already made a subconscious decision.

I keep a small 50 count on my desk full of samples from whatever boxes I'm smoking from. If for some reason I'm just not sure, I rummage through it.

Once in a great while, when I want some NC tobaccy, I to go to the mystery NC humidor. That's a 350 count that for years I've been tossing random NCs into. Hell if I know what's in there. If I remember right, the last two I pulled out were a Diamond Crown Maximus and a Padron Ambassador. Always a surprise in that one!

Tom - go for the Tat Weasle.

SvilleKid · 10-23-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I usually open the humi and stare until something catches my eye. Sometime though I know what I am looking for when I open it. No real rhyme or reason with my smoking behavior.

About the same here. And, when I'm going thru my coolers and other mass storage units, If I see multiple sticks that strikes my taste buds, I will pull them out and move them to one of my humidors for easier access later.

kelmac07 · 10-22-2011, 01:19 PM

I am with the majority here...open the vinos up and see what catches my eye. Or I get a "hankering" for a certain flavor (ie, something spicy, cocoa, etc) and I grab a few sticks with that profile.

sevans105 · 10-22-2011, 01:20 PM

Similar. Although some days I have a certain flavor I'm going for...for example if I just had a big beefy dinner, I might go for a padron or a Tat. morning coffee, afternoon possibly an easy 5 vegas or montecristo

10-22-2011, 01:22 PM

Usually go to the boxes of my go to smokes, mostly Tats right now.

Remo · 10-22-2011, 01:36 PM

No rhyme or reason, open, look and wait til something jumps out, or read reviews here and go look to see if I have any and fire one up

gator_79 · 10-22-2011, 01:49 PM

I agree with what has already been said. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a specific flavor profile or strength, others I just grab whatever jumps out at me. Sometimes it's a hard decision so I take out 2 or 3.

bobarian · 10-22-2011, 02:06 PM

Very seldom are my picks random. Depending on mood and time or length of smoke. Kind of like deciding what you are going to make for dinner. Do I want something spicy or creamy? Something that will slam my senses or do I just want to kick back and savor the smoke without thinking. Do I want a smoke that is full body and will sit on my palate for a long time or maybe I'm on the first of a few smokes and want something that will clear the palate quickly so I can move on. I dont think of all these variables each time, but usually at least one is up for consideration and I try to pick a cigar that fits the situation.

ninjavanish · 10-22-2011, 02:20 PM

I typically go to the humi with something already in mind. Maybe it's because of a review I read and I go "OH, I've got one of those tucked away in there." Or maybe I just feel a desire to have a certain type of smoke.

I find more and more lately, that I've been choosing cigars based on their length according to how long I may be at a particular smoking venue. For example, if I'm going to grab a smoke to take down to Dockside (my fav local bar) I know I can get away with a churchill or something large like that. If I'm going to have a smoke on the way to work, I know I need something smaller than a toro.

3SmokesaRound · 10-22-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjavanish

I typically go to the humi with something already in mind. Maybe it's because of a review I read and I go "OH, I've got one of those tucked away in there." Or maybe I just feel a desire to have a certain type of smoke.

I find more and more lately, that I've been choosing cigars based on their length according to how long I may be at a particular smoking venue. For example, if I'm going to grab a smoke to take down to Dockside (my fav local bar) I know I can get away with a churchill or something large like that. If I'm going to have a smoke on the way to work, I know I need something smaller than a toro.

I usually do the same, but when digging for it, find something else I forgot I had, or something else catches my eye.

But mostly digging out churchills for the course lately.

GolfNut · 10-22-2011, 02:05 PM

Well, I sure as heck don't have close to 300, but I do close my eyes, open the drawer and just grab one. I don't even look at it until I get to my smoking chair.

Always a pleasant surprise.

ninjavanish · 10-22-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GolfNut

Well, I sure as heck don't have close to 300,

We can fix this.

GolfNut · 10-22-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjavanish

We can fix this.

cobra03 · 10-22-2011, 02:50 PM

I most often walk to the humi with a certain stick in mind and then after I open the door I change my mind at least 5 times.

10-22-2011, 01:02 PM	#1
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	For those of you with 300 or more sticks How do you decide which one to smoke? Do you close your eyes and stick your hand in the humi and whichever one you grab that's the one or do you have a list? Being new I don't have a routine yet, I have a notebook that I write down all the smokes that were gifted me to me, because frankly I haven't been able to purchase any for myself except for an 8 sampler & a 20 ct bag of Trader Jacks, now I have purchased a few singles here and there from B&M's, but I usually smoke them pretty quickly. So, I'm just curious how you all pick your smoke or smokes for the day. __________________

10-22-2011, 01:05 PM	#2
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Very simply, open humi and whatever catches my eye! With me it's usually a Tat, but today a Cubao Maddy caught my eye and I am really enjoying it as I type this. No rhyme or reason! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

10-22-2011, 01:08 PM	#3
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks sometimes I think of something that's tucked away in my vino and I'll dig it out and go with that __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

10-22-2011, 01:17 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I usually open the humi and stare until something catches my eye. Sometime though I know what I am looking for when I open it. No real rhyme or reason with my smoking behavior. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

10-22-2011, 07:18 PM	#7
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,900 Trading: (6)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Usually when I decide to fire one up, I already have an idea of what I want. Might be based on size, maybe profile, but generally I've already made a subconscious decision. I keep a small 50 count on my desk full of samples from whatever boxes I'm smoking from. If for some reason I'm just not sure, I rummage through it. Once in a great while, when I want some NC tobaccy, I to go to the mystery NC humidor. That's a 350 count that for years I've been tossing random NCs into. Hell if I know what's in there. If I remember right, the last two I pulled out were a Diamond Crown Maximus and a Padron Ambassador. Always a surprise in that one! Tom - go for the Tat Weasle.

10-22-2011, 01:19 PM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I am with the majority here...open the vinos up and see what catches my eye. Or I get a "hankering" for a certain flavor (ie, something spicy, cocoa, etc) and I grab a few sticks with that profile. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-22-2011, 01:20 PM	#10
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Similar. Although some days I have a certain flavor I'm going for...for example if I just had a big beefy dinner, I might go for a padron or a Tat. morning coffee, afternoon possibly an easy 5 vegas or montecristo __________________

10-22-2011, 01:22 PM	#11
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Usually go to the boxes of my go to smokes, mostly Tats right now.

10-22-2011, 01:36 PM	#12
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks No rhyme or reason, open, look and wait til something jumps out, or read reviews here and go look to see if I have any and fire one up __________________

10-22-2011, 01:49 PM	#13
gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I agree with what has already been said. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a specific flavor profile or strength, others I just grab whatever jumps out at me. Sometimes it's a hard decision so I take out 2 or 3.

10-22-2011, 02:06 PM	#14
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Very seldom are my picks random. Depending on mood and time or length of smoke. Kind of like deciding what you are going to make for dinner. Do I want something spicy or creamy? Something that will slam my senses or do I just want to kick back and savor the smoke without thinking. Do I want a smoke that is full body and will sit on my palate for a long time or maybe I'm on the first of a few smokes and want something that will clear the palate quickly so I can move on. I dont think of all these variables each time, but usually at least one is up for consideration and I try to pick a cigar that fits the situation.

10-22-2011, 02:20 PM	#15
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks I typically go to the humi with something already in mind. Maybe it's because of a review I read and I go "OH, I've got one of those tucked away in there." Or maybe I just feel a desire to have a certain type of smoke. I find more and more lately, that I've been choosing cigars based on their length according to how long I may be at a particular smoking venue. For example, if I'm going to grab a smoke to take down to Dockside (my fav local bar) I know I can get away with a churchill or something large like that. If I'm going to have a smoke on the way to work, I know I need something smaller than a toro.

10-22-2011, 02:05 PM	#17
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: For those of you with 300 or more sticks Well, I sure as heck don't have close to 300, but I do close my eyes, open the drawer and just grab one. I don't even look at it until I get to my smoking chair. Always a pleasant surprise. __________________ www.wineadors.com

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