Hello, I'm The New Guy

10-08-2010, 04:15 PM

Note: This is not a review. I am woefully ill-equipped to do so. This is simply my first cigar experience that I thought I would share to introduce myself.

I have long appreciated the complex and evolving flavors of good espresso, wine, and liquor, so I thought it would be good to give cigars a try. I had never smoked a single thing in my life, but I went to the local Tobacconist and purchased an Oliva Serie V Double Toro. I pulled a nice shot of espresso using some Nicaraguan beans (to hopefully match the Nicaraguan leaves) and my trusty Elektra. I sat relaxed on the patio to try out my smoke. I managed to get a good cut despite my $3 double guillotine and began rolling the foot of the cigar just out of reach of the wispy cedar flame. After a minute of lighting and gently blowing I had a nice even burn. The experience, which lasted a little over an hour, was out of this world. The cigar had a good draw and was quite oily and rich. I think I caught notes of nuts, spice, chocolate, (perhaps some nutmeg ??), and coffee with a woody finish. The smoke was full but the taste was complex and smooth. The cigar and espresso paired shockingly well and each heightened the experience of the other. The whole really was greater than the sum of its parts.

Wow! I'm hooked.

Emjaysmash · 10-08-2010, 04:17 PM

Welcome to the Nut Hut! There is also a large coffee following here in th sub-forums!

thebiglebowski · 10-08-2010, 04:18 PM

far out man - welcome aboard!

10-08-2010, 04:38 PM

welcome

68TriShield · 10-08-2010, 04:44 PM

My hats off to you.The Oliva V is a pretty cheeky first cigar for someone that never smoked a thing in his life.And to enjoy it like you did too

Did you snork it?

Welcome and enjoy the journey...

10-08-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

My hats off to you.The Oliva V is a pretty cheeky first cigar for someone that never smoked a thing in his life.And to enjoy it like you did too

Did you snork it?

Welcome and enjoy the journey...

LOL! I had to look up "snork." Yes, as a matter of fact I did. It really heightens the flavors, which is not surprising since they say 70% of our perceived "taste" comes from our olfactory receptors in the nose. That's why us wine snobs "chew" the wine. It lifts the soft palate and allows the smell to enter our nasal passages, which allows us to appreciate the subtle nuance inherent in good wine.....and as I learned, cigars.

I appreciate the warm welcome.

kelmac07 · 10-08-2010, 05:00 PM

Welcome to the MADHOUSE!! Oliva V as your first...sweeeet!!

CigarNut · 10-08-2010, 06:02 PM

Welcome to the Asylum! Pull up a chair and have a cigar

Commander Quan · 10-08-2010, 06:06 PM

I see you'll get along just fine here.

NCRadioMan · 10-08-2010, 06:11 PM

Welcome, and enjoy the ride!

DaBear · 10-08-2010, 08:05 PM

Ballsy choice for a first cigar, but a damn good smoke. I actually just smoked one earlier today with some root beer, which brought out a lot of the chocolate and sweeter notes, I personally picked up rasins and some woody notes.

If you're looking for something with similar flavors and price tag try a Fuente Hemingway. That was my first and is still one of my top two cigars. Bonus points if you find the maduro Hemingway.

Ferrari5180 · 10-08-2010, 11:14 PM

Welcome to the Asylum! Glad you enjoyed a good cigar for a first timer. Many try cheap cigars at first and do not become impressed, and thus quit the fine hobby. Oliva's make great cigars. Next time around, see if you could try the G's. They are cheaper and just as great.

10-13-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

...Next time around, see if you could try the G's. They are cheaper and just as great.

Thank you for the advice. Yesterday evening I found the "G" and "O" to be burnt finger worthy.

The Xicar Plunge is great.

MedicCook · 10-08-2010, 11:16 PM

Welcome to the Asylum.

nick2021 · 10-09-2010, 12:49 AM

Welcome aboard!

Louistogies · 10-09-2010, 11:11 PM

Welcome to the boards!

OHRD · 10-11-2010, 03:52 PM

awesome awesome awesome! welcome!

10-11-2010, 04:38 PM

Welcome Nathan and way to accurately share your smoking experience
right off the bat.. Send me a Private Message w/ your Address. I have
something for you that i think you might enjoy!

biggbob · 10-11-2010, 04:40 PM

WELCOME!

Make sure you have plenty of room on your Visa before you really commit to this hobby :P

G G · 10-11-2010, 05:21 PM

Welcome from Florida Nathan.

10-08-2010, 04:15 PM	#1
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	Hello, I'm The New Guy Note: This is not a review. I am woefully ill-equipped to do so. This is simply my first cigar experience that I thought I would share to introduce myself. I have long appreciated the complex and evolving flavors of good espresso, wine, and liquor, so I thought it would be good to give cigars a try. I had never smoked a single thing in my life, but I went to the local Tobacconist and purchased an Oliva Serie V Double Toro. I pulled a nice shot of espresso using some Nicaraguan beans (to hopefully match the Nicaraguan leaves) and my trusty Elektra. I sat relaxed on the patio to try out my smoke. I managed to get a good cut despite my $3 double guillotine and began rolling the foot of the cigar just out of reach of the wispy cedar flame. After a minute of lighting and gently blowing I had a nice even burn. The experience, which lasted a little over an hour, was out of this world. The cigar had a good draw and was quite oily and rich. I think I caught notes of nuts, spice, chocolate, (perhaps some nutmeg ??), and coffee with a woody finish. The smoke was full but the taste was complex and smooth. The cigar and espresso paired shockingly well and each heightened the experience of the other. The whole really was greater than the sum of its parts. Wow! I'm hooked.

10-08-2010, 04:17 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy Welcome to the Nut Hut! There is also a large coffee following here in th sub-forums! __________________

10-08-2010, 04:18 PM	#3
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy far out man - welcome aboard!

10-08-2010, 04:38 PM	#4
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10-08-2010, 04:44 PM	#5
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy My hats off to you.The Oliva V is a pretty cheeky first cigar for someone that never smoked a thing in his life.And to enjoy it like you did too Did you snork it? Welcome and enjoy the journey...

10-08-2010, 05:00 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy Welcome to the MADHOUSE!! Oliva V as your first...sweeeet!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-08-2010, 06:02 PM	#8
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy Welcome to the Asylum! Pull up a chair and have a cigar __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

10-08-2010, 06:06 PM	#9
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy I see you'll get along just fine here.

10-08-2010, 06:11 PM	#10
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy Welcome, and enjoy the ride! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

10-08-2010, 08:05 PM	#11
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy Ballsy choice for a first cigar, but a damn good smoke. I actually just smoked one earlier today with some root beer, which brought out a lot of the chocolate and sweeter notes, I personally picked up rasins and some woody notes. If you're looking for something with similar flavors and price tag try a Fuente Hemingway. That was my first and is still one of my top two cigars. Bonus points if you find the maduro Hemingway.

10-08-2010, 11:14 PM	#12
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy Welcome to the Asylum! Glad you enjoyed a good cigar for a first timer. Many try cheap cigars at first and do not become impressed, and thus quit the fine hobby. Oliva's make great cigars. Next time around, see if you could try the G's. They are cheaper and just as great.

10-08-2010, 11:16 PM	#14
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy Welcome to the Asylum. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

10-09-2010, 12:49 AM	#15
nick2021 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 436 Trading: (17)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy Welcome aboard! __________________ It's one thing to be stupid, it's dangerous for a stupid person to think he's smart!

10-09-2010, 11:11 PM	#16
Louistogies Area Fumado Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Louis Location: CA Posts: 474 Trading: (26)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy Welcome to the boards!

10-11-2010, 03:52 PM	#17
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy awesome awesome awesome! welcome! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

10-11-2010, 04:38 PM	#18
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy Welcome Nathan and way to accurately share your smoking experience right off the bat.. Send me a Private Message w/ your Address. I have something for you that i think you might enjoy!

10-11-2010, 04:40 PM	#19
biggbob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Bob Location: San Diego area Posts: 148 Trading: (1)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy WELCOME! Make sure you have plenty of room on your Visa before you really commit to this hobby :P

10-11-2010, 05:21 PM	#20
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Hello, I'm The New Guy Welcome from Florida Nathan.