I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars".

shilala · 07-06-2010, 09:21 AM

In the last few months, the only cigars I've really, really enjoyed are Padron 64's and 26's.
I have tons of cigars around and I just don't touch them. I don't get to smoke that often, and that's not because I don't have time, I really only desire maybe a smoke a day or every other day.
When I do fit one in, the only ones I've just completely head over heels enjoyed are Padrons Anni's.
Granted, I've enjoyed some others. Even a few I've nubbed. But for the most part, I've smoked half of everything else I've lit and tossed them in the alley. Then I wish I'd have grabbed a Padron.
I do still enjoy some others, and I'll keep some stuff that I just can't live without, because sometimes nothing but a <insert cigar here> will do.

This thing has got so bad that I almost cringe when someone hooks me up with something that I "have to try". I feel bad about that, and it makes me feel both ashamed of myself and pretty selfish. I've just tired of smoking stuff I don't like and lost the interest in finding new things.
The same thing has happened to me with women. I just like what I like, and I don't have any desire to look around or test drive anything else anymore. I'm keeping the one I got till she's tired of me.

I'm guessing this thing is cyclical and I wanted to hear what you guys have experienced. (Not on the woman thing, I've tested that one to death.)
I just found it odd that I absolutely love cigars, but I'm just plain tired of looking for new ones, and found out I just like what I like.

I should mention that I do want to try a Nica Libre, and I think I have one, but I don't think I'm gonna bother.

Eleven · 07-06-2010, 09:30 AM

If Life is too short to smoke cheap cigars, then it can also be too short to smoke what you don't want to smoke!

I support!

G G · 07-06-2010, 09:30 AM

I'm with ya on the women part Scott, but not there on the cigars yet.

wayner123 · 07-06-2010, 09:33 AM

I have had this happen occasionally. Most of the time the feeling passes after a week or so.

07-06-2010, 09:37 AM

IMO when you stop trying new things it becomes a habit and not a hobby.

shilala · 07-06-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

IMO when you stop trying new things it becomes a habit and not a hobby.

I kick ass at bad habits.

Don Fernando · 07-06-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I kick ass at bad habits.

who says it is a bad habit?

e-man67 · 07-06-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

who says it is a bad habit?

Just an expensive one

hotreds · 07-06-2010, 10:23 AM

I thought you liked those Cohiba Maddys too?

DropTheE · 07-06-2010, 10:30 AM

I think it is all up to the individual, if you don't enjoy something anymore, it's not worth it to push the issue hoping for different results.

I hope that I never get tired of trying different cigars. I get a little rush when I start looking at new cigars, thinking of how they will taste, if it will be the next one to get an honored box spot in the humidor.

Scott, If you are happy with smoking Padron's and nothing else, well brother, I am happy for you and hope everyone that you light is just wonderful and satisfying, cuz that's what all of this is about anyway. Satisfaction through friends, fellowship, food, drink, and a nice little tube of tobacco!!

shilala · 07-06-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

who says it is a bad habit?

Personally, I think it's an awesome habit.
Last night when I came in from smoking, my kid told me I stink. She's pretty sure it's bad, but I don't think she cares if it's a habit as long as she doesn't have to deal with it.

bazookajoe · 07-06-2010, 10:28 AM

I'm at the same place Scott, down to Padron Anny's (and Cohiba Esplendidos, depending on my mood). I have plenty other cigars that I like but I'm never sure if they're ready until I smoke them. As often as not they're not at their best. The Padron's are always ready.

shilala · 07-06-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bazookajoe

I'm at the same place Scott, down to Padron Anny's (and Cohiba Esplendidos, depending on my mood). I have plenty other cigars that I like but I'm never sure if they're ready until I smoke them. As often as not they're not at their best. The Padron's are always ready.

You said it a lot better than I did, David. I love some Litto Gomez Diez, but my latest are all burning goofy. They need time.
I just know the Anni's will always be ready and they'll always be stellar.

Bax · 07-06-2010, 10:51 AM

At least you've found what you like... for now.

maninblack · 07-06-2010, 10:30 AM

I have found my everyday go to smokes (MOW Ruinations and Oliva V's) but I love trying new cigars to see how my palate reacts to them. It's like Christmas everyday!

CigarNut · 07-06-2010, 10:45 AM

For me it is definately cyclical. There are periods where I don't want to try anything new and I stick to a couple of sticks (Padron's and Perdomo's) and happily smoke away. Other times, I get a yearning to try something different and do, but I never give up my favorites.

MiamiE · 07-06-2010, 11:02 AM

Now if you could only find the 64 Exclusivo (M) under $200 a box!

shilala · 07-06-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

Now if you could only find the 64 Exclusivo (M) under $200 a box!

I like Monarcas, Principes, #6 and #35, all maduros. So at least I'm on the low end of ridiculous. I'm not crazy about 40ths and 80ths, they're too much smoke for me and last too long. I have maybe 100 miles worth of tolerance. That translates to maybe an hour or hour and fifteen minutes out of the car. After an hour with any cigar, I'm usually about done.

waffle · 07-06-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I'm guessing this thing is cyclical and I wanted to hear what you guys have experienced. (Not on the woman thing, I've tested that one to death.)
I just found it odd that I absolutely love cigars, but I'm just plain tired of looking for new ones, and found out I just like what I like.

I've found myself in the same position with other hobbies. I think there's a point in every hobby where you realize, this is what I like, and I'm good being here. It shows you understand your tastes and I commend you on finding your "happy place".

dyieldin · 07-06-2010, 11:24 AM

I kind of do the same thing, not with cigars so much yet but with other things like hobbies and projects. I get right off into things and learn all I can about them and then just kind of burn out, lose interest and walk away. Beer is a good example for this. I got way into it started brewing my own, had 2 fridges and was making some top notch suds, went to a few selected liquer stores that had 100s of imports and craft brews. I was like a kind in a candy store(I am like that now at the B&M). Spent a lot of money, drank a lot of great beers and then kind of lost interest in it, now I have maybe a beer a week.

07-06-2010, 09:21 AM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". In the last few months, the only cigars I've really, really enjoyed are Padron 64's and 26's. I have tons of cigars around and I just don't touch them. I don't get to smoke that often, and that's not because I don't have time, I really only desire maybe a smoke a day or every other day. When I do fit one in, the only ones I've just completely head over heels enjoyed are Padrons Anni's. Granted, I've enjoyed some others. Even a few I've nubbed. But for the most part, I've smoked half of everything else I've lit and tossed them in the alley. Then I wish I'd have grabbed a Padron. I do still enjoy some others, and I'll keep some stuff that I just can't live without, because sometimes nothing but a <insert cigar here> will do. This thing has got so bad that I almost cringe when someone hooks me up with something that I "have to try". I feel bad about that, and it makes me feel both ashamed of myself and pretty selfish. I've just tired of smoking stuff I don't like and lost the interest in finding new things. The same thing has happened to me with women. I just like what I like, and I don't have any desire to look around or test drive anything else anymore. I'm keeping the one I got till she's tired of me. I'm guessing this thing is cyclical and I wanted to hear what you guys have experienced. (Not on the woman thing, I've tested that one to death.) I just found it odd that I absolutely love cigars, but I'm just plain tired of looking for new ones, and found out I just like what I like. I should mention that I do want to try a Nica Libre, and I think I have one, but I don't think I'm gonna bother. __________________

07-06-2010, 09:30 AM	#2
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". If Life is too short to smoke cheap cigars, then it can also be too short to smoke what you don't want to smoke! I support! __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

07-06-2010, 09:33 AM	#4
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". I have had this happen occasionally. Most of the time the feeling passes after a week or so. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

07-06-2010, 09:37 AM	#5
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". IMO when you stop trying new things it becomes a habit and not a hobby.

07-06-2010, 10:23 AM	#9
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". I thought you liked those Cohiba Maddys too? __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-06-2010, 09:30 AM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". I'm with ya on the women part Scott, but not there on the cigars yet.

07-06-2010, 10:30 AM	#10
DropTheE Loves Wolfgang Guitars!! Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Location, Location Posts: 929 Trading: (32)	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". I think it is all up to the individual, if you don't enjoy something anymore, it's not worth it to push the issue hoping for different results. I hope that I never get tired of trying different cigars. I get a little rush when I start looking at new cigars, thinking of how they will taste, if it will be the next one to get an honored box spot in the humidor. Scott, If you are happy with smoking Padron's and nothing else, well brother, I am happy for you and hope everyone that you light is just wonderful and satisfying, cuz that's what all of this is about anyway. Satisfaction through friends, fellowship, food, drink, and a nice little tube of tobacco!! __________________ Never Play Leapfrog with a Unicorn!!

07-06-2010, 10:28 AM	#12
bazookajoe ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: david Location: SoCal Posts: 639 Trading: (72)	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". I'm at the same place Scott, down to Padron Anny's (and Cohiba Esplendidos, depending on my mood). I have plenty other cigars that I like but I'm never sure if they're ready until I smoke them. As often as not they're not at their best. The Padron's are always ready.

07-06-2010, 10:51 AM	#14
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". At least you've found what you like... for now. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

07-06-2010, 10:30 AM	#15
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". I have found my everyday go to smokes (MOW Ruinations and Oliva V's) but I love trying new cigars to see how my palate reacts to them. It's like Christmas everyday! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

07-06-2010, 10:45 AM	#16
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". For me it is definately cyclical. There are periods where I don't want to try anything new and I stick to a couple of sticks (Padron's and Perdomo's) and happily smoke away. Other times, I get a yearning to try something different and do, but I never give up my favorites. __________________ 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.

07-06-2010, 11:02 AM	#17
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". Now if you could only find the 64 Exclusivo (M) under $200 a box!

07-06-2010, 11:24 AM	#20
dyieldin Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Dave Location: S. Phoenix AZ Posts: 235 Trading: (0)	Re: I think I've come to the end of my "trying cigars". I kind of do the same thing, not with cigars so much yet but with other things like hobbies and projects. I get right off into things and learn all I can about them and then just kind of burn out, lose interest and walk away. Beer is a good example for this. I got way into it started brewing my own, had 2 fridges and was making some top notch suds, went to a few selected liquer stores that had 100s of imports and craft brews. I was like a kind in a candy store(I am like that now at the B&M). Spent a lot of money, drank a lot of great beers and then kind of lost interest in it, now I have maybe a beer a week.