Cigar ledger?

Newbie_nick · 08-29-2011, 06:46 PM

As a relative noob to the cigar smoking ranks, I really find it overwhelming to look through cigar reviews or internet dealer's lists of cigars because there seems to be a million choices. I was wondering if anybody keeps a ledger of cigars that you've smoked with your personal comments on each. Does anybody do this? I've just started in the past 2 weeks, and hopefully, it will keep me from buying cigars that I've tried and didn't care for.

What do you do?

Nick

(BTW, my ledger is in MS Excel, and I would gladly share it. It's nothing fancy!)

kelmac07 · 08-29-2011, 06:58 PM

Nick, I keep a similar "journal" in MS Excel format with my notes, if I liked the stick, if I'd smoke it again. Been keeping this for well over two years now. Let's me keep track of what I like/dislike, etc.

Bill86 · 08-29-2011, 07:00 PM

I'm with Mac, I had MS Excel in mind when I saw the thread title.

However I just go by memory. For the most part is serves me well, or good enough

irratebass · 08-29-2011, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

I'm with Mac, I had MS Excel in mind when I saw the thread title.

However I just go by memory. For the most part is serves me well, or good enough

CRIMPS · 08-29-2011, 10:29 PM

I use an android app to keep up with my notes and inventory.
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Emjaysmash · 08-29-2011, 10:36 PM

I used to have a cigar ledger. I used it mostly for Cuban cigars I had smoked. Now I dont use it.

CigarSquid · 08-29-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CRIMPS

I use an android app to keep up with my notes and inventory.
Posted via Mobile Device

What app do you use?

I use Rate My Cigar. Works pretty damn good, if you ask me.

08-29-2011, 11:16 PM

I'm old skool......Cigar Briefcase was the app I used.

alexa071 · 08-30-2011, 06:27 AM

I have a journal that I tape the cigar bands in. My memory operates much better with the visual reference. I usually write a few notes about the cigar and the month/year I smoked it. I can get 6 per page and I only put the first band of any given cigar I try into it. It takes a fair amount of work but I like being able to see all the bands of the cigars I've smoked.

Blak Smyth · 08-30-2011, 06:33 AM

I keep all my bands, I was keeping notes in my phone but it became almost impossible to try to find anything. I find that when I am by myself and focusing on taking notes I tend to enjoy my cigar more. Most of the time when I smoke I am with others and we tend to focus on other things.

I like the idea Randy (alexa071) about keeping the band with the notes, I may have to find some kind of journal to try this. Do you keep them in alphabetical order somehow?

WittyUserName · 08-30-2011, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexa071

I have a journal that I tape the cigar bands in. My memory operates much better with the visual reference. I usually write a few notes about the cigar and the month/year I smoked it. I can get 6 per page and I only put the first band of any given cigar I try into it. It takes a fair amount of work but I like being able to see all the bands of the cigars I've smoked.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I like the idea Randy (alexa071) about keeping the band with the notes, I may have to find some kind of journal to try this. Do you keep them in alphabetical order somehow?

I have been thinking about doing this. I have an extra hard back Moleskine notebook I was thinking about using. I just need to find a glue stick for the rings.

Subvet642 · 08-30-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxstraww

I'm old skool......Cigar Briefcase was the app I used.

I'm older school than that: I use a journal and a fountain pen.

Ranger_B · 08-30-2011, 07:41 AM

I also used an old notebook for a while. I wish I had kept up with it. I would put every cigar band in there with notes about the smoke and where I had it. After a while I filled it up and then never got a new one. I think it is a great idea for a newer smoker though. Gets you to see the cigars you like so you can find the tastes that agree with you when you are looking for new smokes to try.

08-30-2011, 07:48 AM

I don't bother with any of this. If the cigar was a dog rocket, trust me, I'll remember it!

Blak Smyth · 08-30-2011, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger_B

I also used an old notebook for a while. I wish I had kept up with it. I would put every cigar band in there with notes about the smoke and where I had it. After a while I filled it up and then never got a new one. I think it is a great idea for a newer smoker though. Gets you to see the cigars you like so you can find the tastes that agree with you when you are looking for new smokes to try.

It would be a great idea to make copies of a book like this and send it to other members to read your notes. At least I would like to read others notes so I would assume I am not the only one. Hmmm, maybe a notebook PIF?

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Originally Posted by Hippiebrian

I don't bother with any of this. If the cigar was a dog rocket, trust me, I'll remember it!

Yah it's easy to remember the 6 little letters...

GURKHA!

08-30-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garryyjr

What app do you use?

I use Rate My Cigar. Works pretty damn good, if you ask me.

I use Rate My Cigar as well... love it, tons of detail, but still missing key components and sizing.

I will say this though, Arthur, the APPs creator welcomes emails and responds in a timely manner... I asked for him to include a way to track total value of ones inventory, based off # of sticks and price, and BOOM it was in the next update.

Stand up APP and dude, IMO.

Newbie_nick · 08-30-2011, 07:57 PM

Wow...I'll have to check out that App... I didn't know that it existed! Thanks all

DPD6030 · 08-30-2011, 08:16 PM

I got me a ledger from Mark at cigarmony.com

alexa071 · 08-31-2011, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I keep all my bands, I was keeping notes in my phone but it became almost impossible to try to find anything. I find that when I am by myself and focusing on taking notes I tend to enjoy my cigar more. Most of the time when I smoke I am with others and we tend to focus on other things.

I like the idea Randy (alexa071) about keeping the band with the notes, I may have to find some kind of journal to try this. Do you keep them in alphabetical order somehow?

I use a book-bound journal. I just grabbed the one from Officemax that looked like the pages were the LEAST likely to start falling out. Since it isn't a ring-binder there really isn't any way to reorganize once they're in there. Just out of necessity I keep them in chronological order. I tape the bands to the pages with Duck brand "HD clear" packing tape.

After awhile I have to go back and review them to make sure I'm not putting any repeat bands in. It's nice to be able to go back now, almost two years after getting into the hobby, and see the very first bands from the cigars I had on vacation that got me into the hobby.

Blak Smyth · 08-31-2011, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexa071

I use a book-bound journal. I just grabbed the one from Officemax that looked like the pages were the LEAST likely to start falling out. Since it isn't a ring-binder there really isn't any way to reorganize once they're in there. Just out of necessity I keep them in chronological order. I tape the bands to the pages with Duck brand "HD clear" packing tape.

After awhile I have to go back and review them to make sure I'm not putting any repeat bands in. It's nice to be able to go back now, almost two years after getting into the hobby, and see the very first bands from the cigars I had on vacation that got me into the hobby.

That is a cool idea, I am gonna try something like this.

08-29-2011, 06:46 PM	#1
Newbie_nick Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Nick Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 418 Trading: (13)	Cigar ledger? As a relative noob to the cigar smoking ranks, I really find it overwhelming to look through cigar reviews or internet dealer's lists of cigars because there seems to be a million choices. I was wondering if anybody keeps a ledger of cigars that you've smoked with your personal comments on each. Does anybody do this? I've just started in the past 2 weeks, and hopefully, it will keep me from buying cigars that I've tried and didn't care for. What do you do? Nick (BTW, my ledger is in MS Excel, and I would gladly share it. It's nothing fancy!)

08-29-2011, 06:58 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cigar ledger? Nick, I keep a similar "journal" in MS Excel format with my notes, if I liked the stick, if I'd smoke it again. Been keeping this for well over two years now. Let's me keep track of what I like/dislike, etc. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-29-2011, 07:00 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Cigar ledger? I'm with Mac, I had MS Excel in mind when I saw the thread title. However I just go by memory. For the most part is serves me well, or good enough __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

08-29-2011, 10:29 PM	#5
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Cigar ledger? I use an android app to keep up with my notes and inventory. Posted via Mobile Device

08-29-2011, 10:36 PM	#6
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Cigar ledger? I used to have a cigar ledger. I used it mostly for Cuban cigars I had smoked. Now I dont use it. __________________

08-29-2011, 11:16 PM	#8
jaxstraww Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar ledger? I'm old skool......Cigar Briefcase was the app I used.

08-30-2011, 06:27 AM	#9
alexa071 Living the High Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Randy Location: MN Posts: 112 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar ledger? I have a journal that I tape the cigar bands in. My memory operates much better with the visual reference. I usually write a few notes about the cigar and the month/year I smoked it. I can get 6 per page and I only put the first band of any given cigar I try into it. It takes a fair amount of work but I like being able to see all the bands of the cigars I've smoked.

08-30-2011, 06:33 AM	#10
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar ledger? I keep all my bands, I was keeping notes in my phone but it became almost impossible to try to find anything. I find that when I am by myself and focusing on taking notes I tend to enjoy my cigar more. Most of the time when I smoke I am with others and we tend to focus on other things. I like the idea Randy (alexa071) about keeping the band with the notes, I may have to find some kind of journal to try this. Do you keep them in alphabetical order somehow? __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

08-30-2011, 07:41 AM	#13
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Cigar ledger? I also used an old notebook for a while. I wish I had kept up with it. I would put every cigar band in there with notes about the smoke and where I had it. After a while I filled it up and then never got a new one. I think it is a great idea for a newer smoker though. Gets you to see the cigars you like so you can find the tastes that agree with you when you are looking for new smokes to try. __________________ http://www.cigarrights.org/

08-30-2011, 07:48 AM	#14
Hippiebrian Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar ledger? I don't bother with any of this. If the cigar was a dog rocket, trust me, I'll remember it!

08-30-2011, 07:57 PM	#17
Newbie_nick Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Nick Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 418 Trading: (13)	Re: Cigar ledger? Wow...I'll have to check out that App... I didn't know that it existed! Thanks all

08-30-2011, 08:16 PM	#18
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Cigar ledger? I got me a ledger from Mark at cigarmony.com