First cigar to light your fire?

02-23-2010, 11:29 AM

For me I had tried 4-5 cigars all of which I was personally not very excited about. And just when I thought maybe there wasn't anything to cigars for me I tried a RP Vintage 1992 that rocked my world. In the good way. If not for that cigar and the Padron 1964 Imperial Maduro I might have quit the hobby. I still fondly recall the lightbulb going on, even the last one of these I tried almost made me gag.

How about you?

Lucky_Hippo · 02-23-2010, 11:38 AM

Macanudo Portofino back when they were made in Jamaica. I can remember paying $7.10 for one on Put N Bay (Lake Erie) and thinking it was highway robbery but totally worth it.

massphatness · 02-23-2010, 11:39 AM

Partagas No. 10
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akumushi · 02-23-2010, 11:44 AM

I was in a cigar funk before I found CCs, just wasn't liking the taste of the NCs I was smoking and was getting ready to give up. Then I had a PSD4 and never looked back.

rack04 · 02-23-2010, 11:48 AM

For me it was the Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Flor Fina Maduro.

jmsremax · 02-23-2010, 11:53 AM

Oliva V double robusto

Emjaysmash · 02-23-2010, 12:04 PM

Sancho Panza Double Maduro

shilala · 02-23-2010, 12:05 PM

When I was a kid, I absolutely loved Middleton Cherries.
When I got reintroduced to cigars, it was when I was in Florida a few years ago and found Bill's El Originals at the Island Smoke Shop.
That set a fire under my ass, and the cigar that really stoked me up was a Padron 1926 #6 maduro. Had no idea a cigar could be that good, and I was done for.
Then I had an ERDM Lunch Club that Dan (Dball) hooked me up with, and it opened up the whole dark side to me. It was the most delicate wondrous thing I'd ever smoked. Freakin awesome.
So there's really four cigars that played big parts. Not to mention all the Backwoods Smokes, Marlboro's, Marlboro Lights, and Salem Lights that kept me hooked along the way...

shilala · 02-23-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Sancho Panza Double Maduro

Man, I love those little buggers. Ever try the Extra Fuerte, M.J.?
Also stellar in the same size as the Quixote. Can't remember the name of the vitola offhand.

e-man67 · 02-23-2010, 12:08 PM

Mine was probably the Honduran El Sublimado back in 1997....and then a cuban RYJ Churchill tubo on my wedding day in 97.

kugie · 02-23-2010, 12:10 PM

AF Short Story

Still Love 'em

wayner123 · 02-23-2010, 12:16 PM

Original Release 1998 Trinidad Fundadores.

I had a few of these on my first trip overseas. I thought and still think they taste like liquid gold. I had smoked a few phillies, Fuente's and a couple padron's, but that Trinidad Fundy gives me fond memories and set me on a path.

AD720 · 02-23-2010, 12:18 PM

Rocky Patel Sungrown.

Scottw · 02-23-2010, 12:19 PM

RP 1990 Torp. then the El Centurion by Pepin.

02-23-2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Rocky Patel Sungrown.

I must of smoked 8 boxes of these in a 3 month period. Really takes me back.

tuxpuff · 02-23-2010, 12:30 PM

RP Vintage also...not sure if it was the 90 or 92.

DBall · 02-23-2010, 12:38 PM

La Aurora 1495... I can hardly get through one these days, but those made me realize that cigars were fan-friggin-tastic!

02-23-2010, 12:39 PM

Gurkha Grand Reserve. I know its cognac dipped (expensive cognac mind you) but man that is a heck of a first good smoke

Razorhog · 02-23-2010, 12:42 PM

Hard to say for me - but one that sticks out is the Oliva Serie O Nattie.

jerseystepup · 02-23-2010, 12:43 PM

Pepin El rey los Habanos

02-23-2010, 11:29 AM	#1
Addiction Guest Posts: n/a	First cigar to light your fire? For me I had tried 4-5 cigars all of which I was personally not very excited about. And just when I thought maybe there wasn't anything to cigars for me I tried a RP Vintage 1992 that rocked my world. In the good way. If not for that cigar and the Padron 1964 Imperial Maduro I might have quit the hobby. I still fondly recall the lightbulb going on, even the last one of these I tried almost made me gag. How about you? Last edited by Addiction; 02-23-2010 at 11:37 AM.

02-23-2010, 11:38 AM	#2
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? Macanudo Portofino back when they were made in Jamaica. I can remember paying $7.10 for one on Put N Bay (Lake Erie) and thinking it was highway robbery but totally worth it. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

02-23-2010, 11:39 AM	#3
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? Partagas No. 10 Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2010, 11:44 AM	#4
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? I was in a cigar funk before I found CCs, just wasn't liking the taste of the NCs I was smoking and was getting ready to give up. Then I had a PSD4 and never looked back. __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

02-23-2010, 11:48 AM	#5
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? For me it was the Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Flor Fina Maduro. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

02-23-2010, 11:53 AM	#6
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? Oliva V double robusto __________________ Stock/Finance banter

02-23-2010, 12:04 PM	#7
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? Sancho Panza Double Maduro __________________

02-23-2010, 12:05 PM	#8
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? When I was a kid, I absolutely loved Middleton Cherries. When I got reintroduced to cigars, it was when I was in Florida a few years ago and found Bill's El Originals at the Island Smoke Shop. That set a fire under my ass, and the cigar that really stoked me up was a Padron 1926 #6 maduro. Had no idea a cigar could be that good, and I was done for. Then I had an ERDM Lunch Club that Dan (Dball) hooked me up with, and it opened up the whole dark side to me. It was the most delicate wondrous thing I'd ever smoked. Freakin awesome. So there's really four cigars that played big parts. Not to mention all the Backwoods Smokes, Marlboro's, Marlboro Lights, and Salem Lights that kept me hooked along the way... __________________

02-23-2010, 12:08 PM	#10
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? Mine was probably the Honduran El Sublimado back in 1997....and then a cuban RYJ Churchill tubo on my wedding day in 97.

02-23-2010, 12:10 PM	#11
kugie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Billerica, Ma. Posts: 1,376 Trading: (3)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? AF Short Story Still Love 'em __________________ "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" Dr. P. Venkman

02-23-2010, 12:16 PM	#12
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? Original Release 1998 Trinidad Fundadores. I had a few of these on my first trip overseas. I thought and still think they taste like liquid gold. I had smoked a few phillies, Fuente's and a couple padron's, but that Trinidad Fundy gives me fond memories and set me on a path. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

02-23-2010, 12:18 PM	#13
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? Rocky Patel Sungrown. __________________

02-23-2010, 12:19 PM	#14
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? RP 1990 Torp. then the El Centurion by Pepin.

02-23-2010, 12:30 PM	#16
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? RP Vintage also...not sure if it was the 90 or 92.

02-23-2010, 12:38 PM	#17
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? La Aurora 1495... I can hardly get through one these days, but those made me realize that cigars were fan-friggin-tastic! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

02-23-2010, 12:39 PM	#18
Eagle53 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First cigar to light your fire? Gurkha Grand Reserve. I know its cognac dipped (expensive cognac mind you) but man that is a heck of a first good smoke

02-23-2010, 12:42 PM	#19
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: First cigar to light your fire? Hard to say for me - but one that sticks out is the Oliva Serie O Nattie.

02-23-2010, 12:43 PM	#20
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