Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)

[mfarre03]

Ok, I keep hearing about guys making trades and buying stuff on here but I can't for the life of me find where, lol. Is there an area hidden from these newb eyes? How do I unlock this magical place...???
Thanks,
Mike

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by mfarre03

Ok, I keep hearing about guys making trades and buying stuff on here but I can't for the life of me find where, lol. Is there an area hidden from these newb eyes? How do I unlock this magical place...???
Thanks,
Mike

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14254

The stickies at the top of each subsection are a wealth of information.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by mfarre03

Ok, I keep hearing about guys making trades and buying stuff on here but I can't for the life of me find where, lol. Is there an area hidden from these newb eyes? How do I unlock this magical place...???
Thanks,
Mike

Patience and participation.

It doesn't take long with those.

[mfarre03]

Thanks Bob, I already had my cherry popped there with my first trade.

So Tom, your saying there is such a place...lol. Ok

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by mfarre03

Thanks Bob, I already had my cherry popped there with my first trade.

So Tom, your saying there is such a place...lol. Ok

Won't be long for you, Mike, trust me.

[Chris.]

What do you do when a cigar's draw is too loose? So loose that a normal puff would cause the smoke to be harsh; keeping you from enjoying the cigar...

[nayslayer]

Chris, I don't know of much you can do at that point. Besides being rolled improperly, it may be dry. This is why people do a predraw on the cigar. You have more options for a plugged, or loose cigar before you set it on fire.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by Chris.

What do you do when a cigar's draw is too loose? So loose that a normal puff would cause the smoke to be harsh; keeping you from enjoying the cigar...

Draw delicately or pitch it and light another one.

[mfarre03]

I vote on pitching it, just sucks when the damn things loose, just don't get the right flavor.

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Draw delicately or pitch it and light another one.

I'm with you here. But drawing delicately usually causes burn issues for me. Usually won't stay lit that way.

Hello all!. I had gotten into cigar smoking a few years ago, but made the stupid choice of starting to smoke cigarettes. I basically completely stopped smoking cigars for 4 years. I finally quit smoking cigs 2 months ago, and now that its getting warmer, i'd like to get back into cigars again. I'm just a little overwhelmed by all the choices! I all ready have my humidor re-seasoned, my hygrometer calibrated, so I just need some sticks to get started!

Can anyone give me any suggestions on where to get started? I remember a few cigars I really liked. I believe my 2 favorites where a monticristo white, and a CAO black. Maybe recommend a good sampler. Thanks in advance.
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[bonjing]

Welcome!

I'd say take a look at the reviews section and also try whatever catches your eye.

[chachee52]

Originally Posted by bonjing

Welcome!

I'd say take a look at the reviews section and also try whatever catches your eye.

I still do this!! Also go to a local B&M and if they are good and nice ask what they are enjoying for a regular stick. I've had some really good sticks that way.

What type of wrapper is usually the sticks that have a very spicy flavor. The more I smoke the more I notice that I love that spice flavor more and more. Often times wishing other cigars had that flavor.

My question is how can one tell if a cigar has this type of flavor, is there a certain wrapper/filler that has this flavor?

Just asking so I can stock up on this type of stick as my everyday smoke.

[Cornrow_Wallis]

Not as much info as you're looking for, but Don Pepin Garcia sticks are usually described as being spicy.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by smokepuff

What type of wrapper is usually the sticks that have a very spicy flavor. The more I smoke the more I notice that I love that spice flavor more and more. Often times wishing other cigars had that flavor.

My question is how can one tell if a cigar has this type of flavor, is there a certain wrapper/filler that has this flavor?

Just asking so I can stock up on this type of stick as my everyday smoke.

Spiciness is usually associated with Nicaraguan tobacco and to a somewhat lesser extent Honduran. But there are many shades of grey and about a million manufacturers/blenders using Nicaraguan tobacco. So the best thing is to try as many different brands/blends as you can and then start to focus. Dont go too overboard with a single brand, you may find in 6-12months your tastes have changed and you have a pile of smokes that no longer suit your palate.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Spiciness is usually associated with Nicaraguan tobacco and to a somewhat lesser extent Honduran. But there are many shades of grey and about a million manufacturers/blenders using Nicaraguan tobacco. So the best thing is to try as many different brands/blends as you can and then start to focus. Dont go too overboard with a single brand, you may find in 6-12months your tastes have changed and you have a pile of smokes that no longer suit your palate.

I Agree!

Originally Posted by bobarian

Spiciness is usually associated with Nicaraguan tobacco and to a somewhat lesser extent Honduran. But there are many shades of grey and about a million manufacturers/blenders using Nicaraguan tobacco. So the best thing is to try as many different brands/blends as you can and then start to focus. Dont go too overboard with a single brand, you may find in 6-12months your tastes have changed and you have a pile of smokes that no longer suit your palate.

Thanks

[St. Lou Stu]

Originally Posted by simplechords

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I believe my 2 favorites where a monticristo white, and a CAO black. Maybe recommend a good sampler.
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From those two, I make a suggestion to try a Rocky Patel blend called American Market Selection that, I believe, is sold solely through Famous.
To this day, I still always keep at least 5 on hand.

so i've recently seen on the backs of my boveda packs that they should be replaced every 2-3 months, but since they're rechargable and could be run ragged for a longer time this surprised me! is this just a suggestion saying that you should replace them IF you dont recharge them, or no matter? thanks!!

~Mr. Sparkboss.