What is it?

DaBear · 11-10-2010, 06:18 PM

1) What is it... that I am most looking for when I sit down to smoke a cigar?

Flavor and relaxation when I'm alone, the comraderie when I'm with others in addition.

2) What is it... that will most likely change my cigar choice/desired taste at any given time to select a cigar?

Smell of the cigar at the time(if it smells like something I'm really in the mood for) or prior knowledge of the flavors and strength if its something I've smoked/heard about.

3) What is it... that appeals to me most in my top 5 favorite cigars? (and maybe you list them and specify what it is in each that makes them most appealing)

Fuente Hemingway- This was my first cigar so I do have a bit of a sentimental tie to it. I love the sweetness that you can get from these too.
Padron 64 Anny- This was the first cigar I had that had a lot of complexity to it. The flavors just blew me away and still do.
Brickhouse- I guess the experience I had when I smoked my first helped sell me to this cigar in addition to the "warm" flavors.
Perdomo Reserve 10th Champagne- The light body, but full flavors made this one an instant hit for me. Its quite a bit different to me any of my other favorites.
Oliva V- Took the sweetness that I've found in other cigars to a whole new level.

4) What is it... that most influences me to try a new cigar/marca?

I've always been adventurous so I tend to want to try everything. Plus if it smells/looks good I'm gonna get it.

5) What is it... that makes my "go to cigar," the one I reach for when I don't want to seriously contemplate what I am getting from a particular cigar?

I guess my go to would be Perdomo Frescos. For me they're the best cheap cigar you can get. And when I'm not being picky about what I want to try I can get just as much enjoyment out of one of these as any other cigar. They're fairly straightforward flavor wise so I don't have to pay as close attention with these as I do with others which is nice.

6) What is it... that makes your "special occasion cigar" so special?

In this case its a tie between the Hemingway and 64 Anny. With the Hemingway its the sentimental bit to it that makes it a good special occasion cigar for me, reminds me where I began, plus I'm never NOT in the mood for one of these(especially the maduros)

. With the 64 its the complexity and its ability to always blow me away with how good it is.

7) What is it... that keeps "those" cigars out of my humidor, and even more so, out of my mouth?

Eh, there's nothing I really dislike enough to keep out of my humi. Everything has its redeeming qualities. Again I'm adventurous so I'll give everything a second chance eventually.

8) What is it... that you'd like to comment on in regard to this thread which reflects my preluding ponderings, but isn't reflected in the questions.

Nothin to add

11-10-2010, 06:18 PM	#10
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: What is it? 1) What is it... that I am most looking for when I sit down to smoke a cigar? Flavor and relaxation when I'm alone, the comraderie when I'm with others in addition. 2) What is it... that will most likely change my cigar choice/desired taste at any given time to select a cigar? Smell of the cigar at the time(if it smells like something I'm really in the mood for) or prior knowledge of the flavors and strength if its something I've smoked/heard about. 3) What is it... that appeals to me most in my top 5 favorite cigars? (and maybe you list them and specify what it is in each that makes them most appealing) Fuente Hemingway- This was my first cigar so I do have a bit of a sentimental tie to it. I love the sweetness that you can get from these too. Padron 64 Anny- This was the first cigar I had that had a lot of complexity to it. The flavors just blew me away and still do. Brickhouse- I guess the experience I had when I smoked my first helped sell me to this cigar in addition to the "warm" flavors. Perdomo Reserve 10th Champagne- The light body, but full flavors made this one an instant hit for me. Its quite a bit different to me any of my other favorites. Oliva V- Took the sweetness that I've found in other cigars to a whole new level. 4) What is it... that most influences me to try a new cigar/marca? I've always been adventurous so I tend to want to try everything. Plus if it smells/looks good I'm gonna get it. 5) What is it... that makes my "go to cigar," the one I reach for when I don't want to seriously contemplate what I am getting from a particular cigar? I guess my go to would be Perdomo Frescos. For me they're the best cheap cigar you can get. And when I'm not being picky about what I want to try I can get just as much enjoyment out of one of these as any other cigar. They're fairly straightforward flavor wise so I don't have to pay as close attention with these as I do with others which is nice. 6) What is it... that makes your "special occasion cigar" so special? In this case its a tie between the Hemingway and 64 Anny. With the Hemingway its the sentimental bit to it that makes it a good special occasion cigar for me, reminds me where I began, plus I'm never NOT in the mood for one of these(especially the maduros) . With the 64 its the complexity and its ability to always blow me away with how good it is. 7) What is it... that keeps "those" cigars out of my humidor, and even more so, out of my mouth? Eh, there's nothing I really dislike enough to keep out of my humi. Everything has its redeeming qualities. Again I'm adventurous so I'll give everything a second chance eventually. 8) What is it... that you'd like to comment on in regard to this thread which reflects my preluding ponderings, but isn't reflected in the questions. Nothin to add