How much stock do you really put into the CA reviews and top 25? - Page 4

RWhisenand · 06-09-2013, 05:01 PM

Guys, I've been smoking cigars for a little over three years, just this year my wife bought me a one year subscription to CA. I read the reviews, and on occasion I have made a purchase on their review. So far I like their reviews, and the cigars I've tried from them. In all honesty I probably won't renew, the articles are pretty lame, and after twelve issues I'll have quite a few new cigars to sample from their reviews.

One more thing, I live out in BFE, there are no B&M's within a several hour drive so I rarely go to any. The cigars info I get is from Internet forums like this one, and from print like CA. I've garnered a few things from them, but not enough to renew.

Mr.Maduro · 06-09-2013, 07:16 PM

I really don't really put much stock into their reviews BUT, I will be honest and tell you that I have really enjoyed just about every 90+ rated cigar I tried that they reviewed. 99% being Cubans.

I'm just going to chalk that up to coincidence.

Outlaw God · 06-15-2013, 04:53 PM

There magazine nice to touch and hit fly's with

Weelok · 06-15-2013, 05:13 PM

I think Cigar Aficionado is a great magazine. They've been advocates for cigar smoking and have done a lot to improve the image of cigars in the average person's perceptions. I think their system is fine since it's based upon general wine rating systems. There palates are different from mine but they do a nice package and create a decent Men's magazine. The fact that the cars and watches are unaffordable is not much different from Road and Track that put out great track car reviews but I'll never be able to drive one. It's a magazine, supports it's sponsors but at least does blind reviews in a published system.

I don't have a single source for my cigar opinions. I use a few websites, here, CA, friends, B&M's, whatever. I like to try new cigars but I definitely have my main stays.

I'm not sure why people get so fired up over CA? It's like saying Car and Driver SUCKs because they just have European cars in their reviews or Road and Track sucks because they blow Ford Mustang exhaust pipes so much their lips are burnt. They have their preferences just like all people do. It's just entertainment. Relax, smoke a cigar, read the reviews, enjoy, snag a brew and puff away.

icehog3 · 06-15-2013, 05:36 PM

I don't think people are saying that Cigar Aficianado magazine sucks, just that their reviews often do.

oldforge · 06-26-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

I did have a patient Friday in the ER mention he smoked cigars-he exclusively smokes Gurkhas from Cigars International. It didn't end up being much of a cigar discussion after that.

You missed a great opportunity to ask him how kept the wrappers from exploding after the cap was cut.

Cincymike · 09-03-2013, 12:03 PM

zero....IMO all based on $$$$

pkny1 · 09-14-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

As with any reviewer - be it cigars, wine, food, guitars, cars etc - I find someone whose tastes/interests/preferences are in line with my own, and place their reviews higher than others.

That's what I do too.. now if I only knew what my tastes are... I might be more successful in finding reviews to take stock in !

heavyd · 09-14-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pkny1

That's what I do too.. now if I only knew what my tastes are... I might be more successful in finding reviews to take stock in !

So true

Everyone is an expert these days, that kinda makes the honest folks feel foolish.

06-09-2013, 05:01 PM	#61
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: How much stock do you really put into the CA reviews and top 25? Guys, I've been smoking cigars for a little over three years, just this year my wife bought me a one year subscription to CA. I read the reviews, and on occasion I have made a purchase on their review. So far I like their reviews, and the cigars I've tried from them. In all honesty I probably won't renew, the articles are pretty lame, and after twelve issues I'll have quite a few new cigars to sample from their reviews. One more thing, I live out in BFE, there are no B&M's within a several hour drive so I rarely go to any. The cigars info I get is from Internet forums like this one, and from print like CA. I've garnered a few things from them, but not enough to renew. __________________ No function well beer without.

06-09-2013, 07:16 PM	#62
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: How much stock do you really put into the CA reviews and top 25? I really don't really put much stock into their reviews BUT, I will be honest and tell you that I have really enjoyed just about every 90+ rated cigar I tried that they reviewed. 99% being Cubans. I'm just going to chalk that up to coincidence. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

06-15-2013, 04:53 PM	#63
Outlaw God John 3:16 Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Daniel Location: California Posts: 537 Trading: (2)	Re: How much stock do you really put into the CA reviews and top 25? There magazine nice to touch and hit fly's with __________________ There are five things, above all else, that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a good cigar

06-15-2013, 05:13 PM	#64
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,088 Trading: (21)	Re: How much stock do you really put into the CA reviews and top 25? I think Cigar Aficionado is a great magazine. They've been advocates for cigar smoking and have done a lot to improve the image of cigars in the average person's perceptions. I think their system is fine since it's based upon general wine rating systems. There palates are different from mine but they do a nice package and create a decent Men's magazine. The fact that the cars and watches are unaffordable is not much different from Road and Track that put out great track car reviews but I'll never be able to drive one. It's a magazine, supports it's sponsors but at least does blind reviews in a published system. I don't have a single source for my cigar opinions. I use a few websites, here, CA, friends, B&M's, whatever. I like to try new cigars but I definitely have my main stays. I'm not sure why people get so fired up over CA? It's like saying Car and Driver SUCKs because they just have European cars in their reviews or Road and Track sucks because they blow Ford Mustang exhaust pipes so much their lips are burnt. They have their preferences just like all people do. It's just entertainment. Relax, smoke a cigar, read the reviews, enjoy, snag a brew and puff away.

06-15-2013, 05:36 PM	#65
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: How much stock do you really put into the CA reviews and top 25? I don't think people are saying that Cigar Aficianado magazine sucks, just that their reviews often do. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-03-2013, 12:03 PM	#67
Cincymike grumpy senior in training Join Date: Aug 2013 First Name: Mike Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: How much stock do you really put into the CA reviews and top 25? zero....IMO all based on $$$$