The Cigar That Changed It All

LPFerrante · 11-30-2019, 04:30 PM

I was around 24 and had been smoking Bering, Black & Mild. A high class smoke was Antonio y Cleopatra. A friend of my father gave me a D-4. That changed everything. He would periodically give me other cigars, like Davidoff's that were still cuban, pre-1991. That D-4 had these notes of cocoa. I never smoked an A&C again. Maybe all the sticks after that first D-4 have been an attempt to get that first flavor rush.

What is THE cigar that changed it for you.

Porch Dweller · 11-30-2019, 05:03 PM

I smoked cheapies until while on a deployment in 2011 I had a Cohiba (can't remember exactly which one, I think a Siglo II or III) and a Patron 1926 Maduro within days of each other, both gifted to me. Mind...blown.

4WheelVFR · 11-30-2019, 05:10 PM

I've had several notable cigars through the years, but one that has stuck with me was a 90's Cohiba Coronas Especial that was gifted to me from a botl on the old forum. May have been from Tyr, but I can't remember. The wonderful floral notes were magical though. One of the best cigars I've ever had and have never had one like it since.

CigarNut · 11-30-2019, 07:29 PM

I was gifted a Cohiba Grand Resrerva several years ago. All cigars I have had since are always compared to this cigar — some come close and some do not...

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=30653

borndead1 · 11-30-2019, 10:39 PM

Arturo Fuente Exquisito. I had occasionally smoked cheapies before then, mainly AyC and Backwoods, but when I smoked that Exquisito, it was like a near death experience.

What's funny is that I no longer find the standard Fuente lines to be very great. Decent, but not great. Funny how your palate changes.

kingcobradude · 12-01-2019, 04:48 AM

My very first cigar was a factory reject bundle stick after a college buddy gifted me a couple. It was all downhill from there.

Tio Gato · 12-01-2019, 07:53 AM

LGC Wavell Maduro back when they were rolled only in Miami. I sure wish I had more.

icehog3 · 12-01-2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by borndead1

Arturo Fuente Exquisito. I had occasionally smoked cheapies before then, mainly AyC and Backwoods, but when I smoked that Exquisito, it was like a near death experience.

What's funny is that I no longer find the standard Fuente lines to be very great. Decent, but not great. Funny how your palate changes.

You smoked Grenadiers too, huh Mark? I did about 15 years of those rockets.

I think it was a Fuente that turned the tide to handmades for me too, and then a Bolivar Royal Corona showed me what the Island had to offer.

Chainsaw13 · 12-01-2019, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tio Gato

LGC Wavell Maduro back when they were rolled only in Miami. I sure wish I had more.

Recently said the same thing the other night, while my friends and I watched “Handrolled”.

11-30-2019, 05:03 PM	#2
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: The Cigar That Changed It All I smoked cheapies until while on a deployment in 2011 I had a Cohiba (can't remember exactly which one, I think a Siglo II or III) and a Patron 1926 Maduro within days of each other, both gifted to me. Mind...blown. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-30-2019, 05:10 PM	#3
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: The Cigar That Changed It All I've had several notable cigars through the years, but one that has stuck with me was a 90's Cohiba Coronas Especial that was gifted to me from a botl on the old forum. May have been from Tyr, but I can't remember. The wonderful floral notes were magical though. One of the best cigars I've ever had and have never had one like it since.

11-30-2019, 07:29 PM	#4
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: The Cigar That Changed It All I was gifted a Cohiba Grand Resrerva several years ago. All cigars I have had since are always compared to this cigar — some come close and some do not... http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=30653 __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-30-2019, 10:39 PM	#5
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,345 Trading: (7)	Re: The Cigar That Changed It All Arturo Fuente Exquisito. I had occasionally smoked cheapies before then, mainly AyC and Backwoods, but when I smoked that Exquisito, it was like a near death experience. What's funny is that I no longer find the standard Fuente lines to be very great. Decent, but not great. Funny how your palate changes. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

12-01-2019, 04:48 AM	#6
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: The Cigar That Changed It All My very first cigar was a factory reject bundle stick after a college buddy gifted me a couple. It was all downhill from there.

12-01-2019, 07:53 AM	#7
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: The Cigar That Changed It All LGC Wavell Maduro back when they were rolled only in Miami. I sure wish I had more. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.