What cigar hooked you?

tedrodgerscpa · 10-15-2008, 08:13 PM

The one cigar that pushed me down the slope kicking and screaming?

Partagas Black.

It was love at first 'puff', after many years of going tobacco free as a reformed cigarette smoker.

Tio Gato · 10-15-2008, 08:21 PM

I had smoked a lot of crappy cigars early in life. (Parodi's)
About 15 years ago when I was visiting the parents in Florida I picked up 3 boxes of La Gloria Cubanas. They were so raw and fresh with no aging on them.
My trip down the slope started there and I've enjoyed every minute of it.

jjirons69 · 10-15-2008, 08:23 PM

AF curly head maduros. Cheap and tasty. There was no turning back.

jkorp · 10-15-2008, 08:32 PM

can't remember exactly. But I went into the BM and had the owner recommend a handful of sticks. One of those closed the deal for me.

kgraybill · 10-15-2008, 08:49 PM

PAN 64 Principe. Iwas ruined right off.

DrDubzz · 10-15-2008, 11:12 PM

Conch Republic Hemmingway (connie wrapped)

www.conch-cigars.com

zmancbr · 10-15-2008, 11:15 PM

Anything Fuente. I have that family to thank for this wonderful hobby and believe me, they have me to thank for not having any willpower to resist the Fuente cigars....

Hudaddy · 10-15-2008, 11:20 PM

A Diamond Crown and Fuente 858 in '96.

Whee · 10-15-2008, 08:26 PM

CAO Italia Piazza. Smoked it on my 40th birthday with three buddies in Vegas. Best cigar to date..

AD720 · 10-15-2008, 08:29 PM

The first cigar to hook me (besides Macanudo Ascots, which I still enjoy) was a Perdomo Reserve Champagne. I never imagined a cigar be that smooth and rich. They are still a favorite.

lightning9191 · 10-15-2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

The first cigar to hook me (besides Macanudo Ascots, which I still enjoy) was a Perdomo Reserve Champagne. I never imagined a cigar be that smooth and rich. They are still a favorite.

Same here. I took those first couple of draws and thought, "Wow if I knew these tasted this good I would've started a long time ago"

10-15-2008, 10:04 PM

I can't really pinpoint a stick that "hooked" me but the first one I smoked was a Macanudo Portofino. After that I started smoking more and more frequently and everntually found other sticks. I'm still trying everything but have my fav's.

stevefrench · 10-15-2008, 10:10 PM

I had a White Owl in 1975 and never looked back.

Starscream · 10-15-2008, 10:10 PM

Went to the Tinderbox to buy a box of stogies for my wedding. Didn't know a Padron from a Cremosa. The salesman recommended a box of Fuente Cuban Coronas. Still one of my fav's to this day (mostly out of loyalty to the stick that got me started, but a fav nonetheless).

Dood · 10-15-2008, 10:11 PM

I'm like AD720, it was the Macanudo Ascot that got me hooked.

St. Lou Stu · 10-15-2008, 08:30 PM

I don't know that this is the one that 'hooked' me or not, but it is the first good cigar I remember smoking.

The Arturo Fuente Double Château Sun Grown.

I remember this cigar and it's taste till this very day and that was smoked near fifteen years ago. I still enjoy one from time to time.

10-15-2008, 08:13 PM	#1
tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: What cigar hooked you? The one cigar that pushed me down the slope kicking and screaming? Partagas Black. It was love at first 'puff', after many years of going tobacco free as a reformed cigarette smoker. __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...

10-15-2008, 08:21 PM	#2
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,079 Trading: (11)	Re: What cigar hooked you? I had smoked a lot of crappy cigars early in life. (Parodi's) About 15 years ago when I was visiting the parents in Florida I picked up 3 boxes of La Gloria Cubanas. They were so raw and fresh with no aging on them. My trip down the slope started there and I've enjoyed every minute of it. __________________ "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.

10-15-2008, 08:23 PM	#3
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: What cigar hooked you? AF curly head maduros. Cheap and tasty. There was no turning back. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-15-2008, 08:32 PM	#4
jkorp ~{B'Lieve Hon}~ Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 73 Trading: (1)	Re: What cigar hooked you? can't remember exactly. But I went into the BM and had the owner recommend a handful of sticks. One of those closed the deal for me.

10-15-2008, 08:49 PM	#5
kgraybill Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Ellenwood, Georgia Posts: 181 Trading: (0)	Re: What cigar hooked you? PAN 64 Principe. Iwas ruined right off.

10-15-2008, 11:12 PM	#6
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: England Posts: 2,203 Trading: (34)	Re: What cigar hooked you? Conch Republic Hemmingway (connie wrapped) www.conch-cigars.com

10-15-2008, 11:15 PM	#7
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: What cigar hooked you? Anything Fuente. I have that family to thank for this wonderful hobby and believe me, they have me to thank for not having any willpower to resist the Fuente cigars....

10-15-2008, 11:20 PM	#8
Hudaddy Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lafayette, CA Posts: 42 Trading: (1)	Re: What cigar hooked you? A Diamond Crown and Fuente 858 in '96.

10-15-2008, 08:26 PM	#9
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,593 Trading: (17)	Re: What cigar hooked you? CAO Italia Piazza. Smoked it on my 40th birthday with three buddies in Vegas. Best cigar to date.. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

10-15-2008, 08:29 PM	#10
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: What cigar hooked you? The first cigar to hook me (besides Macanudo Ascots, which I still enjoy) was a Perdomo Reserve Champagne. I never imagined a cigar be that smooth and rich. They are still a favorite.

10-15-2008, 10:04 PM	#12
cigars_n_scotch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cigar hooked you? I can't really pinpoint a stick that "hooked" me but the first one I smoked was a Macanudo Portofino. After that I started smoking more and more frequently and everntually found other sticks. I'm still trying everything but have my fav's.

10-15-2008, 10:10 PM	#13
stevefrench Green Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Niagara Region Canada Posts: 2,945 Trading: (21)	Re: What cigar hooked you? I had a White Owl in 1975 and never looked back.

10-15-2008, 10:10 PM	#14
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: What cigar hooked you? Went to the Tinderbox to buy a box of stogies for my wedding. Didn't know a Padron from a Cremosa. The salesman recommended a box of Fuente Cuban Coronas. Still one of my fav's to this day (mostly out of loyalty to the stick that got me started, but a fav nonetheless). __________________ Insert quote here.

10-15-2008, 10:11 PM	#15
Dood Pull my finger Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the hill Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: What cigar hooked you? I'm like AD720, it was the Macanudo Ascot that got me hooked.

10-15-2008, 08:30 PM	#16
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: What cigar hooked you? I don't know that this is the one that 'hooked' me or not, but it is the first good cigar I remember smoking. The Arturo Fuente Double Château Sun Grown. I remember this cigar and it's taste till this very day and that was smoked near fifteen years ago. I still enjoy one from time to time. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989