What cigar hooked you?

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

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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.

MarkinAZ · 10-15-2008, 10:21 PM

Around 1995 I believe it was the Partagas Sabrosa

Scottw · 10-15-2008, 10:28 PM

Montecristo, don't know the type but it was a robusto size I bought when my son was born. It was from JR online in one of those library humi's. My only regret was no saving 2 for he and I to share when he grows up.

LkyLindy · 10-15-2008, 10:55 PM

My dad only smoked the best-White Owls

My first smoke--Fabulous

SmokinCozy · 10-15-2008, 10:57 PM

Davidoff grabbed my attention and a Ashton VSG put the hook in.

chris45set · 10-15-2008, 11:08 PM

First one to really capture my attention was a Gran Habano #3.
I never knew cigars could hold that kind of charm.
Been a downhill slide ever since (and a LOT of fun).

groogs · 10-16-2008, 12:02 AM

My first premium was a Padron 3000 Maduro. I followed that with a PAM Exclusivo the following night. That was the beginning of the end, but it has been one hell of a ride so far.

10-16-2008, 08:06 AM

Punch Petit Punch... a birthday present from my girlfriend, which I'm sure she regrets to this day!

floydpink · 10-16-2008, 08:15 AM

Fuente 8-5-8 maduro got me.

10-16-2008, 11:51 AM

I was a two-sticks-a-year cigar smoker since age 18 because my pops smokes cigars, but never got on the slope. Back in December I had one (don't remember what) that made me say, "MAN! This is the first time I've REALLY enjoyed a cigar! This is GOOD!"... Then in March I was gifted a Fuente on my birthday from a friend and more-or-less repeated myself.

After that I took the plunge, bought a cutter, cheap torch lighter, a 5 stick Otterbox, and I still remember the 5 cigars I bought:

Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubanas
Gurkha Ancient Warrior
Arturo Fuente Chateau maduro
2x Coronado by La Flor

It was the Coronado that REALLY got me. I consider it to be the stick that ended it all for me.

Good times, good times.

ultramag · 10-20-2008, 12:33 AM

The first cigar that really grabbed me and got my attention was a Tatuaje Especiales gifted to me at my first herf.

TomHagen · 10-20-2008, 05:26 AM

padron 3000 Maddy... pre-light aroma is choco goodness

10-15-2008, 08:26 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#4
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	#5
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	#6
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	#7
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, 10:21 PM	#8
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: What cigar hooked you? Around 1995 I believe it was the Partagas Sabrosa __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

10-15-2008, 10:28 PM	#9
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,817 Trading: (6)	Re: What cigar hooked you? Montecristo, don't know the type but it was a robusto size I bought when my son was born. It was from JR online in one of those library humi's. My only regret was no saving 2 for he and I to share when he grows up. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-15-2008, 10:55 PM	#10
LkyLindy Chief Cook/Bottle Washer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Harvey Location: Long Island NY Posts: 134 Trading: (6)	Re: What cigar hooked you? My dad only smoked the best-White Owls My first smoke--Fabulous

10-15-2008, 10:57 PM	#11
SmokinCozy I don't smoke that Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Los Angeles Posts: 562 Trading: (47)	Re: What cigar hooked you? Davidoff grabbed my attention and a Ashton VSG put the hook in.

10-15-2008, 11:08 PM	#12
chris45set Millie found a BIG stick Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In My Life Posts: 21 Trading: (2)	Re: What cigar hooked you? First one to really capture my attention was a Gran Habano #3. I never knew cigars could hold that kind of charm. Been a downhill slide ever since (and a LOT of fun). __________________ You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

10-16-2008, 12:02 AM	#13
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: What cigar hooked you? My first premium was a Padron 3000 Maduro. I followed that with a PAM Exclusivo the following night. That was the beginning of the end, but it has been one hell of a ride so far.

10-16-2008, 08:06 AM	#14
Harpo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cigar hooked you? Punch Petit Punch... a birthday present from my girlfriend, which I'm sure she regrets to this day!

10-16-2008, 08:15 AM	#15
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: What cigar hooked you? Fuente 8-5-8 maduro got me. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

10-16-2008, 11:51 AM	#16
petewho Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What cigar hooked you? I was a two-sticks-a-year cigar smoker since age 18 because my pops smokes cigars, but never got on the slope. Back in December I had one (don't remember what) that made me say, "MAN! This is the first time I've REALLY enjoyed a cigar! This is GOOD!"... Then in March I was gifted a Fuente on my birthday from a friend and more-or-less repeated myself. After that I took the plunge, bought a cutter, cheap torch lighter, a 5 stick Otterbox, and I still remember the 5 cigars I bought: Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubanas Gurkha Ancient Warrior Arturo Fuente Chateau maduro 2x Coronado by La Flor It was the Coronado that REALLY got me. I consider it to be the stick that ended it all for me. Good times, good times.

10-20-2008, 12:33 AM	#17
ultramag Scared of Curly Cut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chad Location: Missouri Posts: 104 Trading: (7)	Re: What cigar hooked you? The first cigar that really grabbed me and got my attention was a Tatuaje Especiales gifted to me at my first herf.

10-20-2008, 05:26 AM	#18
TomHagen Rabbinic Consigliere Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tattejuaje Location: NY Posts: 601 Trading: (12)	Re: What cigar hooked you? padron 3000 Maddy... pre-light aroma is choco goodness __________________ Cigar Asylum Minyan///Corona Gorda Comparison Thread Do Acts of Goodness and Kindness!!