This gets addicting fast.

[stewshi]

Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

You're absolutely right. If I might give you recommendations that I wish I had when I started out:

1. Take notes on the cigars you smoke. You want to know and remember what you like and don't like in a cigar. They don't have to be like wine tasting notes or anything. Too mild, too strong, I liked it, I hated it.
2. Post some reviews whether you like them or not. You'll get comments pointing to some other stuff you might like and stuff to stay away from if you didn't like the cigar reviewed.
3. When you like a cigar, use the search function here and find other reviews on that cigar to find others you may like.
4. Don't buy a box until you've smoked at least 3 of a cigar you enjoy. It's amazing how different a cigar may taste in different settings. Something you really enjoyed the first time may not be so good the second or third try.
5. On the same line, don't make hasty judgments on a cigar based on your first try. If there are any redeeming qualities, give it another shot before writing it off.
6. Your preference in cigars will probably evolve. You may like them mild now and may want something stronger in the future or vice versa.

MCS

Totally agree with this I fight the urge to buy boxes of a single I have tried just because I have found a good deal. There are so many cigars out there try a few before you make rash decisions and end up with 18 cigars you no longer enjoy. Although you can donate said cigars to the troops.