Advice for a Newbie

sleeved613 · 06-14-2016, 02:36 PM

Hello Cigar Asylum!

I am new to the art of cigar smoking and was wondering if you could shed some light on a few issues for me?

1) I have a humidor, I seasoned it, bought 3 bovida packs to keep it humid and my hygrometer reads 75 degrees / 60%. I thought I did everything correctly, yet I am not sure that the above numbers are good thing. Can someone help me out?

2) I have been enjoying mild cigars. I have tried Avo, Macanudo, Jenuwine, etc. Can anyone suggest any others that might be good? I appreciate it.

Sleeved613

4WheelVFR · 06-14-2016, 02:54 PM

60% humidity is fine. Some people like 'em a bit dryer even, but 60% is definitely fine. As for mild cigars, I don't have too many recommendations, but Arturo Fuente 858's are pretty good, especially in the sun grown wrapper. Arturo Fuente Hemingway series is also a good smoke.

Skywalker · 06-14-2016, 03:27 PM

Welcome to the Asylum!

Best advice I can give... Try many different kinds of cigars. Mild is a good start but think about it like food or drink. Variety is the spice of life!!!

AdamJoshua · 06-14-2016, 03:57 PM

Welcome to the asylum. From what I recall there were a bunch of Rocky Patels that were a really good mild to medium stick, smoking a lot of those back in the day. Some of the bigger websites that sell samplers might be a good start, buying a sampler let's you try a wide range of sticks without paying a lot of money.

Oh and you should post in the new members thread introducing yourself there, more people will see it unless Peter just moves this one.

icehog3 · 06-14-2016, 05:19 PM

Is your hygrometer digital, and have you calibrated it?

Welcome to CA.

AdamJoshua · 06-14-2016, 05:21 PM

Yes but it's electronic, I don't think I have to calibrate it.

icehog3 · 06-14-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Yes but it's electronic, I don't think I have to calibrate it.

You, Sir, are ****ing retahted.

sleeved613 · 06-14-2016, 06:33 PM

Thanks everyone for the welcome.

I did calibrate it according to the instructions.... I will look into Rocky Patel tonight.

Cheers!

Remo · 06-14-2016, 07:39 PM

75 degrees? Seems a bit hot, beetles like it though. I would put it somewhere cooler.

area51 · 06-14-2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo

75 degrees? Seems a bit hot, beetles like it though. I would put it somewhere cooler.

That was my biggest concern

sleeved613 · 06-15-2016, 08:39 AM

I went to Jenuwine in Royal Oak. How did you know I was there?

I will try some place cooler.

Remo · 06-15-2016, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sleeved613

I will try some place cooler.

65*/62-65 humidity works for me.

Chainsaw13 · 06-16-2016, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sleeved613

I went to Jenuwine in Royal Oak. How did you know I was there?

I will try some place cooler.

You mentioned having tried a Jenuwine cigar. Forgot they had the RO location.

Holts just sent an email for a 24 flash sale of Rocky Patel Connecticuts, 20 cigars starting at $39.99. I've never had these, so cant comment on how they taste, but Connecticut wrapped cigars tend to be on the milder side.

Chainsaw13 · 06-14-2016, 07:40 PM

Which Jenuwine store did you go to, Troy or Sterling Heights? If Troy, go a little further north on Rochester road to a Wild Bill's. Smaller store, but better prices. Lots of deals and the older guy behind the counter can point you to cigars you may like. Try their Mi Julia line. It's not very strong.

sigsauer · 06-15-2016, 09:42 AM

PMS

massphatness · 06-15-2016, 10:39 AM

Lots of good info in the stickies at the top of each sub-forum. This one is a personal favorite:

How to Freeze and the Science behind it.

I freeze every single cigar I receive and have for years.

357 · 06-16-2016, 09:54 AM

Welcome neighbor! If you're wanting to try something light in the RP line try the Edge Lite.

Weelok · 06-16-2016, 02:41 PM

Welcome!!!! Fill up your humidor and the humidity will stabilize. I suspect you have too much unoccupied space. PM me your address and I can send you a humidor guide I picked up that I don't need as my set up is Sofa King We Todd Did but works for me I guess????

sleeved613 · 06-16-2016, 03:22 PM

Great suggestions everyone! Thank you so much.

jjirons69 · 06-17-2016, 09:44 AM

06-14-2016, 02:36 PM	#1
sleeved613 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Advice for a Newbie Hello Cigar Asylum! I am new to the art of cigar smoking and was wondering if you could shed some light on a few issues for me? 1) I have a humidor, I seasoned it, bought 3 bovida packs to keep it humid and my hygrometer reads 75 degrees / 60%. I thought I did everything correctly, yet I am not sure that the above numbers are good thing. Can someone help me out? 2) I have been enjoying mild cigars. I have tried Avo, Macanudo, Jenuwine, etc. Can anyone suggest any others that might be good? I appreciate it. Sleeved613

06-14-2016, 02:54 PM	#2
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: Advice for a Newbie 60% humidity is fine. Some people like 'em a bit dryer even, but 60% is definitely fine. As for mild cigars, I don't have too many recommendations, but Arturo Fuente 858's are pretty good, especially in the sun grown wrapper. Arturo Fuente Hemingway series is also a good smoke.

06-14-2016, 03:27 PM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Advice for a Newbie Welcome to the Asylum! Best advice I can give... Try many different kinds of cigars. Mild is a good start but think about it like food or drink. Variety is the spice of life!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

06-14-2016, 03:57 PM	#4
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Advice for a Newbie Welcome to the asylum. From what I recall there were a bunch of Rocky Patels that were a really good mild to medium stick, smoking a lot of those back in the day. Some of the bigger websites that sell samplers might be a good start, buying a sampler let's you try a wide range of sticks without paying a lot of money. Oh and you should post in the new members thread introducing yourself there, more people will see it unless Peter just moves this one.

06-14-2016, 05:19 PM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: Advice for a Newbie Is your hygrometer digital, and have you calibrated it? Welcome to CA. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-14-2016, 05:21 PM	#6
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Advice for a Newbie Yes but it's electronic, I don't think I have to calibrate it.

06-14-2016, 06:33 PM	#8
sleeved613 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: Advice for a Newbie Thanks everyone for the welcome. I did calibrate it according to the instructions.... I will look into Rocky Patel tonight. Cheers!

06-14-2016, 07:39 PM	#9
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Advice for a Newbie 75 degrees? Seems a bit hot, beetles like it though. I would put it somewhere cooler. __________________

06-15-2016, 08:39 AM	#11
sleeved613 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: Advice for a Newbie I went to Jenuwine in Royal Oak. How did you know I was there? I will try some place cooler.

06-14-2016, 07:40 PM	#14
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Advice for a Newbie Which Jenuwine store did you go to, Troy or Sterling Heights? If Troy, go a little further north on Rochester road to a Wild Bill's. Smaller store, but better prices. Lots of deals and the older guy behind the counter can point you to cigars you may like. Try their Mi Julia line. It's not very strong. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

06-15-2016, 09:42 AM	#15
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,370 Trading: (63)	Re: Advice for a Newbie PMS

06-15-2016, 10:39 AM	#16
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Advice for a Newbie Lots of good info in the stickies at the top of each sub-forum. This one is a personal favorite: How to Freeze and the Science behind it. I freeze every single cigar I receive and have for years. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

06-16-2016, 09:54 AM	#17
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Advice for a Newbie Welcome neighbor! If you're wanting to try something light in the RP line try the Edge Lite. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

06-16-2016, 02:41 PM	#18
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,086 Trading: (21)	Re: Advice for a Newbie Welcome!!!! Fill up your humidor and the humidity will stabilize. I suspect you have too much unoccupied space. PM me your address and I can send you a humidor guide I picked up that I don't need as my set up is Sofa King We Todd Did but works for me I guess???? __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

06-16-2016, 03:22 PM	#19
sleeved613 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: Advice for a Newbie Great suggestions everyone! Thank you so much.

06-17-2016, 09:44 AM	#20
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Advice for a Newbie __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes