Picking cigars

Big Maduro · 12-09-2011, 11:54 AM

I've been obsessing about cigars with the internet. My local B&M has been a great help also. To me it's a lot of fun researching a stick,then trying it out. That's all. I just wanted to say I'm really enjoying my new found hobby.Learning to differentiate between the different flavors and nuances of each stick is fun and relaxing. Awesome.

Doctorossi · 12-09-2011, 12:09 PM

Hard to beat, ain't it?

Sonic04GT · 12-09-2011, 12:13 PM

I think it's going to take me a long time, if ever, before I can differentiate the flavors haha I just taste tobacco, but I've only been smoking 1-2 a week for 3 months. I can at least tell what I do and don't like though

Java, LGC, and Punch have been pretty tasty with Java in the lead.

T.G · 12-09-2011, 12:24 PM

Vinegar, salt, chopped garlic, coriander seed, mustard seed, dill seed, bay leaf...

Oh wait, you said picking cigars.

Nebbermind.

CigarNut · 12-09-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Vinegar, salt, chopped garlic, coriander seed, mustard seed, dill seed, bay leaf...

Oh wait, you said picking cigars.

Nebbermind.

Go for it T.G: Pickle a cigar -- and then smoke it. I want to see that.

T.G · 12-09-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Go for it T.G: Pickle a cigar -- and then smoke it. I want to see that.

New from Lars Tetens: "The Gurkhin"! A beautiful candela wrapped petite corona flavored with the essence of dill and vinegar with a subtle hint of garlic and cloves.

* Kosher for Passover too!

Blak Smyth · 12-09-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

New from Lars Tetens: "The Gurkhin"! A beautiful candela wrapped petite corona flavored with the essence of dill and vinegar with a subtle hint of garlic and cloves.

* Kosher for Passover too!

irratebass · 12-09-2011, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Go for it T.G: Pickle a cigar -- and then smoke it. I want to see that.

+1

Gophernut · 12-09-2011, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

New from Lars Tetens: "The Gurkhin"! A beautiful candela wrapped petite corona flavored with the essence of dill and vinegar with a subtle hint of garlic and cloves.

* Kosher for Passover too!

Love it!

INT · 12-09-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Maduro

I've been obsessing about cigars with the internet. My local B&M has been a great help also. To me it's a lot of fun researching a stick,then trying it out. That's all. I just wanted to say I'm really enjoying my new found hobby.Learning to differentiate between the different flavors and nuances of each stick is fun and relaxing. Awesome.

Ineed. Been smoking for 10 years and I still never get board of reading and learning. So many interesting stories about how blends are put together and thought up.

cigardan · 12-09-2011, 04:36 PM

Gotta love the Ghurkin!

Big Maduro · 12-09-2011, 04:51 PM

There is a lot more to it than most people realize. When you pick one to try its interesting to find how differnt it will taste to someone else.

sevans105 · 12-09-2011, 05:08 PM

The Ghurkin....is that Hansiota blend?

hotreds · 12-09-2011, 06:53 PM

Lots and lots of info out there, to be sure. Practice, practice, practice!

Crownedone · 12-09-2011, 09:32 PM

I absolutely love the passion of new guys! I still feel that way. Some times I get so exited about an order of new sticks waiting for me at home while I'm at work it drives me nuts. I hope your passion and love for cigars only grows...mine has.

Big Maduro · 12-09-2011, 10:03 PM

Lol, I will research a cigar, and my mouth will actually start watering.Pretty weird

Sonic04GT · 12-09-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Crownedone

I absolutely love the passion of new guys! I still feel that way. Some times I get so exited about an order of new sticks waiting for me at home while I'm at work it drives me nuts. I hope your passion and love for cigars only grows...mine has.

Life has been fairly stressful lately and cigars tend to bring consistent happiness and I started smoking in September. If I have an order on the UPS truck it's instantly a good day.

Big Maduro · 12-09-2011, 10:27 PM

I havn't been able to do an order yet. Mine have been a couple at a time from my local shop. I will set an hour or whatever time it takes to relax and have a stick. Taking that time to kick the stress in the butt is great. My son did get me an early Christmas present, in the form of a humidor. It's pretty stable after 5 days at 71%

celtic250 · 12-10-2011, 12:11 AM

I am to newer to the hobby and it has taken over all my free time and to be honest I couldn't be happier. I spend many hours looking at anything I can learn from on the internet. I guess everyone was right when they said it was a slippery slope because I am slipping quick.

12-10-2011, 10:11 AM

I have only been smoking cigars for about 6 months and have been amazed at how my taste for sticks has changed. When I started I really mild cigars like Olive Con. Res. and such. Now I find that I favor things like Casa Magna Oscuro's and Opus X. When I first started I would have considered them way too strong and rejected them. What I enjoy them most is trying new tastes, some I find I love and others, well not so much, but I have to say when all else fails my favorite is still Diamond Crown. When I just want to have something I know I am going to enjoy and the fragrance won't clear the house it's still my go to.
When I started I thought it was just find something you like and that's that but as you can see here cigars can be a great hobby with tons of variety.

12-09-2011, 11:54 AM	#1
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Picking cigars I've been obsessing about cigars with the internet. My local B&M has been a great help also. To me it's a lot of fun researching a stick,then trying it out. That's all. I just wanted to say I'm really enjoying my new found hobby.Learning to differentiate between the different flavors and nuances of each stick is fun and relaxing. Awesome.

12-09-2011, 12:09 PM	#2
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Picking cigars Hard to beat, ain't it? __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

12-09-2011, 12:13 PM	#3
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: Picking cigars I think it's going to take me a long time, if ever, before I can differentiate the flavors haha I just taste tobacco, but I've only been smoking 1-2 a week for 3 months. I can at least tell what I do and don't like though Java, LGC, and Punch have been pretty tasty with Java in the lead.

12-09-2011, 12:24 PM	#4
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Picking cigars Vinegar, salt, chopped garlic, coriander seed, mustard seed, dill seed, bay leaf... Oh wait, you said picking cigars. Nebbermind.

12-09-2011, 04:36 PM	#11
cigardan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: NYC Posts: 104 Trading: (0)	Re: Picking cigars Gotta love the Ghurkin! __________________ *-Dan*

12-09-2011, 04:51 PM	#12
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Picking cigars There is a lot more to it than most people realize. When you pick one to try its interesting to find how differnt it will taste to someone else.

12-09-2011, 05:08 PM	#13
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: Picking cigars The Ghurkin....is that Hansiota blend? __________________

12-09-2011, 06:53 PM	#14
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Picking cigars Lots and lots of info out there, to be sure. Practice, practice, practice! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-09-2011, 09:32 PM	#15
Crownedone Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: crawfordville fl. Posts: 289 Trading: (0)	Re: Picking cigars I absolutely love the passion of new guys! I still feel that way. Some times I get so exited about an order of new sticks waiting for me at home while I'm at work it drives me nuts. I hope your passion and love for cigars only grows...mine has.

12-09-2011, 10:03 PM	#16
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Picking cigars Lol, I will research a cigar, and my mouth will actually start watering.Pretty weird

12-09-2011, 10:27 PM	#18
Big Maduro Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 479 Trading: (14)	Re: Picking cigars I havn't been able to do an order yet. Mine have been a couple at a time from my local shop. I will set an hour or whatever time it takes to relax and have a stick. Taking that time to kick the stress in the butt is great. My son did get me an early Christmas present, in the form of a humidor. It's pretty stable after 5 days at 71%

12-10-2011, 12:11 AM	#19
celtic250 Smoke em if ya got em Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Greg Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 378 Trading: (21)	Re: Picking cigars I am to newer to the hobby and it has taken over all my free time and to be honest I couldn't be happier. I spend many hours looking at anything I can learn from on the internet. I guess everyone was right when they said it was a slippery slope because I am slipping quick.

12-10-2011, 10:11 AM	#20
Dr Voss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Picking cigars I have only been smoking cigars for about 6 months and have been amazed at how my taste for sticks has changed. When I started I really mild cigars like Olive Con. Res. and such. Now I find that I favor things like Casa Magna Oscuro's and Opus X. When I first started I would have considered them way too strong and rejected them. What I enjoy them most is trying new tastes, some I find I love and others, well not so much, but I have to say when all else fails my favorite is still Diamond Crown. When I just want to have something I know I am going to enjoy and the fragrance won't clear the house it's still my go to. When I started I thought it was just find something you like and that's that but as you can see here cigars can be a great hobby with tons of variety.