Looking for Pointers

[Kidvegas]

Between $3.50 & $10.00 your in for a long journey of spectacular seegars my friend! Take your time and enjoy the journey.

Welcome to the Never Ending Rabbit Hole!


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[TCBSmokes]

Have you been taking notice of why you like the Flor de Oliva? The reason I'm asking is because while they're one if the few good mix filler smokes out there, and have nice smooth dry wood and earth notes, the cigar comes with a sweet cap (essential dipped in sugar) and that's what attracts most people to it. Given you're a pipe smoker my first assumption is that you like that sweet cap, and if so I would suggest the tabak especial line from drew estate, and maybe get your self an acid sampler pack. I also hear good things about the deadwood line.

If you're more interested in the natural flavors of cigars I would suggest regions and wrappers to give you a good sense what each part of the world brings to the table. For instance try an Corojo wrapper from Jalapa if you want something on the sweeter side, or an Habano from Estelli if you want something more spicy. Maybe you want something creamy and nutty to go along with an highland scotch, in which case I'd suggest a nice Cameroon wrapper and two of my favorites (CAO Cameroon and H. Hupmann vintage Cameroon) are priced very reasonable.

Hope my rambling helped and welcome to Bum.

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@Regiampiero . CB's very own resident cigar-sommelier! Well done.

and I see "this place" has one too. lol.
Article is more about the sommelier than actual pairings..
https://www.google.com/amp/robbrepor...?source=images

[Bruck]

My favorite Honduran line is CLE but I end up buying more Rocky Patels as they are usually a better value proposition. Nicaraguan - far too many to pick from!

Agree - friends don't let friends shop at Thompson JR isn't bad but their store brand bundles can be hit or miss.

[jhedrick83]

A few general tips and a few Cigar recommendations.

General tips
1. If you can, buy 5ers of new things. Smoke them spread out over a couple months to see how they settle if at all.

2. Experiment with different RHs. Some guys swear by 70/70 a lot don’t. A lot prefer 65/65. I’m closer to 62-63 for temp and rh. It’s totally personal preference. There’s no right or wrong way. Just assume it takes a week per % change to settle.

3. Keep a journal when you smoke a cigar. Record what you like and dislike about it. Tastes, feel, construction problems, etc. Then check and see if there’s a pattern in what you are liking. Not just in terms of wrapper/binder/filler but also factory of origin.

4. Have fun with Cigars! Do things your way. As long as you are enjoying, that’s all the matters.

I can’t speak for their house bundles but Holts.com has great 6 pack prices on a lot of very good cigars.

In terms of Cigar recommendations:

Oliva Master Blends III (holts 6 pack).
601 Blue Maduro
Any of the Fuente Gran Reserva line or Hemingway line (natural, Maduro, Cameroon all are good-great reliable smokes
Fuente Magnum R44
Pardon 2000 in natural or Maduro
Kristoff Maduro
Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor- awesome Maduro (don’t pay full price. Holts or CBID used to run deals a decent bit)
Illusione Rothchildes- ugly wrappers but awesome smokes

I’m sure I’m forgetting a few..

[Regiampiero]

@Regiampiero . CB's very own resident cigar-sommelier! Well done.

and I see "this place" has one too. lol.
Article is more about the sommelier than actual pairings..
https://www.google.com/amp/robbrepor...?source=images

Sommelier LOL! Let's just say I've smoked a decent amount of dogs in my never ending pursuit to find the best cheapies, and along the way I've picked up a few things.