Another Newcommer in Need of Guidance

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alandh

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I never considered myself much of the smoking type but after a good friend of mine came back from bootcamp on leave and I was home for the college for the weekend he talked me into catching up over cigars. Lone and behold I fell in love with the grand experience of cigar smoking.

So far I've had to rely on whatever cigar store owners opinions are to find what we hope will be an enjoyable smoke. I have yet to have a bad one but I found myself thoroughly enjoying a Punch Grand Cru. I believe this means I should look at more mild cigars.

I don't really have much problems with costs since I don't smoke more than once or twice a month but at the same time try to not get too elegant because I havn't had enough cigars to admire the finer points of a quality cigar.

I have a couple of special events coming up that I'd really like to have a good cigar for so was looking online but the list of brands is pretty overwhelming. Anybody got any suggestions? I was looking at Permodo la Tradicion Reserve...but really have no idea...feedback is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.
 
I switched from cigarettes to cigars four years ago, and was in your position.I've wasted a lot of money buy not asking for help in the beginning, and I mean about $1,500 to $2,000.
I strongly suggest Cigar.com.Call them and ask for a sales representative.They will guide you through the process of finding your likes.Don't buy boxes based on other peoples taste and likes.Do not purchase by the box based on catalogues until you have tried the cigars.That was my mistake-I bought by the box prior to trying the cigar. I like trying different cigars and do by buying singles. If a certain cigar is recommended buy two or three, and a fact that still makes me ponder- cigars can taste and smoke differently depending on size.A torpedo or Churchill may be totally different than a corona in the same brand.
This is a great joy in life- cigar smoking. Enjoy.
Malone
 
The Perdomo Reserve is great, either in original rosado or maduro wrapper. If expense is no big deal, try Hemingways, Don Carlos, Padron Anniversario Maduro, Savinelli ELR, or Diana Silvius. For other suggestions, check the rest of the pages on this forum. There are a few threads with long lists of suggestions, from $1-10 apiece, whatever your price range.
 
Thanks guys. If anybody still has any suggestions for mild-medium cigars I'd be more than happy to hear 'em. But I got another question. Normally I bought the cigar several days before I wanted to smoke them. Now that I'm buying them online I'm going to buy a bunch of singles at once to save a bit on shipping and get a good variety.

But I'm not going to be smoking them all within a week or even two. What is the best way to keep them good(humidor?) since I'm not serious enought to buy a 40 cigar humidor? Is there any tips/tricks to keeping a couple cigars good for a 4-6 weeks? Is a humidor of some type my only option? Is there any good way of doing this?
 
Go for a humidor. Buy larger than you need. As your cigar prowess expands, you'll try more stuff, and purchase more. You will find if you let some age a few months, they'll be a lot better.

If you really want to stay away from a large humidor, the are several travel humidors on the market. They hold about eight cigars. Go for $20 and up.
 
Alandh,

If you are ordering through cigar.com wait until after the first of april. Starting 4/1 we will be including water pillow humidifcation devices free with single cigar orders. This should keep the cigars nice and fresh. I have one in a ziplock in the car and it has kept my road stogies fresh for going on 2 months now.
 
Hey, about those water humidifcation pillows..Is there a special offer I have click on when ordering to get one? I'd like to order but I need to make sure I can keep these cigars good for a while since i don't have a humidor.
 
If you order any singles you will get a water pillow automatically at no additional charge. It is part of the freshness guarantee.
 
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