Tampa1257 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I saw this question while I was traveling around and I thought that actually it was a valid question that those that are considered FOGs and LOL, "NewJacks" could reply with 1 piece of Advise they would share with another cigar smoker to help them along their way. What would you feel would be the 1 solid piece of info you would share with someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunker1028 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 » I saw this question while I was traveling around and I thought that » actually it was a valid question that those that are considered FOGs and » LOL, "NewJacks" could reply with 1 piece of Advise they would share » with another cigar smoker to help them along their way. » » What would you feel would be the 1 solid piece of info you would share » with someone? Don't take other people's taste as your own. Form your own opinions from your own experiences by smoking many different cigars. Thats the road I'm still traveling, after 10+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa1257 Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 I would tell someone to smoke slow and smoke what you enjoy and enjoy what you smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf2112 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Wet the head before cutting. damn that sounds bad::-) I could have said "Lick the head before cutting" but thought that sounded worse:-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 While there are many, if I'm limited to only one, I'd have to go with don't get caught up with the 70', 70% humidity standard, and to keep the humidity, and temp for that matter, lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Buy singles and try several examples before buying a box. You'll save yourself lots of time, money and disappointment that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMH Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I'd have to say SLOW DOWN. At the pace I smoke at, it takes me over an hour to finish a petit corona, but I find if I smoke it any faster the smoke gets hot and harsh, and any flavours just disappear completely. Whenever I see people refer to tres petit coronas as "good 30 minute snacks" I always wonder how on earth the could possible enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smk819 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Always buy from the Czar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2advnture Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 » I would tell someone to smoke slow and smoke what you enjoy and enjoy what » you smoke. Yep, sloooowwwww....doooowwwwnnnn... Remember the "1 minute" rule between draws is a good starting point. Smoke what you like, like what you smoke. Don't buy boxes without trying a 5er first!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRKS Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Experiment to find what YOU like a lot and what YOU like less...... In their quest for the "BEST" - sometimes folks forget that in this wonderful adventure that is the world of cigars - the real treat is the journey we take - not the final destination..... You can't write a symphony by only playing one note ---live a little and experience as much as you can of the treats that are out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Don't get caught up on price, develop a relationship with a vendor. You may pay a little more up front but you will always win in the long run. Trust is everything when it comes to vendore...which is one of the reasons I buy from Rob and Lisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefallguy Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I'm with Elric.... know your vendor... it all starts there, cuz no matter how slow you smoke, it ain't gonna help if the sticks are crap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatLocker Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 So much great advice here. Slow down, get to know your vendor, don't listen to hype, don't shop strictly bt price.... One more, just buy a cabinet humidor to start. It may seem like too much, but soon enough, it will be too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Always loads of great advice at FOH. My 2 cents Find another lover of the leaf to smoke with. My friend Andy and I have been enjoying cigars and drinks together for the past 10 years. We get together at least once a week. A certain camraderie ensues when cigar enthusiasts come together (herf). Cigars make the memories. Enjoy your smokes, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Great info!!! As Roman always says "It's all about the Brotherhood"!!! Ironman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 i'm only gone for a week and i come back and find rob doing his 'czar-love-in' thing under all sorts of names again. my bit of advice - been covered before, but try as many different smokes as you can and believe your own palate. find what you like. you're the one smoking it so make sure it is one you like, even if others bag it or it doesn't have the big rep. » Don't get caught up on price, develop a relationship with a vendor. You may » pay a little more up front but you will always win in the long run. Trust » is everything when it comes to vendore...which is one of the reasons I buy » from Rob and Lisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habanablue Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 one recommendation that I would give: make sure you have the proper time and place. Cigars are all about enjoyment. if you have to rush or aren't in the right setting you may as well suck back a cancer stick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hayes Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Choose the right cigar depending on the time available and the environment you're in. Smoke to your own palate and not to a status symbol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novasurf Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 » one recommendation that I would give: make sure you have the proper time » and place. Cigars are all about enjoyment. if you have to rush or aren't » in the right setting you may as well suck back a cancer stick... I'm with you on this Blue. I've had a recent bad habit of not mindfully smoking a cigar. I do have a lot on my plate, but no more than the next. Just gotta chill. Tampa....my compliments, this is an excellent thread sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiley Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 My advice: Don't spend a ton of money on non-Cubans before you explore Cubans, because the likely result will be hundreds (if you're lucky) or (more likely) thousands of wasted dollars worth of crap you can't bare to smoke, and you'll end up either giving them away for free or putting them in the garden mulch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagzo Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 if you find you don't like cigars after all send them to me:-D oh yes and don't let anyone put you off smoking because they don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARHead Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I say for sure to take your time and enjoy it. ..and if you are ever in the position Bill Clinton was in, use a SLR DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van55 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Keep a cigar diary of tasting notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harwellplant Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 buy a good humidor, buy one that holds more than you think you need right now, and take the time to season it well. of all the great pleasure cigars will bring you, struggling with a subpar or unstable humidor is NOT on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay8354 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 » What would you feel would be the 1 solid piece of info you would share » with someone? Don't have 1 piece of advice, but advice is only good if someone heeds it: Buy the Best you can Afford Try Singles and then buy Box Form your own opinions, brands are just that brands (the better known are not always the best for you) Read up info and judge for yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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