Yeah the swag is good. I normally got 15-20 sticks and lots rare stuff as well.Scroll all the way down. There are three or four pictures labeled with each ticket.
Yeah the swag is good. I normally got 15-20 sticks and lots rare stuff as well.Scroll all the way down. There are three or four pictures labeled with each ticket.
I had one last night.View attachment 210549
On @Bigtanker ’s advice, haven’t lit it yet but wow, it smells so good out of the cellophane!
Picked up my first Liga Privada tonight, I’ll probably have it tomorrow after my morning hike.
They are pretty awesome. I could see these being a regular thing…I had one last night.
I had a very large dinner last night and that was my dessert.They are pretty awesome. I could see these being a regular thing…
This is mostly general info as there are always exceptions. The lighter the wrapper, the milder the cigar. And just because it's expensive ($12-15 and up) doesn't mean you'll like it.Been thinking about getting into smoking cigars, but really don't know much about them. Anyone care to educate an ignorant Texas redneck about cigars?
I never knew that about salivating more…… I need a spittoon when I smoke.@Bigtanker hit the nail on the head, I'll add more. Naturally this is based on my own experience and opinion.
Flavored cigars: getting flavored cigars is like going into a throw down tough guy biker bar and asking for a Cosmo. We smoke cigars bc we like the taste of tobacco, flavored tobacco is best in a pipe.
As above maybe you'll like the $8 stick over the $30 stick. Price doesn't dictate what you'll like. For instance my fav stick at the cigar lounge is $30 bucks my buddy's favorite is like $8. At the end of the day it's your money so smoke what you like.
Just be sure to try different brands and at different price ranges. Really explore and find what you like. There are lots of amazing cigars referenced in this thread. It's real easy to fall into smoking the same 3 cigars all the time.
It's amazing how a bad cut in a cigar can ruin it for you. Be sure to get good quality cutters.
A straight cut will work anywhere, I personally just don't like a straight cut.
A v cut is just as versatile and in my opinion the best option.
A punch is great but can't be used in all cigars. If you use it in the larger ring gauge cigars it can lead to a really nasty taste.
If you are smoking a box pressed cigars (kinda square vs round) I find it's best to use a vcut top to bottom. Meaning cut across the shortest distance especially if it's padron other wise it will fray on you really bad.
Something you may expect, which is very very common for new cigar smokers.
For new cigar smokers the yummy new flavor triggers you to salivate a lot which will mix with the tobacco and as you swallow all the extra spit it will lead to a stomach ache. Which will then in turn turn new smokers off. As you smoke more this will happen less.
Don't use a zippo to light your cigar the gas will change the taste of your cigar. Start off with a bic or better yet matches then graduate up into nice torch lighters if you get into it.
Good cigars to start on any of the oliva or nub cigars. High quality mild price and run the range on flavors or boldness. Then branch out from there following your tastes.
I would recommend hitting up cigarsdaily on YouTube he has a lot to teach and a great attitude towards cigars.
I’ve also found the V cut to be my favorite, I even use them on figarados.A v cut is just as versatile and in my opinion the best option.
Hey now. Don't knock the flavored stuff. The Macanudo M coffee is one of my favorites.Flavored cigars: getting flavored cigars is like going into a throw down tough guy biker bar and asking for a Cosmo. We smoke cigars bc we like the taste of tobacco, flavored tobacco is best in a pipe.