Cigar buying habits

[bmony]

I used to feel the need after the yearly IPCPR to attempt to try the new cigars coming out. This year, I've settled down and have just limited myself to the three main manufacturer's I like and am trying their new releases.

The upside is that I am not disappointed very often as I am already a big fan of their current cigars.

 

[javajunkie]

are you talking buying sticks/ fivers, or BOXES? good way to go broke there! i always try to buy one or three sticks i have not had from any b&m i visit, but there are only a couple of outfits i would sink box money to, sight unseen. any more and my wife would freak!

o)

 

[Skitalets]

I am gravitating to the same few brands on the NC side as well. I will try a new stick here and there, but I'm resisting the pressure to be constantly branching out.

Case in point, I haven't really enjoyed Padrons so far. Used to think I needed to keep going back the well to see what others see in them, now I just leave them for the rest to enjoy.

 

[cityblock25]

Yeah, I just try the ones from companies I already know. Then take some other peoples recommendations on the others.

 

[Kypt]

I randomly try a couple singles of whatever looks interesting, then buy boxes of anything that blows me away.

 

[dowjr1]

Same here about branching out. Trying to keep it cool and stick with the items I know I like...which is a lot actually.

 

[Sin]

Quality > Quantity for me.

 

[danthebugman]

After a few years I have a core of favorites, but I still like to try new stuff. I don't go crazy with it, but I buy some here and some there.

Dan

 

[Mickeymorris626]

I try the new cigars from my go to brands, then maybe a few other interesting sticks from a few other reputable companies

 

[blacklabel]

I typically buy singles of cigars i've never had before....5er's of stuff I know I like...Boxes of stuff I LOVE.....

I order alot of Samplers, because there are some many sticks out there, i'd like to taste as many as I can!

 

[njstone]

I have a core of favorites as well, and I'd say 90% of my buying is within those. But I'll try new stuff too ... love trying new stuff, actually. I find that over time, tastes change. I think that as our pallates improve we are able to enjoy things that we didn't care for before.

Case in point, I used to love the AB Tempus. Then for whatever reason they just didn't do it for me anymore, and I hadn't had more than 1 this year. But I had one yesterday, and DANG that was a great cigar! Now they are back on my radar and I'll be smoking them more often.

 

[thejavaman]

Being relatively new to premium cigars, I try to sample as much as possible. I normally buy ~5 singles a week from my local B&M, then if something catches my fancy, I'll pick up a 5er online. I've yet to purchase a full box of anything yet, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time before that happens.

 

[javajunkie]

...I've yet to purchase a full box of anything yet, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time before that happens.

C'MON! you know a box of those my fathers for a rainy day would be reassuring! :nudge

o)

 

[thejavaman]

C'MON! you know a box of those my fathers for a rainy day would be reassuring! :nudge

o)

Especially if they age as good as the one you sent me! One of the best cigar's I've smoked to date!

 

[Hot Lips]

I have the advantage of going to the show - so I try darn near everything. For me though, the most exciting is the new brands. I already know for example that I'll enjoy a new Illusione or Tat - so it's a given. Finding something like the 7-20-4 or the Rubys completely makes my day though. Same with new lines like the elegencia, just not as exciting as a truly new cigar

 

[Alwayslit]

Hard pressed to try new stuff. Already have a rotation of favorites.