Looking for input on a tough decision

[r3db4r0n]

I feel that after reading through this thread and others like it that I've simply been putting too much faith into reviews, I've been treating them as if they were the ultimate buying guide to picking up cigars enmasse as opposed to advice on trying something you may like. Further more I realize now that I've also omitted the idea where if in the best case scenario if I was to buy a box of cigars and love them, I would simply not have the urge to smoke anything else. Such narrow mindedness is naive and I realize now that my taste for cigars, like all things, may change over time and that without the help of everyone contributing here, and else where, that it would of taken me much longer to realize all of this.

My aim now is to take things slow and enjoy finding out what brands and models I really like. I know I won't enjoy ever cigar I try but that will just be part of the experiences on my road into the culture, that being said, I know that without a doubt I'll be looking forward to sharing them with all of you in addition to a few cigars along the way = P

I'll always remember a cigar is something meant to be enjoyed, not rushed, even when it comes to collecting = )

 

[PLUSH]

That is something important to learn early on, reviews are very subjective, and at times tilted towards advertisement. Also, just like there are hundreds of soft-drinks, the same runs true for cigars. What you like, what I like and what another brother likes, more than likely will be 3 different things. Or, 2, but that other dude, don't know shit. Price also, does not a good cigar make. There are $25 turds as well as $3 gems. As many will tell you, smoke what you like, try new things, and keep learning.

 

[r3db4r0n]

good advice from all the above.
the dutch cigars are usually much different from all the others. the majority of them are dry boxed which can be an aquired taste. but a always, smoke what you like, and try the suggested ones.

I'd have to say that most of the cigars I tried during my trip to the Netherlands last year were a little different, but the ones I mentioned in my earlier post don't fit into the dry packed category, they're interesting little robustos and I wouldn't mind sharing a couple to get some opinions .

If I buy a box I'll let you know

 

[TreeFrog Frank]

Wait, is JJ coming out of his "break" already?!

 

[L8A]

Ok boys I have his address I am going to make a nice sampler today and send it out. If anyone else wants to do the same hit me up..

I have a few Ghurka Centurian & Lengend Perfectos I can trow in so he can scrath that itch if you give me his address.

 

[funkejj]

Wait, is JJ coming out of his "break" already?!

Frank, No I am just providing a sampler to a new brother in another country. This is in no way a bomb. Just a sampler.

 

[r3db4r0n]

lol that one made me laugh, people really don't like gurkahs eh?

 

[ciggy]

PM me your Addy...I got a few you might like!

 

[Ed Monton]

Didn't recognize it until now but I see your Alias is "RedBaron". At first I just thought it was a bunch of letters and numbers thrown together. Good one.

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

I feel that after reading through this thread and others like it that I've simply been putting too much faith into reviews, I've been treating them as if they were the ultimate buying guide to picking up cigars enmasse as opposed to advice on trying something you may like. Further more I realize now that I've also omitted the idea where if in the best case scenario if I was to buy a box of cigars and love them, I would simply not have the urge to smoke anything else. Such narrow mindedness is naive and I realize now that my taste for cigars, like all things, may change over time and that without the help of everyone contributing here, and else where, that it would of taken me much longer to realize all of this.

My aim now is to take things slow and enjoy finding out what brands and models I really like. I know I won't enjoy ever cigar I try but that will just be part of the experiences on my road into the culture, that being said, I know that without a doubt I'll be looking forward to sharing them with all of you in addition to a few cigars along the way = P

I'll always remember a cigar is something meant to be enjoyed, not rushed, even when it comes to collecting = )

I usually try a "couple" of same cigar and then check the review to see if my experience is comparable.

 

[r3db4r0n]

Thats seems like a pretty straight forward way of going about it. I haven't really had the the chance to do that yet my self but I'm definitely looking forward to it.

Once I start putting my self out there a little more maybe I'll try my hand at some reviews, I think its something I would eventually enjoy doing regularly... If I can afford to haha

 

[Clint]

My 2 cents...

Finding a cigar you like is a bit of a catch 22...If you buy a single, and that particular single is the dud out of the box it was grabbed from, then you may discard that cigar; even though it may be THE ciagr for your tatse. On the other hand, if you buy a box, smoke a few, and decide that you hate them; you are now stuck with 20+ cigars to get rid of!
I suggest a 5'er...This way you can fairly judge the cigar. If you smoke 2 and hate them, you can now trade 3 away.

 

[r3db4r0n]

Thats seems like a pretty good rule of thumb