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So, I'm relatively new to cigar smoking...chit, who am I kidding, I'm the epitome of a N00B! I've been smoking cigars for about 5 weeks now, at 1 cigar per evening. I started smoking cigars as a means to quite smoking cigarettes, and it has worked. w:d/

I've been experimenting with different sticks. So far I've tried some (i) local home-rolled cigars that my B&M offers at a decent price (~$6/stick for a 6" 50), (ii) Rocky Patel Edge, Old World Reserve, Vintage '90, and Burn, (iii) San Lotano Maduro, (iv) Perdomo Tierra del Sol, (v) LFD 2000 Series, (vi) few other sticks around the $5 - $8 MSRP price point, and (vii) an AF 858 Maduro last night!

Although I've enjoyed most of these smokes, with the exception of the LFD 2000 Series, I've got to say that I absolutely fell in love with the AF 858 Maduro that I had last night. It was the best tasting cigar I've had thus far and felt so inclined to tell all of you about it (although I'm sure you've all sucked down many of these in the past). Are all AF cigars as good as this one? I read on a post that the Sungrown line is also well perceived by many smokers. Any recommendations comparable to the AF 858 Maduro are GREATLY appreciated! This may be a bit short-sighted on my end, but I'm thinking about buying a box of the 858 Maduro to just keep around, that's how much I enjoyed this cigar!

As a Fuente whore I will agree that is a mighty fine cigar! If you are looking for a treat in the AF line then the Shark, 48, and 49's are excellent!

Thanks, Gentlemen. This has been the first cigar that I've had where I was actually able to discern different flavors/notes. Maybe it's my palate maturing, or maybe it's easier to identify with this particular 'gar. Who knows, but I genuinely enjoyed smoking this bad boy for over an hour last night.

I'm not sure if I'm ready to use the "W" word to describe my cigar tastes but certainly a BIG AF admirer. Hemingways in particular. So pma, "broaden your horizons" and check out that series, I'm pretty sure you'll like them too.

I've got my eyes on the Hemingways per a few recommendations. I'll be sure to pick up a 5 pack when I find a decent deal. BTW, what's the "W" word?

W-h-o-r-e

Gee, I hope we don't try and outbid each other for some Hemingways....

Hmm...been there...done that...still doing that....

Wifey seems okay with the 3 20-25 ct humidors, she hasn't seen the 75 ct that I have buried / hidden in my t-shirt dresser nor the coolerdor in the closet (...altho' for the life of me can't figure out why she hasn't asked about it yet, it's there in plain sight and to top it off, it's kinda bright orange...sorta just waiting for the day when she finally does...)

I used to use the 75 ct as my "aging" humidor so *tried* not to open it up too much. However, I'd usually peek into it once a week or so. Either to pull a stick out or to add stuff in when a shipment came in and those cigars were destined to be aged. Now that I have the cooler set up (...open it up to let fresh air in every 2 weeks...), I don't go into the 75er too much but just went in last night to pull out a Signature. BTW, I only go into it when my wife is taking a shower so that there's no way she finds out about it.

Well, you trained her right....

Don't tell her I said that though....

If you married her, she better be a keeper FOREVER!


Remember-you can not hide anything! Even if you are foolish enough to think you can or will out smart your woman,


They may not tell you right away.they may not tell you at all that they know.......they will make your life miserable........women know EVERYTHING!


Be kind, honest, and nice. It works better!

Funny noobs, trying to hide your little stashes from the wife. I have a 120 count and 250 count in the living room. I also have 3 coolers in the basement. I found out a few months ago, that she thought I had 5 coolers. I had to show her that the other 2 where empty. She's never, ever complained about my cigars.

It's better that you guys are honest with your wives, instead of her finding your hidden "stash" and all he11 breaking loose. Tell her that many of the fogs here have 1,000, 2,000, 5,000+ cigars, and you only have a tiny handful in comparison.

For Father's Day, she told me to buy a box of something really special. I had to tell her that I had enough cigars for now, and that we really couldn't afford spending a few hundred on something special. The poor girl looked sad and hurt. 34 years with her, and she's still the greatest.

Yup, strange concept in today's world.

My wife and I make 31 years in a couple of weeks. Best part is that there'll be a bunch of fireworks and parades that day too (...July 4...) to help celebrate it.

Don't bother, it's machine rolled with floor shavin's.

What he said.

This post is adding reasons to why I don't want to get married!

Used to smoke these on a regular basis. Great cigar. As a coupel of said like the WOAM as well. Smoked many a 858 SG an like them too. You should also look into the Cheateau Fuente...surprised it wasn't mentioned. ~80 for a box of 20.

Lit up an 8-5-8 Maddie last night and really enjoyed it. Looks like I might be battling it out with pma on the devil site (...nah, just kidding...).

I smoked an 8-5-8 Candela a couple days back. Found it "interesting", but not too sure if I want more. I have 4 left, so I'll know better after a couple more.

Send a few this way and have a N00B review them for ya

Didja happen to see (...and remember...) what the cost was for a box of Maddies? I think I wanna get a box of those too. Mahalos.

I really appreciate you noobs doing as you where told, and leaving my 8-5-8s alone. Just won three 5 packs of Maddies for $14.01 each. That's like getting a box for $70.05. Not much more then folks pay for Curly Tops. Oh, and the 5 pack of Cubao #6 for $12.

As long as you folks remember your place, we'll get along just fine, lol.

You pick those up on CB?

I sure as heck didn't see those on CB!

I wouldn't pay much more than that for 8 5 8 maddies,,,

I like them and stuff but there are MUCH better maddies ,,,


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