knokmdwn wrote:Very well said.
Cigar smokers can kid themselves that the $3 stick they are smoking is great but pretty much you get what you pay for with cigars (with a few rare exceptions). The only reason a $3 stick is great is because people won't let themselves enjoy spending a bit more money for the enjoyment of a better quality cigar.
I mean this in the least offensive means possible, but that's both presumptuous and pretentious.
My favorite cigar is a Padron Anniversary '64.
Every size has made me say wow.
But if I'm reading a book in my garage at the end of the day, I often prefer a nice corona like AJ Fernandez PA or the Diesel brand.
When I say prefer, I mean that I'd rather smoke these than my favorite. Because the moment is about the book/drink/cigar combo. And the '64 commands too much attention to my palette and to my person.
It's jsut like a wine.
That $100 bottle is perfect for a romantic evening or a fine dinner or a quiet evening with friends.
But if you're gnawing on a capicola and prociutto panini, a moderately priced chianti is a BETTER choice in my opinion.
And that's the only opinion that matters when it comes to knowing what I do and don't enjoy.
It has nothing to do with "letting myself enjoy spending more"