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Noob, sorta looking for some brand recomendations
collectorchris Offline
#1 Posted:
Joined: 06-22-2015
Posts: 122
Good morning everyone, I will start off by acknowledging that I am somewhat of a cigar noob, who previously thought occasionally enjoying a Swisher, Hava-tampa, or Black & Mild was cigar smoking. A few months ago a friend of mine from the Dominican Republic introduced me to some Dominican COHIBA's he picked up during a visit home. I was hooked on the mild, smooth, creamy flavor, with a light hint of pepper and earthy tones.

Since then, I have purchased a Humidor (120 count glass top, Spanish cedar lined, which is seasoning now), have some 69% Boveda packs on the way, electronic hygrometer, and multiples of several different brands in the $4.00 - $20.00 per stick range. At the local cigar shop, if you get the last of a box, they will let you take the wood as well, so if there are 1-4 in a high end box, I have been snagging those. I already have a box picked for my desktop from these finds.

One mistake I may have made is I used bottled spring water to wipe down my new humidor d'oh!
I did salt test and calibrate my electronic hygro.

I did read the Noob Sticky (very helpful, thank you to the author and contributors), and I realize I need to make a coolidor or canidor for the overflow I anticipate having. I am also a firearms enthusiast and have several old .30 & .50 Cal cans I can line and use.

I only smoke a cigar a few times a week and so far I have found I like a mild Robusto, Torpedo, or Corona. Some of the cigars I am fond of are the COHIBA Robusto and Corona, small Macanudo, and the Macanudo Cafe Gold Bar. The only ones I am not a huge fan of are the really stout, type of smokes, but perhaps I have not developed the pallet for these yet.

I am looking for any suggestions on cigars recomendations, storage/purchase tips, or the general pointers a seasoned vet may have to offer. Thanks and I will look forward to reading your replies! I am also thick skinned, so if I have said something or made any mistakes, please point them out.
delta1 Offline
#2 Posted:
Joined: 11-23-2011
Posts: 28,754
Welcome to the asylum. Glad you came. Perdomo makes several mild to medium cigars for far less than Cohiba and Macanudo. Other great mild to medium smokes include CyB lonsdales, Cabaiguan, LFD Reserva Especial natural or maduro El Jocko, Fuente Hemingway, Fuente Flor Fina...

Try some....if you like it, find out what kind of leaf was used for the wrapper, binder and filler and look for others with similar construction, then try those. Eventually, you'll look for something different...enjoy the ride.
SmokeMonkey Offline
#3 Posted:
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Welcome! Im a bit of a noob here as well, although Ive been smoking for a while. Delta has given you some great suggestions. Perdomo's Champagne series might be something to try out.

Also on the less expensive side, La Perla Habana Classic and Gran Habano's Vintage 2002 fits that profile for me and are a good value, but your mileage may vary. I live more in the med-full or full arena somy suggestions are limited.
DCLover Offline
#4 Posted:
Joined: 09-26-2008
Posts: 4,229
I doubt the spring water will be terminal for the new humidor. People do warn against wiping the inside but most of us probably did it, myself included.

Sounds like you're doing the right thing in buying a few of many different brands. I would recommend against buying boxes as your tastes may change & you'll be stuck with cigars you realize you don't like as much as you thought. I loved Diamond Crown when I first got started & would still suggest them for a beginner. But I don't enjoy those mild smokes much anymore.

Couple of my recent favorites that are more medium but full of flavor are Laranja & PDR 10th Anniversary (aka Flores y Rodriguez Reserva Limitada).
DCLover Offline
#5 Posted:
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And most FOGs here will recommend 65% in your humidor. I don't mind keeping mine closer to 60.
99cobra2881 Offline
#6 Posted:
Joined: 11-19-2013
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I keep my coolerador at 70° rh and my humidor is at 65.

bgz Offline
#7 Posted:
Joined: 07-29-2014
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My wineador varies based on the shelf, with the lowest RH being 63 and my highest RG being 66. I'm with DC on rather having it on the low side than the high side. I usually don't spray beads until my low end of the range is 60.

I have a coolerdor to, I try to keep that one under 62 to 64 range.
danmdevries Offline
#8 Posted:
Joined: 02-11-2014
Posts: 17,124
Bulk storage I keep 65-70
Desktop has Boveda 62's
collectorchris Offline
#9 Posted:
Joined: 06-22-2015
Posts: 122
Thanks for the feedback from all of you.

With the RH info provided, I may use the 69's in my bulk storage and get some lower ones for my desktop hummy.

I have been looking at some of the auctions and trying to figure out the Free Fall style.
99cobra2881 Offline
#10 Posted:
Joined: 11-19-2013
Posts: 2,472
One 69rh boveda in a large humidor will get you roughly 65rh.
elRopo Offline
#11 Posted:
Joined: 02-17-2014
Posts: 905
Hello, and Welcome!
If you like Macs and Cohibas you might also want to try Avo, Montecristo, Davidoff or Cusano. The Davidoffs are seriously pricey but there is a cigar they make named Private Stock that is very good and can be had for cheap. If you're like most people your taste will change over time and you'll find yourself looking for more powerful smokes on occasion so, don't go hog wild stocking up on mild sticks. I would also recommend you stay away from the cheap bargain cigars at first (I'm always looking for that diamond in the rough) until you become more familiar the the various makers and what kind of blends they offer. Good luck and happy herfin!
sd72 Offline
#12 Posted:
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Hmmm. All that research on what to post for your first post, and not one mention of camping. You do like camping, don't you?
collectorchris Offline
#13 Posted:
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sd72 wrote:
Hmmm. All that research on what to post for your first post, and not one mention of camping. You do like camping, don't you?


Who doesn't! Real camping involves good stories, liquor, fire made chili, guns/hunting/fishing, and smokes! Herfing
collectorchris Offline
#14 Posted:
Joined: 06-22-2015
Posts: 122
elRopo wrote:
Hello, and Welcome!
If you like Macs and Cohibas you might also want to try Avo, Montecristo, Davidoff or Cusano. The Davidoffs are seriously pricey but there is a cigar they make named Private Stock that is very good and can be had for cheap. If you're like most people your taste will change over time and you'll find yourself looking for more powerful smokes on occasion so, don't go hog wild stocking up on mild sticks. I would also recommend you stay away from the cheap bargain cigars at first (I'm always looking for that diamond in the rough) until you become more familiar the the various makers and what kind of blends they offer. Good luck and happy herfin!


Thanks for the suggestions, I do have an Avo 2nd Movement, and a couple Montecristo in the hummy. I tried the Montecristo and liked it.
shaun341 Offline
#15 Posted:
Joined: 08-02-2012
Posts: 8,826
collectorchris wrote:
Who doesn't! Real camping involves good stories, liquor, fire made chili, guns/hunting/fishing, and smokes! Herfing



and a van down by the river.

check out this link there is a good mild smoke in there somewhere

http://www.cigarbid.com/...s-big-azz-Gran-Victoria

tamapatom Offline
#16 Posted:
Joined: 03-19-2015
Posts: 7,381
shaun341 wrote:
and a van down by the river.

check out this link there is a good mild smoke in there somewhere

http://www.cigarbid.com/...s-big-azz-Gran-Victoria

Now you have dun skeered him away
collectorchris Offline
#17 Posted:
Joined: 06-22-2015
Posts: 122
tamapatom wrote:
Now you have dun skeered him away


Oh no, not scared, sacred maybe, but it takes much more than that to frighten me Anxious
On another note, I won a few prizes (I hope) this weekend. I picked up the following here on cigarbid:

A. Flores AFR-75 San Andres Maduro Sublime 5er
Ave Maria Reconquista 3 fer
Perdomo2 Limited Edition Epicure Maduro 5er

Anyone tried these?
Speyside Offline
#18 Posted:
Joined: 03-16-2015
Posts: 13,106
I have tried the Perdomo, it is a typical nice maduro.
tonygraz Offline
#19 Posted:
Joined: 08-11-2008
Posts: 20,175
Try a search of the other 2, as I remember discussion of both here.
fenderbendertex Offline
#20 Posted:
Joined: 08-17-2013
Posts: 1,139
SmokeMonkey wrote:
Welcome! Im a bit of a noob here as well, although Ive been smoking for a while. Delta has given you some great suggestions. Perdomo's Champagne series might be something to try out.

Also on the less expensive side, La Perla Habana Classic and Gran Habano's Vintage 2002 fits that profile for me and are a good value, but your mileage may vary. I live more in the med-full or full arena somy suggestions are limited.

+1 on all these. Welcome!
GTAJ Offline
#21 Posted:
Joined: 03-21-2015
Posts: 14
I would definitely recommend the gran habano vintage 2002 or the 3SLS. Both are very reasonably priced and become an excellent smoke with a little aging time. Keep an eye out for specials as well. I recently got some H. Upmann 1844 reserve churchills for $2.80 a piece. An exceptional smoke for the price.
Mr Roso Offline
#22 Posted:
Joined: 09-05-2013
Posts: 384
Like others have said, stay away from Boxes for now. Instead, bid on Singles so you can try different brands, sizes, and blends. Your palate will change, so be adventurous.
Welcome to the hobby!
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