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
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.