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What to bring?
NWStogie Offline
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I'm headed to a 3 day retreat with a bunch of CIO's and IT execs from my region. I'm not a CIO, but am attending with mine. There is apparently a hidden item on the agenda: Cigar time in the evenings. I know what I will bring for me. I know what I like so far in my noobishness. Considering what to bring to share, however. Any tips/guidelines?

Tia

Matt
DrafterX Offline
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Never hand someone somethin you wouldn't smoke.. Shame on you
tailgater Offline
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DrafterX wrote:
Never hand someone somethin you wouldn't smoke.. Shame on you


that would have ruined half my college dates.


Hmhaines Offline
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This question definitely depends on your budget and what you enjoy. I agree with Drafter, don't share a cigar you don't like.

Still, suggestions:
RoMa Craft Intemperance is a flavorful, mild-medium smoke. Foundation's El Gueguense (wah-WEN-say) is a master stroke of tobacco genius blended by the guy who designed the original Ligas for DE. Both are excellent sharing cigars; they're high quality smokes that few people know, and they're easily enjoyed by a range of smokers.

More well known is Le Bijou from My Father. High quality, great taste, all that good stuff.

On the cheaper end, Fonsecas are great for the money. So are PDR 1878. I like the Oscura from that line, nice and strong with a heavy layer of chocolate ane coffee notes.
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whether it turns out to be good or a rocket dog, when smoking with a few other folks, i always like to bring multiple of the same cigar and compare notes

in fact, even though i have certain "go to" cigars i really like, i most enjoy trying new things (at all price ranges) with my little group

even if it sucks it usually turns out to be a decent experience with different people picking up different notes (assuming they have at least minimal baseline knowledge).

just bring a nice beverage as a compliment

[now if most are complete noobs to cigars and/or wouldnt enjoy any cigar either way then thats a different story]
Buckwheat Offline
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DrafterX wrote:
Never hand someone somethin you wouldn't smoke.. Shame on you


+1,000,000
KingoftheCove Offline
#7 Posted:
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Bring a mix, from mild to full.
Not a good idea to hand a slightly drunk cigar noob a MF LeBijou.
What to bring? Depends on your budget.
Fuente, Padron, MF, DE, La Palina, Tatuaje, and some mild Montecristos
Whistlebritches Offline
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Buckwheat wrote:
+1,000,000



+2,000,000
stinger88 Offline
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Arturo Fuente 8-5-8s are a good cigar for something like that. It has a recognized name and tends to be a reliable good smoke.

IMHO

David
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DrafterX wrote:
Never hand someone somethin you wouldn't smoke.. Shame on you


x infinity
NWStogie Offline
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Thx! Great ideas about how to approach this.
NWStogie Offline
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DrafterX wrote:
Never hand someone somethin you wouldn't smoke.. Shame on you


Truth that extends beyond cigars.

But since tastes/preferences are different, isn't there a chance that one person's favorite might be another's dog-rocket?

For example, my Noob go-to is Cuba Libre One. Love 'em. Love 'em as much as some of the $$$ sticks I've gotten at my local B&M shop. Love how cheap I can get them on CBid. But I'm sure they are dog-rockety for some segments of the cigar smoking population.

Perhaps the trick is to follow the brand/series guidelines in your suggestions and then make sure I like 'em. Might minimize the potential for dog-rocketyness.

Thx again for the input. I sense a quick trip to my local B&M this weekend in my future.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#13 Posted:
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You best be bringing some Padron 64's, Fuente short storys, Ashton VSG's, and leave all that cheap **** home. You're in the big leagues now...ACT like it!
ZRX1200 Offline
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Grav a 5 pack of Fuente Magnum R's.

Not too much $ but an awesome cigar.
shaun341 Offline
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I like Zs choice because of his reasoning plus they have a ton of flavor in them. Only problem is they aren't always easy to come by at a B&M I have to get mine from the old interwebs...dayum them internet cigars
Whistlebritches Offline
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Grav a 5 pack of Fuente Magnum R's.

Not too much $ but an awesome cigar.


Had a 44R this morning with my coffee........excellent smoke and a great choice
NWStogie Offline
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Totally psyched to stock up. Thx!
Abrignac Offline
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tailgater wrote:
that would have ruined half my college dates.





Keep in mind that every missed opportunity is one that you can't ever catch up.
DrafterX Offline
#19 Posted:
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Ya.. but half was prolly one date... Mellow
Abrignac Offline
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tailgater wrote:
that would have ruined half my college dates.




One can never catch up on a missed opportunity. No matter how many times or how hard someone tries catch up they will always be one down in the count.
Covfireman Offline
#21 Posted:
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I like to bring really good cheap cigars . One of my favorites is the Diamond Crown Maximus #6 or #4 . A cheap full flavored cigar .
NWStogie Offline
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Thx again, everyone. Headed to the B&M tomorrow to see what I can procure...
NWStogie Offline
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Strangely enough, out of 80 people, only one other cigar smoker. So much for the rumors.

I did a spray and pray, bringing a significant assortment with me. Luckily, my last minute inclusion on La Gloria Serie R turned out to be the favorite of the other BOTL.

I shared and we smoked together. I was the Noob boy scout. I came prepared.
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NWStogie wrote:
Strangely enough, out of 80 people, only one other cigar smoker. So much for the rumors.

I did a spray and pray, bringing a significant assortment with me. Luckily, my last minute inclusion on La Gloria Serie R turned out to be the favorite of the other BOTL.

I shared and we smoked together. I was the Noob boy scout. I came prepared.

Well played NW. Semper Paratis.
Palama Online
#25 Posted:
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A thread with both Matt and Harvey!

Two good guys that were great BOTL too!
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