I have seen a lot of Noob introductions lately and I guess I have been remiss. I have been here on CBid for about 5 months after re-catching the cigar bug about 2 years ago. I am no Aficionado by any stretch, but I think of myself as more of an "Aprecionado". Whereas I don't worry myself with the "finer" details of cigar smoking like tasting notes and all that. I just enjoy relaxing with a cigar either by myself, or with buddies.
Yeah like the rest of the Noobs I started out slow. Singles from B&M's and then a 20 ct humi - wow that didn't last long either (he he). And then it starts...first I buy a "200" count humi and then all the clandestine CBidding starts 🤫 😣. Now contemplating converting a gun cabinet or Grandfather clock... Yeah I know the first step is to admit you have a problem...while I ain't gonna do it dammit [ram27bat]
Over the past two years my palate has matured and I am appreciating the more fuller bodied (Joya De Nicaragua Anatano, Diesel Shorty etc.) but typically my tastes fall more in the medium to full range.
Among my favorites are;
Tatuaje; Havana VI, Fausto, Miami (7th Reserva)
San Lotano; Habano and Oval
Alec Bradley; Prensado, Tempus, SCR
Arturo Fuente; Chateau Sun Grown
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial
My Father
LP #9, T52
RP Vintage 1990, Sun Grown
There are many others I have tried and like, and many more I have tried and didn't like - but these are my core "go to" smokes.
Not that any of you may care, but a little about myself
Retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer (please support the troops! OpFTH) now working in the outside world for over 10 years now. Work and live in southern New Jersey (damn its cold here right now!) and like getting together on Wednesday nights with everyone from the "SJ Herf Club" at Dante's.
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