DrMaddVibe (DMV) may be the longest tenured member still actively posting, or HockeyDad...maybe tailgater...but tail seems to have found some other toy...

I'd venture to guess that neither of them has any recollection of the guys who posted in this thread...maybe hegemonic...I think he still lurks

MadJorge, Jake, Toker all had good information for me. I wasn’t looking for a reply from the original poster / participants. I guess I could say that I was looking for input from you guys who are posting regularly on this board. Generally I find that you guys are quite willing to share your experience and give me tips. That’s really what I’m after.

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Undercrown Maduro

Illusione Rothchildes ($3.50-$4.00)

Kristoff Kristania Maduro

Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown

Viaje Exclusivo

La Palina classic Rosado ( if you dig $2.50)

That was clear to me. Just remember Jeebs taste is highly subjective. Cigar recommendations are kinda like movie recommendations. Ppl have widely varying tastes on movies too, so if you don't hear from several ppl something is good, or it's not really popular its extremely hit or miss. Even popular cigars (and movies) are hated by some. I've never smoked an Arturo Fuente cigar I liked out of 4 or 5 and most ppl love them. Not a huge fan of many other Dominican cigars either. Huge fan of corojos and Honduran cigars so Ill try anything with a corojo wrapper. Youre likely stuck with buying and trying cigars the same as we all once were or are now. Spend time finding what u like by researching every cigar you smoke. What region theyre from, what wrapper they have, then try cigars with those wrappers/from those regions that you liked. That may save you from trying cigars that you don't like.

When I first joined, I posted a few cigars that I knew I liked and asked for recommendations based on those. May be worth a shot for you.

Toker, Stogie, thanks a lot. I’ve got cigars running out of my ears, mostly fivers and ten packs. I’m keeping a journal - nothing fancy - of the cigars I smoke. I keep track of the wrapper, binder, filler and origin. I’m beginning to be able to differentiate wrappers on taste and appearance and steadily getting better, more accurate. I’m not too good at determining the origin of a cigar but it’s a heck of a lot of fun trying. I know that all of that will be more or less difficult based on the blend of tobacco. I do enjoy reading what you guys think. Sometimes I get a kick out of the spirited discussions re: Gurkha or RP. This forum has been a ton of fun and, as I’ve said, I do find it enjoyable. Thanks again. 😎

I'm not the oldest one here, but don't go by the dates you see now. CBid had a great server crash and had to start from scratch. I know I was using CBid back in 1999 to find my coveted Montecristo Le Cigare des Arts Royale Delacroix. This was the cigar that elevated everything for me and my tastebuds. Prior to having one of these it was mainly Flor de Oliva that I'd grab from the humidor in the clubhouse and go hit the links. When I couldn't find the cigar any longer in the Detroit metro area I used this thing called the "internet" that was in it's infancy and found they carried it. I was in luck, hardly anyone knew what it was and I stocked up like crazy. I'd buy them all. Once I found out it was a limited edition, I elevated my stop price but continued to hoard them. Didn't matter if it was the older wood grain box, or the polished burl wood or even the ceramic jars, I'd buy them. I found the forum on accident and was amazed at the wealth of information the users here held. The sharing of what and how to enjoy cigars became a thing to me and would become a passion that would ascend anyone into becoming a true BOTL. I didn't post for almost 6 months but just voraciously read the posts. Once I decided to post, it was akin to the Acapulco cliff divers...head first...off the cliff...waiting to hit the bottom, but realizing the water was fine. I had something to add by that time and was welcomed with open arms. Users like BMW (Barry, RIP!), Slimboli, Mounatin Jack, Rookie139, FBCoacho (my vet!), Charlie and a slew I'm forgetting off the top of my mind would PM me and we'd share the ol CBid "Fiver"! You have to understand nobody can count for $hit here at this site on the forums.

If ANYONE is looking for recommendations. Check on these links.


https://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/380703/Whatcha-Smokin-Azzhats-1000000 

http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/669065/Whatcha-Smokin-Azzhats-1000000-Vol-II 

We used to pride ourselves on doing reviews here, but that's fallen off by the wayside. All I know is that there are very few n00bs that post here that have valid brands and cigars they share here that I would ever want to walk back down the mountain to smoke. Been there and done that. My initiation into climbing Mt. Olympia was carved first by the World of Single Malt Scotch. There wasn't a "Glen" anything I hadn't tried. When YOU get to the one that tickles you, you ask around. If you find there's a following you ask those with similar tastebuds where to go from there. As just like Cigars you can never be Icarus and fly too close to the sun to crash to Earth. You try...more than once...because Man had a hand in it and it could be a "bad" one. Once you climb the mountain you find that there are a lot of terrible cigars (most wrapped and oozing with snappy marketing!) that ruin what I call my Pinnacle of Relaxation. Sorry, Rocky makes a LOT of trash. The last decent cigar he made that made me buy a 2nd one was when he introduced his Ligero line. One would best served to understand that when we choose to enjoy a cigar its a highlight to a day where we celebrate the gift of Life, the loss of a loved one, a holiday where family is all together or those very rare concurrences where BOTL's gather called "Herfs" and hang out and smoke great cigars. Life is too damned short to smoke trash. I've met a slew of old crusty guys that smoke machine made drug store cigars and you're not going to sway them with a Padron '64! Fine. Great. Don't expect a gracious nod when you try to offer up a Backwoods flavored cigar though. Once you know...you know.

Just because a cigar costs a lot of money, it doesn't make it great. There are lines like Davidoff and AVO that just don't do it for me, but I've seen guys pop in to shpos and buy boxes of them and leave. So, cheap...expensive...limited editions and everyday cigars that have been made for decades...one will have to go their own journey. There's a lot here that will guide you. I've found experience is my best teacher, but I'm willing to listen.

Damn, DMV. VERY well said.

Your Knight of the Round Table name shall be "DrMaddVibe the Eloquent"...

Made me smirk!

I didn't buy more than 2 fivers of the Mayorgas - the Gordita torpedo was too short and the large torpedo was good for 3 and the other two were terrible. That was a long time ago just like this old topic. How did jeebling get to use Palama's time machine ?
As for the Mad guy, he talks too much. 🌫

Tony, I’m reading a lot of the old threads trying to learn something about cigar brands and what may have changed I like to hear what you guys have to say. Palama lets me time-share with the Time Machine. Also, some posts for me go straight to TLDR. Like cigars, I will simply skip the ones that hold no interest or value for me once I know what they’re about. Easy.
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To explore Arturo Fuente you might try the following that order. Eat something before going for the last three.

AF Gran Reserva like the Cuban Corona or 858 NT, MD, RSG, or SG, I have and look forward to an 858 MD or Cuban Corona MD with coffee every morning.
AF MagR, the 44. The other sizes are too thick for me.
Ashton VSG, I like the Corona Gorda, Robusto, and Sorcerer if I have the time.
AF Don Carlos, The No 3 is excellent, so is the Robusto and Presidente if time allows.
AF Anejo No 46, 50, and 60, all fantastic.

Haha! I’ll keep that in mind PW. I’m now up and running on a site that sells a lot of AF and a lot of the other sticks that I see you guys talking about but aren’t offered on CB. I’ve got a lot of cigars to smoke that will probably be low quality but the silver lining, I guess, is that since I don’t have any cigars that have been resting for very long, at least I’ll have something to keep me busy. I appreciate the list here and I will push those to the top of my wish list on the small place. Thanks, Pops!

Here is what I ended up buying for now:

LFD CAMEROON CABINET NO. 1
DON CARLOS NO. 2
ARTURO FUENTE HEMINGWAY SIGNATURE
BITS OF SKY & MOON SAMPLER
- [ ] 1 x Warped Sky Flower 2021
- [ ] 1 x Warped Moon Garden LE
- [ ] 1 x Warped Sky Moon
- [ ] 1 x Warped Bits of Havana

PLASENCIA ALMA DEL CAMPO TRAVESI

Pretty top shelf stuff there jeebs ^

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Jake, I’ve been getting a lot of awesome stuff in the noob trades, although it should be called the “give JEEBS awesome cigars” thread…now I’ve got to wait for them to settle in. Anticipating the day I can light one of the good ones I’ve got hoarded lol

Real nice selection there