I did read the posting rules and regulations before asking this, so I think this question is appropriate.

I think I would like to subscribe to a cigar magazine. I'm not sure which one would be best for me. I'm looking for one that is more down to earth, where the cigars are the focus.

I've read through a few issues of Cigar Aff and have seen Smoke online, but they (IMO) spend more time on things that truely aren't cigar related for my tastes.

If I want to learn more about reviews, the industry, and all things cigar related, which cigar mag would you suggest?

Thank you for your help.

8-Track

Here's a thought. I recently got a two year subscription to Cigar. They gave me a freebie pack of nice cigars worth much more than the cost of subscription. Since I was shopping for cigars at the time, for me it was a bargain price for some smokes and a eight free issues of a magazine.

I learn more here.

I signed up for Cigar Magazine a month or so back. Got the smokes still waiting on my first edition. Here's some discussion on the topic.

http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/forum/forum.cfm?action=list&forumID=1&messageDisplay=0000000031156 

http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/forum/forum.cfm?action=list&forumID=1&messageDisplay=0000000028036 

As for ratings, I trust the folks here more than any mag. If I'm looking to pull the trigger on a a new smoke that I haven't tried before I post something like "here's my likes X, Y, Z, will I like brand A?"

Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)

I agree that forums like these are the best for “real world” reviews. That’s why I’m here way too often. Waaaayyy too often.

Fun to read, but do not take it too seriously!

Charlie

Having stated the above, I still believe that the best information in terms of usefulness, straight-forwardness, down-to-earth advice, comes from people on boards such as this one.

Just my thoughts.........

I liked it (it will come out quarterly) from the stand point of it is written down to earth and offers articles on "the people behind the scenes" in the industry as well as informative articles on cigars (and other tobacco issues) as well as collectables and ratings done by real people who also have to take value into the equation.

worth the money in my opinion

Cigar Magazine is kaput !

Almost there.

Women and cigars for the price of one!