Damn. What a wonderful world here. I was recently introduced to this site by some good friends of mine when I told them I'm interested in cigars. Have smoked a few in my life, but very few and far between. Some of the ones I've recently really enjoyed are Cuban Honeys, Devil's Weed, Java Carona, and a few other's I can't quite remember. I really enjoy the smooth and creamy profile, but the Devil's Weed while more intense, was still very enjoyable. Would love any advice on some good <$10 a stick cigars to check out or any of the packs that come more recommended. Thanks in advance!

It's hard to recommend specific cigars because tastes vary, and if you smoke for a while, your tastes will change. Right now, you're probably digging milder smokes. I suggest sticking to some of the reputable, but not huge conglomerate, companies. This site has plenty of affordable cigars by La Aurora, Oliva, Drew Estate. Things like that. Trying buying a five pack from each that looks appealing to you. Don't buy too many of any one thing because (see above) your tastes will change.


Oh, and people are getting ready to make fun of you for smoking flavored cigars. It comes with the territory, don't take it personally. A lot of people start that way, but don't usually stick with flavored stuff that long.

What Lee said. Welcome and Frankie appreciates your prompt correspondence.

Best thing to do is buy 1 of each and get started.
All these dang n00bs.
😎😎
🤣🤣

Good to know. I'm sure this kind of n00b question comes up often, but as a n00b, it's hard to know exactly how to jump in and connect with such a huge community. But thank you, Lee, Sunoverbeach and Telecaster - y'alls advice certainly helps me find a decent direction to start off. I also learned the hard way about considering the price of a pack during bidding. Got caught up on a bidding war and took it too serious and ended up overpaying on a pack of Drew Estate Factory Smokes. But at least it goes to continue to support this community and site. Anyway, thanks again y'all and see you out there!

Brother I'm still pretty green and wearing a rookie stripe
but this is a great bunch of guys that have made me feel welcome
and haven't smacked me around to much (yet).

OK DR3, here's what we wanna know about you:

to determine who you are and decide upon your forum worthiness, please answer the following simple questions:

Pancakes or waffles ?
Do you like long walks on the beach ?
Daisy Mae or Ellie Mae ?
Do you like camping by the river ?
Cello on or cello off ?
David Lee or Sammy ?
Warner Oland or Sidney Toler ?
Have you been in a Turkish prison ?
Do you like gladiator movies ?
Have you ever seen a grown man naked (other than mirrors or porn) ?
dogs or cats ?
Men or women ?
Wad or fold ?
Sit or squat ?
Mary Ann or Ginger ?
Do sad movies make you cry ?
Butter or margarine ?
Pancho or Cisco ?

Tick tock, dr3w

Sorry about the delay! Had some family stuff to deal with, but all in the clear now.

To your questions, Tony:

Pancakes or waffles ? Pancakes (but homemade)
Do you like long walks on the beach ? Would rather be in a chair with a good bourbon and a cigar, so no.
Daisy Mae or Ellie Mae ? Ellie
Do you like camping by the river ? No - just close enough to hear it is good.
Cello on or cello off ? On
David Lee or Sammy ? Sammy
Warner Oland or Sidney Toler ? No idea
Have you been in a Turkish prison ? What's your clearance, Clarence?
Do you like gladiator movies ? Yes. I am serious, and don't call me Shirley.
Have you ever seen a grown man naked (other than mirrors or porn) ? No, but I've been nervous lots of times.
dogs or cats ? Dogs
Men or women ? One woman
Wad or fold ? Depends on the thickness, but usually fold
Sit or squat ? Sit
Mary Ann or Ginger ? Mary Ann
Do sad movies make you cry ? Sometimes
Butter or margarine ? Butter
Pancho or Cisco ? Pancho

I find your answers acceptable. Unlike those commie waffle eating Ginger fans

Glad to be accepted by someone in the group!

Oh, and Telecaster, glad to hear your welcome was a warm one. Glad that this is a good place to talk cigars, amongst other things. Now to look up posts on good cigar/whiskey parings.

No promises on any valuable info contained, but here's a few for you to pick through

http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/632414/What-Whiskey-You-Drinking-1000000 

http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/626506/Whats-your-prefrence-in-pairing-a-drink-with-a-cigar 

http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/621149/Drink-Pairing 

http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/606870/cigar-review-experiment-drink-pairings 

http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/307605/Pairing-cigarsdrinks 

Mighty good use of the Search function! =d>

relieved, for sure.


oh, and bacca, no more family business excuses.
We are your family now.
rfenster will be forwarding Quitclaim Deeds. Sign at the red "X" and return promptly.

Right out of the gate. The Church of the Tripod is stepping up recruitment efforts..... or maybe buying a boat

I'm a big fan of CAO Cigars. Most of my collection is maduro wrapped. I do have some Diesels, Java Reds, and Brickhouse is an easy smoke for beginners. Have fun trying all different brands. It can be expensive though. lol. Get a good humidor.

My go to is the V660 CAO with Single Barrel Jack Daniels. Makes for a nice evening

Slight understatement. 😰

I prefer to relate cost to only one smoke at a time. Feels better that way. Total expenditure is for masochists

Welcome to the madhouse!

About your whiskey and cigar pairing, I've never had any cigar not go great with a good bourbon. 🥃🇨🇮

Whatever the liquid pairing, a smoke with a cigar smoking friend makes it even better.