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Thursday, December 22, 2022 9:02:13 AM
Im wondering if there is some consensus as to what the Next Steps are once we graduate from Rockys, AB's, Macanudos, etc. Whats the step up? I know this is a subjective question, and not written in stone, but Im curious. I see a lot of guys posting about noobs and what they smoke, and quite frankly a lot of those brands Im still smoking and enjoying after many many years.

Fire away...

DrMaddVibe
Thursday, December 22, 2022 9:49:51 AM
Padron, Fuente, Perdomo and Montecristo...in no particular order.

Run...don't walk.

Buy yourself a '64 Padron Anniversario for Christmas unwind...glass of adult libation by the fire...you're welcome in advance.

Jakethesnake86
Thursday, December 22, 2022 10:04:57 AM
My father , tatuaje, ^^ padron, Herrera esteli is one of my favorites. Rojas
KingoftheCove
Thursday, December 22, 2022 11:32:54 AM
My Father, Tatuaje, Crowned Neads, Dunbarton Tobacco, Jaime Garcia, Padron 000 series Maduro, Oliva Melanio
clintCigar
Thursday, December 22, 2022 11:36:55 AM
Those mentioned already plus: Foundation, Black Works Studio, Ezra Zion, Nomad, Diesel, Liga Privada, Viaje, Warped, Southern Draw

You're welcome. 🇨🇮

Huzza3045
Thursday, December 22, 2022 12:01:47 PM
It’s possible to graduate from Rockys and Macanudos? 👀
Stogie1020
Thursday, December 22, 2022 12:29:38 PM
You know what might be a good idea? Get yourself into the NoobPIB thread, send some smokes and then receive some from others. It's a great way to get a smorgasbord (that was my one contractually obligated written use of that word for the year) of variety in cigars and get a better idea of other good smokes. Or, just randomly buy fivers of stuff until you figure it out.
Huzza3045
Thursday, December 22, 2022 1:30:25 PM
10/10 would recommend the PIBs
Palama
Thursday, December 22, 2022 2:01:05 PM
Can’t add much to what’s already been mentioned but will throw Rojas into the Time-to-Move-Up list. But a word or two (…if you haven’t already figured these out…):

Almost every brand will have a wide range of blends so you might wanna do a little research before jumping into something and be disappointed ‘cause it doesn’t fit your wheelhouse. But wait, do you have a wheelhouse yet? So if you don’t really have one, mebbe work on finding one?

If you don’t already read reviews, I would suggest doing that but find reviewers that have similar tastes as you. Might take awhile and you may come across smokes that the reviewer will love but you won’t. And vice versa. Within the process of reading reviews, take notes on the blends you’re reading about or smoking. Wrapper, binder, filler and vitola would be good to keep track of. Did you like it? Were there flavors you could discern? Could you detect transitions or was it a one-trick pony? Etc., etc., etc. Hopefully, at some point you’ll figure out what blend combos you like regardless of what anybody says.

Lastly, as Stogie and Huzza have suggested, get active on the board. Do some trades, participate in the PIBs, etc. Your horizons will broaden exponentially as you expand your exposure.

LeeBot
Thursday, December 22, 2022 2:21:45 PM
After your tastes develop a little more, try CAO Brazilia.

Your welcome.

ZRX1200
Thursday, December 22, 2022 2:25:10 PM
Trying new stuff is a big part of the journey buddy.

Get in on the noob trade. Then you can get vouched for the PIB thread.

(^you’re^)

Welcome

Palama
Thursday, December 22, 2022 2:41:51 PM

After your tastes develop a little more, try CAO Brazilia.

Your welcome.

LeeBot wrote:

Trying new stuff is a big part of the journey buddy.

Get in on the noob trade. Then you can get vouched for the PIB thread.

(^you’re^)

Welcome

ZRX1200 wrote:

🤣

corey sellers
Thursday, December 22, 2022 2:51:40 PM
Hell send me an address I will send you a variety.
ZRX1200
Thursday, December 22, 2022 3:01:11 PM
Are we adopting a noob?
corey sellers
Thursday, December 22, 2022 3:09:14 PM
I reckon I can adopt him. I don't want no dam Macanudos. You like them that is fine . Smoke what you like and all...
drglnc
Thursday, December 22, 2022 3:19:54 PM
I don't really buy in to the "normal" ideas of what "noob" smokers should or shouldn't smoke. When a friend askes what a good cigar is to start with i don't fall into the troupe of assuming it should be a Connecticut or some super boring smoke (not saying Connecticut is always boring cause some are flavor bombs). I always ask follow up questions like, how do you take your coffee, what types of bears, hard liquors or even food does the person like? i tailor my cigar recommendation based on the answers.

If the person reports they like plain lattes, light beer, simple non complex cocktails and bland food i recommend simple, mellow cigars. If they like espresso, porters, peaty whiskey and complex foods then i recommend relatable cigars that are more flavor bombs.

the only hard fast rule i have is if they are not smokers then i always steer away from heavy ligero stuff.

I want them to have the best experience possible so i can hook them and create a new addict.

I also realize that some days even after 20 years i want a simple non complex easy smoke and some days i want something to taste and think about.

Huzza3045
Thursday, December 22, 2022 3:34:55 PM
Mind dropping some more interesting Connecticuts or mild bodied non-connecticuts that are good?

I’m still trying to refine my cigar tastes, but 90% of my favorites have been Dominican Connecticuts.

Jakethesnake86
Thursday, December 22, 2022 4:46:05 PM
Rojas street tacos carnitas. Maybe the best Connecticut I’ve smoked. My current favorite. Need to buy some. That goes for all you hippies
Huzza3045
Thursday, December 22, 2022 4:50:44 PM

Rojas street tacos carnitas. Maybe the best Connecticut I’ve smoked. My current favorite. Need to buy some. That goes for all you hippies

Jakethesnake86 wrote:

Can also confirm that Rojas street tacos carnitas from your local taqueria are also worth a purchase. 🌮

corey sellers
Thursday, December 22, 2022 4:56:10 PM
Beef cheeks for me