Cigar Samplers I want to Buy

[Exavier Steel]

I was thinking about picking up these samplers to try out and wanted to see what people thought of them. Keep in mind I will freely admit that I am almost certainly going to buy them all, so I don't want to present it like I'm actually on the fence or anything. Rather I said in another thread that I would post my list, so here it goes. Also, I figure it doesn't hurt to get in as much info as possible, as that is why this site exists.

I know the preferred method here is to do a newbie trade, and I'll definitely to one real soon. My reason for buying these, as explained in more detail below, is that I am so new, I have no clue as to who I am as a cigar smoker, or what I actually really like, and wish to try a wide variety, but at an affordable price. I've already smoked a few more expensive ones and was not horrible impressed overall, and would rather do some learning at 3 bucks a stick rather then 8. Also, if I do like some of these, and I'm sure a few have to be good, these would be the price range on boxes that I would probably buy in the comming year.

Finally, how can I really do a newbie trade if I can't provide back some meaningful info on what I'm looking for. All it would be then would be someone blindly sending me sticks that they think I would like, based on no actually real info. I think maybe trying these samplers makes sense for me personally and will help me learn a few things. (And once again that thing I learn won't necessarily be to not buy samplers. )

All are from Carona Cigar Company:

Cain/Nub Sampler (8) - 29.95 (I have actually tried a Nub 358 Conniticut, and despite being a bit overwelmed afterwords, loved it while I was smoking it. It was actually very mild, had a great draw, tons of smoke, and that ash held on for over three inches. Even the nubs nub burned for almost another ten minutes just sitting there. I'm very excited to try the whole lineup including the Cains, although I know with these cigars, people seem to either love them or hate them.)
http://www.coronacig...ar-sampler.html

Best of Corona (12) - 34.95 (I'v seen some good reviews on these on youtube, and they seem to gravitate towards the mild side all around. I feel these would be a good way to try a varity of wrappers on the same cigar, but at a resonable price.)
http://www.coronacig...co-sampler.html

Cao Flavored (14) - 44.00 (I've smoked several Cao flavored cigars thus far and like them, their nice and mild and a relaxing fun smoke, and can't see any down side to trying the whole line in two different sizes at a much better price then my B&M.
http://www.coronacig...ar-sampler.html

Ultimate Cigar (20) - 59.95 (This is the one I think most would pass on, but as it is 20 different cigars in differnt sizes and types, I think I will learn alot about different cigars from it.....and not just negative things. Plus their are several cigars in there that I have really gravitated towards wanting to try, and at 60 bucks I think I will be overall happy with this purchase. I might smoke a few dogs, might I might find a few gems.)
http://www.coronacig...ar-sampler.html

54 Cigars - 3.13 per cigar
168.85

I'm also going to buy a few cigarillo tins to bump the price up above 200 for free shipping as I'm close in price anyway. I've tried two tins of cigarillo's already and I like the small yet fulfilling nature of the smoke and feel it's better for an every day thing for me. Feel free to make some suggestions. I'm not looking to spend 20 bucks on a tin of five though.

Finally does anyone know of a resonable priced cigar that is maybe 5-6 inches, but as thin as a cigarillo, but a great smoke? Just curious. Something similar to what Wyatt Earp and Morgan smoke in this scene but maybe even a bit thinner like a cigarillo.

 

[bfeeder]

Honestly, I would stay away from the above samplers and go with some tried and true performers. Don't get me wrong, with the above samplers you will end up with a large quantity of sticks to get you started. The only problem that I predict happening is that you will end up with a lot of sticks that you probably won't like (dog turds). When I first got into cigars about 6 years ago, I was recommended to try cigars from the standard Padron line, Arturo Fuente 858 maduro, Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signatures and Ashton's. Today, I would recommend the same and then throw in any cigars made by the Garcia family (Jaime y Pepin), which would be Tatuaje, La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor, Don Pepin and My Father just to name a few.

You will spend close to the same and get fewer cigars but I predict that you will enjoy these cigars much more. The sampler I recommend is the 90 and above sampler from Holts... http://www.holts.com/category.html?id=201539 . I've always been about quality and not quantity, but however you go about this hobby, you will surely have some fun.

Regards,

Pete

 

[CRQuarto]

Just call Keystone_Raider and have him put together something for you. You'll be much happier with the results, probably will save some money not wasting cigars, and you'll support an awesome vendor here on CP.

 

[Asel.mike]

Just call Keystone_Raider and have him put together something for you. You'll be much happier with the results, probably will save some money not wasting cigars, and you'll support an awesome vendor here on CP.

I second this motion

 

[chiefmd]

Quality vs quantity. I still have dog turds in my humidor that I can't get rid of from buying samplers like the ones above. That was at least more than a year ago. Take your time and just flip through the threads here and see what cigars people are talking about most. There is a thread of what people smoke everyday as well. It's cool to try to fill up the humidor quickly but in the end filling it slowly with better smokes is more beneficial in the long run. Especially if you want to participate in the pass it forwards or passes after your four month mark.

 

[Devil Doc]

Most of the cigars in those samplers are awful. Don't do it. Take the advice given above. Unless you smoke multiple cigars a day, have a low paying job, and are hopelessly addicted to nicotine, there's no reason to smoke crap.

Doc

 

[sigar_zealot]

Ah yes, the allure of the $20-$60 sampler! $3.00 cigars!! I think most of us tried what you are looking to do. I ended up throwing the rest of mine away because I was too embarrassed to give away dog rockets.

Even some noob just wanting to try a cigar deserves a better cigar than what is offered in these kind of samplers.

I'd sure like to have that $300-$400 back to buy some decent cigars.

75% of what you are buying is crap. When you do the math on what you are paying for the 25% that are half way decent smokes the deal doesn't look so appealing.

 

[Gern Blansten]

Just call Keystone_Raider and have him put together something for you. You'll be much happier with the results, probably will save some money not wasting cigars, and you'll support an awesome vendor here on CP.

^This is a great idea!

It was also suggested in your cooler thread that a Newbie Sampler would also be a better choice. You can find it here: http://www.cigarpass.com/forumsipb/topic/29521-newbie-sampler-trade-threads-part-ii/page__st__3060 Read the very first and last post in that thread and you'll have all the info you need.

 

[thefatguy]

It send you have made your decision and the only question you are asking us about very small ring gauge cigars. I think once you get that small they are all cigarillo's. I hope you stick around here and let us know if you still feel the same about your samplers in a few months.

I too, would not buy any of these, but they might work for you, smoke what you like brother. As far as one of the good vendors or newbie sampler getting you something you would like is easy. You have a few cigars you know you like and someone with experience can get you something with a similar wrapper, binder, or filler with a slightly student taste.

Good luck and let us know how everything turns out.

Welcome to CP,

Ian

 

[4cbln3]

I just want to grow my moustache in November like Wyatt Earp.

 

[2K6TBSS]

Of the samplers you listed, the only one I would consider buying is the Nub/Cain sampler. The others will not yeild good results in your trying to find "the smoke".

I still have a handful of cigars that I bought in samplers that I won't even smoke as a yard gar, because they are so bad.

In the end it's you money to spend as you wish, but I think there are better options out there. Especially if you have already smoked a few cigars, so you know if you liked them of not.

 

[grateful1]

Just call Keystone_Raider and have him put together something for you. You'll be much happier with the results, probably will save some money not wasting cigars, and you'll support an awesome vendor here on CP.

Or Al at Puff Stuff....or Jack Schwartz!

Lots o' vendors on here...or your local B&M.

When I started out I went into the B&M and asked to try different smokes..mainly based on what I liked originally, then smokes just to TRY!

Great experience, especially in that I had them in the store and could talk to someone directly about them.

 

[Backslide]

I just want to grow my moustache in November like Wyatt Earp.

How about going this route? handlebarmoustachelife

 

[bfeeder]

Wow...just wow...

 

[4cbln3]

:0 I don't know wether to be a fan of his or spray it with Raid. :laugh:

 

[CRQuarto]

Just call Keystone_Raider and have him put together something for you. You'll be much happier with the results, probably will save some money not wasting cigars, and you'll support an awesome vendor here on CP.

Or Al at Puff Stuff....or Jack Schwartz!

Lots o' vendors on here...or your local B&M.

When I started out I went into the B&M and asked to try different smokes..mainly based on what I liked originally, then smokes just to TRY!

Great experience, especially in that I had them in the store and could talk to someone directly about them.

Agreed, we have awesome vendors here at CP, you can't go wrong with any of them!

I also concur with Gary about going to your local to try out new things. Sure, you may pay a bit more than some of the cheaper online vendors, but you can't beat helping out local business, and the level of care you get is tough to match.