New guy with new guy questions.

[Marine6186]

Hey everyone.
I am pretty new in the cigar scene, and I have a simple question and I figured the Padron 1926 would be a good example. Does the 1926 stand for the year the tobacco was harvested, rolled or none of the above.

 

[JHolmes763]

None of the above. It has some significance to the Padron family, though, I'm sure. Not sure what the reference is, though. I'm sure a google search would turn something up.

If it were either of the first two options, those La Aurora 1495s would sure be some well aged cigars!

-John

Edit: Here you go. "Jose Orlando Padrón was born in 1926" from here.

 

[bigmanfromou]

Like John said, it's usually some significance to the company producing the cigar rather than anything dealing with age. I believe 1926 was the year that Jose Padron was born.

 

[Marine6186]

Thanks guys... I guess that makes sense. Tomorrow I want to try a new cigar does anyone have any suggestions. You could pretty much name any cigar and I probably haven't had it. I am looking for something that would take me about an hour to smoke with a full flavor. I don't want to spend more then $15 on the stick. I am going to smoke the cigar after a long day of working on my house probably with a tanqueray and club soda. Also please tell me if you think a full bodied cigar would be to over powering for tanqueray, like I said I am new to all of this.

 

[cbd]

Thanks guys... I guess that makes sense. Tomorrow I want to try a new cigar does anyone have any suggestions. You could pretty much name any cigar and I probably haven't had it. I am looking for something that would take me about an hour to smoke with a full flavor. I don't want to spend more then $15 on the stick. I am going to smoke the cigar after a long day of working on my house probably with a tanqueray and club soda. Also please tell me if you think a full bodied cigar would be to over powering for tanqueray, like I said I am new to all of this.

Check out this page.

 

[Marine6186]

Thanks guys... I guess that makes sense. Tomorrow I want to try a new cigar does anyone have any suggestions. You could pretty much name any cigar and I probably haven't had it. I am looking for something that would take me about an hour to smoke with a full flavor. I don't want to spend more then $15 on the stick. I am going to smoke the cigar after a long day of working on my house probably with a tanqueray and club soda. Also please tell me if you think a full bodied cigar would be to over powering for tanqueray, like I said I am new to all of this.

Check out this page.

Thanks for the link! But, the thing is that isn't the type of feedback I was looking for. I don't know anything really about cigars. I don't know what is rare what is expensive. It would be like going into a liquor store to buy a bottle of wine for the 1st time, you don't know the difference between a Pinot Noir and a Pinot Grigio. What I would like is someones suggestion for a stick that they love to enjoy after a long day of work. Thanks guys!

 

[JHolmes763]

Our tastes may not match yours, though. Hell, you probably have no idea what you really like. Just pick something that looks good. The only way to figure out what's your kind of smoke is to try a lot of different things.

If it were me, I'd grab an Illusion cg4 or Cabaiguan Guapo 46. If you can get those, try 'em.

-John

 

[Marine6186]

Our tastes may not match yours, though. Hell, you probably have no idea what you really like. Just pick something that looks good. The only way to figure out what's your kind of smoke is to try a lot of different things.

If it were me, I'd grab an Illusion cg4 or Cabaiguan Guapo 46. If you can get those, try 'em.

-John

Thanks John, I think I will give the Illusion cg4 a try.

 

[Yeahthatsme]

The best route I found to working out your tastes is to start with puros, or cigars made completely from tobacco from a single country. It will give you a good basic flavor base with which to compare mixed blend cigars. From there I would try various combinations and companies, until you've found a good range of likes and dislikes. If nothing else it will give you a great basis of comparison for evaluating new releases(or unfamiliar cigars).

 

[Marine6186]

The best route I found to working out your tastes is to start with puros, or cigars made completely from tobacco from a single country. It will give you a good basic flavor base with which to compare mixed blend cigars. From there I would try various combinations and companies, until you've found a good range of likes and dislikes. If nothing else it will give you a great basis of comparison for evaluating new releases(or unfamiliar cigars).

Thank you for that great idea. It never dawned on me to try a puro 1st, but it makes perfect sense.

 

[CigarDins]

To find what I like I started buying samplers. It helped me narrow down my tastes a little. Once I found some that I liked I then started looking at cigars with the same profile.

Good luck!

 

[JBL11183]

The best route I found to working out your tastes is to start with puros, or cigars made completely from tobacco from a single country. It will give you a good basic flavor base with which to compare mixed blend cigars. From there I would try various combinations and companies, until you've found a good range of likes and dislikes. If nothing else it will give you a great basis of comparison for evaluating new releases(or unfamiliar cigars).

Thank you for that great idea. It never dawned on me to try a puro 1st, but it makes perfect sense.

Try the Newbie Sample Thread

 

[Greggj77]

X2. The Newbie Sampler would be an ideal place to start. At this stage I would recommend trying a bunch of contrasting styles and once you start to develop your like / dislikes you can make a more educated guess and head in that direction.

A Cigar that I usually recommend for someone learning what they like is the Ashton Cabinet. Very smooth and flavorfull smoke that most people regardless of their palates enjoy.

Good luck in your search, they fun is in the journey.

BTW Welcome to CP lots of great info and great guys.

 

[Marine6186]

I definitely plan to hit the Newbie Sampler, I am just waiting until after Christmas. Gotta make sure I get all my family and friends presents before I spoil myself.

 

[The Green Monkey]

I found it very helpful to keep a journal with all the details of the cigar (source, price, shape, size, wrapper, country/ies of origin, etc.--not exhaustively, just whatever I knew or could research), where I was when I smoked it, what I had to drink with it, and a few thoughts or overall impressions I had of it. I also tape in the band below my notes. It's a good way to figure out what you like and what you don't like by eventually gathering enough information to later identify trends and preferences.

 

[Marine6186]

I found it very helpful to keep a journal with all the details of the cigar (source, price, shape, size, wrapper, country/ies of origin, etc.--not exhaustively, just whatever I knew or could research), where I was when I smoked it, what I had to drink with it, and a few thoughts or overall impressions I had of it. I also tape in the band below my notes. It's a good way to figure out what you like and what you don't like by eventually gathering enough information to later identify trends and preferences.

Thanks Green Monkey, I took something like that off a website and put it on Excel. I am obviously going to have to google some of the info on the cigar.

 

[bfreebern]

Here are some suggestions that I'd start out trying:

Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story
Padron X000 (thousand series, 1000 - 6000)
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real
CAO Maduro
Don Pepin Blue or Cuban Classic
Onyx Reserve

Just a few off the top of my head that won't run too much, but should give you a nice smoke. I started out with all of the above and still enjoy a few off that list.

 

[Marine6186]

:0 There is so many cigars to try, this might get overwhelming! I guess I am just going to have to try them all :laugh:

 

[The Black Cloud]

Yeah, welcome to the club! It may be overwhelming but just take it slow and try whatever you can find. If you can strike up a conversation with your local tobacconist, you can ask him/her for advice and suggestions. As has been said, take notes for future reference. And when you get the chance, hit the Newbie Sampler Trade.

Enjoy the ride! Finding new great smokes never gets old!

 

[Marine6186]

Well, I am going to the cigar shop now. Wish my luck I will let guys know what I have picked... maybe ill ever try to rate the cigar.


Ok, so I picked up a Padron 3000 box pressed and a CAO Mx2 Robusto. I can't believe how different they are in just smell. I can't wait to try them.