Main Factor You Consider When Purchasing A Cigar?

[Clint]

I like reading exactly why a BOTL did OR didn't like a cigar.

For example, many reviews may say it's a great, light bodied cigar and I'd stay away from it since I prefer medium-full cigars.

Sometimes I'll see a response to a review of a cigar I like, and someone will say "that cigar reminds me of "cigar A" Bingo! I'll grab a 5'er of cigar A since I'm pretty sure I'll like it or at least want to try it.

 

[Fourtotheflush]

I totally rely on BOTL(from many forums, sites & blogs) for information. I typically have a few people I can rely on with similar tastes that dont steer me wrong.:smokingco

 

[cholmes8310]

I listen to BOTL recommendations, but for me it's mainly about the trusted brand. I've tried a lot of brands, and I know who makes cigars I like. I started with Romeo y Julieta and Montecristo, and now I'm mainly stocked with LFD, AJ Fernandez blends, and Joya de Nicaragua. Everything I've smoked from these brands has been excellent. I'm enjoying Tatuaje now too, thanks to JMatkins. He hooked me up with a Tat porkchop and I was blown away. Great cigar. Next to try by Tat is the Tatuaje Havana VI

 

[smokinghole]

I'm only the second to pick size and shape? Now I don't run around sampling only sub 50 ring cigars but if a new line comes out I tend to try them if they have a corona, PC, or lancero. Maybe sometimes after much ravings I'll try a bigger cigar I wish 50+ wasn't the standard.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

That the cigar is made by someone I trust for putting out good quality smokes!

 

[smokinghole]

That's a big one for me coupled with the ring size I'm not concerned about length too awful much.

 

[Craig Mac]

Other.. who gives a flying frogs fat ass

 

[Cigar Cowboy]

I wouldn't consider any single one of the choices a main factor. Either reword the poll or offer multiple choices. :dunno:

Hey - Make you own damn poll!

You act like it is your message board or something

Oh crap, it is your board - Nevermind LOL

:stretchgr:stretchgr:stretchgr:stretchgr

 

[ciggy]

I use BOTL as a trusted tool for helping me decide on which cigars to try. Other than the recommendations you can't beat the friedships you make too!

 

[jmatkins]

I would say overall Trusted Brand, but need to select more than 1 item.

 

[Dave]

Tough to make a single choice here. As above, many factors come into play. However, at a good B&M I can be influenced more by a suggestion from a trusted tobacconist than any other single factor.

 

[Pietastervw]

Been on a Nicaraguan kick so for me right now its Country of Origin

 

[Wink]

Brand & Taste. They can highly advertise any brand any size, If you don't like'em your not going to buy them. Except when it comes too something new not tried before then advertising has to sell the stick in that case I'll try it.

 

[Le Buzz]

Gotta go with my BOTL's on this one :ccool:

 

[dpricenator]

I'm only the second to pick size and shape? Now I don't run around sampling only sub 50 ring cigars but if a new line comes out I tend to try them if they have a corona, PC, or lancero. Maybe sometimes after much ravings I'll try a bigger cigar I wish 50+ wasn't the standard.

Yeah, this is why I wanted a multiple choice poll. RIng gague is big one for me. 46 or less if I'm going to pay for it. I'll smoke larger, but I won't buy them.

 

[SanCristobal]

don't go on hype, otherwise you'll end up with a handfull of cain dogshit...

 

[tobii3]

remember to keep a known standard when asking a friend's opinion.

If they smoke JdNA's for breakfast (Larry), when they say "medium", it's THEIR interpretation...:widemouth

 

[ER Doc]

I chose "BOTL recommendation" because I consider the recommendations and reviews here (along with my "BOTL" podcasters) as a great source for good new cigars. Almost anything new I try has been recommended by someone I trust. Only a few times have I purchased something recommended by the retailer - mostly okay choices.

 

[mcroom]

There are many factors for myself but the main one for an unknown stick is discussions of them here.

 

[Cigar Cowboy]

BOTL Recommendation and Reviews is in the lead so far