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BOTL UPCOMING MAINTENANCE
Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over time BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.
Newbie, Assistance Requested
- Thread starter Dex163
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Check out the various samplers from the better internet dealers, like JR, Cigars International and Holt's. Avoid Thompson's like the plague!!! Read the descriptions, and just order some. Keep a log of what you liked, what you didn't and why. That will help you refine your future selections.
Three pieces of advice:
1. Never judge a cigar based on a single stick. You are dealing with products made from natural materials by hand that are sensitive to environmental conditions. There is simply too much possible variation from stick to stick to make a valid judgment based on just one.
2. Wrappers and sizes/shapes have an astonishing effect on flavor and smoking characteristics, so don't judge a particular brand line based on just one size, and remember that the wrapper will change a cigar's flavor greatly.
3. Remember that your taste will change over time, so don't be afraid to revisit sticks that you tried but didn't like, and don't be shocked if you find that you don't like cigars that you used to love.
It's a great ride --- enjoy it!
Three pieces of advice:
1. Never judge a cigar based on a single stick. You are dealing with products made from natural materials by hand that are sensitive to environmental conditions. There is simply too much possible variation from stick to stick to make a valid judgment based on just one.
2. Wrappers and sizes/shapes have an astonishing effect on flavor and smoking characteristics, so don't judge a particular brand line based on just one size, and remember that the wrapper will change a cigar's flavor greatly.
3. Remember that your taste will change over time, so don't be afraid to revisit sticks that you tried but didn't like, and don't be shocked if you find that you don't like cigars that you used to love.
It's a great ride --- enjoy it!
Soundwave13
BoM Feb 2010
"Quote: Three pieces of advice..."
That's absolutely right!
What I like, changes constantly - things differ from day to day.. It all depends on the time, food, drink, mood, environment, temperature, etc...
Trying a variety is the best thing one can do!
Enjoy!
That's absolutely right!
What I like, changes constantly - things differ from day to day.. It all depends on the time, food, drink, mood, environment, temperature, etc...
Trying a variety is the best thing one can do!
Enjoy!
Dex, the best advice I can give is go to your local B&M, talk to the tobacconist, who will ask what type of food you like and gives you some suggestions on cigars that might fit into your flavor profile. What I like, might not be your cup of tea. Since the flavor range goes from mild to full bodied, somewhere in between is where you begin the journey or lifestyle of cigars. hehe.
The Padrons, The Tatuajes, Fuentes are all great lines to smoke.
The Padrons, The Tatuajes, Fuentes are all great lines to smoke.