Newbie looking for some recommendations...

[scottYDucati]

Nice humidor. Be careful though otherwise you'll have that baby filled up in no time.

 

[Slow Burn]

looks like a good start...
i would suggest you read around the forum, there is alot of usefull info! i would start here--> [ame="http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=3277"]A primer on humidification and seasoning - BOTL Cigar Forums - Brothers of the Leaf[/ame]
now that you have a new humi, you should learn about it.

 

[Evonnida]

My grandfather said it had been seasoned and that he had used it up until recently... I plan on picking up a digital hygrometer and then doing the salt test to see how accurate they are... Man I can't wait to start filling it... That means I need to quit smoking them so quickly after I buy them though.

 

[funkejj]

Well he gave me his addy, if you need it let me know and I will get a nice sampler out to you tomorrow.

 

[Slow Burn]

:gangfire:

 

[danthebugman]

Well he gave me his addy, if you need it let me know and I will get a nice sampler out to you tomorrow.

:gangfire:

You obviously have no idea what you're in store for with these guys :nodlaugh:. Seems like you're off to a good start though.

Dan

 

[Evonnida]

You obviously have no idea what you're in store for with these guys :nodlaugh:. Seems like you're off to a good start though.

Dan

Yeah... I guess I dont!

 

[Cigar Cowboy]

Do yourself a favor, buy these. All great cigars at a great price:

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewCigar.asp?prod=SP-JXASST20

Don Pepin Garcia Top 25

Experience Pepin's top blends with this fantastic value on his best cigars, all of which were featured on Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 list.

Sampler features 15 cigars includes:

3) Tatuaje Havana VI
3) Don Pepin Original
3) San Cristobal
3) Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic
3) La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial

$114.96 MSRP On Sale ONLY $44.95

 

[Danilo]

That humidor is very nice looking! I would love something that nice as a display piece (my wine cooler sits in the closet... and is not that attractive!)
Get your self the digital hygro, and do yourself a favor, buy a boveda calibration kit... 5 bux, and it will be 75% for sure to calibrate the hygro if you follow the instructions! best 5 bux you can spend. Salt is for food.

 

[cigarhombre]

you def. need to try some of the Tatuaje lines...

.....I would say start with the Havana VI (red label) Tat., then work your way up to the La Seleccion de Cazador (Brown label)...just don't dive into the cojonu line yet, they have added ligero, and are stronger than the others. hence the name cojonu....which translates to "Ballsy"!!

if you don't mind mixed, or "sandwhich" cigars, try the P series...(white band w/ red lettering)...they are 60% long, 40% medium to short filler. They are the mildest of the Tatuaje lines, IMO; but they taste pretty good as well.

after you get into Tatuaje, there is no turning back....bwaaaahhaaahaaa

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[Doctor Zhivago]

you def. need to try some of the Tatuaje lines...

.....I would say start with the Havana VI (red label) Tat., then work your way up to the La Seleccion de Cazador (Brown label)...just don't dive into the cojonu line yet, they have added ligero, and are stronger than the others. hence the name cojonu....which translates to "Ballsy"!!

if you don't mind mixed, or "sandwhich" cigars, try the P series...(white band w/ red lettering)...they are 60% long, 40% medium to short filler. They are the mildest of the Tatuaje lines, IMO; but they taste pretty good as well.

after you get into Tatuaje, there is no turning back....bwaaaahhaaahaaa

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slowly creeps into the shadows and hides in his frank coffin

 

[r3db4r0n]

Give the Padron X000 line a shot, cheap affordable and delicious smokes!

 

[StocktonJohn]

Try to stay away from cheapies. One way to do it is seconds. Man o war is a great smoke and their seconds are just fine. Also, I would recommend cuba aliados, any carlos torano line, padron classic and 5 vegas A as good starters.

 

[Treinenwj]

Another rule of thumb: if you can buy it at a gas station... DON'T BUY IT!!!

 

[red]

try the EO 601 line.
They have a cigar for each profile, so you can find where you are in your mission!
Black Label - Connecticut Wrapper
Blue Label - Maduro Wrapper
Red Label - Habano Wrapper
Green Label - Oscuro Wrapper (NOM NOM NOM!)

 

[red]

Give the Padron X000 line a shot, cheap affordable and delicious smokes!

+1 Padron 2000's are one of my go to's!

 

[Evonnida]

I'd try to get a hold of a perdomo 10th anni champagne. They are mild Connecticut with plenty of flavor. When I first started smoking, I used would smoke Arturo Fuente Chateaus, either the conn. or maduro. Mild but flavorful (at least I thought so back then). The sungrowns have a bit more spice, but are really good IMO. Don't be afraid to smoke maduros, just because a cigar is dark doesn't mean its strong and spicy. Maduros are actually known for a semi-sweet coco characteristic. 5 vegas A is a great maduro, and cheap, and is not as "strong" as the online retailers make it out to be.

Just stay away from anything that's made by pepin, or cigars made with ligero leaf.

I have a Pedromo 10th resting in the Humi, but why should I stay away from ligero? Don't the Serie V have ligero filler? I love the Oliva Serie V.