Noob review leads to sickness :P

[Habana Mike]

Carlito Fuente once told me nicotine is like snake venom. After you've been bit hard, if you don't die it'll never hit you like that again.

Well, as long as you keep getting bit regularly!

Seems to have worked for me...

[Maplepie]

Carlito Fuente once told me nicotine is like snake venom. After you've been bit hard, if you don't die it'll never hit you like that again.

Well, as long as you keep getting bit regularly!

Seems to have worked for me...

tolerance.

and it's not exactly a bad metaphor. they're both a toxin.

Sent from my Q10 using Tapatalk

[Nico]

I'm also sensitive to nicotine. I noticed that aging cigars for a year or so takes away the nicotine a bit. 2-3 years and it's barely an issue with nicotine overdoses for me (though I had some exceptions).

If i'm smoking a new cigar, and I feel it has a lot of nicotine in it I'll slow down on my puff frequency so that nicotine kick becomes more of a pleasure then overdose. Maybe let the cigar rest a little bit during your smoking session and clear your head.

If I know beforehand that the cigar has a lot of nicotine I'll take it after a (heavy) meal and a glass of water.

Skickas via Tapatalk

[groundhog]

Smoke an Epi No 2, that should fix the sickness and turn it into addiction.

Sorry for being dim - what's an Epi no.2 ?

[Pedro2486]

Hoyo de Monterrey epicure no. 2. An awesome robusto and not too strong

[groundhog]

Hoyo de Monterrey epicure no. 2. An awesome robusto and not too strong

Ah - many thanks

Will have to look out for one of those.

My current favourites are Upmann half corona and the Punch PC.

[Pedro2486]

I would also suggest a Hoyo de Monterrey petit robusto to try light-medium body, creamy sweet cedar notes

[groundhog]

Cool - I have a few sticks coming, but sadly no Hoyo de Monterrrey are in there... Will have a look next time I'm in Greens.

[tagheuer]

Thanks for this info.

I have little nicotine tolerance too. Hence sadly I never finish a Siglo II, which I love both of its flavor and taste.

I will try to have a full meal and spoonful of honey prior + blocks of sugar on the side for emergency.

[mikek]

Some tips that helped me:

-Have a meal before smoking

-Avoid caffeine with a cigar to start with

-Leave NC until you're accustomed to CC

-Make an effort to not inhale; use your tongue at the back of your throat to draw a little of the smoke into your mouth

-Try to only draw once every 30sec, longer if possible.

-Notice when the cigar starts to get too hot and the flavours become harsh: let the cigar rest for a good minute

-A cigar usually builds in strength, slow your smoking down as you get past the half way point, this will also help avoid the problem named above

-When you've finished have a chocolate bar or sugary drink, sugar helps get rid of nicotine

Hope this helps!

I dig that slight nicotene buzz,yes definatly sugar willl help aliviate that feeling!

[champ]

I had the same with an Alex Bradley Tempuros.I really felt quite ill.Will be careful with the rest of the non Cubans that i have in the Humi and thanks for the sugar tip.My next purchases will be Cubans in the milder to medium category which i am told should be fine.Even better after a month or so settling.

[earthson]

Eat before you smoke!!!

If a high nicotine content will negatively affect you, let those Monte #2 sit for a while as well - that's a big cigar made with some strong tobacco, IMO (though not as strong as, say, Bolivar).

How about starting on some petit coronas, minutos, and the like? Less nicotine per cigar by weight, and therefore less of a chance of over-doing it and getting the spins.

I am a huge fan of Por Larranaga's offerings, as well as H Upmann, Hoyo de Monterrey, and Partagas. I tend towards the better La Auroras, some Fuentes, and La Gloria Cubana as far as Dominican offerings. All of these are moderate in terms of strength while still having enough oomph to leave me satisfied.

Best of luck!

[leftimatic]

Hello

I wasnt going to make this post due to embarrassment but thought it might lead to handy hints

Some of my cigars arrived in the post today and was totally impressed by the look and smell of them. It is the first time I have seen a premium cigar in the flesh after drooling over them online

My original plan was to put them in my newly seasoned humidor to get them over travel stress. They were so well packed along with a boveda pack that I figured they probably wouldnt need it. Rather than spark up the Behike 54 or my Monte 2 I figured I would start off with a non cuban as they seem less special to me, even though it cost me cuban prices.

Started my venture into the elite cigar world with 2013's 3rd place cigar of the year, the Davidoff Nicaragua. In hindsight, this was probably a bad choice. Lets just say, it knocked me on my ass.

I was a pack a day smoker for around 10 years so figured I had a high nicotine tolerance, however, after 6 months cigarette free, I must have become a born again nicotine virgin.

Now for a quick review. The look, smell and finish of this cigar was world class. Very good looking. Pre draw, felt like I sucked on a jar of cayenne pepper. The first 10 minutes was just strong spice. Not a huge fan of spice so wasnt really liking it. It was very smooth but the pepper was killing me. After the first third however, my mouth either adapted to the pepper or it became less spicy, either way, it became much more smokable. By the beginning of the last third, i had to take my jacket off. It was freezing outside but i was getting hot. Had to put it down feeling like an idiot wasting a $40 cigar lol. Half hour of nausea and dizziness later, I am fully recovered from my overdose lol.

My question is, I hear people say they only smoke once a month or 6 cigars per year etc etc. For those that dont smoke cigarettes or daily pipes or cigars, how do they build up a nicotine tolerance? My plan is to smoke one premium cigar every saturday with a few drinks. It feels like after a whole week with no nicotine, I will go back to the start so dont see how any non regular smokers can smoke a big cigar without getting sick. I can see why robustos are the favourite choice these days. Will once per week hinder my abilty to smoke a toro or lancero? Or do i have to stick with coronas and robustos?

Anyone else deal with this issue? Was the Davidoff just a strong cigar? I'm hoping I dont have to throw my Behike out half way through. Its enough to make me want to start smoking ciggies again so i can enjoy big cigars lol.

Thanks for any advice

Couldn't of been that bad. No mention of involuntary bowel movement. Oh those double ligero on an empty stomach.

[ShortFatHokie]

Couldn't of been that bad. No mention of involuntary bowel movement. Oh those double ligero on an empty stomach.

Seriously, I have only been sick from smoking one cigar in my whole life...a La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Maduro Chisel. I had smoked this cigar several times before without getting sick. But that one time I got sick...mid-afternoon, had not eaten since breakfast, in 95*F heat. Two words...butt kicker.

[leftimatic]

Seriously, I have only been sick from smoking one cigar in my whole life...a La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Maduro Chisel. I had smoked this cigar several times before without getting sick. But that one time I got sick...mid-afternoon, had not eaten since breakfast, in 95*F heat. Two words...butt kicker.

Was planning on getting some more of them. I am a sucker for punishment. Just smoke slow and eat well I guess. And for gods sake don't inhale, do it for the taste.

[dougincanada]

I find nicotine effects are much more pleasant with large quantities of beer! Its harder to build up high nicotine levels when you keep pissing out the excess. Of course, if you do puke, you wont know whether you had too much cigar or beer! ...Its advice. I did not say it was good advice.

[OleOle]

If you are looking for some milder or smaller Cubans, take a look at the section on this forum called 'Cheap & Cheerful'. There's plenty of great discussion and information on a whole range on more economic Cubans and after reading for a while you'll no doubt discover cigars that are more suited for your palate and budget... I'm also in Oz and the local tax rates are crushing, so do your wallet a favour, check out that section

[Hunter1974]

wish I had that problem I would smoke 5 + a day if I could afford them lol

[sanity]

Hello

I wasnt going to make this post due to embarrassment but thought it might lead to handy hints

Some of my cigars arrived in the post today and was totally impressed by the look and smell of them. It is the first time I have seen a premium cigar in the flesh after drooling over them online

My original plan was to put them in my newly seasoned humidor to get them over travel stress. They were so well packed along with a boveda pack that I figured they probably wouldnt need it. Rather than spark up the Behike 54 or my Monte 2 I figured I would start off with a non cuban as they seem less special to me, even though it cost me cuban prices.

Started my venture into the elite cigar world with 2013's 3rd place cigar of the year, the Davidoff Nicaragua. In hindsight, this was probably a bad choice. Lets just say, it knocked me on my ass.

I was a pack a day smoker for around 10 years so figured I had a high nicotine tolerance, however, after 6 months cigarette free, I must have become a born again nicotine virgin.

Now for a quick review. The look, smell and finish of this cigar was world class. Very good looking. Pre draw, felt like I sucked on a jar of cayenne pepper. The first 10 minutes was just strong spice. Not a huge fan of spice so wasnt really liking it. It was very smooth but the pepper was killing me. After the first third however, my mouth either adapted to the pepper or it became less spicy, either way, it became much more smokable. By the beginning of the last third, i had to take my jacket off. It was freezing outside but i was getting hot. Had to put it down feeling like an idiot wasting a $40 cigar lol. Half hour of nausea and dizziness later, I am fully recovered from my overdose lol.

My question is, I hear people say they only smoke once a month or 6 cigars per year etc etc. For those that dont smoke cigarettes or daily pipes or cigars, how do they build up a nicotine tolerance? My plan is to smoke one premium cigar every saturday with a few drinks. It feels like after a whole week with no nicotine, I will go back to the start so dont see how any non regular smokers can smoke a big cigar without getting sick. I can see why robustos are the favourite choice these days. Will once per week hinder my abilty to smoke a toro or lancero? Or do i have to stick with coronas and robustos?

Anyone else deal with this issue? Was the Davidoff just a strong cigar? I'm hoping I dont have to throw my Behike out half way through. Its enough to make me want to start smoking ciggies again so i can enjoy big cigars lol.

Thanks for any advice

Really enjoyed your post and I can relate. After a 10 year break from cigars, I bought the same cigar due a recommendation at the b&m. When I got to the final third, I became hot and very dizzy. Went inside and searched google for some answers. This is how I found out cigar forums had so much info. I smoked one a few months later with the advice of a spoonful of sugar and after a heavy meal. Still have 10 of these sticks in a box staring at me when I open my wineador. I think the trauma has me avoiding them. lol Think about that night every time I see that box. Nice to know that I'm not alone.