Bclass1 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I'm tired of reading CA. It's biased reviews towards NC and marketing are all that makes up the magazine in most cases. There are some very good articles from time to time which I enjoy, but other than that it's a waste of time for someone looking at gaining insight to the new and upcoming CC's or reviews on older ones for that matter. Is there a magazine published in Europe that contains more CC related information that someone from the U.S. can subscribe to. I tried using a search on the forum and didn't find anythng too useful. If any fellow members are reading a better quality magazine more partial to CC's please inform. PS: I did not start this post to engage in the debate of whether CA is a good magazine or not. Previous statements are just my opinion from personal experience. Most of us already know what the publication already entails.. Salute, Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuma Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Yes Cigar Journal Bilingual Deutsch / Engish good reading and rating of cigars better than CA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeskow Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I agree with Cigar Journal as well.. tough to find in the states but the few issues I picked up are much better than anything from CA.. But personally I find this forum and it's members much more informative than any publication.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bclass1 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 I agree with Cigar Journal as well.. tough to find in the states but the few issues I picked up are much better than anything from CA.. But personally I find this forum and it's members much more informative than any publication.. I agree with your sentiment about the forum, but I like my reading material as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtrimbath Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I'm in the exact same boat. I would love to find a magazine devoted to CC's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2021 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I'll have to look into cigar journal. CA has some interesting reads for the most part.....but I wouldn't mind trying something new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgop Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Given the wealth of information available on message boards and some various other websites for free, I wouldn't hand any of my money over to a rag that is swayed in their coverage and ratings by advertising dollar$. Just my $0.02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 its all the same buddy. anything that could be said about Cuban cigars already has been said. watch the three word game here or the two word game or whatever its called. people have ran out of things to say other than blah, blah, blah. and that includes magazines and books. I have cuban cigar books from the 60's to present and the only difference is the cover. I hear you. It sounds like you are at a crossroads that others have found themselves, myself included. I've stepped in that dark land but I've decided to come back. For me, what worked was the fact that what I knew could help those new to the hobby. Also, I have colleagues with whom I can have reasoned, critical discussions about even the most sacred of Habanos folklore. That and participating in some truly stimulating tasting experiences. Or perhaps you've just tired of the online cigars scene. Understandable. Many formerly vibrant forums have become ghost towns. To that, and about FOH, I say never. Not as long as I'm a member. Wilkey PS. Yes to Cigar Journal and yes also to Cigar Magazine...which I think was the best NC magazine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subport Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Foh ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 International Amateur de cigare: http://www.internationalamateurdecigare.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almudawi Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 International Amateur de cigare: http://www.internationalamateurdecigare.com/+1This is my go to magazine after the demise of the cigar journal. I suggest avoiding CJ as it is rapidly becoming CA take 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I suggest avoiding CJ as it is rapidly becoming CA take 2 Well that sort of sucks. Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olga Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 +1 I suggest avoiding CJ as it is rapidly becoming CA take 2 Yep and I think its already CA take 2. ~ Olga xoxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 This might be slightly off topic from the original question, but I think cigars, like everything else in life require a broad range of research. Don't limit yourself to one magazine. Check out some youtube reviews and opinions, a range of forums, a range of magazines and then base your decisions on what you think are correct. Bottom line, look at everything and make the decisions that you are comfortable with and suit your way of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bclass1 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 This might be slightly off topic from the original question, but I think cigars, like everything else in life require a broad range of research. Don't limit yourself to one magazine. Check out some youtube reviews and opinions, a range of forums, a range of magazines and then base your decisions on what you think are correct. Bottom line, look at everything and make the decisions that you are comfortable with and suit your way of life. Lol, this is definitely missing the point..This is not about gaining knowledge on the history of cuban cigars, or knowledge about them in general. I apologize if this post came off that way. Now I can understand some of the initial responses. I've done my research, love this forum first and foremost, seen every possible "authentic" box opening/review on YouTube, read books, magazines, etc. It's not about the different ways or sources of attaining such information, it's soley just about a magazine. There's somethng about a magazine, and the sporadic articles they may contain from time to time that gauge my interest; whether it be of cigars or not... But seeing as how CA does not cater to Cubans well, I just wanted to read something (leisurely) that had more CC content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bclass1 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 International Amateur de cigare: http://www.internationalamateurdecigare.com/ I will look into this, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Lol, this is definitely missing the point..This is not about gaining knowledge on the history of cuban cigars, or knowledge about them in general. I apologize if this post came off that way. Now I can understand some of the initial responses. I've done my research, love this forum first and foremost, seen every possible "authentic" box opening/review on YouTube, read books, magazines, etc. It's not about the different ways or sources of attaining such information, it's soley just about a magazine. There's somethng about a magazine, and the sporadic articles they may contain from time to time that gauge my interest; whether it be of cigars or not... But seeing as how CA does not cater to Cubans well, I just wanted to read something (leisurely) that had more CC content. Fair enough, I get it now, and I have no useful information to add to this thread Hope you find what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 International Amateur de cigare: http://www.internationalamateurdecigare.com/ I picked up a copy a few years back in Paris. Excellent magazine. Had a less "commercial" feel to it. I can make due reading in French so it was a worthwhile purchase. CA I hardly ever pick up. CJ, though heading in the same direction as CA has far better articles. IMO, it's only drawback is the bilingual nature of the magazine. I think the content is scaled back to allow for the articles to cater to both languages without having the magazine balloon up or incur the added cost of separate printings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bclass1 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Fair enough, I get it now, and I have no useful information to add to this thread Hope you find what you are looking for. lol Thanks buddy, didn't mean to shoot you down like that haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 How come nobody ever brings up "Smoke" Magazine??? I love that publication! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulP Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I agree with Cigar Journal as well.. tough to find in the states but the few issues I picked up are much better than anything from CA.. But personally I find this forum and it's members much more informative than any publication.. Subscriptions are readily available in the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuma Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Ok sounds like you guys could use some reference material...Halfwheel.com..enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bclass1 Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Ok sounds like you guys could use some reference material...Halfwheel.com..enjoy! Halfwheel is a great site..Ive referred to it on many occasions. Still, not a publication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Halfwheel is a great site..Ive referred to it on many occasions. Still, not a publication. Mate, have you heard of a printer?? Sorry, sorry, I kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dowjr1 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I like CA still. No they do not cater to my specific tastes but I still do enjoy the reads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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