BOSCO Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 I am trying to learn everything I can about CC and it can get confusing and overwhelming. Is there anywhere I can look and find all the different brands and shapes and sizes and descriptions? Then when people start talking about age I almost give up. I stepped up and ordered an Arictocrat M Plus from Bob that should be ready mid-late April. The humidity temperature thing was very confusing to me so I figured this to be my best bet. I know it's personal preference on cigars but I'm just wanting the cliff notes version. I have been searching the forums and reading everything I can but I have to admit I get lost sometimes. I am like everyone else and want to get the most for my $ and just need some help.
Luca Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Hi @BOSCO, We have a Newbie Q&A section. Recommend you pop over there and have a look. Shoot through any questions on that thread and they will be answered. Luca 3
encephalization Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Also: https://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/ 3
JohnS Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Also, check out the FoH videos at FoH TV. You can access them at the link in top of the forum. 1
JLFIRST Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Hi [mention=31825]BOSCO[/mention], We have a Newbie Q&A section. Recommend you pop over there and have a look. Shoot through any questions on that thread and they will be answered. Luca My LGC is the picture for this! Love itSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
westg Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Slow down....it s all here....When buying dont go headlong and purchase everything on a whim....Try and buy samplers....find out what you like...then build yourself a nice rotation...then age a few...smoke alot...share with friends....offer cigars and make new friends....recieve cigars and feel the love I remember what it was first like 6 years ago when I was welcomed onboard.... Today I am still a newb....so take your time and enjoy ...Replies above have pointed you in the right direction Send me a pm anytime.....anything...just ask Happy hunting Bosco West 3
zappaFREAK Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 The most important advice I can give is savor the journey. It is a long mystical adventure that you are starting. Have fun! 1
Islandboy Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 31 minutes ago, BOSCO said: Is there anywhere I can look and find all the different brands and shapes and sizes and descriptions? The website link posted by @encephalization above is exactly what you’re looking for...and more. Soak it all in like a sponge, and it’ll soon be you offering advice. 1
BOSCO Posted February 28, 2018 Author Posted February 28, 2018 I am on it right now. Feel like I just struck GOLD!!! 1
fitzy Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Yeah the cuban cigar website is the BOMB! Definitely check out Rob's store and buy a sampler or two. The links for the Aussie and International stores at at the top of this page.
stogieluver Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 I remember the feeling oh so well. All the information you will ever need is somewhere on this forum. To go through it all would take a long time, but it's there. Use the Search function, but there are sub forums below the Watering Hole that have lots of good information. Relax, and enjoy the journey. I have one of Bob's M plus boxes, and I guarantee you that you will love it, and I also will guarantee you that you will wish one day soon that you had bought a larger unit. The fun will be filling that thing up. Piece of advice: expand your credit card limits. PM me with any questions. I'm not an expert, by any stretch, but I sure know more than I did six years ago. There are many experts on this forum that far exceed my knowledge, and they will be happy to help, as well. 3
cfc1016 Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 I really like www.cigars-review.org as well, for research
Fugu Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 And don't miss to check out @Ethernut's Noob-thread: Ordering an Aristocrat M+ without having much of a clue about CCs is quite the move. You are taking it serious Sir... . 1 1
CaptainQuintero Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 I can't add anything much than what's already been posted! I would agree the most with the sentiment that don't rush is the best way forward. The journey of discovering what you do and don't enjoy is one of the best in the hobby, take your time, make notes on what you like/dislike/flavours etc and enjoy it
helix Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Nothing like the feeling and excitement of great new hobby.
BOSCO Posted March 1, 2018 Author Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Fugu said: And don't miss to check out @Ethernut's Noob-thread: Ordering an Aristocrat M+ without having much of a clue about CCs is quite the move. You are taking it serious Sir... . That's a good read also. Makes sense. Thank you
Ethernut Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Fugu said: And don't miss to check out @Ethernut's Noob-thread: Ordering an Aristocrat M+ without having much of a clue about CCs is quite the move. You are taking it serious Sir... . @BOSCO What Fugu said! ?? I wrote it for you. You’ll be less lost and much more at ease after reading the Noob thread. (Thx Fugu!)
BuzzArd Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Like I tell my trainees.... "Cumulative exposure". Keep coming back. Keep reading. Keep trying things to see what you like. No need to rush things.... You'll never know everything. No one can. But you'll find at some point you can recognize a stick in a picture and call its size with certainty. You'll have learned a general flavor profile. You'll know what you like and what you want to venture to try next. It starts to fall in place. Take your time and enjoy.
Orion21 Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 I have to say I’m a bit jealous that you’re just starting your journey. It’s been over 8 years for me and it’s been fun. Enjoy learning, don’t rush it and buy small format! That’s the best advice I can give you.
BrightonCorgi Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 The MRN book on cigars is nice to have. Not sure how easy it is find currently. Habanos reference poster framed above your new Aristocrat would be neat: https://www.amazon.com/Habanos-48-36-Limited-limited/dp/B01GH0YIW2/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1519923966&sr=1-1&keywords=habanos+poster
luv2fly Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 On 3/1/2018 at 11:07 AM, BrightonCorgi said: The MRN book on cigars is nice to have. Not sure how easy it is find currently. Habanos reference poster framed above your new Aristocrat would be neat: https://www.amazon.com/Habanos-48-36-Limited-limited/dp/B01GH0YIW2/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1519923966&sr=1-1&keywords=habanos+poster Just got my poster in the mail today. Ok quality for a reproduction. Will be framed and go over my humidor. Thanks for the link.
BrightonCorgi Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 Just now, luv2fly said: Just got my poster in the mail today. Ok quality for a reproduction. Will be framed and go over my humidor. Thanks for the link. I have an original one framed from the UK, but it's in storage at my parents' house. They are friends with framer and I when it was done I never decided to pick it up. The frame doesn't match my decor. I do plan to swap the frame and mount it somewhere. Originally I thought above the Aristocrat, but a TV is in that spot... 1
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