How long should I wait?

Martin2D

Martin2D

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Hey all,

Just wanted to start by saying that the wealth of information has been extremely helpful in learning about cigars and cigar etiquette.

Now here's the question. How long should a Newb such as myself wait until he delves into the world of ISOM's? I read all of the wonderful reviews on here about them, but don't want to waste it on my new palette. Nevertheless, it's be strictly a special occasion cigar, but I am very intrigued by some of the Petite Corona sizes and small Robusto sizes.

Thanks for any advice,
Martin
 
IMHO, It depends on how long you have been smoking cigars, and how defined ytour pallate is. If you have only smokes middle of the road cigars, I would recommend that you try other stuss that is readily avaliable. If you have, however tried many varieties of non-Cubans, and feel ready to delve into some new tastes that you can't find in non-Cubans....then go for it.

To me it all depends on where you think you are in your smoking carrer.
 
In one sense, any time is the right time. Habanos vary among Habanos and from Habanos to non-Cubans. In another sense, now seems like a risky time to get started or to keep going.

BTW, it's entirely ok to call them Cuban cigars or Habanos or even Havana cigars.

Wilkey
 
It's not really an issue of time or experience. It's an issue of taste, Cubans are, in general, stronger and more complex. Like the difference between Coors Light and Samuel Adams Lager.
 
Ginseng said:
In one sense, any time is the right time. Habanos vary among Habanos and from Habanos to non-Cubans. In another sense, now seems like a risky time to get started or to keep going.

BTW, it's entirely ok to call them Cuban cigars or Habanos or even Havana cigars.

Wilkey
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Wilkey:

Although I am noob, it didn't take long to see that you are experienced and respected. You say it seems to be a risky time, do you have any specific instances you could share? Any advice to share?
 
Martin,

I am one who is not enamored of Cuban cigars. I have been smoking for well over 5 years. I have smoked many Cuban cigars. I have been unimpressed overall.

I don't think it is a matter of my palate not being able to distinguish subtleties of cigar tobacco. I pick differences up just fine with non-Cuban cigars (or "domestics" as many call them). I have just not been impressed with them.

Only one brand of Cuban made me think, "WOW! This is what a Cuban is all about!" It was the Bolivar and the sizes were petit corona and corona. Other than that they have been <yawn> "Ho-hum" for me.

I also find many domestic, so-called "premium" cigars to be less than satisfactory. Cigars like AVO, Davidoff, and several of the higher-priced Fuente lines just don't impress me. I have smoked many inexpensive to moder2tely-priced domestics that I enjoyed much more than Cubans or premium domestics.

Don't get me wrong. There is a huge following for both Cuban and premium domestics. I am just not one of them.
I hope that when you finally try them that you will really enjoy them.

"Smoke what you like and like what you smoke." :thumbs:
 
Herfin Bigdog said:
Martin,

I am one who is not enamored of Cuban cigars. I have been smoking for well over 5 years. I have smoked many Cuban cigars. I have been unimpressed overall.

I don't think it is a matter of my palate not being able to distinguish subtleties of cigar tobacco. I pick differences up just fine with non-Cuban cigars (or "domestics" as many call them). I have just not been impressed with them.

Only one brand of Cuban made me think, "WOW! This is what a Cuban is all about!" It was the Bolivar and the sizes were petit corona and corona. Other than that they have been <yawn> "Ho-hum" for me.

I also find many domestic, so-called "premium" cigars to be less than satisfactory. Cigars like AVO, Davidoff, and several of the higher-priced Fuente lines just don't impress me. I have smoked many inexpensive to moder2tely-priced domestics that I enjoyed much more than Cubans or premium domestics.

Don't get me wrong. There is a huge following for both Cuban and premium domestics. I am just not one of them.
I hope that when you finally try them that you will really enjoy them.

"Smoke what you like and like what you smoke." :thumbs:
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This is a very good point and up until recently I felt ISOM's were way overpriced, they still are to some degree. I didn't find "my way" of smoking strong cigars until recently. I can't smoke a strong cigar in a closed in environment, it's always best for me to smoke it outside or in a well ventilated area. Recently I have started to enjoy ISOM's and other strong cigars more. I don't know if my taste has changed or if I just learned another way.

I am like you though Herfin because I have found many very good cigars that cost me $3-$4 a stick or even less. For example Temple Hall Estates, Library Edition, The Odyssey are a fabulous cigar but they are mild and I get the impression here that most CPer's smoke more full bodied cigars.
 
Taste is subjective.

There are many good Cuban sticks as there are NC's.

Smoke them now, smoke them all - you decide what you do and don't enjoy.

Brian
 
Infinity said:
Taste is subjective.

There are many good Cuban sticks as there are NC's.

Smoke them now, smoke them all - you decide what you do and don't enjoy.

Brian
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Good point......after all think about the fact that ISOM's are made in a process controlled by government. If their government were anything like our government you would be lucky to get one good one out of a hundred!
 
Infinity said:
Taste is subjective.

There are many good Cuban sticks as there are NC's.

Smoke them now, smoke them all - you decide what you do and don't enjoy.

Brian
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Bingo! :thumbs: Very good answer Brian and absolutely correct.

BTW, to whoever stated cuban cigars are "stronger" than non-cuban cigars. That is not correct. Are there cuban cigars stronger than non-cuban cigars? yes..... are there non-cuban cigars stronger than cuban cigars? yes. Smoke a ERDM Choice Supreme and compare it to a Opus Power Ranger.... just one example of many.
 
One way to transition over or maybe even stop you from transitioning is to try out any Pepin creation. These sticks are great.
 
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