A lot of great advice here. Two more things I'd recommend as I think back to when I started... One, as grateful1 said, smoke what you like. I can't agree with this more. Don't get caught up into buying expensive cigars because that's what everyone else is talking about. If you like a $2...

Hey, Tom. I don't have any tricks to share, wish I did. However, do keep in mind that when you smoke a cigar and what you pair it with can make a big difference. For me, I really like a beer. For others, it might be a coke, cup of coffee, or something else. Also, for me, if I eat dinner...

That's keep you busy for a little while 😁

That's crazy. I've never had a cigar that gave me a headache. Although, it's been eons since I had a Diesel.

These just started being available at my local Publix (in Tampa). I really enjoyed it! Priced kind of high in comparison to other 4 (16oz) packs at $16, but worth it from time to time. Bound By Time IPA Edmund's Oast Brewing (Charleston, SC) 7% ABV

So how many holes do you have now? JK... very nice!

I was in Baltimore last week and came across this IPA. I really liked it. I've never heard of it before. I tend to prefer west coast style ipa's and this one had some of those characteristics. 7.25%.

Enjoy those suckers!

Togoss and I have something arranged. His sampler shipped this morning. Enjoy!

How was it? The label makes me want to try it

I'll lend you my name... Orangeman or Otto

That's hilarious. Was it any good? Looks like it probably packed a punch though.

I got pretty torn up last night between ipa's and these sour brews so I pulled out this Fonseca Delicias from 04. Pretty good actually.

I can't disagree with an ounce of this. :)

Ha. She's actually really great with my enthusiasm for cigars. She never nags. Where she draws the line is probably coolers mounted on the wall and smoking in the house 😅

Good to know, appreciate it! I'm familiar with Atlanta Grill Company. I used to live in ATL. :)

Nice, I like it! I bought a Blackstone griddle earlier this year. A smoker is on my list for next year.

That's phenomenal! Well done. I don't think my wife would let me hang coolers on the wall though, but I love it 😁

Interesting beer, but about your smoker, what is that? I've been looking at the green egg for a while. This looks like a red egg.

That sounds like an IPA I'd like. :)