Cigar Identification?

Ugaman72

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I looked through posts, and couldn't find an answer to this question. I'm sure it's in here somewhere, so forgive me for asking a repetitive post. I've received a TON of cigars from a client who sent them to me as a thank you for doing a great job with his portfolio. I suspect he just bought it from a catalog as a sampler. Anyway, there's over 50+ cigars here, and as a newbie, I have no idea of how to ID them except by name and what's on the band. Is there an easy way to ID these? Or should I just take pics and have the ones I love identified by someone who knows? I do know there are some decent brands in here including Monte, Cohiba, and H. Upmann. Thanks in advance for and suggestions.
 
I usually use a ruler to measure the length and you can find a ring gauge template if you Google search. Then it's another Google search to narrow it down to the exact cigar.
 
Well, I've ID'd a few so far. Here's what I've found..

Montecristo Original
Montecristo White
Montecristo ’93 Club Cabinet
Montecristo Afrique
Romeo y Julieta Reserve Real
Romeo y Julieta Vintage
Romeo y Julieta Reserve Maduro
TTT Trinidad
H. Upmann 1844
Henry Clay

OK, Which ones are duds and which ones are the better ones? In y'alls opinion of course.
 
Well, I've ID'd a few so far. Here's what I've found..

Montecristo Original
Montecristo White
Montecristo '93 Club Cabinet
Montecristo Afrique
Romeo y Julieta Reserve Real
Romeo y Julieta Vintage
Romeo y Julieta Reserve Maduro
TTT Trinidad
H. Upmann 1844
Henry Clay

OK, Which ones are duds and which ones are the better ones? In y'alls opinion of course.

Actually, it's in YOUR opinion.

Tastes vary.

I've had most of those and like them....from time to time.

Enjoy them!
 
Well, I've ID'd a few so far. Here's what I've found..

Montecristo Original
Montecristo White
Montecristo ’93 Club Cabinet
Montecristo Afrique
Romeo y Julieta Reserve Real
Romeo y Julieta Vintage
Romeo y Julieta Reserve Maduro
TTT Trinidad
H. Upmann 1844
Henry Clay

OK, Which ones are duds and which ones are the better ones? In y'alls opinion of course.
I've smoked them all. Used to like them all. Wouldn't give 'em house room today. Cigar smoking is a journey.

Doc.
 
...Cigar smoking is a journey.

Doc.

Very true. There are cigars that I loved only 6 or 8 months ago that I can't tolerate today. By the same token, I had no use for Opus X and Hemingway Maduros before. Now I can appreciate them.
 
I have to agree with Khari, there were cigars that I completely enjoyed 3-4 months ago, that I wouldn't buy today. Then again there are some cigars that I've had of recently that I really enjoyed, just not as much as I will in months to come.

I think the reason Khari and others have stated simialliar scenario's, is the simple fact that your palette is going to change. If I we're you I'd smoke them all and take notes on the ones you like the flavours you can pick up on. Armed with that knowledge you will be able to pick out some really outstanding smokes you can enjoy and others that will take time to enjoy.
 
How long have you been smoking cigars? Is it something you enjoy? If you're new to the hobby and enjoy cigars, smoke 'em all! That's the only way you'll define your tastes and build your palate.
 
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