I have been looking at getting a few cubans and wanted to know what you all thought about them here is my list
La Flor Del Cano Selectos
Punch Margaritas
Cohiba Siglo Ii
San Luis Rey Petit Coronas
San Cristobal El Principe
Romeo Coronitas En Cedro
Partagas 8.9.8
Partagas Mille Fleurs
Diplomaticos No.4
Cohiba Siglo Iii
Bolivar Tubos No.2
Punch Punch
Montecristo No.4
Jose L Piedra Cremas
Juan Lopez Petit Coronas
Trinidad Coloniales
was going to get 3-5 of each just wanted to know what others thought
Have you done a search? I'm sure a few of those will come up in a search of this or the Reviews forum.
Don't be too put off by the repeated calls to "try them for yourself." Of course this is what you're planning to do and is a fine way to go about it. But also don't be misled by the opinion that no one else's opinion or experience matters but your own. Even in matters of subjective pleasure such as the smoking of cigars, there will be those whose opinions and tastes are either more or less like our own. The reason there are cigar forums is so that we can talk about our experiences and in so doing, gain some insight into our own tastes as well as the ways our tastes are like and unlike that of others.
Why is this of benefit? Because especially for the beginner, the range of things to try is simply overwhelming. You have to take your time and smoke mindfully otherwise you risk blowing through a dozen new cigars and ending up with no idea of what you liked and why. Getting some advice as to basic characteristics of cigars is of benefit. Opinions on some cigars will converge while other cigars will elicit a bewildering range of reactions. Part of developing as a smoker is developing oneself within the community of smokers and that means looking for those opinions and ideas that can benefit us as we grow. Beware of indefensible, casual opinions proffered as common sense without justification or thought. Be attentive to considered, critical, helpful opinions and ideas.
If the experiences of others truly carried no currency, then the reviews section would essentially be nothing more than a place for pretty words, adjectives, and pictures of half-burned cigars. And I this, I refuse to believe.
BTW, I write this as much for you and others who might be in the same position as for myself. If it's too many words, then just pass it by. You're picking up some of each stick so I hope that you'll report back on your experiences...perhaps it'll help the next less newbier newbie. Also, the range of cigars you've selected is enormous. I would recommend selecting maybe just 2 or 3 to focus on at a time. Keep notes, reflect on your experience, make connections. Learning, memory, experience...it's all about making connections.
Wilkey
PS. A couple of periods and some capitalization would be nice. If you expect people to take the time to give you helpful advice and guidance, then show that their effort is justified and will be appreciated.
