Cigar Magazine Comparisons

[boonedoggle]

so, just get them all!

[Footbag]

I've been considering subscribing to the ECCJ. This seals the deal, thanks!

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

Originally Posted by woops

Any comparisons done as to the number of advertising pages in each magazine? Although it's not essential to choosing a magazine, it would be interesting information.

Nope, we didn't look at advertising pages per se, but you are right, it would be interesting.

Thanks for the props on the article.

Doc

[hornitosmonster]

Nice write up. I enjoyed reading it

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

Was anyone surprised by any of the results? Was anyone tempted to purchase another magazine other than those you've already tried?

With 9 print magazines out there, we obviously need to take our time and carefully consider our choices.

For me, Cigar Magazine has been my favorite. I have to admit, I have had some personal problems with Lew Rothman, so I won't purchase or subscribe to Cigar Magzine in the future, even though I think it's a good magazine.

I think Cigar Press has good potential but I'm not tempted to purchase a subscription yet.

ECCj is not something I've considered, just because I think it's a waste to have a bi-lingual publication when I can't read a word of German.

What do you think?

Doc

[kalvinchris]

I really like Cigar magazine and I had a 2 year subscription. I moved and tried sending a couple emails to their address listed on the website for address changes. Unfortunately, the last 2 magazines never came to their new destination. Too bad because I always found that magazine to be a good read.

[dunng]

I picked up Smoke, Cigar Magazine, Cigar Aficionado, and Cigar Press for a recent trip... So far I enjoyed Smoke's articles the best and Cigar Press's reviews.

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by Dr. Stogie Fresh

Was anyone surprised by any of the results? Was anyone tempted to purchase another magazine other than those you've already tried?

With 9 print magazines out there, we obviously need to take our time and carefully consider our choices.

For me, Cigar Magazine has been my favorite. I have to admit, I have had some personal problems with Lew Rothman, so I won't purchase or subscribe to Cigar Magzine in the future, even though I think it's a good magazine.

I think Cigar Press has good potential but I'm not tempted to purchase a subscription yet.

ECCj is not something I've considered, just because I think it's a waste to have a bi-lingual publication when I can't read a word of German.

What do you think?

Doc

Doc,

ECCJ is the very best magazine out there, I promise! It's well worth the $45 or so for a two year subscription, which is 8 issues! Yes, it is a bi-lingual magazine, however, it's very well done. Also, you may be confused, as it is not published in German. It is published in Dutch & English. It's full of cigar related news & articles, with great cigar reviews, both NC and Cuban. The pictures are amazing and the magazine averages about 120 pages an issue. It is 95% Cigar related and 5% Pipe related. I've been reading it for 3 years now, in fact I just recently renewed my subscription for two years.

Johnny

[mugwump]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Also, you may be confused, as it is not published in German. It is published in Dutch & English.

Nope, it's most assuredly auf Deutsch (Deutsch means German not Dutch). I speak and read German so I buy the magazine to brush up on my language skills and learn about cigars at the same time.

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by TXRebel

[SIZE=3]Thanks for the comparison Doc. This will help me decide which mag I want to purchase.[/SIZE]

Thanks for the article.

[danpass]

I've only ever seen Cigar Aficionado. Would like to peruse a few issues of CM and ECCJ.

[vudu9]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Doc,

ECCJ is the very best magazine out there, I promise! It's well worth the $45 or so for a two year subscription, which is 8 issues! Yes, it is a bi-lingual magazine, however, it's very well done. Also, you may be confused, as it is not published in German. It is published in Dutch & English. It's full of cigar related news & articles, with great cigar reviews, both NC and Cuban. The pictures are amazing and the magazine averages about 120 pages an issue. It is 95% Cigar related and 5% Pipe related. I've been reading it for 3 years now, in fact I just recently renewed my subscription for two years.

Johnny

ECCJ has been my favorite as well. Great job Doc!

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by mugwump

Nope, it's most assuredly auf Deutsch (Deutsch means German not Dutch). I speak and read German so I buy the magazine to brush up on my language skills and learn about cigars at the same time.

Thanks for correcting my mistake! All these years, I thought it was Dutch, not knowing anything about either the Dutch or German languages!

[BlackIrish]

Great article. Thanks for the link!

[xapa97]

Thanks for the great review.

I have heard much good about the ECCJ. My only complaint regards the availability. I've never been able to find it. I suppose this has more to do with the B & Ms I frequent than the publication itself. Anyways, this review has cemented the idea that a one-year subscription would be worth the try.