Keeping it all straight

[Shaz]

What system or method does everyone use to keep track of cigars you have smoked. Do you keep a diary or is there anything out there that already exists that can make keeping track simpler. Don't want to end up buying that dog rocket again a few years later.

[madurolover]

I use review sheets that I keep in a three ring binder

[Shaz]

I wonder if there is something that we can create on this site that would enable one to keep track of your stogies. Purchases, reviews and such. I know we kind of have that already, but maybe more of a private diary for your own personal use. Keep it all under one banner.

[madurolover]

There is a free program on the internet called Cigar Briefcase that is pretty nice. You download it and it has areas to store tasting notes, brands, sizes, price,etc.

[NCRadioMan]

Everything is in the old noggin. I remember all the bad ones I have smoked and most of the really good ones. If I don't remember it, it was just ok.

[guy g]

I use a low tech system, filecards. I tape the band to the card and write down whatever comes to mind as I smoke.

[Shaz]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Everything is in the old noggin. I remember all the bad ones I have smoked and most of the really good ones. If I don't remember it, it was just ok.

Whenever I do anything this way, whether it's wine, cigars, etc.. I end up remembering the label, but forgetting that I really didn't like the product, and then I end up buying it again and realizing my mistake.

[Gromulin]

Whichever ones I'm almost out of are good.

The almost full boxes not so much.

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by Gromulin

Whichever ones I'm almost out of are good.

The almost full boxes not so much.

Makes good sense to me.

I've been thinking about using a legal pad to make notes about the different cigars I smoke.

[kayaker]

I have an Excel sheet that keeps track of my sticks with room for a rating and some comments. I'm still new to "tasting" cigars so I haven't felt much need for anything more complicated yet. May soon use a notebook though.

[madurolover]

Any one that would like a copy of the rating sheet I posted above is welcome to PM me their email address and I will scan one and send it to . It won't be tonight but probably tomorrow night or Monday morning.

[Hermit]

It's funny; I probably couldn't tell ya what I ate yesterday,
but I remember whether or not I liked a certain cigar.

[bwalker2us]

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Everything is in the old noggin. I remember all the bad ones I have smoked and most of the really good ones. If I don't remember it, it was just ok.

I second that (OLD NOGGIN) approach. I don't want to get bogged down in paperwork when I could be spending more time enjoying my cigars.

[dsmaddox]

Check it out. If you like it hit the print button and be done with it.

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/graphics/dossier.pdf

OR, you can buy this:

http://www.cigarmony.com/index.asp?P...WPROD&ProdID=7

[ucla695]

Originally Posted by madurolover

I use review sheets that I keep in a three ring binder

Nice review sheet!!

I usually don't keep track of reviews, but I've used Excel in the past.