Another newbie looking for advice

[DownUnder LLG]

Gidday Mate, welcome to CS. It would seem you have been given plenty here to go on with so good luck in developing your tastes.

However, it would seem that the Thompsons Sampler is not a good choice

Enjoy yourself in the jungle mate.

[Blaylock]

Originally Posted by Bruisedawg

Greetings from Cleveland! New to the group and cigars. Went to my local smoke shop and sampled some Montesinos, Padrons, Oliva Grand Cameroons and a Punch Rare Corojo. Kinda enjoyed that Punch! Oliva was up there also. Trying to refine my taste buds. Any other suggestions for the budget minded? How are those Thompson samplers. I keep getting the mailers but can't seem to pull the trigger. I'm afraid to ruin my newbie taste buds.

-Bob

Welcome to the club, Bob.

Your local shops can probably give you suggestions based on your likes and dislikes. Try many different brands and take simple notes about each one. If you are like me, you will forget if you don't write it down.

When you get some favorites, limit yourself to buying smaller quantities (5 packs) rather than boxes and try those again.

You can find some good deals online.

If you do stumble into the devil's site, the 5 Vegas brand is very good.

Good luck,

BL

[Bruisedawg]

Thanks for all of the advice, my BOTL's and SOTL! I have a shopping list in hand and ready to sit back with a six pack and a lot of experimentation!

[Slick26]

Originally Posted by DriftyGypsy

I have been know to remove the bands and take them out of the cello, then carry them with me for my mooch friends who the only way they know the difference between a Phillies Blunt and a Partagas is the Partagas is missing that strawberry flavor. When theey light them up and ask me where I got these, I just smile and say, I really can't say. It's not my fault they assume they come from someplace outside of the country.

Thats great. Thanks for the idea. LOL... oh man am I gonna have some fun.