Cgar subscriptions

[Simon Bolivar]

UK prices are a real killer, sure I would never have accrued a collection if limited to buying here. Smoking one good cigar a week is a fine way to start this hobby, I did this for years. These days I try to limit to twice a week, with occasional three times, if on hols or meeting up for a herf ect.

If only smoking weekly then a mini probably won't satisfy, I would recommend a Petit Corona size, which are a 40-50min smoke. A Robusto or larger for special occasions, lasting 50 - 90mins are suitable for birthdays & red letter days.

Which you chose of those formats is dictated by price. I would buy half a dozen of three or four vitolas & then you have something different to look fwd too.

PLPC, Monte No4, HUHC, Party or R&RJ Mille Fleurs.

[Drewster]

UK prices are a real killer, sure I would never have accrued a collection if limited to buying here. Smoking one good cigar a week is a fine way to start this hobby, I did this for years. These days I try to limit to twice a week, with occasional three times, if on hols or meeting up for a herf ect.

If only smoking weekly then a mini probably won't satisfy, I would recommend a Petit Corona size, which are a 40-50min smoke. A Robusto or larger for special occasions, lasting 50 - 90mins are suitable for birthdays & red letter days.

Which you chose of those formats is dictated by price. I would buy half a dozen of three or four vitolas & then you have something different to look fwd too.

PLPC, Monte No4, HUHC, Party or R&RJ Mille Fleurs.

Uk prices sure are a killer and would deter many from buying them (guess that's the point) I have modest funds so won't be going all out I'm hoping it's something that I can do over years aquire a collection whilst also having 2-3 sticks a week.

Petite Corona has been one of the most recommend sizes to me and the ones I have had have been nice I also love the robusto and Churchill sizes I have had too so much choice guess this rabbit hole has gotten a hold of me

[Drewster]

Well I bit the bullet and ordered my 1st month subscription see what it's like maybe it will be worth it atleast I'm forced to try different sticks

[Simon Bolivar]

Well I bit the bullet and ordered my 1st month subscription see what it's like maybe it will be worth it atleast I'm forced to try different sticks

Let us know what you receive & your opinion on the cigars & if you think the subscription turns out to be good value for money.

[Drewster]

Sure will it will be here on Monday so as soon as I open it and have a look what is inside I will take some pictures and let you all know

[trying]

I've not attended a tasting online or in person. But after watching the vid Neila posted from the Germans blind tasting with the guy from ACE Prime cigars it can be good to be smoking as folk are talking. Of course if your watching a recording rather than live, works too.

I've done quite a few with Robert Graham over the past year and half and a couple with Cgars. Also occasionally I've sat and enjoyed a smoke while watching some of the Instagram videos that Nick Monty Cristo does. The "chew the fat" ones he does with Steve of Robert Graham are great. A few good ones with Lawrence at Sautter too. I've only caught one or two live but these can be watched anytime.
If you've not tried a virtual tasting and you fancy one I'd recommend one of the Robert Graham ones as they are a bit more of an 'event' with some live music and they've had some brilliant presentations.

[Drewster]

Oh I feel like a kid on Christmas eve haha eagerly waiting for the box hope it's not a disappointment ooooooo 1 more sleep

[Drewster]

Soo the box arrived this morning and I am happy with the contents all cigars I am yet to try so here goes.

1x Bolivar Coronas J
1x Arturo Fuente Petite Corona
1x AVO XO Notturno ND Tubos
1x A.J Fernández New World Navegante Robusto
1x Mystery Cigar Robusto Vitola I Think wouldn't even hazard a guess at brand nice dark wrapper looking forward to tasting it

With a scented candle

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[Drewster]

Also comes with tasting notes for each cigar and reveals last month's mystery cigar.

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[Simon Bolivar]

Also comes with tasting notes for each cigar and reveals last month's mystery cigar.

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I can only vouch for the Boli CJ, very decent smoke. The Bonitia was similar but joined the ever growing ranks of the discontinued lines.

[Drewster]

I can only vouch for the Boli CJ, very decent smoke. The Bonitia was similar but joined the ever growing ranks of the discontinued lines.

I'm looking forward to trying the Boli CJ don't know if I should save that until last or smoke it 1st it will most likely be smoked today whilst wife is out with the kids.

[Stevieboy]

I can only vouch for the Boli CJ, very decent smoke. The Bonitia was similar but joined the ever growing ranks of the discontinued lines.

The Bonita was a nice wee smoke... I've still got a petaca of 5 that I can't bring myself to break into

[Drewster]

The Bonita was a nice wee smoke... I've still got a petaca of 5 that I can't bring myself to break into

Guess that's one of many sticks i will never get to try

[Romeo Allones]

Soo the box arrived this morning and I am happy with the contents all cigars I am yet to try so here goes.

1x Bolivar Coronas J
1x Arturo Fuente Petite Corona
1x AVO XO Notturno ND Tubos
1x A.J Fernández New World Navegante Robusto
1x Mystery Cigar Robusto Vitola I Think wouldn't even hazard a guess at brand nice dark wrapper looking forward to tasting it

With a scented candle

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Nice selection, I've smoked all of those or a variant, interested to see what you make of the AJF as it is highly rated but was a bit flat for me, esp at the price. Have a Boli CJ ready to smoke this W/E for me too. Let it rest for a couple of weeks or a month if you can, NCs you can smoke earlier.

Don't want to jinx it but I can't remember the last time I've used my PerfecDraw or had major burn issues this year since switching to 65% Bovedas for both CCs and NCs, seems to be ideal for me so far.

[Drewster]

Nice selection, I've smoked all of those or a variant, interested to see what you make of the AJF as it is highly rated but was a bit flat for me, esp at the price. Have a Boli CJ ready to smoke this W/E for me too. Let it rest for a couple of weeks or a month if you can, NCs you can smoke earlier.

Don't want to jinx it but I can't remember the last time I've used my PerfecDraw or had major burn issues this year since switching to 65% Bovedas for both CCs and NCs, seems to be ideal for me so far.

Yeah I'm looking forward to smoking the A.J Fernández one, unfortunately I was too eager to try the boli that it has vanished don't know what happened to it