Steve's cigar journey

[simwells]

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My latest additions, I look forward to reporting back on progress.

Nice selection, have you had chance to try the first from all your pick ups yet?


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[Dorsetman]

Nice selection, have you had chance to try the first from all your pick ups yet?

I have to confess I'm going to be a fair weather operative! I have only tried the half corona H. Upmann so far and thoroughly enjoyed it. But I am looking forward to sampling the medium to stronger blends................when the weather improves.

[Dorsetman]

134286CD-835F-4742-90FE-FE808686FD9F.jpegWell my journey is proceeding very slowly - Yesterday I took advantage of the sunshine and sat for an hour gazing out to sea, whilst I smoked the above and found it a very enjoyable experience. The cigar was mild as expected and I found it had hints of liquorice to begin with, turning to marzipan later - but I've always had a vivid imagination! Unfortunately, although I had eaten beforehand and also a coffee to accompany the cigar, approximately 30 minutes after finishing the cigar I felt slightly nauseous - a sugar lump came to my rescue. A question if I may - will this nauseousness eventually disappear, especially if I remain only a 1 or 2 cigar a week man or am I doomed, forever to carry a pocket of sugar cubes?

[Max A]

134286CD-835F-4742-90FE-FE808686FD9F.jpegWell my journey is proceeding very slowly - Yesterday I took advantage of the sunshine and sat for an hour gazing out to sea, whilst I smoked the above and found it a very enjoyable experience. The cigar was mild as expected and I found it had hints of liquorice to begin with, turning to marzipan later - but I've always had a vivid imagination! Unfortunately, although I had eaten beforehand and also a coffee to accompany the cigar, approximately 30 minutes after finishing the cigar I felt slightly nauseous - a sugar lump came to my rescue. A question if I may - will this nauseousness eventually disappear, especially if I remain only a 1 or 2 cigar a week man or am I doomed, forever to carry a pocket of sugar cubes?

I have had this happen to me before. I had a very light breakfast maybe 2 hours prior to a cigar and paid the price. It probably affects people who have a lower tolerance for nicotine (newbies like us). At least for the next few smokes try and have them fairly soon after a meal and have some chocolate or similar sugary sweet nearby to snack on 😁👍🏻

Happy to see you're enjoying the smokes you've had so far. I fully suspect the nauseating feeling will go. Mine was last year and I have not had that issue again.

[simwells]

134286CD-835F-4742-90FE-FE808686FD9F.jpegWell my journey is proceeding very slowly - Yesterday I took advantage of the sunshine and sat for an hour gazing out to sea, whilst I smoked the above and found it a very enjoyable experience. The cigar was mild as expected and I found it had hints of liquorice to begin with, turning to marzipan later - but I've always had a vivid imagination! Unfortunately, although I had eaten beforehand and also a coffee to accompany the cigar, approximately 30 minutes after finishing the cigar I felt slightly nauseous - a sugar lump came to my rescue. A question if I may - will this nauseousness eventually disappear, especially if I remain only a 1 or 2 cigar a week man or am I doomed, forever to carry a pocket of sugar cubes?

Yes it will change over time and quite likely faster than you expect. Drinking some form of sugary drink whilst smoking is always a good idea though

[ha_banos]

I still do occasionally get a hit like this! Very occasionally. Good excuse to eat chocolate.

[Dorsetman]

Many thanks for above responses - may the experiment continue

[Midas]

Was this your first smoke? Or first larger smoke? I get it more with NC’s than CC’s but not often at all anymore. I remember the first Trinidad Vigia I had put me flat out on the couch for a good half hour when I first really started getting into smoking a few years ago.

I prefer a sugary drink over chocolate as it can be hard to eat when you think it’s gonna come straight back up.


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[Dorsetman]

Was this your first smoke? Or first larger smoke? I get it more with NC’s than CC’s but not often at all anymore. I remember the first Trinidad Vigia I had put me flat out on the couch for a good half hour when I first really started getting into smoking a few years ago.

I prefer a sugary drink over chocolate as it can be hard to eat when you think it’s gonna come straight back up.

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It was the first of the larger CC's

[mcdee]

I find that beer and whisky helps when smoking a cigar. It sorts you out!

[Dorsetman]

I find that beer and whisky helps when smoking a cigar. It sorts you out!

Sort of a 'kill or cure' remedy, is it derived from actual experience or t'internet?

[mcdee]

Sort of a 'kill or cure' remedy, is it derived from actual experience or t'internet?

Just my own preference but I would try and have something substantial to eat beforehand.

[Dorsetman]

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My latest 'research', although I am finding my dependables to be Choix and Arturo Fuente at the moment.

[Max A]

Nice haul there! I had a Choix when I first started and wasn't impressed. Clearly I must revisit it soon.

I'll be interested in your review of the Oliva V, I've had one and I really enjoyed it.

[ha_banos]

That's the way to do research!