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Hello Everyone,
Just wanted to introduce myself here, late 70's born newbie that, for some reason, has been bit hard by this bug! I really have no idea why now and not earlier, since I've smoked in the past. A friend of mine gave me 2 nice cigars (Siglo V and Serie P No 2) for my birthday last year and for some reason, since then I've been doing a ton of research and smoking when I can. Winter in London is a heck of a time to pick up smoking cigars, but so far I've managed okay with the help of a couple nice places.
There's a lot to learn, but this site has helped tremendously so thanks! I'm still trying to develop my taste, but have some nice experiences already and a near-empty humidor that's settling in. There are plenty of suggestions for new smokers here so I don't need to ask, but I will pose one question which is, what do you think about a beginner learning to smoke with nearly all Cubans? In some ways is this (arguably) like learning to drink with only fine wines so the bar is set pretty high from the start. I ask as it seems like availability is 20:1 in favour, and some places don't carry anything else.
Anyways, thanks for already helping me find my feet and navigate the early days. I'm amazed at how technology and the Internet has made this hobby so much more accessible, i.e. tons of knowledge, and cheaper access to great equipment so you don't need to spend a fortune. Cigars themselves... still pricey though!
Cheers,
Chris
Just wanted to introduce myself here, late 70's born newbie that, for some reason, has been bit hard by this bug! I really have no idea why now and not earlier, since I've smoked in the past. A friend of mine gave me 2 nice cigars (Siglo V and Serie P No 2) for my birthday last year and for some reason, since then I've been doing a ton of research and smoking when I can. Winter in London is a heck of a time to pick up smoking cigars, but so far I've managed okay with the help of a couple nice places.
There's a lot to learn, but this site has helped tremendously so thanks! I'm still trying to develop my taste, but have some nice experiences already and a near-empty humidor that's settling in. There are plenty of suggestions for new smokers here so I don't need to ask, but I will pose one question which is, what do you think about a beginner learning to smoke with nearly all Cubans? In some ways is this (arguably) like learning to drink with only fine wines so the bar is set pretty high from the start. I ask as it seems like availability is 20:1 in favour, and some places don't carry anything else.
Anyways, thanks for already helping me find my feet and navigate the early days. I'm amazed at how technology and the Internet has made this hobby so much more accessible, i.e. tons of knowledge, and cheaper access to great equipment so you don't need to spend a fortune. Cigars themselves... still pricey though!
Cheers,
Chris
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