Pleevy
27-06-2011, 05:41 PM
Hello,
Just a quick one to introduce myself. I'm Pete, 24 from Essex (don't hold this against me).
Very new to Cigar smoking, smoked my first approx 3 weeks ago. First i went with a H. Upmann Junior Corona that i found in Asda, was a complete disaster if i'm honest. I started by torching the wrapper rather that toasting the foot, and then the draw on the blasted thing was terrible. Not wanting to give up that easily i got another, this time the draw was great, the taste was okay but, i cant say i could pick out all of the flavours i have seen people talk about in the forums, but im sure that will come in time.
My third cigar was a RyJ No.2 that i bought from Waitrose, was a real treat i have to say, again i couldn't really pinpoint the flavours i was getting to start with but i was enjoying it none the less, about 2 thirds through i was really starting to enjoy the smooth creamyness.
Had my fourth today while sitting out in the sun with a book, a Monte Petit Tubo also from Waitrose. I have to say that i didn't really enjoy this one as much as the RyJ, it tasted harsher and felt a bit dry if i'm honest.
I was hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction of something that might suit a beginner? Also it would be nice to know if there is anywhere in Essex that sells a decent stick?
Also, i purchased a small Humi for my brother and myself. Does anyone have any advice on what to use in there? I have read a few things about crystals/beads, are there any specific products that people recommend?
Right i'm going to stop now before i blow my complete question load in one sitting.
Look forward to hearing from people.
Pete
Just a quick one to introduce myself. I'm Pete, 24 from Essex (don't hold this against me).
Very new to Cigar smoking, smoked my first approx 3 weeks ago. First i went with a H. Upmann Junior Corona that i found in Asda, was a complete disaster if i'm honest. I started by torching the wrapper rather that toasting the foot, and then the draw on the blasted thing was terrible. Not wanting to give up that easily i got another, this time the draw was great, the taste was okay but, i cant say i could pick out all of the flavours i have seen people talk about in the forums, but im sure that will come in time.
My third cigar was a RyJ No.2 that i bought from Waitrose, was a real treat i have to say, again i couldn't really pinpoint the flavours i was getting to start with but i was enjoying it none the less, about 2 thirds through i was really starting to enjoy the smooth creamyness.
Had my fourth today while sitting out in the sun with a book, a Monte Petit Tubo also from Waitrose. I have to say that i didn't really enjoy this one as much as the RyJ, it tasted harsher and felt a bit dry if i'm honest.
I was hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction of something that might suit a beginner? Also it would be nice to know if there is anywhere in Essex that sells a decent stick?
Also, i purchased a small Humi for my brother and myself. Does anyone have any advice on what to use in there? I have read a few things about crystals/beads, are there any specific products that people recommend?
Right i'm going to stop now before i blow my complete question load in one sitting.
Look forward to hearing from people.
Pete