Cigar Primer

Can anyone direct me to a good place to start gaining a little bit of knowledge on cigars? I've been slowly getting into cigars, about one a month right now, but I can see that number increasing to one a week. I know basically nothing about them, they guy at the shop simply recommends something seemingly random at this point in time.

Thanks

CigarAsylum.com It's everything that we have here at B&B.

there is this too

Ha, I forgot about that.

There is a magazine you might want to take a look at, called "Cigar Afficianado". Lots of interesting articles and stunning pics. I would take their ratings with a grain of salt, though. I suspect a bit of payola there.

Thanks, I don't know how my search didn't yield that thread.

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idio...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277326132&sr=8-1

An invaluable resource. I have been smoking for 10 years and I always have mine at the ready.

Commander Quan said:

CigarAsylum.com It's everything that we have here at B&B.

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I can second this--This is a great place, lots of knowledge freely given out. Newbs are welcome. Great great place!!!

Its hard for anyone to point you in the right direction until they know you well. Even though I buy cigars online a lot, I still think having a good relationship with a tobacconist is worth the time and monetary investment.

Also, when I started smoking I found the Cigar Dave podcast.
Entertaining show and educational on cigars.
CigarDave.com has all the podcasts back to 2008.
Welcome to the Habit!

Cigar Pass is a great forum.

If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to give you some answers.

X2 on developing a relationship with a tobacconist. You'll learn a lot and I've never found an unfriendly tobacco shop. I don't know what it is about the sot-weed, but it attracts friendly sorts. Some of the forums are terrific, but you'll gain a lot more by stopping in to see an enthusiastic retailer every week or two.

I go to a shop run by this great Russian guy. I always chat for awhile and learn a thing or two. I enjoy it just as much as dropping in on my favorite bar, which happens to be one of the few "smokeasies" around here. Yes, you can still have a cigar and a beer in Los Angeles if you know where to go.

Kevin wet shaving said:

I can second this--This is a great place, lots of knowledge freely given out. Newbs are welcome. Great great place!!!

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Uncle Erik said:

X2 on developing a relationship with a tobacconist. You'll learn a lot and I've never found an unfriendly tobacco shop. I don't know what it is about the sot-weed, but it attracts friendly sorts. Some of the forums are terrific, but you'll gain a lot more by stopping in to see an enthusiastic retailer every week or two.

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I'll agree with both, to a degree.

I came here, from Cigar Asylum.

Getting to know the local guy has benefits, but I don't know about the 'gain a lot more' thing. You'd be surprised at how much more you can find, with the questions and answers pre-existing for you.