Can you help me discover my past?

Soulman

Hey i am Marty and new to the site and new to cigars. I am half Cuban, and after living my first 30 years as an Italian-American I have been wanting to discover more of my Cuban heritage. I can remember when I was just a tike how my grandpa would smoke his cigars in the evening in almost a spiritual way. As a kid i didn't get it when he talked about growing up on the island working on his dad's farm. But I always remember the way he lived for his evening smoke on the porch (it never was to be missed or rushed!) Sadly, I didn't have my very first cigar until I was in of all placed Iraq while I was there for 22 months. My grandpa had already passed away so I wasn't able to tell him I finally got part of what he enjoyed. I just placed my first order with cigar.com today and am working on trying out different sticks to discover that "stairway to heaven" that my grandpa seemed to expereince. My humi is pretty bare right now, but I am seriously wanting to develope a true diverse supply to enjoy and to share. Any of you seasoned "professors of smoke" have suggestions for a newbie? In lot of ways I am a blank slate, with a heart to share a passion I never understood.

kuzi16

Bad Andy

I too found my interest in cigar while I was in Iraq. The cigar that really pulled me in was the Rocky Patel '92 but Kuzi did point out some good selections to start out with. Oliva G is my fave cigar right now.

madurofan

What a great memory for you to have. I've met a few people that seek a cigar that reminds them of the smell of their father or grandfathers cigar, typically for the same reasons as you. Its a fond memory for them. One such person I know also happens to be half cuban and is generally a pipe smoker but occasionally picks up a cigar but is only satisfied if it hits on those smells/flavors he remembers from his grandfathers cigars. The cigar he has been swearing by lately is the Cuvee Rouge.

rdnstn

Fourtotheflush

Soulman

Yeah I have been back from Iraq for about 5 weeks living between NYC and Texas. Currently am just outside Corpus at my folk's place. Since I been back I have been trying to experiment and build up some smokes. Currently I a couple boxes of Ancient Warrior Carlos Torano Signature Camacho Corjo Acid Kuba Deluxe Gran Habano and COA Italia and put in an order yesterday with cigar.com for a box of Camacho 1962s I have very much enjoyed the Italias and the Camachos. Just been sampling them in the evening without any real ryhme or reason. I appreaciate all the feed back y'all can shoot my way!

urbino

Soulman:

Just been sampling them in the evening without any real ryhme or reason.

That's the best way to do it.

rdnstn

kuzi16