Curious how everyone here does it. Do you log what you smoke, with notes, ratings, pairings or anything else? Or do you mostly go from memory?

I’d love to hear if you use a notebook, a spreadsheet, a notes app or a dedicated app (and if it’s any good).

And if you tried tracking and gave up, what made you stop?

Hello! Pretty simple, as the title says I do not smoke, but I have a good friend who does.

I was wanting some reccomendations as to what cigars would be good to give them as a gift!

I really do not know anything about their tastes when it comes to specific brands etc, or how important that information is.

Any input is welcome.

I know very little about cigars and was looking for a gift that would meet my needs and the recipient’s with regard to quality, authenticity, and uniqueness. They are to be smoked, but used ceremonially in offering. Originally I was looking for Black Bottom Betty’s and got to reading about Mapacho wild Amazonian tobacco. Long story short I found a tribal retailer selling Mapacho cigars combined with with Coca Leaves, Ayahuasca, Calenula, Cacao, and other ceremonial plants. I purchased some with coca leaves and some with ayahuasca.

Does anyone have any experience with these type of puros? I imagine smoking coca will produce some effects but wasn’t sure. Any insight would be appreciated. I can follow up when they arrive.

Went to a very cool cigar event on Saturday at Nacgodoches Cigar Company in Texas. Great staff, great cigars and great people. I'll be back next year!

Today I tried a 2008 Propio Veneno Churchill made by ACC with really amazing Rich and wild grown Tobaccco. I enjoyed this Bay Briar shop in Santa Cruz, California.#vintagecigar #vintagecigars #cigar #cigars #tobacconist

This was a bold purchase. Not normally and Undercrown or even a Gordo guy. I stick to perfecto or toros, but I have to say this one might have converted me. Super smooth and creamy. The San Andreas wrapper with the Nicaraguan filler is in my opinion one of the best combos out there. Slow draws with a pour of Remy 1738 is an absolute gem of a pairing for a Monday evening.

Newish to cigars. Got a mystery bag of 50 from Holts. Are these little white spots mold? They seem to rub right off. What do we think?

Went to South Korea on vacation and went into a cigar bar. First time bringing a watch with me internationally and I thought this would be a great photo to take with my cigar.

Watch: Cartier Santos Large
Cigar Bar: Burn in Hal in Seoul (Itaewon), South Korea
Cigar: Davidoff Winston Churchill, The Late Hour

Loving these smokes. My only complaint is the label is too damn big , lol. Having it with some still Austin cast straight Single barrel bourbon.

I figured I’ll rotate and organize tonight. It’s also a good time to keep an eye out for mold or beetles.

Imho can’t go wrong with this dog walker

Best value cigar of the month club?

Looking for higher end cigars or boutique. Need recommendations! Thanks

Hey all! Posted a while back about how I’m rolling cigars for a family member for Christmas and just wanted to share my progress and get some thoughts from the experts. I’ve been really trying to dial in getting the head of the torpedo tight and smooth. Any thoughts?

October 19, 2026

The Meerapfel Behind the Scenes II earned an 88/100 from me. The wrapper, binder, and filler are undisclosed, but I suspect there’s some Connecticut tobacco hiding somewhere in those layers. Cedar was present from start to finish, accompanied by caffè mocha topped with cream—of course—along with nuts and mild pepper. It was a pleasant combination, but the final third let it down as the cigar became hot and tarry, taking away from the enjoyment of the earlier flavors. An agreeable start, but a disappointing finish that held back the rating.

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I have tried 6 of their offerings so far and enjoyed them all intensely, the Ligero, Suave, and Colorado Oscuro being my favorites. Trying new things is what makes cigars so much fun, I enjoy bourbon so a smoke that is hearty enough to stand up to a high proof spirit usually is the expirience I go for. Recommendations welcome. Cheers!

Great cigar! Depth of flavour, leather and pepper that’s not overpowering and a brown sugar/caramel sweetness. Creamy smoke texture. Absolute treat!

Might be a good cigar to smoke for New Year’s Eve!

Had a close call at SFO when TSA pulled my carry-on and almost took my v-cutter (Xikar VX2) AND my favorite keychain cigar punch. Luckily, two different supervisors ok'd them after both originally said no to both. Unfortunately, the El Salvador airport security pulled my carry-on aside and confiscated my V-cutter on the way back. Lesson learned: leave the favorite cutters at home, or throw them in the check-in and hope they don't search that and confiscate more 😮‍💨

Figured I give a try to this Ozgener Family Cigars piece that I received in a sampler.

The construction on it was pristine, both wrapper and draw were excellent.

On the pre light I got a ton of leather notes. The cigar almost smelled like nice leather bag.

First third: it opened up with some sweet woody notes, like a cedar but sweet. On the retrohale it only amplified the same notes. I didn’t find it complex in this initial stage, pretty straight forward woody and sweet with a little bit of pepper on the back end.

Second third: As it transitioned into the second third I found that the pepper took a big step back, completely disappearing from flavor profile at this point. It was actually pretty pleasant and it turned into a dessert style smoke with notes of cocoa, sweet hay, and cedar. Near the end of this third is when I got that complexity that I was looking forward too. I started getting some earthiness with some mineral notes that had me going “hmm what is this that I’m tasting?”.

Final third: The transition between the second and last third is where I feel this cigar shines. Every puff I felt like I was noticing different flavors and characteristics. It was excellent being able to enjoy a dark wrapper without any pepper or spice to it. Still getting the sweet hay, cocoa, leather, and cedar notes.

Overall rating: 8.5/10

This is definitely a high scorer for me and I will be buying more to see if they remain consistent.