Hello!
I'm excited this platform exists! I've been a cigar smoker for about 9 years now and throughout the years have built up a decent collection. However, I've always found myself gravitating towards certain blends/ types of cigars based upon how my palate was. With my palate changing over the years, I really enjoyed "dissecting" the mainstream cigars that I smoked and seeing what "recipe" was used. Not to mention, how that "recipe" tastes after palate changes. I have since put together my "grocery store" list of ingredients over the years that I would like to combine or mix together to see how they merry altogether. In addition to how I can spice it up or adjust with additions or subtractions of other types of tobacco.
Since Covid hit and the majority of my time has been spent at home. I've been picking up extra hobbies to stay busy. I will admit, my first starter order was with Leaf Only for a few lbs of leaf and a starter kit (I hope WLT & Leaf Only play well and I'm not upsetting anyone here. I apologize in advance if so). However, my next order will be with WLT to try out. I have noticed that WLT has a little more aged tobacco at this time that I've been having my eyes on. Also, I wanted to first try rolling a few cigars and see if I wanted to continue to do so... 36 cigars rolled in a week and a half so far.... I think I will continue this cigar rolling journey. I then attempted to add all the tobacco I wanted to see, taste, smell, and smoke that WLT offers. That was a fun experience!
I had over 25 lbs of tobacco, totaling over $1,000. I decided to taper that back a lot. I'm eying up about 10 lbs, but am a little concerned about storage since its super cold and dry here in Wisconsin currently.
In a nutshell, I wanted to provide a little background and be as open as possible. I figure it will allow me to learn as much as I can from everyone and hopefully be able to help others in time. I do know how forums can sometimes be political and hope I'm not stepping on any land mines... I'm new to the cigar "rolling" forums, so please go easy on me to start. I have done enough research I think to get myself going on this, but I keep learning with each cigar I roll. I mention WLT & Leaf Only as they both seem to be the best companies out there that I've found. I have emailed &/or called and talked to both companies. Both have been very genuine and helpful. Both characteristics I look for in companies that I like to continue to support and appreciate.
Happy to meet you all and hope everyone is staying safe/ healthy during this time!
I'm excited this platform exists! I've been a cigar smoker for about 9 years now and throughout the years have built up a decent collection. However, I've always found myself gravitating towards certain blends/ types of cigars based upon how my palate was. With my palate changing over the years, I really enjoyed "dissecting" the mainstream cigars that I smoked and seeing what "recipe" was used. Not to mention, how that "recipe" tastes after palate changes. I have since put together my "grocery store" list of ingredients over the years that I would like to combine or mix together to see how they merry altogether. In addition to how I can spice it up or adjust with additions or subtractions of other types of tobacco.
Since Covid hit and the majority of my time has been spent at home. I've been picking up extra hobbies to stay busy. I will admit, my first starter order was with Leaf Only for a few lbs of leaf and a starter kit (I hope WLT & Leaf Only play well and I'm not upsetting anyone here. I apologize in advance if so). However, my next order will be with WLT to try out. I have noticed that WLT has a little more aged tobacco at this time that I've been having my eyes on. Also, I wanted to first try rolling a few cigars and see if I wanted to continue to do so... 36 cigars rolled in a week and a half so far.... I think I will continue this cigar rolling journey. I then attempted to add all the tobacco I wanted to see, taste, smell, and smoke that WLT offers. That was a fun experience!
I had over 25 lbs of tobacco, totaling over $1,000. I decided to taper that back a lot. I'm eying up about 10 lbs, but am a little concerned about storage since its super cold and dry here in Wisconsin currently. In a nutshell, I wanted to provide a little background and be as open as possible. I figure it will allow me to learn as much as I can from everyone and hopefully be able to help others in time. I do know how forums can sometimes be political and hope I'm not stepping on any land mines... I'm new to the cigar "rolling" forums, so please go easy on me to start. I have done enough research I think to get myself going on this, but I keep learning with each cigar I roll. I mention WLT & Leaf Only as they both seem to be the best companies out there that I've found. I have emailed &/or called and talked to both companies. Both have been very genuine and helpful. Both characteristics I look for in companies that I like to continue to support and appreciate.
Happy to meet you all and hope everyone is staying safe/ healthy during this time!
