Meet the Ash-holes: Chris
My Cigar History
Growing up I can remember my Dad smoking cigars and I guess that is what sparked my interest early on.  So in June 2000, while on my senior trip in the the Bahamas, I decided to try a cigar for myself.  I don’t remember the particulars, but I can tell you it was a H. Upmann.  Over that week I probably smoked a handful of cigars and remember feeling like I had really discovered something.  When I returned to the states I had to wait a month and a half before I could purchase cigars legally; so, as soon as I turned 18 I started frequenting a local Tinder Box.  Early on I smoked a lot of  Romeo y Julieta, Partagas Black, La Gloria Cubana Serie R and Sancho Panza.  As my interest grew so did my tastes.  I began picking up new and different cigars and began a journey of self discovery; a journey that continues today.
Cigars quickly became a part of my life. Â I spent countless nights on the back deck with my Dad smoking cigars, sipping scotch and talking about whatever came to mind. Â Cigars even found their way into family gatherings. Â Following any big holiday meal or birthday celebration there is always a cloud of smoke that hovers above a group of family members, that includes my cousin Charlie. Â We joke that we are solving the world’s problems, but it’s nothing more than a world class BS session. Â But that’s what cigars are all about; they are about more than just the leaf, it’s about the people who smoke them and the stories they share.
In June of 2007, after attending CigarFest, I began frequenting an online cigar board, Cigar Weekly. Â I had met a few members while at the event, and decided that it would be a great way to learn new things and share my love for cigars. Â That pretty much brings us to today. Â Now, I would consider myself a true certifiable cigar nut. Â I belong to a handful of boards and, thanks to Charlie, now use Twitter where I have met even more great cigar nuts like myself.
My Personal History
I’m a 26 year old Financial Analyst living in Maryland. Â I married my high school sweetheart in November of 2006. Â We don’t have any kids yet, but we are looking forward to that in the future. Â
A little more about me in complete random style: can’t imagine not owning a Jeep, don’t play golf enough, love all types of music, enjoy trying new craft beers, bourbons and scotches, I’m a wanna-be handy man, enjoy watching football, hockey and NASCAR, and I’m a night owl.
Some of my favorite cigar brands: Tatuaje, Illusione, La Flor Dominicana, Liga Privada No. 9, Don Pepin Garcia, CAO, EO Brands, Camacho, Torano and Joya de Nicaragua. Â Â Â
My Cutters:Â Palio Silver and a Xikar Xi2.
My Lighters: Xikar Executive torch, Colibri soft-flame lighter.
My Humidors: 150-200 Count Savoy, 1 48 Quart coolerdor, 1 Camacho Cherry cabinet style humidor and a 25 count desktop at the office.
Other: Xikar 20-30 count traveldor.
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Comments
That’s good stuff. I like to know a little background. I’m somewhat of a wannabe handyman myself. It’s not always pretty, but it’s functional.
Must be cool smoking with family like that. I’m a loner in that sense and quite frankly think the family dislikes it when I disappear now and then to enjoy a smoke. Oh well!
Nice to meet you Chris.
Hey man, found out about this from Walton – Looks great! Keep up the great work, and next time I’m in town we need to fire up a stogie.
Excellent. Great to know your favorites. Makes it easy to compare palates.