What makes you buy a certain cigar?

[Brimy]

@kuntry08
Thanks for that info!
Aside from the dye, particularly maduro, I didn't know about the extra additives. Kinda of disappointing. I was under the impression that most cigars, aside from infused, we're 100% natural.
Now I have something to look into.

[omahaorange]

Lot of it is eye appeal, along with vendor descriptions. If a fellow smoker recommends a stick, i'll give it a shot. I also have the opportunity to attend monthly cigar tastings, hosted by a sales rep. The owner of the establishment is also very knowledgeable, and offers good suggestions. And the box discounts at these events brings prices in line with the on-line vendors.

As an added bonus, he also has a liquor rep bring samples. Learned a lot about whiskey from this guy.

[TCBSmokes]

Obviously, beyond looks, labels and notoriety what it all comes down to is taste and how it's delivered. So, upon reading a lot of reviews lately, even though I won't personally detect all mentioned, I've determined I am most likely to dislike/like a cigar with the following attributes. Dislike: coffee bean, licorice, cedar (if overly predominant), wood, grass, toast, char and powerhouse. Like: cinnamon, cocoa, nutmeg, leather, chewy, smooth and long finish. Yeah, that's it.