| In association with |
 |
|
Learn to COOK - Cigar Companion (Connoisseur's Guides)
|
List Price: $24.95
Our Price: $17.72
Your Save: $ 7.23 ( 29% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Running Press
|
Average Customer Rating:   
|
|
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 679.72
EAN: 9780762419579
ISBN: 0762419571
Label: Running Press
Manufacturer: Running Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 2005-05-31
Publisher: Running Press
Release Date: 2005-05-31
Studio: Running Press
|
|
|
|
|
|
Editorial Reviews:
|
Cigar Aficionado magazine, known worldwide for its celebration of the good things in life, revolutionized the art and enjoyment of cigar smoking. More than one million readers turn to the magazine to learn about the world's most enjoyable cigars, spirits, wines, beers, restaurants, resorts, collectibles, and more. In each issue, the editors evaluate a wide variety of cigars in a blind tasting format and rate them on a 100-point scale. Our previous Cigar Aficionado titles have sold a combined total of nearly half a million copies. Now Cigar Aficionado presents the ultimate resource, an easy-to-use, full-color guide with ratings and tasting notes for more than 200 fine cigars, organized by brand. For less than the price of 3 good cigars, it also explores the history and production of cigars, with expert advice on buying, storage, preparation, and smoking etiquette. With a wealth of useful information, this is an essential reference for both connoisseurs and those just beginning to appreciate the pleasures of cigars.
|
|
|
Spotlight customer reviews:
|
Customer Rating:
Summary: Cigar Companion
Comment: I was disappointed as it was just like reading Cigar Aficionado, which I feel is not the best cigar mag out there.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The new(er?) cigar companion
Comment: I bought this book to replace one by the same title and was dissapointed that it bears no resemblance to the 3rd edition that I had lost. While it is a handsome book, I was ultimately disappointed. What was a clear and concise review of many cigars widely available has become a very limited survey of a few cigars many of which are not easily obtainable. Most frustratingly, the reviewers will describe a certain stick as "the best of this manufacturer" and then go on to review a different offering from the same company without further reference to the cigar they deemed the most desireable. While the section on rare cigars makes for an interesting read, this seems more like a book for cigar admirers rather than one for buyers and smokers. I had hoped to find a book to help me make informed buying decisions. I plan to buy the 3rd edition-used!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Cigar Companion
Comment: Great book with loads of info. Great for the beginner just getting into cigars for the first time. Very helpful backround info on the brands as well as tips on storing, buying, and lighting. A great book all around.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The internet is the best cigar resource
Comment: I bought this thinking it would be a good reference and tell me something about all the different brands of cigars, but I don't find any value in it whatsoever. I feel like the author wanted a quick buck so he cut and pasted alot of crap from back issues of his magazine into this book so he could sell the same opinions twice. In addition to that, the brands discussed are very limited and only a few examples from each are featured. Take my advice: I realized that it is dumb to buy any book that claims to lists different types /brands/shapes of cigars because the information is always changing - look on the internet at cigar sellers' websites and cigar makers' websites, where you will find everything you need.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Cigar companion
Comment: Excellent book for beginners and people who wants to know more of the world of cigars
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
