Setting is Paramount

I have made an important discovery. Setting, surroundings and state of mind, make a large difference in whether I will truly enjoy a cigar experience or not.
I recently got a sampler pack of cigars from Thompson Cigar Co. which included a cigar that I had tried previously and disliked enough that I remembered through months of smoking other premium cigars my distaste for it. However, I decided that I must smoke this cigar rather than let it go to waste. So I lit up and surprisingly and remarkably, it was not as I remembered it at all. I know it is the same cigar. I cannot remember where I smoked the previous one, or what my state of mind may have been. On this recent occasion I was tired and needed to relax and I was outside of the house on a cool summer night, so the setting was good. I was in good company and had a glass of Cab. Sav.
I will continue to monitor my surroundings as I smoke more premium cigars and see whether this theory holds up under scrutiny.
Until later my friends, I am off to mix up some sangria and enjoy this beautiful afternoon!
Stay thirsty,
                   C.R.

Better Together.

  Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards 2009 Pinot Noir + Perdomo Habano Corojo= An easy summer evening to remember! Russian River Valley, Sonoma County mixed with premium Nicaragua in smooth and gentle ecstasy!
  Truly a night to be repeated as often as possible!
Stay thirsty my friends~
                                    C.R.