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Home > Weekly Poll > Weekly Poll Archive
Your opinions have been heard and archived for all to read. Return to this page each week to see what fellow aficionados had to say about previous questions. And if you haven't already, get involved in the democratic process: vote on this week's poll!

Week of November 10, 2008
Las Vegas Big Smoke

Week of November 03, 2008
Early Riser?

Week of October 30, 2008
Cigar Strength?

Week of October 20, 2008
Aging Record

Week of October 13, 2008
Cold Weather Smoking Habits

Week of October 06, 2008
Spirit of Choice

Week of October 01, 2008
Baseball and a Cigar

Week of September 23, 2008
Pre-Castro Smoke?

Week of September 15, 2008
Do you enjoy smoking a cigar while watching football on television?

Week of September 08, 2008
Dragon Breath

Week of September 01, 2008
Do You Like Maduros?

Week of August 25, 2008
Mixing Cigars in Humidor

Week of August 19, 2008
Cigars at Auction

Week of August 11, 2008
CRA Tour

Week of August 04, 2008
Should the FDA regulate tobacco?

Week of July 29, 2008
How do you light your cigar?

Week of July 22, 2008
Revisiting Brands

Week of July 08, 2008
Are you a perfecto smoker?

Week of June 30, 2008
Smoke on the Fourth?

Week of June 23, 2008
U.S. Smoking Laws

Week of June 16, 2008
U.S. Open Smoking Ban

Week of June 09, 2008
Cuba Embargo

Week of June 02, 2008
Cigar Rights Organization

Week of May 27, 2008
Memorial Smoke?

Week of May 19, 2008
Comparing Notes at the Tobacconist

Week of May 12, 2008
Cigar Bar

Week of May 05, 2008
Mild Cigars

Week of April 28, 2008
Purging Your Cigar?

Week of April 21, 2008
Smoking in the Walk-In?

Week of April 14, 2008
Finding Favorites?

Week of April 07, 2008
Airport Security

Week of March 31, 2008
The Masters Poll

Week of March 24, 2008
Cigar Spending

Week of March 17, 2008
Favorite Wrapper of Late

Week of March 10, 2008
Cigars in 18 Holes?

Week of March 03, 2008
Buying Factors

Week of February 25, 2008
Cuban Cargo?

Week of February 11, 2008
Hygrometer User?

Week of January 28, 2008
Have a Green Cigar?

Week of January 22, 2008
The Dry Mouth Effect

Week of January 14, 2008
Two Years of Taste

Week of January 07, 2008
Clip the Foot

Week of December 31, 2007
The Year in Cigars

Week of December 26, 2007
Ash Color

Week of December 17, 2007
Gifted Smokes

Week of December 10, 2007
Smoking Frequency

Week of December 03, 2007
Cigar Strength?

Week of November 26, 2007
Aging Record

Week of November 19, 2007
Singles or Boxes?

Week of November 12, 2007
In-Shop Smoking?

Week of November 05, 2007
Commingling Cigars

Week of October 29, 2007
Mild Cigars

Week of October 22, 2007
Buying a New Humidor?

Week of October 15, 2007
Where's the Band?

Week of October 08, 2007
Traveling with Cigars?

Week of October 01, 2007
Fat Ring Gauge

Week of September 24, 2007
Your Maduro Wrapper?

Week of September 17, 2007
Cigar Mold

Week of September 10, 2007
To the Lips?

Week of September 03, 2007
Seasonal Smoker?

Week of August 27, 2007
Local Web Site

Week of August 20, 2007
Rosado Market

Week of August 13, 2007
Ideal Humidity

Week of August 06, 2007
Do New Cigars Measure Up?

Week of July 30, 2007
Cellophane Storage?

Week of July 24, 2007
Tax Impact?

Week of July 16, 2007
Smoke a Sandwich?

Week of July 09, 2007
Aging and Country of Origin

Week of July 02, 2007
Size and Shape?

Week of June 25, 2007
Going Once, Going Twice

Week of June 18, 2007
Roll Your Own?

Week of June 11, 2007
Press or Pass?

Week of June 04, 2007
Cigar Shop Lounge

Week of May 29, 2007
Cold Tasting?

Week of May 21, 2007
Cutter Style

Week of May 14, 2007
Bring Your Own?

Week of May 07, 2007
Local Cigar Shop

Week of April 30, 2007
Where's Your Stash?

Week of April 23, 2007
Smoking Activity?

Week of April 16, 2007
Smoking in the Walk-In?

Week of April 09, 2007
Finding Favorites?

Week of March 26, 2007
The Masters Poll

Week of March 12, 2007
Favorite Wrapper of Late

Week of March 05, 2007
Cigars on 18 Holes

Week of February 26, 2007
Buying Factors

Week of February 19, 2007
The Dry Mouth Effect

Week of February 12, 2007
Tubed Cigars?

Week of February 05, 2007
Counterfeit Consumer?

Week of January 23, 2007
Sopranos Poll

Week of January 16, 2007
Smoking in U.S. House?

Week of January 08, 2007
Two Years of Taste

Week of January 02, 2007
Clip the Foot

Week of December 26, 2006
Ash Color

Week of December 18, 2006
Spirit of Choice

Week of December 11, 2006
Gifted Smokes

Week of December 04, 2006
Sun vs. Shade

Week of November 27, 2006
Wrapper Quality?

Week of November 20, 2006
Eyeballing a Wrapper?

Week of November 13, 2006
Ortega Cause for Concern?

Week of November 06, 2006
In-Shop Smoking?

Week of October 30, 2006
Singles or Boxes?

Week of October 23, 2006
Commingling Cigars

Week of October 16, 2006
Cigar Experience?

Week of October 09, 2006
Trip to Ban Country?

Week of October 02, 2006
Fat Ring Gauge

Week of September 25, 2006
Buying a New Humidor?

Week of September 18, 2006
Smoking on the Road

Week of September 11, 2006
Cigar Mold

Week of September 05, 2006
Seasonal Smoker?

Week of August 28, 2006
Local Web Site

Week of August 21, 2006
Ideal Humidity

Week of August 14, 2006
Aging Record

Week of August 07, 2006
Do New Cigars Measure Up?

Week of July 31, 2006
Average Plug?

Week of July 24, 2006
Cigar Bugs?

Week of July 10, 2006
Cuban Cargo

Week of July 05, 2006
Taste Shift?

Week of June 26, 2006
Aging and Country of Origin

Week of June 19, 2006
Cellophane Storage?

Week of June 12, 2006
Wrapper Color?

Week of June 05, 2006
Summering with Cigars

Week of May 30, 2006
Edicion Limitada?

Week of May 22, 2006
Try Cheroots?

Week of May 15, 2006
Bring Your Own?

Week of May 08, 2006
Roll Your Own?

Week of May 01, 2006
Brand Sampling

Week of April 24, 2006
Flavor Favor?

Week of April 17, 2006
Smoke a Sandwich?

Week of April 10, 2006
Smoking in the Walk-In?

Week of April 03, 2006
Airport Security

Week of March 27, 2006
Favorite Wrapper of Late

Week of March 20, 2006
Cigar Spending

Week of March 13, 2006
To the Lips?

Week of March 06, 2006
Cutter Style

Week of February 27, 2006
Time to Smoke

Week of February 16, 2006
Pre-Castro Smoke?

Week of February 06, 2006
Hygrometer User?

Week of January 30, 2006
The Dry Mouth Effect

Week of January 23, 2006
Wet Clipping?

Week of January 17, 2006
Cigar Dinners?

Week of January 09, 2006
Your Maduro Wrapper?

Week of January 02, 2006
Two Years of Taste

Week of December 19, 2005
Counterfeit Consumer?

Week of December 12, 2005
The Year in Cigars

Week of December 05, 2005
Gifted Smokes

Week of November 28, 2005
A Smoking Lunch

Week of November 21, 2005
Sun vs. Shade

Week of November 14, 2005
Ash Color

Week of November 07, 2005
Press or Pass?

Week of October 31, 2005
Spirit of Choice

Week of October 24, 2005
Mild Cigars

Week of October 17, 2005
Cellophane Storage

Week of October 10, 2005
Where's the Band?

Week of October 03, 2005
Where vs. When?

Week of September 26, 2005
Traveling with Cigars?

Week of September 19, 2005
In-Shop Smoking?

Week of September 12, 2005
Do New Cigars Measure Up?

Week of September 06, 2005
Cigar Experience?

Week of August 29, 2005
Cigar Strength?

Week of August 22, 2005
Buying a Humidor?

Week of August 15, 2005
Eyeballing a Wrapper?

Week of August 07, 2005
Finding Favorites

Week of August 01, 2005
Wrapper Quality?

Week of July 25, 2005
Clip the Foot

Week of July 18, 2005
Cigar Body

Week of July 11, 2005
Singles or Boxes?

Week of July 01, 2005
Cigar Bugs?

Week of June 27, 2005
Tubed Cigars?

Week of June 20, 2005
Size and Shape?

Week of June 13, 2005
Smoking Frequency

Week of June 06, 2005
Cigar Business

Week of May 31, 2005
Summering with Cigars

Week of May 23, 2005
Favorite Wrapper of Late

Week of May 16, 2005
The Dry Mouth Effect

Week of May 09, 2005
Cigar Rolling

Week of May 02, 2005
Cigars of a Different Country

Week of April 25, 2005
Aging and Country of Origin

Week of April 18, 2005
Cigars on 18 Holes

Week of April 11, 2005
New Brand Sampling

Week of April 04, 2005
Weekly Cigar Spending

Week of March 28, 2005
Young Smokes

Week of March 21, 2005
Taste Shift?

Week of March 14, 2005
Personalized Puffing?

Week of March 07, 2005
Average Cigar Spending?

Week of February 28, 2005
Smoking in the Walk-In?

Week of February 22, 2005
Counterfeit Consumer?

Week of February 14, 2005
Mold Case?

Week of February 07, 2005
Hygrometer User?

Week of January 31, 2005
Pre-Castro Smoke?

Week of January 24, 2005
Cigar Dinners?

Week of January 17, 2005
Fresh or Aged

Week of January 10, 2005
What style cigar cutter do you prefer?

Week of January 03, 2005
On average, how long does it take to smoke your favorite cigar?

Week of December 27, 2004
Buying Factors

Week of December 20, 2004
Rosado Market

Week of December 13, 2004
Airport Security

Week of December 06, 2004
Holiday Gifts?

Week of November 29, 2004
Ash Color

Week of November 22, 2004
Cold Tasting?

Week of November 15, 2004
Cigar Bar BYO?

Week of November 08, 2004
Flavor Favor?

Week of November 01, 2004
Bundle Boon or Bust?

Week of October 25, 2004
Taking Notes?

Week of October 18, 2004
Customs Confiscation

Week of October 11, 2004
To the Lips?

Week of October 04, 2004
Inside the Ring?

Week of September 27, 2004
Wet Clipping?

Week of September 20, 2004
Taste of Vintage

Week of September 13, 2004
Cigar Bugs?

Week of September 07, 2004
Cigar Spending

Week of August 30, 2004
Factory or Field?

Week of August 23, 2004
Eyeballing a Wrapper?

Week of August 16, 2004
In-Shop Smoking?

Week of August 09, 2004
Wrapper Read

Week of August 02, 2004
Cellophane Storage

Week of July 26, 2004
New Cigar Review

Week of July 19, 2004
Traveling with Cigars?

Week of July 12, 2004
Singles or Boxes?

Week of July 06, 2004
Your Maduro Wrapper?

Week of June 28, 2004
New Restrictions on Cuba

Week of June 21, 2004
Favorite Wrapper of Late

Week of June 14, 2004
Early Riser?

Week of June 07, 2004
Going Once, Going Twice

Week of May 24, 2004
Cigar Frequency

Week of May 17, 2004
Cuban Cargo

Week of May 10, 2004
Outdoor Restaurants and Cigars

Week of May 03, 2004
Fairway Smokes

Week of April 26, 2004
Cigars, Lies and Insurance

Week of April 19, 2004
Tin Smokes

Week of April 12, 2004
A Taste for Maduro?

Week of April 05, 2004
Cleaner Air

Week of March 29, 2004
Buying a Humidor?

Week of March 22, 2004
Cigar Strength?

Week of March 15, 2004
Brown Spirit

Week of March 05, 2004
The Soprano's Hit List

Week of March 01, 2004
Cigar Club Membership?

Week of February 23, 2004
Would You Buy Cubans?

Week of February 17, 2004
Are You a Loner?

Week of February 09, 2004
Weekly Cigar Money?

Week of February 02, 2004
Cigar Travel

Week of January 26, 2004
Mail-Order Cigars

Week of January 19, 2004
Embargo Update

Week of January 12, 2004
Cover Candidates

Week of January 05, 2004
Upcoming Smokes

Week of December 29, 2003
The Year in Cigars

Week of December 22, 2003
Cover Candidates

Week of December 15, 2003
Friendship Smokes

Week of December 08, 2003
Embargo Update

Week of December 01, 2003
The Oldest Smoke?

Week of November 24, 2003
Out to Lunch

Week of November 10, 2003
Introductions

Week of November 03, 2003
Puffing Pace

Week of October 20, 2003
Cut to the Chase

Week of October 13, 2003
Dragon Breath

Week of October 06, 2003
Factory Vacation

Week of September 29, 2003
Size and Shape?

Week of September 22, 2003
Trying New Brands?

Week of September 15, 2003
The Cigar Collector

Week of September 08, 2003
Cigar Scenes

Week of September 02, 2003
Fat Cigars

Week of August 25, 2003
Counterfeit Dilemma

Week of August 18, 2003
Everyday Strength?

Week of August 11, 2003
What a Bargain?

Week of August 04, 2003
Put That Out?

Week of July 28, 2003
What About New Cigars?

Week of July 21, 2003
Favorite Wrapper

Week of July 14, 2003
Where's Your Stash

Week of July 07, 2003
Local Cigar Shop

Week of June 30, 2003
Where's the Band?

Week of June 23, 2003
Have a Green Cigar?

Week of June 16, 2003
Cigar Dinners?

Week of June 09, 2003
Tried Edicion Limitada?

Week of June 02, 2003
How Do You Light Up?

Week of May 27, 2003
Smoking Activity?

Week of May 19, 2003
The Daily Cigar

Week of May 05, 2003
Impact of Smoking Ban?

Week of April 28, 2003
Forum Thread Ratings?

Week of April 14, 2003
Brand Value?

Week of April 07, 2003
Smoking in House?

Week of March 31, 2003
Need a Vacation?

Week of March 24, 2003
Counterfeit Detective?

Week of March 17, 2003
Special Poll: The Oscars

Week of February 24, 2003
1. Do you smoke cigars in your car? 2. If not, why? 3. If yes, do you use something to counteract the aroma?

Week of February 17, 2003
1. While at work, do you smoke cigars during your lunchbreak? 2. If you work indoors (office, etc.), where do you light up?

Week of February 10, 2003
What is the most you would spend on a single cigar?

Week of February 03, 2003
1. Have you ever purchased cigars over the Internet? 2. In general, how would you rate the overall experience of buying cigars over the Internet?

Week of January 27, 2003
Have you ever brought Cuban cigars into the United States (in a vehicle in which you're riding, on your person, in your luggage, or shipped to you in the mail)?

Week of January 20, 2003
Which taste do you most enjoy in a cigar? Choose one of the following descriptors.

Week of January 13, 2003
In 2003, I think cigar prices will, on average:

Week of January 06, 2003
What beverage do you enjoy most with a cigar?

Week of December 30, 2002
Which of the following cigar accessories, including cigars, would you most like to receive over the holidays?

Week of December 16, 2002
1. Have you ever attended a cigar tasting? 2. If yes, did you leave the tasting with interest in a new brand?

Week of December 09, 2002
When you purchase cigars, do you usually buy boxes or single sticks?

Week of December 02, 2002
What is the oddest cigar you've ever smoked?

Week of November 25, 2002
1. Do you smoke cigars that are 54 ring gauge or fatter? 2. If yes, what percentage of the cigars that you smoke are that thick? 3. Do you believe that exceptionally thick cigars are more complex in flavor than thinner ones?

Week of November 10, 2002
1. Do you prefer smoking in colder or warmer weather? 2. Do you tend to smoke more robust cigars in a colder climate and milder smokes in a warmer climate?

Week of November 04, 2002
1. If you are going on a one-week vacation, how many cigars do you take with you? 2. What sort of accessory do you use to transport them?

Week of October 28, 2002
1. Have you ever rolled your own cigar? 2. If so, how would you rate the finished product?

Week of October 21, 2002
1. Does your significant other let you smoke in the house? 2. If not, do you anyway, when he or she is out?

Week of October 15, 2002
1. Have you ever rolled your own cigar? 2. If so, how would you rate the finished product?

Week of October 08, 2002
1. Does your significant other let you smoke in the house? 2. If not, do you anyway, when he or she is out?

Week of October 01, 2002
1. How were you introduced to cigars?

Week of September 24, 2002
1. Have you ever smoked a candela cigar? 2. If yes, what did you think? 3. Do you smoke candelas on a regular basis?

Week of September 17, 2002
1. Have you been to Cuba in the past 12 months? 2. Have you ever been to Cuba? 3. Are you an American citizen?

Week of September 10, 2002
Say there were no cigar-friendly bars or restaurants in your town. How long would you drive to visit a place where you could smoke in peace?

Week of September 03, 2002
1. How has the economy affected your cigar-buying habits? 2. What's the average price you pay for a cigar? 3. What, if any, is the difference between what you're paying this year for a cigar and what you were paying last year?

Week of August 27, 2002
1. Do you think that smoking should be allowed in bars? 2. Do you think that smoking should be allowed in restaurants? 3. Would you still frequent your neighborhood bar if you could no longer smoke there?

Week of August 20, 2002
What's your favorite time of day to smoke a cigar?

Week of August 13, 2002
Do you have a selection of cigars specifically for giving away to friends?

Week of August 06, 2002
While at work, do you smoke cigars during your lunchbreak?

Week of July 30, 2002
If Cuban cigars were legal in the United States, and they retailed for double the price of the average non-Cuban cigar, how often would you buy them?

Week of July 23, 2002
On average, what strength cigar do you most like to smoke?

Week of July 16, 2002
1. Do you usually buy your cigars at a cigar store or over the Internet, mail order or telephone? 2. If you answered Internet, mail order, or telephone to question 1, which of the following is your primary reason for choosing to shop that way?

Week of July 09, 2002
1. Do you prefer smoking pressed cigars or round cigars? 2. What do you like about pressed cigars? 3. What don't you like about pressed cigars? 4. At this moment, which country is producing the best premium cigars?

Week of July 02, 2002
In how many places (humidors, cigar lockers, walk-in humidors, country club humidors, etc.) do you store your cigar collection?

Week of June 25, 2002
When dining out, how does an eatery's cigar policy influence your choice of restaurant?

Week of June 18, 2002
How often do you smoke a cigar?

Week of June 11, 2002
1. When smoking a cigar, do you inhale? 2. On average, how much do you spend on your everyday cigar?

Week of June 04, 2002
Do you smoke in your local cigar shop?

Week of May 28, 2002
Do you like the new Cigar Aficionado forums?

Week of May 21, 2002
When you smoke a cigar, do you leave the band on or take it off?

Week of May 14, 2002
1. Do you think the number of bargain-priced handmade cigars is increasing? 2. How much can a cigar cost and still be a bargain?

Week of May 07, 2002
1. Have you ever bought cigars at auction? 2. If yes, how much did you spend?

Week of April 30, 2002
What single characteristic is most important to you when examining a wrapper?

Week of April 23, 2002
What's your favorite outdoor smoking situation?

Week of April 16, 2002
1. Are you confident that you can spot a counterfeit cigar? 2. What do you think is the most noticeable way to detect a counterfeit cigar?

Week of April 09, 2002
When you visit a cigar store, about how much time do you typically spend there?

Week of March 26, 2002
On average, how long does it take to smoke your favorite cigar?

Week of March 12, 2002
1. Do you keep a written record of your cigar smoking? 2. If yes, how?

Week of March 05, 2002
To your knowledge, have you ever purchased a cigar that you believed was genuine but later discovered was counterfeit?

Week of February 26, 2002
Approximately how many cigars are in your personal collection?

Week of February 19, 2002
When you shop for a new cigar, which factor most influences your decision?

Week of February 12, 2002
1. Do you ever smoke cigars while at work or during your workday? 2. If so, where do you smoke?

Week of February 05, 2002
1. How often would you say you smoke machine-made cigars? 2. When you do smoke machine-made cigars, what's your favorite brand?

Week of January 29, 2002
1. Have you ever smoked a flavored cigar? 2. If yes, how do they compare to hand-made, premium cigars?

Week of January 22, 2002
During 2001, which cigar-producing region showed the greatest improvement in the quality of its premium cigars?

Week of January 15, 2002
In 2002, I think cigar prices will, on average:

Week of January 08, 2002
Which of the following cigar accessories, including cigars, would you most like to receive over the holidays?

Week of January 01, 2002
If you're lucky enough to smoke in the house, how do you clear the air of cigar smoke?

Week of December 25, 2001
How often do you visit a cigar store?

Week of December 18, 2001
What beverage do you enjoy most with a cigar?

Week of December 11, 2001
What is your favorite type wrapper style?

Week of December 04, 2001
1. Have you ever attended a cigar tasting? 2. If yes, did you leave the tasting with interest in a new brand?

Week of November 27, 2001
When the year is over, I think I will have… 2. In 2002, how many cigars will you buy compared to 2001?

Week of November 20, 2001
What is your favorite cigar brand?

Week of November 13, 2001
Do you enjoy smoking strong cigars?

Week of November 06, 2001
Have cigars helped you deal with the events of September 11?

Week of October 30, 2001
1. Have you ever discovered evidence of a beetle infestation in your personal cigar collection? 2. If you answered "yes" to question 1, were you able to salvage the cigars or did you have to throw them away?

Week of October 23, 2001
Do you have cigars in your collection that are set aside for aging?

Week of October 16, 2001
Which country grows the best cigar wrapper tobacco?

Week of October 09, 2001
1. Have you ever smoked in an NFL stadium? 2. Which NFL stadium is the most cigar-friendly?

Week of October 02, 2001
1. Do you have a favorite time to smoke cigars? 2. If yes, when?

Week of September 25, 2001
What's your favorite cigar size?

Week of September 18, 2001
What motivates you to try new cigar brands?

Week of September 11, 2001
Where do you usually smoke a cigar?

Week of September 04, 2001
1. Are you for or against ending the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba? 2. Is your overall opinion of Cuba favorable or unfavorable?

Week of August 28, 2001
Which country is your everyday cigar from?

Week of August 21, 2001
1. What's the most you've ever spent on a cigar? 2. Was the price you paid for the cigar worth it?

Week of August 14, 2001
1. Do you think cigars go through a "dumb period," i.e. a period of time after they're rolled when the flavors are not fully pronounced? 2. If yes, how long do you think that dumb period tends to be? 3. What do you do to avoid the dumb period?

Week of August 07, 2001
How often do you smoke a cigar?

Week of July 31, 2001
Which non-Cuban cigar with a Cuban brand name is closest in character to the brand for which it is named?

Week of July 24, 2001
What's your favorite outdoor smoking situation during the summer?

Week of July 17, 2001
1. In a box of 25 cigars, how many will be plugged, on average? 2. Which country's cigars are most likely to be plugged? 3. What do you do with a plugged cigar?

Week of July 10, 2001
If you're lucky enough to smoke in the house, how do you clear the air of cigar smoke?

Week of July 03, 2001
How were you introduced to cigars?

Week of June 26, 2001
1. Should cigar boxes have health warning labels? 2. If your favorite box of cigars began carrying a warning label, how would that affect your cigar buying?

Week of June 19, 2001
What is your favorite city?

Week of June 12, 2001
On average, how much do you usually spend on cigars per week?

Week of June 05, 2001
1. How long have you been smoking handmade premium cigars? 2. Compared to the period when you first became interested in cigars, are you now smoking more, less or about the same?

Week of May 29, 2001
1. What's the most you've ever spent on a cigar? 2. Was the price you paid for the cigar worth it?

Week of May 22, 2001
1. Do you prefer smoking pressed cigars or round cigars? 2. What do you like about pressed cigars? 3. What don't you like about pressed cigars?

Week of May 15, 2001
1. Do you take the cellophane off cigars when storing them in your humidor? 2. If you answered "no" or "sometimes," why do you leave the cellophane on?

Week of May 08, 2001
1. How often do you go to a cigar bar? 2. When you go to cigar bars, how often do you buy cigars there?

Week of May 01, 2001
1. Do you golf? 2. If yes, how often do you play? 3. Do you smoke cigars while golfing? 4. What is your favorite size to smoke while golfing?

Week of April 24, 2001
When you visit a cigar store, how often do you purchase a brand you've never tried before?

Week of April 17, 2001
1. Do you usually buy your cigars at a cigar store or over the Internet, mail 2. If you answered Internet, mail order, or telephone to question 1, which of the following is your primary reason for choosing to shop that way?

Week of April 10, 2001
1. Do you smoke cigars while watching sporting events? 2. If yes, how often do you light up? 3. If cigar smoking was allowed in the seats at your local arena or stadium,how would that change your viewing habits?

Week of April 03, 2001
At this moment, which country is producing the best premium cigars?

Week of March 27, 2001
1. Have you ever visited a cigar factory? 2. If yes, where? 3. Have you ever visited a tobacco field? 4. If yes, where?

Week of March 20, 2001
Do you smoke in your local cigar shop?

Week of March 13, 2001
1. When you buy a box of Cuban cigars, does the Cuban code influence your buying habits? 2. Do you care about the factory of origin? How does knowing where your cigars were made compare to when they were made?

Week of March 06, 2001
In 2001, I think cigar prices will, on average:

Week of February 27, 2001
On average, how much do you spend on your everyday cigar?

Week of February 20, 2001
What was your first cigar of 2001?

Week of February 13, 2001
1. Have you ever been asked to extinguish your cigar while smoking outside? 2. Have you ever been in a town with an outdoor smoking ban?

Week of February 06, 2001
Which of the following cigar accessories, including cigars, wouldyou most like to receive over the holidays?

Week of January 30, 2001
In how many places (humidors, cigar lockers, walk-in humidors, country club humidors, etc.) do you store your cigar collection?

Week of January 23, 2001
Approximately how many cigars are in your personal collection?

Week of January 16, 2001
1) Do you have cigars set aside for aging? 2) If yes, what is the longest one of your cigars has aged for?

Week of January 09, 2001
If Cuban cigars were legal in the United States, and they retailedfor double the price of the average non-Cuban cigar, how often wouldyou buy them?

Week of December 26, 2000
As a cigar smoker, how do you feel about the U.S. Embargo against Cuba?

Week of December 19, 2000
1) Have you ever smoked a Cuban cigar? 2) If yes, have you done so in the past six months? 3) Are you an American citizen?

Week of December 12, 2000
How often do you smoke a cigar?

Week of December 05, 2000
1) Have you ever bought cigars at auction? 2) If yes, how much did you spend?

Week of November 28, 2000
What style cigar cutter do you prefer?

Week of November 21, 2000
While at work, do you smoke cigars during your lunchbreak?

Week of November 07, 2000
What beverage do you enjoy most with a cigar?

Week of October 31, 2000
1) Do you smoke cigarillos? 2) If yes, what's your favorite brand?

Week of October 24, 2000
How often do you visit your cigar store?

Week of October 17, 2000
Do you have a selection of cigars specifically for giving away to friends?

Week of October 10, 2000
What is your favorite type wrapper style?

Week of October 03, 2000
What is the oldest cigar you've smoked?

Week of September 26, 2000
On average, how long does it take to smoke your favorite cigar?

Week of September 19, 2000
What's your favorite cigar size?

Week of September 12, 2000
Have you ever been told to extinguish your cigar in what you believed was a designated smoking area?

Week of September 05, 2000
What's your favorite movie cigar scene?

Week of August 29, 2000
1) When you buy a box of Cuban cigars, does the Cuban code influence your buying habits? 2) Do you care about the factory of origin? How does knowing where your cigars were made compare to when they were made?

Week of August 22, 2000
1) Have you ever discovered evidence of a beetle infestation in your personal cigar collection? 2) If you answered "yes" to question 1, were you able to salvage the cigars or did you have to throw them away?

Week of August 15, 2000
What is your favorite cigar size?

Week of August 08, 2000
1) Do you think the number of bargain-priced handmade cigars is increasing? 2) How much can a cigar cost and still be a bargain?

Week of August 01, 2000
Between mergers, acquisitions and changes in supply and demand, the cigar industry has been in flux lately. Given the developments, how would you rate the quality of cigars on today's market compared to one year ago?

Week of July 25, 2000
When dining out, how does an eatery's cigar policy influence your choice of restaurant?

Week of July 18, 2000
What's your favorite outdoor smoking situation during the summer?

Week of July 11, 2000
1) Have you ever rolled your own cigar? 2) If so, how would you rate the finished product?

Week of July 04, 2000
1) Have you ever had cigars confiscated by United States Customs? 2) If yes, how many smokes were seized?

Week of June 27, 2000
What motivates you to try new cigar brands?

Week of June 20, 2000
Which country is your everyday cigar from?

Week of June 13, 2000
1) Do you have a favorite time to smoke cigars? 2) If yes, when?

Week of June 06, 2000
1) Do you keep a written record of your cigar smoking? 2) If yes, how?

Week of May 30, 2000
1) Have you ever attended a cigar tasting? 2) If yes, did you leave the tasting with interest in a new brand?

Week of May 23, 2000
1) What is the oldest cigar you've smoked? 2) What is the oldest cigar in your cigar collection?

Week of May 16, 2000
Which cigar-related item would you most like to receive as a gift?

Week of May 09, 2000
If you're lucky enough to smoke in the house , how do you clear the air of cigar smoke?

Week of May 02, 2000
On average, what strength cigar do you most like to smoke?

Week of April 25, 2000
How were you introduced to cigars?

Week of April 18, 2000
How much do you usually spend on cigars per week?

Week of April 11, 2000
1) To your knowledge, have you ever purchased a cigar that you believed was genuine but later discovered was counterfeit? 2) If so, where did you purchase the cigar?

Week of April 04, 2000
1) Do you usually buy your cigars at a cigar store or over the Internet, mail order or telephone? 2) If you answered Internet, mail order, or telephone to question 1, which of the following is your primary reason for choosing to shop that way?

Week of March 28, 2000
In 2000, I think cigar prices will, on average:

Week of March 21, 2000
What's your special New Year's Eve cigar?

Week of March 14, 2000
Which of the following cigar accessories, including cigars, would you most like to receive for Christmas?

Week of March 07, 2000
On average, how much do you spend on your everyday cigar?

Week of February 29, 2000
In how many places (humidors, cigar lockers, walk-in humidors, country club humidors, etc.) do you store your cigar collection?

Week of February 22, 2000
Approximately how many cigars are in your personal collection?

Week of February 15, 2000
When you smoke a cigar, do you leave the band on or take it off?

Week of February 08, 2000
1) Have you ever attended a Cigar Aficionado Big Smoke? 2) If no, why not? (Below are a random sampling of popular responses.)

Week of February 01, 2000
1) Have you ever visited a cigar factory? 2) If yes, where was the cigar factory?

Week of January 25, 2000
When smoking a cigar, do you inhale?

Week of January 18, 2000
How far down the cigar do you usually smoke?

Week of January 11, 2000
What's your favorite time of day to smoke a cigar?

Week of December 28, 1999
When you visit a cigar store, about how much time do you typically spend there?

Week of December 21, 1999
Do you have cigars in your collection that are set aside for aging?

Week of December 14, 1999
How often do you smoke a cigar?

Week of December 07, 1999
1) For how long have you been smoking handmade premium cigars? 2) Compared to the period when you first became interested in cigars, are you now smoking more, less or about the same?

Week of November 30, 1999
1) What's the most you've ever spent on a cigar? 2) Was the price you paid for the cigar worth it?

Week of November 23, 1999
1) Which of the following have you done at an online auction site? 2) If you have participated in an online auction, through which site(s) have you bought or sold cigars?

Week of November 16, 1999
1) How often do you go to a cigar bar? 2) When you go to cigar bars, how often do you buy cigars there?

Week of November 09, 1999
Who is the greatest cigar smoker of the twentieth century?

Week of November 02, 1999
At this moment, which country is producing the best premium cigars?

Week of October 26, 1999
Where do you usually smoke a cigar?

Week of September 28, 1999
What is your favorite type of wrapper style?

Week of September 21, 1999
What's your favorite cigar size?

Week of September 14, 1999
Since January 1, 1999, it seems to me that cigar prices have, on average, __________?

Week of September 07, 1999
What beverage do you most enjoy with a cigar?

Week of August 31, 1999
When you shop for a new cigar, what are the factors that most influence your decision?

Week of August 24, 1999
What style of cigar cutter do you prefer?

Week of August 17, 1999
1) Have you ever had Cuban cigars confiscated by U.S. Customs? 2) If you did have cigars confiscated, how many smokes were seized?

Week of August 10, 1999
Which country is your everyday cigar from?

Week of August 03, 1999
1) Does your favorite local tobacconist have a Web site? 2) If yes, can you purchase cigars or accessories from the tobacconist's Web site?

Week of July 27, 1999
Have you ever been politically active--for example, called your congressman or state legislator, or took part in a demonstration, or donated money--against anti-tobacco forces, be they political, regulatory or otherwise?

Week of July 20, 1999
Do you smoke in your car?

Week of July 13, 1999
When you visit a cigar store, how often do you purchase a brand you've never tried before?

Week of July 06, 1999
How much do you usually spend on cigars per week?

Week of June 22, 1999
1) How often would you say you smoke machine-made cigars? 2) When you do smoke machine-made cigars, what's your favorite brand?

Week of June 15, 1999
1) Have you ever discovered evidence of a beetle infestation in your personal cigar collection? 2) If you answered "yes" to question 1, were you able to salvage the cigars or did you have to throw them away?

Week of June 08, 1999
1) Do you usually buy your cigars at a cigar store or over the phone/Mail order/Internet? 2) If you answered "Phone/Mail order/Internet" to question 1, which of the following is your primary reason for choosing to shop that way?

Week of May 25, 1999
On average, how much do you spend on your everyday cigar?

Week of May 18, 1999
1) Have you smoked a cigar with a Habana 2000 wrapper? 2) If you answered "yes" to question 1, what was your impression of the new wrapper?

Week of May 04, 1999
1) Have you been to Cuba since the U.S. implemented its trade embargo in the early '60s? 2) If you answered "yes" to question 1, did you bring back Cuban cigars?

Week of April 27, 1999
What is the most underrated non-Cuban cigar brand on today's market?

Week of April 20, 1999
What's your favorite cigar size?

Week of April 13, 1999
In 1999, I think cigar prices will, on average:

Week of April 06, 1999
Over the past two years, which cigar-producing region has shown the greatest improvement in the quality of its premium cigars?

Week of March 30, 1999
Outside of enjoying some eggnog with your smokes this holiday season, what beverage do you most enjoy with a cigar?

Week of March 23, 1999
Which of the following cigar accessories do you own?

Week of March 16, 1999
What is your favorite cigar brand?

Week of March 09, 1999
On average, how much do you spend on your everyday cigar?

Week of March 02, 1999
1) Do you invest in cigar stocks? 2) If so, which of the following cigar stocks are in your investment portfolio?

Week of February 23, 1999
Do you have cigars in your collection that are set aside for aging?

Week of February 16, 1999
Approximately how many cigars are in your personal collection?

Week of February 09, 1999
The scenario: You're smoking an expensive, highly-rated, hard-to-get or otherwise special cigar, but you're not enjoying it. What do you do?

Week of February 02, 1999
1) Have you ever purchased cigars over the Internet? 2) In general, how would you rate the overall experience of buying cigars over the Internet (availability, price, delivery time, condition of cigars, etc.)?

Week of January 26, 1999
Of every 20 cigars you smoke, about how many, on average, are plugged or have significant draw problems?

Week of January 19, 1999
When smoking a cigar, do you inhale?

Week of January 12, 1999
Have you ever brought Cuban cigars into the United States (by having them in a vehicle in which you're riding, on your person, in your luggage, or shipped directly to you from another country)?

Week of January 05, 1999
1) What's the most you've ever spent on a cigar? 2) Where did you buy it?

Week of December 29, 1998
1) Do you smoke Honduran cigars on a regular basis? 2) If so, what's your favorite Honduran cigar?

Week of December 22, 1998
What's the most cigar-friendly type of food?

Week of December 15, 1998
1) When you buy cigars at a tobacconist, do you ever linger in the shop, smoking and chatting with salespeople and other customers? 2) If so, how often?

Week of December 08, 1998
Which two teams are going to the Super Bowl, and who's going to win it?

Week of December 01, 1998
On average, how often do you smoke a cigar?

Week of November 24, 1998
When you purchase cigars, do you usually buy boxes or single sticks?

Week of November 10, 1998
When you visit a cigar store, how often do you purchase a brand you've never tried before?

Week of November 03, 1998
To your knowledge, have you ever purchased a cigar that you believed was genuine but later discovered was counterfeit? If so, where did you purchase the cigar?

Week of October 27, 1998
Have you ever smoked a Fuente Fuente OpusX? If so, please check the box below that most accurately describes your reaction to it.

Week of October 20, 1998
It's your lucky day. Someone drops a box of mint-condition, pre-embargo Cuban coronas on your lap. The value of the cigars is approximately $2,500. What would you do?

Week of October 13, 1998
As the U.S. cigar market has calmed down over the past year or so, the supply of non-Cuban premium smokes has increased dramatically. But what about the quality? Let us know what you think.

Week of October 06, 1998
Do you ever smoke cigars while at work or during your workday? If so, where do you smoke?

Week of September 22, 1998
How often do you go to a cigar bar? When you go to cigar bars, how often do you buy cigars there?

Week of September 15, 1998
At this moment, which country is producing the best premium cigars?

Week of September 08, 1998
This question may not be cigar-related, but we can't help but wonder what you think: Who's going to win the NBA Finals? In how many games?

Week of September 01, 1998
What's you favorite cigar size?

Week of August 25, 1998
Do you believe that the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba will be lifted before Fidel Castro dies?

Week of August 18, 1998
Which country is your everyday cigar from?

Week of August 11, 1998
Which one of these vacation destinations is your favorite? On average, how many vacation trips do you take per year?

Week of August 04, 1998
How much do you usually spend on cigars per week?

Week of July 21, 1998
On average, how much do you spend on your everyday cigar?

Week of July 14, 1998
On visits to cigar stores during the first three months of 1998, about how often were you able to find your favorite smokes?

Week of July 07, 1998
When smoking a cigar, do you inhale?

Week of June 30, 1998
1) First, have you ever bid on a cigar or cigar-related item at auction? 2) Given your own budget, would you pay more for a cigar or cigar-related item if it had been owned by a historical figure or celebrity? 3) Why or why not?

Week of June 23, 1998
When selecting a cigar, which component of the blend is most important to you?

Week of June 16, 1998
On average, how often do you smoke a cigar?

Week of June 02, 1998
At this moment, which country is producing the best premium cigars?

Week of May 26, 1998
Long-time cigar smokers appreciate the value of an ongoing relationship with a trustworthy tobacconist, but sometimes it can take a little trial and error before you find one you like. When it comes to tobacconists, what's your biggest pet peeve?

Week of May 19, 1998
Are you confident that you could detect a counterfeit Cuban cigar?

Week of May 12, 1998
What's your favorite cigar size?

Week of May 05, 1998
How far down the cigar do you usually smoke?

Week of April 28, 1998
Which country is your everyday cigar from?

Week of April 21, 1998
In 1998, I think cigar prices will, on average:

Week of April 14, 1998
How much do you usually spend on cigars per week?

Week of April 07, 1998
On average, how much do you spend on your everyday cigar?

Week of March 24, 1998
When smoking a cigar, do you inhale?

Week of March 17, 1998
How do you think Mas Canosa's death affects the likelihood of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba being lifted before the end of the Clinton presidency?

Week of March 10, 1998
Do you believe manufacturers have held back cigars to drive up demand?

Week of March 03, 1998
On average, how often do you smoke a cigar?

Week of February 24, 1998
What single characteristic is most important to you when examining a wrapper?

Week of February 17, 1998
Do you enjoy a glass of wine with a smoke?

Week of February 10, 1998
What's your favorite cigar bar?

Week of February 03, 1998
Have you ever tried a vintage-dated cigar?

Week of January 27, 1998
Do you have cigars in your collection that are set aside for aging?

Week of January 20, 1998
Numerical ratings aside, do you use the descriptors, i.e. "nutty," "spicy, "earthy," in our tasting notes to select cigars you want to try?

Week of January 13, 1998
Autumn is here, and with it heartier foods, darker beer and big red wines. But what about the cigars you smoke? Do you tend to fire up smokes of varying strength and character, depending on the season? In short, are you a seasonal smoker?

Week of January 06, 1998
Do you usually bring your own smokes or do you buy cigars from the bar?

Week of December 30, 1997
How often do you go to a cigar bar?

Week of December 23, 1997
What is your favorite Nicaraguan brand?

Week of December 16, 1997
Do you ever smoke bundled cigars, i.e. the premium, long-filler cigars--sometimes branded, sometimes not--that come in bundles, not boxes?

Week of December 09, 1997
Do you consider yourself open to cigars from "non-traditional" countries such as Costa Rica, Venezuela and Panama? What do you think of the ones you've tried?

Week of December 02, 1997
The lush vegas (tobacco farms) and vibrant rolling rooms of the world's great cigar-producing countries are an aficionado's Nirvana. Financial constraints and trade embargos aside, which country would you most like to visit?

Week of November 25, 1997
Does your significant other let you smoke in the house? If not, do you anyway, when he or she is out?

Week of November 18, 1997
When you smoke a cigar, do you leave the band on or take it off? Any particular reason for your preference? (Just a few of your thoughts)

Week of November 11, 1997
What's your favorite Cigar Aficionado cover?

Week of November 04, 1997
On a price versus quality basis, which brand offers the best value?

Week of October 28, 1997
Have you tried any of the so-called "superpremium" non-Cuban cigars that retail for $15 or more? If you answered yes, were they worth the price? If you have one, what's your favorite non-Cuban cigar in that $15-plus price range?

Week of October 21, 1997
What's the most cigar-friendly city in America?

Week of October 14, 1997
So far this year, my favorite cigars have been ...?

Week of October 07, 1997
Over the past two years, my taste in cigars has ...?

Week of September 23, 1997
When smoking a cigar, do you sometimes enjoy a distilled spirit? If yes, what is your favorite distilled spirit?

Week of September 16, 1997
In general, I believe Cuban cigars are ...? If price and/or availability were no issue, I would smoke ...?

Week of September 09, 1997
Our poll a few weeks ago revealed that your favorite time to light up is after dinner. Now we want to know: What's the most cigar friendly type of food?

Week of September 02, 1997
On a value versus quality basis, please rate your overall impressions of cigars from the following countries. A score of 10 represents the most value; 1 represents the least.

Week of August 26, 1997
How old were you when you first became a cigar smoker?

Week of August 19, 1997
Who would you most like to see on the cover of Cigar Aficionado?

Week of August 12, 1997
What's your favorite time of day to smoke?

Week of August 05, 1997
How many different brands do you smoke on a regular basis?

Week of July 29, 1997
What's your "everyday" cigar brand, the one you smoke most often?

Week of July 22, 1997
What would you smoke if you could have only one brand for the rest of your life?

Week of July 15, 1997
Where do you usually buy cigars?

Week of July 08, 1997
How often do you go cigar shopping? When you go cigar shopping, how often are you able to get the cigars you want?

Week of July 01, 1997
How would you rate the overall performance of each of the six major cigar producing countries over the past two years?

Week of June 24, 1997
Where do you usually smoke a cigar?

Week of June 17, 1997
In your opinion, what percentage of a cigar's flavor comes from the wrapper? What is your favorite wrapper color?

Week of June 10, 1997
What is your favorite cigar size?

Week of June 03, 1997
Would you like to see the Cuban embargo lifted? What would you do if the embargo was lifted?

Week of May 27, 1997
On average, how often do you smoke a cigar? Do you inhale when smoking a cigar?

Week of May 20, 1997
When you smoke, what do you like to drink?

Week of May 13, 1997
Over the past two years, which country has shown the greatest improvement in the quality of its premium cigars?

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