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1st cigar ever.

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Dresden

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Ok guys, I will soon be smoking my first cigar ever. There are many many choices of cigars when i go to the store and am having trouble picking one up. I made a thread a while back about trying a cao italia, but am having trouble finding just one. they seem to come in five packs. Anyways, knowing what you know now, what cigar do you recommend to your friends?


Regards,
Dresden.
 
Exactly what I was going to say! One of my regulars. Very good smoke at a relatively low cost, with tons of flavor ;)

Jeffro600 said:
Padron 2000 Maduro...easy to smoke, great flavors and good for a beginner.
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Go to your local cigar shop. Let them know that you are new to cigars and ask alot of questions. Any reputable dealer will be very happy to answer your questions.

I have been to many cigar shops during my first year as a cigar smoker (I just started smoking cigars in 2005) and I have experienced the entire range of helpfulness or lack thereof. Any retailer who will walk you through the humidor and explain the differences in all the cigars as well as make suggestions is someone you should stick with. If the retailer says "yeah, the humidor is over there" or "your new huh, then you should try (insert name of $20+ cigar here)" you should leave immediatly.

You mentioned only being able to find 5-packs. I assume then you are ordering online. No problem with that, I have ordered many many many cigars online. However, be sure to find and support a local shop once you find one that is knowledgeable and helpful. Develop a relationship and if they have a lounge be sure to find the time to stick around and have a smoke with the owner and other patrons.

As for your first cigar . . .

Some people new to cigars would prefer to try something mild. The CAO Italia is a very good smoke but I would not say it was mild. I find it to be a medium smoke with a nice rich flavor. Personally, I am not a fan of milder smokes but I have heard that Macanudo, AVO, Montecristo, H Upmann and others make some nice milder smokes. A good mild to medium smoke is the Carlos Torano Exodus Silver.

My favorites, though not necessarily mild, are the Punch Gran Puro, CAO Brazilia, Rocky Patel Edge Maduro, Indian Tabac Super Fuerte, Rocky Patel Vintage, Carlos Torano Exodus Silver. These are all very affordable smokes that are good.

Good luck.

- Jason
 
Welcome!

How about putting some more info in "location" part of your online profile. You never know what might happen. ;)

A post in the newbie intro forum wouldn't hurt either. :)
 
First cigar ever? Wow, that brings back memories :)

Ginseng raises a good point; add your address to your profile. Ya' never know ;)
 
I would recomend an AVO. They are my favorite mild cigar. Regular line or XO would be a good choice. Padron aniversaries are very good, they are full flavored but don't have much of a nicotine kick, they are a bit expensive though, and most other cigars will taste like crap after that one. It's a bit of a pain finding cigars you really like at first, there is a lot of crap to weed through. Trying to find a good cigar for a good price can be difficult. However, finding a good cigar that cost a lot is pretty easy.
 
Start with a good quality mild cigar. Definately buy a good quality cigar, but ask your tobaconist for something mild. You don't want to make an Ashton your first cigar. ;) Start mild, and slowly increase to more complex blends. This will help to develop your palate, and you will soon find that perfect cigar. Many beginners start with a cigar which is too strong/complex, and they get turned off. One of my first cigars was a Fuente, and I didn't like it. Now Fuente is my favorite line, and I can't get enough of 'em. I recommend starting with a Montecristo White. Not too strong, not too mild, IMO. That should give you a good idea as far if you want to go lighter or stronger for your next smoke.

Good luck, and feel free to ask any questions you may have. This hobby is meant to be fun, and you are bound to have lots of questions.

Enjoy!

Rod
 
Jeffro600 said:
Padron 2000 Maduro...easy to smoke, great flavors and good for a beginner.
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Amen to that! :thumbs:
 
Jeffro600 said:
Padron 2000 Maduro...easy to smoke, great flavors and good for a beginner.
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...can't go wrong there. I still smoke two or three 2K / 3K maduros a week.... :thumbs:

Regards - B.B.S.
 
Dresden, If you're a former cigg. smoker then the Padron 2000 would be a good choice. If you're a virgin, then go with the Monte White. IMHO, the Padron would be a little to complex for someone who has never smoked.

Doc.
 
Devil Doc said:
Dresden, If you're a former cigg. smoker then the Padron 2000 would be a good choice. If you're a virgin, then go with the Monte White. IMHO, the Padron would be a little to complex for someone who has never smoked.

Doc.
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Doc you have a good point, another good mild cigar he might want to try is the

HOYO DE MONTERREY EXCALIBUR 1066 Dark Knight I

*edit* CI says they are "full bodied" but I found them to be anything but.
 
Rod said:
Start with a good quality mild cigar. Definately buy a good quality cigar, but ask your tobaconist for something mild. You don't want to make an Ashton your first cigar. ;) Start mild, and slowly increase to more complex blends. This will help to develop your palate, and you will soon find that perfect cigar. Many beginners start with a cigar which is too strong/complex, and they get turned off. One of my first cigars was a Fuente, and I didn't like it. Now Fuente is my favorite line, and I can't get enough of 'em. I recommend starting with a Montecristo White. Not too strong, not too mild, IMO. That should give you a good idea as far if you want to go lighter or stronger for your next smoke.

Good luck, and feel free to ask any questions you may have. This hobby is meant to be fun, and you are bound to have lots of questions.

Enjoy!

Rod
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Heh one of my first cigars was a PAN 64 principe, didn't turn me away though it got me hooked. an AVO is an excellent choice.
 
Start with a Quorum and then move up to a JR Alternative.

No seriously, smoke a Padron 1926 Series. You will never regret it.
 
theorangeman said:
Ginseng raises a good point; add your address to your profile. Ya' never know ;)
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:love: should say Orlando, FL unless im doing something wrong..
I am a non cigg smoker, cigar virgin!!!
 
Dresden said:
theorangeman said:
Ginseng raises a good point; add your address to your profile.  Ya' never know ;)
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:love: should say Orlando, FL unless im doing something wrong..
I am a non cigg smoker, cigar virgin!!!
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Yup, it does. It's just not enough for a package to find its way to you.
 
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