I find my taste in cigars runs on the medium-full to full spectrum. Occasionally, however, I'll have someone visiting who is quite new to cigars, and I'd like to have some smooth and mild to share with them. Any recommendations on a cigar for newbies that they will enjoy? That will leave a good impression on the wonderful world of cigars?
I'm a newbie and I enjoyed the Montecristo White Label Rothschild.
AVO, Diamond Crown natural, flatbed black label, RoMa craft intemperance EC XVIII
I agree with Gary (Headfirst) on the AVO and RoMa Craft's and I personally like the Ashton Aged Maduro (rates out in the mild category but does run about 10 dollars a stick)...ENJOY THE JOURNEY!!!!!
Hemingway Short Story...mild - medium, nice taste, pretty looking, ...a nice all around intro cigar.
Thanks for the input, geeks! I'll order some AVOs next chance I get. After all, the AVO XO Notturno was the cigar that kicked off my obsession 3+ years ago.
Quoteheadfirst - 8/9/2018 6:43 PM AVO, Diamond Crown natural, flatbed black label, RoMa craft intemperance EC XVIII
Would agree on the EC so long as you tell them is has a spicy opening. I also the BA series is rich and creamy, not over powering the HVC Vieja Cosecha No. 2 if you can find them the dunbarton Umbagog also
the Undercrown Shade is a nice milder cigar as well
Cu-Avana Punisher maybe? :-0
RyJ Reserva Real is a great medium smoke and usually a decent price point as well.
I'm a big Macanudo Cafe smoker. Nice light smoke and is always a good BBQ smoke.
Quotegitfiddl - 8/10/2018 6:13 AM
Cu-Avana Punisher maybe? :-0
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Infused cigars like ACID & CAO are great beginner smokes.
many Arturo Fuentes should do the trick
and from out of left field, Illusione 88 or 888 Candela...also their rothschild, usually can find +/- $4.50 per
Quotekurtb718 - 8/10/2018 8:51 PM
Infused cigars like ACID & CAO are great beginner smokes.
Ive yet to try infused cigars. I have a humidor seasoning and my sticks a currently in the tupperdor I plan to use for infused smokes.
I'd go with Perdomo Fresco Natural - an affordable bundle cigar that's well constructed, mellow with a pleasant flavor and easy to smoke. Connecticut wrapper, Nicaragua filler.
I'd include Herrera Esteli as well. Very approachable.
Quotec9belayer - 8/9/2018 4:55 PM
I find my taste in cigars runs on the medium-full to full spectrum. Occasionally, however, I'll have someone visiting who is quite new to cigars, and I'd like to have some smooth and mild to share with them. Any recommendations on a cigar for newbies that they will enjoy? That will leave a good impression on the wonderful world of cigars?
Baccarat Cigars - Great Price Point, Great for Beginner... Smooth with a sweetened tip... I am picking up a bunch to have as an easy Go To smoke
QuoteMurphy223 - 8/12/2018 12:19 PM
Quotec9belayer - 8/9/2018 4:55 PM
I find my taste in cigars runs on the medium-full to full spectrum. Occasionally, however, I'll have someone visiting who is quite new to cigars, and I'd like to have some smooth and mild to share with them. Any recommendations on a cigar for newbies that they will enjoy? That will leave a good impression on the wonderful world of cigars?
Baccarat Cigars - Great Price Point, Great for Beginner... Smooth with a sweetened tip... I am picking up a bunch to have as an easy Go To smoke
I was actually looking at those. Thanks for the input Murph. I'll pick some up.
QuoteDonM - 8/10/2018 4:37 AM
the Undercrown Shade is a nice milder cigar as well
+1 on the Undercrown Shade, excellent cigar.
Perdomo Lot 23's can be had for $2.50, I prefer the natural over the maduro wrapper, very enjoyable cigar.
And Man O' War Puro Authentico Corona's can be had for $3.00, a very good cigar.
Quotewescat - 8/12/2018 8:57 PM
QuoteDonM - 8/10/2018 4:37 AM
the Undercrown Shade is a nice milder cigar as well
+1 on the Undercrown Shade, excellent cigar.
Perdomo Lot 23's can be had for $2.50, I prefer the natural over the maduro wrapper, very enjoyable cigar.
And Man O' War Puro Authentico Corona's can be had for $3.00, a very good cigar.
Proof that a good cigar doesn't have to be an expensive cigar and that an expensive cigar isn't necessarily a good cigar.
QuoteProof that a good cigar doesn't have to be an expensive cigar and that an expensive cigar isn't necessarily a good cigar.
THIS ^^^^^ . Smoke what you like
I just recently got into smoking, hence why I'm a newbie here. So far I'm a fan of CAO. Also just looking for something on the cheap-ish side to figure out what I like.
I agree about the macanudos...that is how I started...They are not overly expensive...check out 5 Vegas...anther good smoke for the cost. and really good for beginners. I try to have a bunch of the Gran Habano's available for newbies...Consider also some of the different and lighter Alec Bradley...The MAXX was one of my favorites starting out. Good maduro to start on...
if someone mentioned it i didn’t see it.
all good recommendations for sure. my advise would be to be cautious about buying a bunch of something you like now. i have given away a good bit of what i stocked up on in the early days bcs i found a good deal etc. tastes will change and the cigars may change as well. and not always for the better.
anyway good hunting!
if someone mentioned it i didn’t see it.
all good recommendations for sure. my advise would be to be cautious about buying a bunch of something you like now. i have given away a good bit of what i stocked up on in the early days bcs i found a good deal etc. tastes will change and the cigars may change as well. and not always for the better.
anyway good hunting!
Quotetoby2 - 8/17/2018 10:45 PM
if someone mentioned it i didn't see it.
all good recommendations for sure. my advise would be to be cautious about buying a bunch of something you like now. i have given away a good bit of what i stocked up on in the early days bcs i found a good deal etc. tastes will change and the cigars may change as well. and not always for the better.
anyway good hunting!
very good advice ^^^^
Too true 05Venturer! Last night I smoked a cigar that I thought was the bomb 3 years ago. It's still okay, but I've smoked way better (and not nearly as expensive!) since then. When starting out, don't be buying boxes; stick with 5-packs and for gosh sake, get a bunch of samplers! Further, try to buy at least one sampler that contains of the exact same blend, but in different sizes - you'll get an appreciation of how size and shape matter... OMG it's so much fun experimenting! Every time I get sad about all the myriad cigars I'll never be able to taste in my lifetime I remind myself of how happy I am that I'll never be able to taste all the cigars out there in my lifetime! ;-)
Quotec9belayer - 8/18/2018 3:31 PM
Too true 05Venturer! Last night I smoked a cigar that I thought was the bomb 3 years ago. It's still okay, but I've smoked way better (and not nearly as expensive!) since then. When starting out, don't be buying boxes; stick with 5-packs and for gosh sake, get a bunch of samplers! Further, try to buy at least one sampler that contains of the exact same blend, but in different sizes - you'll get an appreciation of how size and shape matter... OMG it's so much fun experimenting! Every time I get sad about all the myriad cigars I'll never be able to taste in my lifetime I remind myself of how happy I am that I'll never be able to taste all the cigars out there in my lifetime! ;-)
Great advice from Toby and Kent as well as you C9. Being new to premium cigars I really developed my palate or preferences for types or brands etc yet. What I'm doing to learn my taste preferences and how they change as well as how the cigars themselves change is I've bought a number of 5 packs and I have set up tasting logs to taste and note the tastes/changes at 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year. These 5'ers are all medium, medium full, and full body. I didn't really see and benefit of doing this with mild body sticks as I don't think there would be that great a change in their taste.