Beginner's First Cigar

[Insider]

planning for friday night. suggestions?

(i've had tiparillos, tijuana smalls, winchesters)

[mmm]

1. Helix x542

two bucks a pop.
easy draw
wonderful sweet leafy aroma
Connecticut Shade wrapper
nice

[ornotna]

2. If you can find them

Padron anniversary corona.
Great cigar.

http://www.padron.com/cigar_show.php?cigar=corona

[BuddhaGirl]

3. a Padron 3000

that was the first cigar I ever smoked...wasn't too heavy and was quite tasty!

[galadrium]

4. start mild

don't start with a rubusto.. or you wont want to try any any more.
Don't smoke a cheap cigar... they are not really worth it... I would try spending around 4-6 dollars on a cigar... some of my favorites are Arturo Fuente 858... if you feel like spending a few more bucks (about $9) I would get an Ashton VSG... my favorite cigar so far.

Dont forget to get a good cutter and light it with a match.
Cheers.

[Kenneth ken]

5. well

whatever you smoke, be sure to do a lot of biting down and chewing on the unlit end, so that by the time you get halfway through smoking, that end looks like raw sewage you pulled out of your garbage disposal.

it's the only way to smoke a cigar! :D

[Beearewhyain]

6. Oliveros Gold series

If you are new to cigars these are the ones that I started with and still enjoy. The wrapper leaf is marinated in cognac and gives a sweet, mild smoke that goes great with after dinner drinks. Or as they describe it...

"The Oliveros Gold Series Cigar with Kelt Cognac has created a new level of smoking pleasure. The Gold Series combines two of life’s greatest pleasures, a world-class cigar with one of the world’s finest cognacs.

Oliveros Gold Series with Kelt Cognac is a masterful blend of 100% Cuban seed long filler Ligero Cubano, Seco Dominicano and Brazilian Mata Fina wrapped in an exquisite Connecticut Shade leaf. Oliveros unique process marries tobacco and cognac flavor perfectly. The fine cognac flavor complements, never overpowers the premium tobacco blend."

http://www.oliveros.com/qcf_gold.asp

Enjoy! :)

[mmm]

7. Don Tomas, Blunt, 5 X 42

under 2 bucks a pop
easy draw
pleasant aroma

[Insider]

8. good stuff so far

i guess i should read a guide on how to do it correctly. not sure i'm going to spend more than $5 yet. will save this thread and review before shopping.

[Zinfandel]

9. Frist thing you've got to do...is suck the whole stokie dry and then...

your on your way...(pay no attention to the color green all around you)

[opiate69]

10. Macanudo

Hampton Court... great, mild smoke.



"Date: 09-MAR-04 12:42:08 AM Review Score: 8.5
Reviewed by: deaner1971
Comments: Not dazzling but, a nice consistent everyday smoke. Ash formed nicely without uneven burn or runners. Flavor was typical for this type but, could have been a bit stronger. Would definitely recommend to a beginner or someone looking for a smoke for the golf course or everyday."


on edit: http://www.cigarworld.com/review/view.cfm?cigarid=8011&brandid=6

[galadrium]

11. thats a good one too

that was one of the first I tried... very good. The tube it comes in keeps it fresh too.

[NewHampster]

12. Macanudos Yes Must be the Maduro

Wonderfully smooth

[Habibi]

13. Are you going to inhale?

[galadrium]

14. I never do... yuck

instant cancer... and coughing

[Habibi]

15. I couldn't smoke a cigar without inhaling

but then I'm a former ciggie addict. I don't think we can smoke 'em any other way.

[galadrium]

16. I dont smoke cigs... so thats probably why.

[JVS]

17. Macanudo or Arturo Fuente

both are mild cigars