First Cigar
Greetings. My name's Jason, and I just got a raise, so I felt entitled to a celebratory cigar. I went online to find the best one that they recommend, but there are such broad tastes out there that my search left me with more questions than answers. Thus, I went to a cigar shop and asked. I have never smoked a cigar and the last time I smoked a cigarette was at 15, I never picked up the habit.
The man recommended a Padron 1964 Anniversary Edition Diplomatico. He said that it's not too strong and that it was amazingly smooth and enjoyable. However, I went to get a second opinion at a different store and they said that the Padron line was nicotine heavy and that I may get nauseated, were I to smoke it. They recommended several different cigars from companies such as Romeo y Juliet, Montechristo, and something else that was aged 10 years with a Cameroon leaf.
My question is this, what should it be? Cost is no matter because I'm celebrating.
The man recommended a Padron 1964 Anniversary Edition Diplomatico. He said that it's not too strong and that it was amazingly smooth and enjoyable. However, I went to get a second opinion at a different store and they said that the Padron line was nicotine heavy and that I may get nauseated, were I to smoke it. They recommended several different cigars from companies such as Romeo y Juliet, Montechristo, and something else that was aged 10 years with a Cameroon leaf.
My question is this, what should it be? Cost is no matter because I'm celebrating.
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Now that being said..here is what i suggest for milds in order of preference.
Ashton Classic
Ghurka Symphony
Romeo y Juliet Reserva Real
I think choosing any one of those will be pretty much what you're looking for. Quality that you can enjoy without cigar smoking experience.
"Long ashes my friends."
Folks, I may be wrong, but isn't the CAO American one of the strongest cigars they make? Isn't that a little on the potent side for a noob? Don't want the dude turning green and hurl'n during his first smoke.![Ick! [+o(]](/cs/emoticons/emotion-41.gif)
You know, I have 5 in the humi that I was saving for the 4th. Now I'm going to have to try one, leaving me only 4 for the 4th. Happy now?![Wink [;)]](/cs/emoticons/emotion-5.gif)
I'm surprised that there isn't any single cigar that people can agree is mild and excellent. Then again, people can't agree on the best way to make a steak, so I suppose this isn't too far fetched. I appreciate all of the feedback that I'm getting.
I figure I still have time, my wife and I are going out to dinner in celebration of my raise on Saturday, so I have until then to decide. Until then, keep giving me suggestions to keep me indecisive. Thanks!
Alot of people will agree on some excellent mild cigars, Ashton has been mentioned several times, as well as Gurkha Symphony and a few others. I think it is more of people listing their personal favorite mild cigars. Mine is a Carlos Torano Casa Torano, but it isn't really a high-end stick. Ccom has a mild sampler here: http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?prod=SP-CIGTP4 that would be a good way to start, but if you only want one cigar, it is gonna be hard to choose. There is no "best cigar", it all depends on personal taste. Pick up a few, you might find you like them enough to make it a regular thing.
Now you folks have me dissapointed as I was expecting The American to be full bodied. Guess I should have tried one before posting. Well they do look purty in the glass top.
Sweet,
Sorry, got caught up with an AB Harvest Select and an A. Fernandez Sig last night, and forgot all about this thread. I'll try to smoke the CAO tonight, and report back, but I'm sure if the others say it's a great smoke, then you can believe them. Haven't yet had a CAO I didnt' like. Keep in mind that even though I'm still a noob (3 months & about 250 cigars), I do have an iron stomach and never experienced the "cigar sickness" that some others have. I have many times smoked Camachos and other powerhouse cigars on an empty stomach and never had a problem. Guess I'm blessed.
David
Spark up a Joyo de Nicaragua Antano or Gurkha triple Ligero first thing in the morning without getting queasy and i'll be impressed:)
I've had serveral Grukha TLs with no problem, but never first thing in the morning. This is not a macho thing, just thankfully lucky thing.
David
The one I smoked tonight was a Potomac (short, fat format). It had great flavor, very sweet, and medium body at the very most, BUT, it had the same problem I had with the CAO Gol, Ciao, and VR Moby. It was wrapped so d*mn tight, that it was like smoking a rock. Not plugged, just too tightly wrapped. Not enjoyable at all. Like trying to suck a triple thick milk shake through a straw. I was only able to finish half of it and my jaw still hurts. I don't know what format the others smoked. Maybe a Bottlerocket or Constitution would have a better construction, but I can't recommend the Potomac.
Thankfully, I finished the evening with a Tatuaje Havana VI. Darn fine cigar, but a little too powerful for a noob.
Starting to think that maybe a Rocky Patel Edge Lite may be the way to go. Smooth, creamy, well made, delicious and should be had for just under $10. This is the one that hooked me.
David