Need some guidance on a cigar

2deep4air

I am new to cigars. Had a light colored one and really liked it. Macanudo something. Then another friend gave me a Camacho with a red label. Thought i'd choke! What was the difference? Was the red one really strong or was it just me being a wimp?

tabako

The Macanudo was a pretty mild cigar, but that Camacho was indeed a little more full bodied. Try some other Connecticut wrapped Macanudo or really any of the Mild or Mild Medium cigars on the Ccom site

tabako

Some of the vets on here like @kuzi16 have done a lot of reviews that you can check out or just post like you did and wait for the gurus to offer their insight. Cigars are all about enjoying the moment and everyone has different tastes. You'll eventually find yours as your palate expands (and your wallet shrinks!)

90+_Irishman

Definitely agree with the above statements so far. Would point you for the moment at playing mostly with Connecticut wrapper cigars. If you order online just talk to your sales person and describe the Macanudo you liked and ask for some similar profile connecticut cigars. If you buy from a lounge, well same thing just ask them and look for recommendations based on that. Parked color wrapper isn't always more nicotine and strength, but it is at least an ok rule of thumb for covering a broad spectrum as a whole.

Brett

tabako

BTW, welcome to the forum. Hope you take advantage of the info available. Don't get upset when some of these guys poke some fun at you. It's a fun forum, just don't take anything too serious. Have fun, poke back! 

0patience

For new folks, it is sometimes good to work from lighter wrappers to darker.
Amber or bronze may be more inline with you instead of the maduros. 
Work your way into maduros.
Some maduros can be fairly mild, some not so much.

Read about the cigars you want to try and work from mild up to bold. But be aware that those guides are written subjectively. So you will have to decide for yourself.

And your tastes for cigars may change drastically over time, as you smoke more cigars.

Read as much as you can, believe 10% of it and decide for yourself what you like.

kuzi16

Camacho is all about being bold and strong. Always have been. 
If you find a Camacho in your hands, slow your pace. The slower you smoke the less spice and/or harsh you will get out of it. 
Relax. Slow down. Puff. Don't smoke. 

Rhamlin

tabako said:

The Macanudo was a pretty mild cigar, but that Camacho was indeed a little more full bodied. Try some other Connecticut wrapped Macanudo or really any of the Mild or Mild Medium cigars on the Ccom site

Like Kuzi said the Comacho is all about bold. The red label would be the Corojo. A pretty stout smoke for a beginner. Macanudo is to mild for my taste but there are some pretty good conneticuts that aren't to mild CAO black is a good one mild to medium. Welcome to the forum. 

webmost

Hey, treasure your newb palate long as you can. There are tons of very fine mild smokes you can thoroughly enjoy, which may not be flavorful enough for you once your tongue gets smoked all to leather. Your friend should've handed you something that is too mild for him.

kuzi16

webmost said:

Hey, treasure your newb palate long as you can. There are tons of very fine mild smokes you can thoroughly enjoy, which may not be flavorful enough for you once your tongue gets smoked all to leather. Your friend should've handed you something that is too mild for him.

I've been at this for 10+ years and I love my mild to mediums.

...as I smoke a Camacho Ecuador.

Lee.mcglynn

How did you choke on it? Did you inhale? Usually the newb just turns green and vomits

0patience

A RCY AND Kuzi sighting in one day!

We was just talking about you brother! LOL!
Good to see you.

kuzi16

Trying to get back. 
Life is just so different than how it was when I was heavy posting. 

Lee.mcglynn

kuzi16 said:

Trying to get back. 
Life is just so different than how it was when I was heavy posting. 

It's always good seeing you on here! Even a pop in now and again is much appreciated!