Good cigars for beginners

bradyzimpfer
bradyzimpfer Posts: 4 ✭
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Hello everyone, I’m new to cigars and just starting to explore this hobby. I’ve tried a couple of cigars, but I’m not really sure how to tell which ones are good for beginners versus ones that might be too strong or harsh. Could you share some tips on what to look for when choosing a cigar and maybe recommend a few that are smooth and easy to enjoy.

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  • Itsfine
    Itsfine Posts: 21,109 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You might as well start at the top of the hill. Grab you a Byron or an atebey. Very flavorful, very mild. Very well constructed.

    Very expensive too.

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  • OmgFrigginMike
    OmgFrigginMike Posts: 1,075 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I really enjoyed Macanudo inspirado white and baccarat the game when I was under a month in to cigars and ordered a box of each. Now I’m a few months in and I still have 1/2 a box+ of each that basically just sit there unless noobies smoker friends come over. They’re still good but they’re def not a favorite anymore.

  • memento_mori
    memento_mori Posts: 5,926 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @bradyzimpfer one of the most common question that isn’t easily answered. Assuming, researching the wide web brought you here. The fact you are willing to try cigars is great and asking questions about the hobby is even better. As a biased forum member, you have come to the right place. Welcome.

    Could you share some insights about your palate. Foods, libations, flavors, spices, fruits, combinations of aforementioned and anything else that you think would best describe what your palate really enjoys. Perhaps then some of the more experienced folks here can recommend something more specific than regular run of the mill standard suggestions.

    Hope this makes sense. Again, welcome.

  • bradyzimpfer
    bradyzimpfer Posts: 4 ✭

    @memento_mori When I think of my palate, what comes to mind is chocolate, espresso, bourbon, caramel, honey, scotch, vanilla, cinnamon, fig, cherry, date, cedar, oak, sandalwood, and leather. Thanks to everyone who's commented and has been very helpful!

  • Yakster
    Yakster Posts: 32,548 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sounds like you'd enjoy stronger cigars and aren't afraid of some bitterness. You might want to try some cigars with chocolaty Mexican San Andres wrappers or a Curivari Cafe Noir.

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  • ShawnOL
    ShawnOL Posts: 14,438 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Try a diesel whiskey row cigar. Whiskey infused.

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  • Rdp77
    Rdp77 Posts: 8,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Start with the Caldwell line for lighter, but nuanced smokes.
    Ave Maria line for more full, rich smokes.
    Both lines are very affordable, quality made, and have a variety for nearly every palate.

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  • Sethbanks711
    Sethbanks711 Posts: 609 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome! Stick around and you'll learn a ton. They have turned me into an AJ Fernandez guy, so I recommend just about anything from him. I am pretty partial to the New World Cameroon. I also like stronger stuff like the Diesel and Ave Maria lines.

  • Yakster
    Yakster Posts: 32,548 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I may be the only one who believes this, but the New World Cameroon tastes a bit like the Mexican peanut candy Mazapán.

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  • Vision
    Vision Posts: 10,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Yakster said:
    I may be the only one who believes this, but the New World Cameroon tastes a bit like the Mexican peanut candy Mazapán.

    Probably true.

  • rsherman24
    rsherman24 Posts: 7,809 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Man O’ War

    My favorite cigar list here

  • ShawnOL
    ShawnOL Posts: 14,438 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Macanudo Inspirado red and black.

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  • Amos_Umwhat
    Amos_Umwhat Posts: 10,082 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @bradyzimpfer said:
    @memento_mori When I think of my palate, what comes to mind is chocolate, espresso, bourbon, caramel, honey, scotch, vanilla, cinnamon, fig, cherry, date, cedar, oak, sandalwood, and leather. Thanks to everyone who's commented and has been very helpful!

    You can spell palate! And use the term correctly! That puts you light years ahead of most of our newbies, and many of those who've been here a long time.

    As mentioned a couple times above, Macanudo. Well made cigars that don't knock you down. I've long said that they are the perfect cigar for people who don't smoke cigars. They're stepping up their game with the Inspirado line, making cigars for those whose palate has become accustomed to stronger flavors.

    All in all though, it's something that's hard to guide any individual to. Everyone is different. I always thought of the Perdomo Champagne as a cigar that any smoker would enjoy, but there are people out there, people whose tastes I usually agree with, who don't like them at all.

    Watch the "what are you smoking" threads, learn the difference in wrappers such as Cameroon, San Andres, Connecticut etc., and don't buy too many at once of anything until you've learned what you like. Also, as I think someone mentioned, your tastes will change as time goes on.

    Welcome to the forum, hope you stick around, be aware that you cannot take yourself too seriously here. Lots of pranksters and trolls inhabit these woods, but really it's all in fun.

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