Cigar for my Dad?
xIcedGuardianx
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Ever since I started this wonderful hobby, my Dad (ex cigarette smoker) has made many passive comments about cigars and I gather he wants to join in on the fun. Problem is I've never tried to enlighten someone with their first cigar. When I started my journey, I just bought random handmade cigars and enjoyed what I experienced which is a gamble and I got lucky. Anyone ever try to get someone started on cigars? What would be a surefire winner to give him that would be representative of a great first smoke? Obviously mild like a Macanudo or any other Connie, but is that a good choice or is there something better for the very first cigar? What would YOU do?
Ps. I mention ex cigarette smoker because I expect to have to break that barrier for him and also make sure he doesn't instinctively inhale despite already schooling him on that.
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If he is an ex cig smoker, he may not be able to taste a mild cigar. I recommend starting of with a medium stick which there are many of. Or, you can get him the ccom label sampler and have him discover what kind of wrapper he prefers from there.0
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Maybe so, although it has been over 23 years since his last cigarette so it could go either way.undulac:If he is an ex cig smoker, he may not be able to taste a mild cigar. I recommend starting of with a medium stick which there are many of. Or, you can get him the ccom label sampler and have him discover what kind of wrapper he prefers from there.0 -
I would recommend a smaller medium to mild stick. Maybe an AF Short Story or an ashton? Since this would be his first cigar I think its important to start off on the right foot with a high quality stick and see where it goes from there.0
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Exactly, I want his first to be so good that he falls in love with it so quality is important0
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Never mind. I took it as something he did recently. hahaxIcedGuardianx:
Maybe so, although it has been over 23 years since his last cigarette so it could go either way.undulac:If he is an ex cig smoker, he may not be able to taste a mild cigar. I recommend starting of with a medium stick which there are many of. Or, you can get him the ccom label sampler and have him discover what kind of wrapper he prefers from there.0 -
I'd go with a 5 Vegas Gold or a Perdomo 10th Champagne and then go from there. My Dad smoked cigarettes as well, and tends to smoke really fast, so I usually look for larger ringed sticks. Also, if he quit that long ago he's got his taste back by now.0
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Good call, it was a box of ash tons that got me and my old man into cigars. can't go wrong there.Goldy:I would recommend a smaller medium to mild stick. Maybe an AF Short Story or an ashton? Since this would be his first cigar I think its important to start off on the right foot with a high quality stick and see where it goes from there.0 -
Cool guys, sounds like I'll be grabbing an Ashton for him to try. I appreciate the suggestions.Luko:
Good call, it was a box of ash tons that got me and my old man into cigars. can't go wrong there.Goldy:I would recommend a smaller medium to mild stick. Maybe an AF Short Story or an ashton? Since this would be his first cigar I think its important to start off on the right foot with a high quality stick and see where it goes from there.0 -
Might wanna look into Davidoff0
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Bring him Saturday and I'm thinking nub connie or mow virtue0
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my wife likes davidoff. she is a fan of the gran cru.xmacro:Might wanna look into Davidoff0 -
I recommend the Gurkha Park Avenue.0
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Lots to choose from for sure. Thanks guys @ENFIDL.. He hasn't actually "agreed" to have a cigar yet, but he keeps making comments and asking me about it. I doubt I could get him to try his first at a Herf but I'll see if he's interested in tagging along. Either way I'm really looking forward to it!0
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Davidoff, or if you don't want to spend quite that much, then maybe either a Padron Anniversary (64), or AVO, either of which would run you in the 10$ range, and would impress any smoker, much less someone who wants to smoke a cigar, but doesn't normally.0
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Why not just invite him over for a barbecue or dinner, cook up the works, then afterwards ask if he wants an after-dinner cigar?xIcedGuardianx:Lots to choose from for sure. Thanks guys @ENFIDL.. He hasn't actually "agreed" to have a cigar yet, but he keeps making comments and asking me about it. I doubt I could get him to try his first at a Herf but I'll see if he's interested in tagging along. Either way I'm really looking forward to it!
When I visit my folks, my dad and I typically light a few up after grilling some steaks or something, when we're stuffed and just wanna sit around and do nothing - perfect time to enjoy a cigar.0 -
Not a bad idea, we got a nice screened in porch so when it gets warmer, that might be just the ticket.xmacro:
Why not just invite him over for a barbecue or dinner, cook up the works, then afterwards ask if he wants an after-dinner cigar?xIcedGuardianx:Lots to choose from for sure. Thanks guys @ENFIDL.. He hasn't actually "agreed" to have a cigar yet, but he keeps making comments and asking me about it. I doubt I could get him to try his first at a Herf but I'll see if he's interested in tagging along. Either way I'm really looking forward to it!
When I visit my folks, my dad and I typically light a few up after grilling some steaks or something, when we're stuffed and just wanna sit around and do nothing - perfect time to enjoy a cigar.0 -
I was also going to chime in on the ambiance. Make an event out of it with dinner and the whole nine. Top off the night with a good cigar, a drink, and a good conversation. Part of the thing I like about cigars is how they "enhance" an already perfect evening.Light 'em up.0
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Well said and good points on the "experience" part of it. It's 50% of the overall enjoyment.0
