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What's a good cigar, for the beginner

post #1 of 29
4/25/08 at 11:25pm
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I had a couple of cigarillos. And I kind of liked the taste.
Now I wanna try the real thing. Any advice on this?
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post #2 of 29
4/25/08 at 11:54pm
A lot of beginners make the mistake of thinking a milder cigar is better for them because they are just getting into it. Mild cigars tend to be bland a flavorless and may turn you off. What cigarillos did you smoke, they may help me get a feel for what you like and make you some recommendations.
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post #3 of 29
4/26/08 at 1:09am
Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur, Padron 3000, and CAO Brazilia are all great starting points and won't bust the bank. Most you can pick up for under $6.
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post #4 of 29
4/26/08 at 8:40am
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A lot of beginners make the mistake of thinking a milder cigar is better for them because they are just getting into it. Mild cigars tend to be bland a flavorless and may turn you off. What cigarillos did you smoke, they may help me get a feel for what you like and make you some recommendations.

I don't know I got them from a friend. Dutch ones.
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post #5 of 29
4/26/08 at 8:41am
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Originally Posted by The Wayfarer View Post
Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur, Padron 3000, and CAO Brazilia are all great starting points and won't bust the bank. Most you can pick up for under $6.

Can you get those at any tobacco store?
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post #6 of 29
4/26/08 at 8:51am
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Can you get those at any tobacco store?

There's a good chance they'll at least carry something by one of those three.

Romeo y Julieta is pretty adequate, but don't waste your time with anything below $10. You get exactly what you pay for with them.

Maybe look into Montecristo white label #2.
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post #7 of 29
4/26/08 at 10:01am
Personally, I am not a big fan of General Cigars. They make RyJ, MC, HdeM, and all of the "fake" Dominican versions of Cuban brands. I would try the Padron 3000, The Rocky Patel Edge, Camacho Diplomat, and the Avo No. 2. Check out cigarbid.com if you want to find some cheap deals once you find what you like. They also have some great prices on accessories.
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post #8 of 29
4/26/08 at 10:57am
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Padron 3000, The Rocky Patel Edge, Camacho Diplomat, and the Avo No. 2.

All appropriate as well.
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post #9 of 29
4/27/08 at 2:56pm
I highly recommend Padilla, particularly the Miami. This is an amazing cigar, very flavorful.
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post #10 of 29
4/27/08 at 4:10pm
A nice Churchill size Ashton classic. Easy to get at about any decent cigar store, very mild, easy to keep lit.
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post #11 of 29
4/27/08 at 7:02pm
I would say as a general rule of thumb, don't buy anything that has a Cuban Counter part. With that out of the way brands that are generally all around good are, Camacho, Arturo Fuente (a few stinkers but good overall), Padron (everything I have had is pretty good especially the K line), Don Pepin and Tatuaje. Specfically Arturo Fuente Sungrown Cuban Belicoso - Can be had for around 100 dollars for a box of 24, simple one of my favorite cigars. Tatuaje Petite Coronas - I think 140 for a box of 50, but they are a wonderful little 30 minute smoke Thats just a few recommendations.
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post #12 of 29
4/27/08 at 8:11pm
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I would say as a general rule of thumb, don't buy anything that has a Cuban Counter part.

Why do you say that? I have had many non-Cuban Cuban counterparts (RyJ, Montecristo, Punch, Partagas) and they were amongst some of the best cigars I have smoked.

Not saying you are wrong, just that this statement seems a little strong..
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post #13 of 29
4/27/08 at 11:20pm
I tend to agree with the fact that they are crap. They are all made by General Cigar Company (they also make macanudo). They have NOTHING to do with the cuban companies. It is all personal preference tho. I think general makes an average cigar at best, and there is so much better out there, why waste your time. Remember your P's... you cant go wrong with anything blended by Pepin or Padron. Maybe I will even throw Padillia in there...maybe.
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post #14 of 29
4/27/08 at 11:38pm
A philly!
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post #15 of 29
4/27/08 at 11:43pm
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A lot of beginners make the mistake of thinking a milder cigar is better for them because they are just getting into it. Mild cigars tend to be bland a flavorless and may turn you off.
I disagree with this statement. My first cigar was a Padron 1964 series. It was a gift from a friend for passing the Bar exam a few years back. After throwing up twice, I swore to myself to never smoke cigars again. Luckily, I stuck with it.

To the OP, smoking full bodied cigars at first will only make you sick. There are some exceptional lighter smokes, particularly Oliva, Serie V . Tatuaje? Padilla? Common, lads, these are not light smokes but any means, and there is a rumor that Don Pepin is mixing some Cuban tobacco to make these more flavorful.
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