First Cigar....

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Hatchetman

Joined Sep 2007

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In my Mack truck somewhere in a Chicago suburb smo

Discussion Starter
• Dec 7, 2007

• #1

If you had a friend or family member who is showing interest in cigars and you wanted to pick out their very first cigar, what would it be? Keep in mind that they are not seasoned smokers, so bombing their bodies with the strongest you got may not be the best way to introduce them to the world of cigars.....what would?

Keep in mind that being the first one they have ever had the body, taste, and smell has to be enjoyable and enticing.

In other words....what is the perfect beginner cigar?

 

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pbburner

Joined May 2006

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South eastern Indiana

• Dec 7, 2007

• #2

I think any cameroon will do. I suggest the C.C. cameroon label in the robusto size. It is a very good cigar let alone the price.



Hue

 

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NJsmokey

Joined Aug 2007

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• Dec 7, 2007

• #3

I liked my first, and still smoke it. It was a Cusano 18 Double Conn. Not over powering but also not tasteless.

 

biggeek69

Joined Jul 2007

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on the Internet

• Dec 7, 2007

• #4

A good fishing buddy of mine doesn't smoke cigars a whole lot, so I made the "mistake" of taking some Gurkha Symphonies over to him. Mildish smoke, not too overpowering. Anyway, he now expects the same quality everytime I go over to his house. It's kind of funny. I went over and left the cigars sitting on my kitchen table. He was like a kid when Grandpa comes over and doesn't have change...

Sorry, back on topic... It will spoil them, but the Symphony or similar is a great smoke for beginners or seasoned smokers.

 

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Carduus

Joined Jul 2005

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Nebraska

• Dec 7, 2007

• #5

Monte White or a CAO CX2

Them boys are tasty!

 

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mjdx88

Joined May 2007

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New Jersey

• Dec 7, 2007

• #6

Excalibur....I think its a decent smoke for a beginner lots of smoke, flavor, not to pricey like 65 bucks a box or a baccarat they are sweet tasting wrapper and very light smooth smoke after he tries more cigars he wont really smoke them anymore which wont spoil him, or acids as well they are decent but i think most expensive out of the three

Just my 2 cents,
Mike

 

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kuzi16

Joined Apr 2006

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on the grass

• Dec 7, 2007

• #7

i would choose either of the cusano 18-- maduro or double ct.

i actually had ths situation recently.

i opted for the maduro. i find that a good maduro has a sweetness that can draw people in. its a good begining cigar.

the cusano 18 is also smooth and has almost no burn issues. the last thing a newbie should worry about is a relight. ...even a light is hard for some first timers. speaking of a light... i also find that the cusano will settle down fairly quickly from a "bad" light.


man, now i want a cusano...

 

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Kelvin

Joined Jun 2005

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F*ing Jersey

• Dec 8, 2007

• #8

I"m with NJsmokey and Kuzi - I would go with the Cusano 18's.

Give me either the maduro or the connecticut wrapper - I don't think you can go wrong.

 

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Barcochris

Joined Feb 2006

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Kelvin's House

• Dec 8, 2007

• #9

Kelvin said:

I"m with NJsmokey and Kuzi - I would go with the Cusano 18's.

Give me either the maduro or the connecticut wrapper - I don't think you can go wrong.

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I think you almost need to go Connecticut Broad leaf. MUCH milder and good smokes. RP Connecticut OR something similar.

 

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apratt

Joined Aug 2007

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Mallet Creek, Ohio

• Dec 8, 2007

• #10

I would go with Cusano 18 dbl ct or a CAO Gold for a starter.

I have also recommended Gispert Maduros to friends looking for their first cigar.

 

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dejoro

Joined Apr 2006

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SE Michigan

• Dec 8, 2007

• #11

Either an Oliva Series O or Series G

 

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NJsmokey

Joined Aug 2007

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• Dec 8, 2007

• #12

Must agree CAO gold is also a good one I forgot to mention. I guess I am just partial to C18 because it was my first smoke.

 

PuFf

Joined Mar 2007

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Phoenix, AZ

• Dec 9, 2007

• #13

Chris nailed it IMHO, go w/a Dominican wrapper. The Cusano 18 Double Conn. would be a great one. If you want to go a bit cheaper, the CCOM Blue or Purple are also excellent mild, but tasty, cigars. I picked these 3 because they all have a great floral smell before lighting, which comes through when you're smoking it as well and is sure to make any newbie want to try more.

Now if you don't mind spending the bucks, the Monte White is hands down the best mild cigar I've tried and is sure to impress.

 

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hammondc

Joined Feb 2006

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Rock Hill, SC

• Dec 9, 2007

• #14

Fuente 858

 

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ncosino

Joined Oct 2007

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San Diego County

• Dec 12, 2007

• #15

I would try a baccarat robosto or cusano 18 double conneticut. Since I'm still relativly new to cigars I still remember my first 5 that I bought. The cusano was the first one that I looked down and said "I have to remember this one." Baccarats are extremly light.

 

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ncosino

Joined Oct 2007

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San Diego County

• Dec 12, 2007

• #16

baccarats are the cheaper of the two.

 

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kuzi16

Joined Apr 2006

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on the grass

• Dec 12, 2007

• #17

ncosino said:

baccarats are the cheaper of the two.

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not only that buyt they have a sugar tip and this my be something that an entry level cigar smoker may enjoy. --I did. Hell, sometimes i still do. I find a Baccarat a good A.M. smoke if you have had a light breakfast, or a good smoke to take to the beach on a hot day.