Good cigars to start with

[Mr_White]

Hello everyone.

I'm sure this has been asked plenty of times, but my search isn't turning up the threads, so sorry for the newb spam ;)

I'm just wondering what sort of cigars you would suggest to start off with, I read a lot of people saying Romeo Y Julieta are good for people new to cigars, and veterans alike, are there any that are rather acquired tastes or for more seasoned cigar smokers, or are most of the good quality cigars going to be good to start with?

I'm looking to try a few good cigars and then probably buy a humidor and start buying boxes once I know the sort of thing I like, no point spending hundreds when you're not quite sure what you like :D

Thanks for your time.

[whisky77]

Try out some single cigar purchases first of all Mr white, before committing to a full box.That way you will have a better understanding of your own preferences.

The Montecristo No4 is a good little cigar to start off with, and most people will enjoy these.:biggrin1:

[Nuno Sa]

My first cigars were :

Perdomo Fresco, Montecristo nº 4 and 5, Oliva Series G, Quorum corona, Romeu and Juliet Mille Fleurs.

[Habana-Habanos]

You might want to try the small fonseca's, they are quite light. Also as whisky said Montecristo no.4 is a great beginner cigar and relatively well priced..

-HH

[Paulie]

Have a look at the sampler packs that are available from the various online retailers. They are usually pretty good and give a broad range of different brands and sizes to get you started. From that you will be able to work out what brands you like and what size you prefer also.

[skyhigh]

try to start with a mild to medium smoke, as you may not like the full bodied taste of some of the stronger brands like Bolivar. Maybe try some h upmanns as they are mild to medium of ramon allones like the small club corona.

[daverave999]

If you don't already smoke, I'd recommend going for the milder cigars so you don't have an unpleasant experience first off. There's a vague indicator of 'strength' here (http://cubancigarwebsite.com/info-cigars.htm#Cigar_Flavour_by_Brand).


I'd probably suggest Montecristo No. 4, or if you fancy something a bit larger, the Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto, or slightly larger again, the Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill. If I knew when I started what I know now, I'd probably go for the Hoyo!

[misterbulgarin]

I'd go for the lighter shade cigars, which is normally an indicator for strength (Darker shade cigars, stronger taste, lighter shade, milder), but it's not always the case.

[Kdot]

Cant go wrong with a Hoyo petit robusto if your looking for a light girly cigar...:tongue::cheer2:

or you could go all out and buy the biggest dirtiest cuban you can find and you'll no doubt have an experience to remember:smoke::puke:

[daverave999]

They are SOOOO tasty though Kdot!

[Kdot]

They are SOOOO tasty though Kdot!

That they are, that why i recommended them, i find that you're always left wanting more though.

i keep a box in my secret closet next to the tutu:eek:

[MaledettoToscano]

Welcome to the forum!

Being pretty much a stoopid newbie myself:stupido2::p I know very well where you are coming from. From my personal newbie experience I would suggest the following:

- Buy a humidor: in general bigger is better, you will fill a small one in no time even buying singles (my 75 ct one took 2 months to fill and I am now looking at something quite a lot bigger!), but if you ae not 100% sure about how much you'll be smoking you can find affordable ones for 100 cigars through different sources, humidoro.de and tabakpietsch being two you will find quote around here quite often.

- as Paulie and whisky77 mentioned, try singles and samplers to find what you like. The cigars that have been suggested here (monte no.4, R&J short Churchills, HdM Petit Robusto, etc) are all great smokes and worth a go but maybe you like spicier smokes or maybe milder ones. You really don't know untill you try. I started with milder smokes but am now realising that I like medium bodied smokes and at times fuller ones a lot more, as long as they are smooth and not overly spicy, so get a few samplers and test different styles. Once you have a few sticks you love, it's a lot easier to find similar ones.


Also think about the time you can dedicate for a smoke. Bigger ring gauges and longer sticks tend to be more complex, but if you have an hour tops to smoke you'll never finish something big like a churchill and there is nothing more annoying than throwing away a syick halfway through, especially if you are enjoying it. Again, try different sizes smoke to find wht's best for you.

and most important of all... enjoy!:41:

[Mr_White]

Thanks for the replies everyone, I'll look into the suggestions posted :smoke:

I'll be able to put together a decent list to start with now and see how I go with those, and I'm sure build a collection from that ;)

Thanks everyone

[moidoid]

One cigar that is not often mentioned but I found surprisingly good is the Partagas Aristocrat - not the mildest but worth trying at a very reasonable price.

[moosekelly]

Howya Mr White,

I'm pretty new to the cigars but I'd like to suggest the Partagas Petit Corona's Especiale, Trinidad Reyes and my favourite so far: H.Upmann Magnum 46. I Had my first Partagas last Friday with a few pints of Guinness. Found it to be a lovely, flavourful smoke and it didn't take an age to smoke, helpful in Rainy Old Ireland. The Magnum is one for relaxin at home for me. Dive in and let us know how ya get on eh.

Cheers
Moose.

[Oscar Madison]

Macanudo is the perfect mild cigar for the newer smoker. I'm just not sure of the availibilty of this line outside the US.

[G-man]

$ for $ IMHO NCs offer a wider range of mild to medium cigars.
Also think the complexity and over all taste is more suited for newbies!

[PoohBore]

i only started last year and bought a 7 drawer humi. I filled that and now i've bought an 80 box humi.this place is bad news for your credit cards

[Nuno Sa]

I started 3 or four months ago and agree in all of the stated in the post above. I started with a desktop humidor before i found this forum, one month later i got me self a 7 drawer humi that is now almost filled...

[snooky]

Hi all the above are very good recommendations mainly get a BIG humidor one of my first smokes were El ReyDel Mundo Choix Supreme, and still remain a favorite, but remember they will taste a lot better and smoke better 6months down the line, even better after a year or 2 so build up your stock and enjoy.:cowboyic9:

[Mr_White]

I've smoked the No.4 already, which was quite pleasant, I think it'll be better once I've become more accustomed to cigars, but I could definitely pick up the subtleties even as a first timer, the start seemed to have hints of coffee, developing into a more meaty/leathery flavour, and finishing off sweeter with tastes of almond, I'm not sure if that's an accurate summation, but that's what it seemed to taste of to me.

I'll be trying the Quintero later on.

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