What Is A Good Cigar For A First Time Smoker?
February 18, 2010 by MBC Staff
Filed under Afficianado
I am a student, and was wondering what would be a great cigar for me to start of with cause i have tried the cheap one dollar ones and want to actually spend some money but dont know what to buy?
Get a Macanudo, very well made and flavorful, but mild. Do not buy anything with a dark wrapper.
Davidoff or Dunhill would be my choice. Very mild and flavorful cigars and very high quality.
Some good smokes for a newb:
Macanudo
Ashton
Butera Royal Vintage
Fonseca classic line
Montecristo classic line
Davidoff
But as a previous poster stated, talk with the tobacconist
As for the comment of not purchasing a dark wrapper – that is not totally correct. Darker wrappers do not indicate a cigars strength or body.
There are many different types of wrappers – maduro, candela, cameroon, Ct shade, Criollo, Habanos, etc Some are the strain of tobacco leaf and others are how they are fermented. The wrapper can contribute up to 70% of a cigar’s flavor (depending on who you talk to). They can be earthy, grassy, creamy, spicy, and the like. However, again – talk with a tobacconist
the best thing to do is go to your local tabacco shop and ask someone who works there. they will know whats good and many times whats on sale…
i usually never spend more than 20 bucks on a good cigar. if you can find a pre-embargo cuban ide spend an extra few bills on that, but DO NOT buy a cuban for you first real cigar, ide say maybe after atleast 15 decent cigars you might be ready for one…
my favorite brand so far is Gurkha. i dont like these weird flavor cigars like Acid! those are gross, but give it a try at some point.
NEVER TRUST THE LABEL. cigar makers have discover that if they make a cool label and box they sell more. alot of great cigars have crappy looking plain ole labels.
i use cigar.com for info but ive never ordered from them i always go to my local place. if you live in minneapolis mn golden leaf in uptown is probly the best place…
macanudo prince phillips
el producto boquets
the macanudo is really mild and smooth tasting. it will also burn for a bout an hour and a half
the boqets are kinda sweet but also smooth sometimes i just chew on them for the taste tobacco. theyre soooooo good
Philly Blunt