I like what you're saying, but your list does not take me there!
As stated; you have a few that are high priced! Suggest you ease the pain with the new guy$!
Agree with your criteria to keep it to the medium range. . . you list stepped outside the box a few times! OUCH! You'll have to include a resuscitation kit for the Newbies ! ! !
You also said rather easy to find. Where do you think your readers are? Tat's are NOT easy to find across the country. They are a very popular cigar among avid cigar enthusiasts, but still considered a boutique line of cigars. VSG is also a difficult line to find in the average cigar shoppe.
Rather than offer my list of favorite cigars. . . I'd strongly suggest you include a paragraph about how to select/approach a local tobacconist (cigar store). First; we ALL need to support our local B&M (brick and mortar) shops. Second; your experience and guidance will be better balanced if you encourage research and an open-mind while beginning one's exploration of the world of fine cigars. JMHO. I don't encourage short-cuts. . . not sayin' your list is a short-cut, but some newbies might take it that way. When it comes to suggesting cigars (flavor, aroma, size, strength, body, etc.) it's VERY (extremely) personal what people will like.
Interesting topic. I enjoy discussions with the new cigar guys (newbies). . . and they are fun to watch!
