The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends

lenguamor · 06-24-2012, 06:42 PM

http://cigardojo.com/2012/06/the-5-b...ewbie-friends/

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Inexpensive. A inexpensive cigar should fall under $5 per stick mark. Any cigar over $5 might be a waste since it's likely a newer smoker may not enjoy smoking in the first place so why risk a super premium on a new smoker?
Easy draw. A cigar for a new smoker needs to have an easy draw, the last thing you want is to have a new smoker huffing and puffing just to find flavor. Furthermore, new cigar smokers tend to smoke too quickly heating up the cigar so if you are there to coach them to slow down you want the cigar they are smoking to be easy to draw so they can work less for the flavor.
Quality construction. A good cigar for a newbie should have a good burn, you really want to avoid having your friends worrying more about relighting the cigar than the flavors they are trying to appreciate. Smoking a good cigar shouldn't require much effort.
Interesting flavors. New cigar smokers want to be blown away by interesting flavors. After all, the very fact that they are smoking means they probably feel like they are secretly taking a walk on the wild side. Give them something to remember, something with flavor.
Size matters. For a new cigar smoker choose a robusto size stick. Robustos are easy to cut, light, handle, and smoke. A new cigar smoker doesn't want to feel overwhelmed by the cigar smoking experience and a robusto is a great size to "ease" them into the hobby.
Middle ground. I wouldn't pick a cigar too mild, nor too strong in either flavor or nicotine kick. Cigars that are too mild might not be interesting enough to grab a new cigar smokers attention yet something too strong might have them barfing in the bathroom which is never a good way to introduce someone to cigar smoking.

I don't know that this is the be-all and end-all, but it certainly is a good, informative guideline.

Even a couple of the five cigar suggestions aren't bad.

688sonarmen · 06-24-2012, 06:54 PM

I always go with Padron 3000's, to me that's the definition of a basic cigar.

lenguamor · 06-24-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

I always go with Padron 3000's, to me that's the definition of a basic cigar.

Very nice choice.

Ogre · 06-24-2012, 07:05 PM

Any of the PDR line. I love the Red.

longknocker · 06-24-2012, 07:07 PM

EP Carillo New Wave Connecticut!

maninblack · 06-24-2012, 07:08 PM

601 Blue!

Brian D. · 06-24-2012, 07:59 PM

Flor de Oliva, either sumatra or 'Gold' variant. The latter is arguably "too" mild but not for a newbie.

pektel · 06-24-2012, 08:05 PM

Cohiba Sig II. I know it's over the $5 mark, but damn it's a good smoke.

To stay cheaper, probably trini Reyes.

CigarNut · 06-24-2012, 08:17 PM

- Padron x000 series
- Macanudo (any)
- Hemingway Short Story
- Cohiba Sig I
- Fonseca Cosacos

WittyUserName · 06-24-2012, 09:12 PM

I normally start with mild smokes. If they are looking to make a purchase I point them toward samplers by strength.

RobR1205 · 06-24-2012, 09:22 PM

Arturo Fuente Cuban Corona. Cheap, quality construction, and tasty! Most Green labeled Fuentes are of similar quality and price range!

N2 GOLD · 06-24-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

I always go with Padron 3000's, to me that's the definition of a basic cigar.

Agree,

gbum · 06-24-2012, 09:31 PM

padron or oliva o/g will be my choice...

Ismith75 · 06-24-2012, 09:36 PM

HdM Excalibur, Padron x000, Montesino Natural.

irratebass · 06-25-2012, 04:31 AM

Oliva
Perdomo
Alec Bradley
Macanudo
601

Blak Smyth · 06-25-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

EP Carillo New Wave Connecticut!

That is a great choice!

Subvet642 · 06-25-2012, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

Cohiba Sig II. I know it's over the $5 mark, but damn it's a good smoke.

To stay cheaper, probably trini Reyes.

My personal favorite. I've given them to people who don't really smoke, and everyone loves them.

Hem · 06-25-2012, 06:21 AM

Good thread! I always try to offer something mild, even though everyone wants to reach for the "prettiest" wrapper.

shopkins82 · 06-25-2012, 07:23 AM

I'm one of the few who really enjoys sweet-tip sticks, and I also find most of my friends who smoke rarely or not at all also enjoy them. The sweetness seems to counter-balance what they often perceive as harsh or ashy regardless of how mild the stick may be. Baccarat and Diamondback are usually my go-to and easy to find locally at around $5/stick. If I have them on-hand, CI Legends Copper Label (Drew Estates) definitely seem to be a favorite with new/non-smokers.

CRIMPS · 06-25-2012, 08:33 AM

Oliva o/g
H. Upmann Coronas Major Tubo

06-24-2012, 06:54 PM	#2
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends I always go with Padron 3000's, to me that's the definition of a basic cigar.

06-24-2012, 07:05 PM	#4
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends Any of the PDR line. I love the Red. __________________

06-24-2012, 07:07 PM	#5
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,198 Trading: (82)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends EP Carillo New Wave Connecticut!

06-24-2012, 07:08 PM	#6
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends 601 Blue! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

06-24-2012, 07:59 PM	#7
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,638 Trading: (1)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends Flor de Oliva, either sumatra or 'Gold' variant. The latter is arguably "too" mild but not for a newbie. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

06-24-2012, 08:05 PM	#8
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends Cohiba Sig II. I know it's over the $5 mark, but damn it's a good smoke. To stay cheaper, probably trini Reyes. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

06-24-2012, 08:17 PM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends - Padron x000 series - Macanudo (any) - Hemingway Short Story - Cohiba Sig I - Fonseca Cosacos __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends I normally start with mild smokes. If they are looking to make a purchase I point them toward samplers by strength. __________________ Check out the TROOP support Forums It is THIS easy to Support the troops

06-24-2012, 09:22 PM	#11
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends Arturo Fuente Cuban Corona. Cheap, quality construction, and tasty! Most Green labeled Fuentes are of similar quality and price range!

06-24-2012, 09:31 PM	#13
gbum Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Asyraf Location: Cyberjaya-Malaysia Posts: 772 Trading: (0)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends padron or oliva o/g will be my choice... __________________ http://mrgbum.wordpress.com

06-24-2012, 09:36 PM	#14
Ismith75 Tin Cup Chalice Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Ian Location: Chicago Posts: 373 Trading: (8)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends HdM Excalibur, Padron x000, Montesino Natural. __________________ It's THIS Easy To Help Our Troops.

06-25-2012, 04:31 AM	#15
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends Oliva Perdomo Alec Bradley Macanudo 601 __________________

06-25-2012, 06:21 AM	#18
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends Good thread! I always try to offer something mild, even though everyone wants to reach for the "prettiest" wrapper.

06-25-2012, 07:23 AM	#19
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends I'm one of the few who really enjoys sweet-tip sticks, and I also find most of my friends who smoke rarely or not at all also enjoy them. The sweetness seems to counter-balance what they often perceive as harsh or ashy regardless of how mild the stick may be. Baccarat and Diamondback are usually my go-to and easy to find locally at around $5/stick. If I have them on-hand, CI Legends Copper Label (Drew Estates) definitely seem to be a favorite with new/non-smokers.

06-25-2012, 08:33 AM	#20
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: The 5 Best Cigars to Give Your Cigar Newbie Friends Oliva o/g H. Upmann Coronas Major Tubo __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.