First-Timer Recommendations

rhmalone · 03-30-2010, 07:06 AM

So the other day a buddy and me trucked on down to the local B&M... we had some business to discuss and what goes well with business? Stogies!!!

My friend had mentioned that it has been years since he'd smoked a cigar and as such really wasn't a regular cigar smoker. I tried to help navigate him around the humidor, offering suggestions and whatnot.

I ended up suggesting to him an AF Flor Fina 8-5-8 (a smoke I remember as being either my second or third smoke of all time). I figured I loved it so well that likely he might too.

I was wrong...

Any suggestions on how to go about suggesting cigars to those who are brand new to cigars?

pnoon · 03-30-2010, 07:25 AM

Something smooth and mild.

I think a Cuesta Rey Centenario is perfect.

maninblack · 03-30-2010, 07:25 AM

I'd start them off with something mild or medium bodied, something that won't make him woozy or turn his stomach. Thats how I started and I worked my way up to what I smoke today, MOW's, Cain's, Joya's, etc etc.

lightning9191 · 03-30-2010, 08:19 AM

Perdomo champagne....or maybe a Lot 23

elderboy02 · 03-30-2010, 09:00 AM

Oliva Connecticut
Oliva Serie G
Perdomo Lot 23 Connie

KenyanSandBoa · 03-30-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Oliva Connecticut
Oliva Serie G
Perdomo Lot 23 Connie

I like all of those selections...I loved the Oliva Connecticut.

My brother and I smoked a Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 that was really mild and buttery smooth.

03-30-2010, 09:55 AM

I will parrot the Oliva G, just a very solid stick to start with. Shoot, I am fairly seasoned and I still like them especially the maddie.

Razorhog · 03-30-2010, 10:07 AM

Rocky Patel Connecticut

tedrodgerscpa · 03-30-2010, 10:15 AM

Add me on to the list of folks recommending a Macanudo (wow, I can't believe I just typed that phrase

)

You wanna start out someone verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry slow.

Volt · 03-30-2010, 09:03 AM

I second the Oliva G. Most Cameroon wraps in general seem to work for beginners. Easy on the senses and usually tasty.

Lucky_Hippo · 03-30-2010, 09:09 AM

Macanudo is still one of the largest sellers in the U.S. They get a bad shake on the boards from guys who've smoked for a while, but I've used them with great success to help bring in new cigar smokers. A few I know still won't smoke anything else several years later.

03-30-2010, 09:17 AM

Stick to Connecticut or Cameroon wrap for sure if you can. Dominican is usually a nice local and kinda neat to say it's "Dominican", kinda exotic (I know the hearty palates r laughing right now). Montecristo is usually pretty reliable/safe/available.

I agree, Macanoodles are good go to as well

issues · 03-30-2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

Macanudo is still one of the largest sellers in the U.S. They get a bad shake on the boards from guys who've smoked for a while, but I've used them with great success to help bring in new cigar smokers. A few I know still won't smoke anything else several years later.

I would agree that Macanudos are very good sticks for beginners.

The Macanudo Court Cafe and the Portofino are very mild cigars that are great for beginners.

nofeardiver · 03-30-2010, 09:33 AM

Go with the Oliva G, or a lot 23 is a darn fine smoke as well, but the Oliva G just spells smooth...

JJG · 03-30-2010, 09:37 AM

any of the Padron x000 series would be good. great flavor, mild but not boring, not too complex. This was the one that got me excited about cigars.

Caymus · 03-30-2010, 12:21 PM

Put me in the Oliva Connecticut camp

03-30-2010, 12:27 PM

I also would say the 5 vegas gold, Oliva G, or you could go with the RP connecticut or American Market Selection.

yourchoice · 03-30-2010, 12:50 PM

Does your friend smoke cigarettes? If not, I agree something mild, but if so he might like something that is stepped up a notch on strength and flavor.

rhmalone · 03-30-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Does your friend smoke cigarettes? If not, I agree something mild, but if so he might like something that is stepped up a notch on strength and flavor.

no he doesn't... he's had a cigar or two over the years (back in the college days), but it's been quite a while.

it's funny after reading what everyone suggested, it's like "duh" that would have been good, or that, or that... thanks guys.

ade06 · 03-30-2010, 12:54 PM

This thread reminds me an after school special where the drug dealer slowwwwly introduces the kids to drugs to get them hooked. LOL

03-30-2010, 07:06 AM	#1
rhmalone Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: R. Harrison Location: Indiana Posts: 208 Trading: (5)	First-Timer Recommendations So the other day a buddy and me trucked on down to the local B&M... we had some business to discuss and what goes well with business? Stogies!!! My friend had mentioned that it has been years since he'd smoked a cigar and as such really wasn't a regular cigar smoker. I tried to help navigate him around the humidor, offering suggestions and whatnot. I ended up suggesting to him an AF Flor Fina 8-5-8 (a smoke I remember as being either my second or third smoke of all time). I figured I loved it so well that likely he might too. I was wrong... Any suggestions on how to go about suggesting cigars to those who are brand new to cigars? __________________ R. Harrison Malone The Ring Gauge Review

03-30-2010, 07:25 AM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations Something smooth and mild. I think a Cuesta Rey Centenario is perfect. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

03-30-2010, 07:25 AM	#3
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: First-Timer Recommendations I'd start them off with something mild or medium bodied, something that won't make him woozy or turn his stomach. Thats how I started and I worked my way up to what I smoke today, MOW's, Cain's, Joya's, etc etc. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-30-2010, 08:19 AM	#4
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations Perdomo champagne....or maybe a Lot 23 __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

03-30-2010, 09:00 AM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations Oliva Connecticut Oliva Serie G Perdomo Lot 23 Connie

03-30-2010, 09:55 AM	#7
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First-Timer Recommendations I will parrot the Oliva G, just a very solid stick to start with. Shoot, I am fairly seasoned and I still like them especially the maddie.

03-30-2010, 10:07 AM	#8
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations Rocky Patel Connecticut

03-30-2010, 10:15 AM	#9
tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations Add me on to the list of folks recommending a Macanudo (wow, I can't believe I just typed that phrase ) You wanna start out someone verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry slow. __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...

03-30-2010, 09:03 AM	#10
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations I second the Oliva G. Most Cameroon wraps in general seem to work for beginners. Easy on the senses and usually tasty. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

03-30-2010, 09:09 AM	#11
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations Macanudo is still one of the largest sellers in the U.S. They get a bad shake on the boards from guys who've smoked for a while, but I've used them with great success to help bring in new cigar smokers. A few I know still won't smoke anything else several years later. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

03-30-2010, 09:17 AM	#12
SmokingPoker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First-Timer Recommendations Stick to Connecticut or Cameroon wrap for sure if you can. Dominican is usually a nice local and kinda neat to say it's "Dominican", kinda exotic (I know the hearty palates r laughing right now). Montecristo is usually pretty reliable/safe/available. I agree, Macanoodles are good go to as well

03-30-2010, 09:33 AM	#14
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations Go with the Oliva G, or a lot 23 is a darn fine smoke as well, but the Oliva G just spells smooth...

03-30-2010, 09:37 AM	#15
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations any of the Padron x000 series would be good. great flavor, mild but not boring, not too complex. This was the one that got me excited about cigars.

03-30-2010, 12:21 PM	#16
Caymus Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ken Location: Columbus GA Posts: 114 Trading: (0)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations Put me in the Oliva Connecticut camp

03-30-2010, 12:27 PM	#17
cigarz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First-Timer Recommendations I also would say the 5 vegas gold, Oliva G, or you could go with the RP connecticut or American Market Selection.

03-30-2010, 12:50 PM	#18
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations Does your friend smoke cigarettes? If not, I agree something mild, but if so he might like something that is stepped up a notch on strength and flavor.

03-30-2010, 12:54 PM	#20
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: First-Timer Recommendations This thread reminds me an after school special where the drug dealer slowwwwly introduces the kids to drugs to get them hooked. LOL

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