Introducing cigars

kcdeadmoney · 12-28-2013, 01:00 PM

I have a friend who has talked about trying cigars. Do you guys have any advice for introducing someone new to the hobby? Thinking about taking him to a local B&M, they have a nice lounge with TV's and a self serve bar. Any tips on type of smoke or anything else? I'm thinking a Macanudo Cafe Hyde Park since they are pretty mild sticks.

maninblack · 12-28-2013, 01:08 PM

Start mild then work his way up. Or just give him a good push down the slope.

bobarian · 12-28-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

Start mild then work his way up. Or just give him a good push down the slope.

Maybe a Macanudo or a Fuente Chateau, not too big. Be sure to have a sugary drink or a sugar packet close by in case the nicotine is too much.

CigarNut · 12-28-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Maybe a Macanudo or a Fuente Chateau, not too big. Be sure to have a sugary drink or a sugar packet close by in case the nicotine is too much.

Bob is wise!

My first cigar was a Macanudo Portofino and it was the perfect bait

Gabe215 · 12-28-2013, 01:56 PM

I say an AVO Signature, premium stick, Davidoff quality control, GREAT nuanced flavors! I little stronger than Mild but not crazy strong in body. Me personally I had a Connecticut Wrapper my first cigar thought it was disgusting, had a Maduro as my second and lived the sweetness and heavier body. I have never enjoyed a con wrapper, I'd start medium and work up, don't give him LFD but not hot smoky air, just my experience getting started! Do what you want hope bring him in to the great world of cigar smoking!

equetefue · 12-28-2013, 01:09 PM

Listen to Kevin, and just push him down the slope.

Porch Dweller · 12-28-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kcdeadmoney

I have a friend who has talked about trying cigars. Do you guys have any advice for introducing someone new to the hobby? Thinking about taking him to a local B&M, they have a nice lounge with TV's and a self serve bar. Any tips on type of smoke or anything else? I'm thinking a Macanudo Cafe Hyde Park since they are pretty mild sticks.

That's a good stick to start him off with. After that, a LFD Double Ligero.

kidding!

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 12-30-2013, 06:14 PM

I started a friend of mine off with a Macanudo Hyde Park paired with a root beer. He really enjoyed the experience.

12-28-2013, 01:00 PM	#1
kcdeadmoney Living the Dream... Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Jim Location: Kansas City Posts: 23 Trading: (0)	Introducing cigars I have a friend who has talked about trying cigars. Do you guys have any advice for introducing someone new to the hobby? Thinking about taking him to a local B&M, they have a nice lounge with TV's and a self serve bar. Any tips on type of smoke or anything else? I'm thinking a Macanudo Cafe Hyde Park since they are pretty mild sticks.

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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: Introducing cigars Start mild then work his way up. Or just give him a good push down the slope. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

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Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: Introducing cigars I say an AVO Signature, premium stick, Davidoff quality control, GREAT nuanced flavors! I little stronger than Mild but not crazy strong in body. Me personally I had a Connecticut Wrapper my first cigar thought it was disgusting, had a Maduro as my second and lived the sweetness and heavier body. I have never enjoyed a con wrapper, I'd start medium and work up, don't give him LFD but not hot smoky air, just my experience getting started! Do what you want hope bring him in to the great world of cigar smoking!

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equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Introducing cigars Listen to Kevin, and just push him down the slope.

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Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Introducing cigars I started a friend of mine off with a Macanudo Hyde Park paired with a root beer. He really enjoyed the experience.

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