Best premium beginners cigar

10-25-2009, 10:36 AM

My son decided to have his first cigar on Christmas Day with Dad
I smoke Full bodied cigars so I ask the experienced mild cigar smoker's
here for some help in choosing his first box. If possible mild and not
One Dimensional. Price not a major issue but no Davidoff's please.

My thoughts are that quality not quantity is the way to start as this is
what my Dad taught me.

Thank you for your suggestions

md4958 · 10-25-2009, 10:39 AM

do you want mild in flavor or in strength (nicotine)?

Macanudo would be quite mild in flavor. Montecristo would probably be on the more medium side, but a good starter

10-25-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

do you want mild in flavor or in strength (nicotine)?

Mild in nicotine not is flavor this is what I meant is not one dimensional.
I would hope I may find a cigar that is flavorful for his first and hopefully
not turn him to GREEN.

Emjaysmash · 10-25-2009, 10:59 AM

I'd suggest a Perdomo Reserve Champagne or a Perdomo Lot 23

kelmac07 · 10-25-2009, 11:01 AM

Perdomo Lot 23 is a great choice...mild to medium. Of course, I'd select the maduro. My

Cigar_Noob · 10-25-2009, 11:03 AM

I heard a Montecristo isn't too bad? *shrugs*

SmokinApe · 10-25-2009, 11:04 AM

Get him some Chateau Furente's naturals...

10-25-2009, 11:06 AM

Go Macanudo, you really can't go wrong with them.

10-25-2009, 11:06 AM

Ashton Classics are good as well as RyJ's. Maybe some RP Edge lite's...

JJG · 10-25-2009, 11:12 AM

I had an AVO XO on Friday that was awesome, and plenty mild. so that gets my vote

ZenSilk · 10-25-2009, 11:16 AM

I'm gonna say tatuaje brown.

OO, I like that Ashton Classic recommendation too.

CigarNut · 10-25-2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Perdomo Lot 23 is a great choice...mild to medium. Of course, I'd select the maduro. My

This is a great choice!

10-25-2009, 11:17 AM

RyJ Vintage would be my pick.

blugill · 10-25-2009, 11:23 AM

Anything Padron.

lightning9191 · 10-25-2009, 11:30 AM

My first cigar was a Perdomo champagne and the second one was a Padron londres....I don't think you could go wrong with either of those.

bobarian · 10-25-2009, 11:30 AM

Padron 26 Anni
Arturo Fuente 858 Natural
RyJ Wavell
Punch Pita

10-25-2009, 11:40 AM

One of the first banded (I could tell who made it) that I reallly enjoyed was a Romeo y Julietta Reserva Real. Smooth and mild (not harsh) with a medium body. Much more body/flavor than the Macanudo that I had before. I found the Macanudo was flat and 'one dimentional', and was dissapointed with it. I wanted MORE flavor! It was however smooth and mild.

I hope to try the Perdomo Lot 23 next. This sounds like a good choice also.
Tim L.

captain53 · 10-25-2009, 11:47 AM

While some call them medium these are actually pretty mild and really a nice smoke with great draw and even burn at a respectable price:

H Upmann Vintage Cameroon cigars recall the distinguished quality and flavor of old Havana premium cigars. For over 150 years H. Upmann cigars have been highly respected among cigar connoisseurs and their Vintage Cameroon selection is absolutely outstanding, having received Cigar Insider scores as high as 90 and 92! This is a full-flavored blend of Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian tobaccos precisely rolled into Grade-1 African Cameroon wrappers for a well-balanced, luxurious smoke with a wonderful aroma.

s15driftking · 10-25-2009, 11:47 AM

CAO Gold
Cusano 18
Gurkha Symphony
Oliva Connecticut
Perdomo Champage
The Griffins

tenbaseg · 10-25-2009, 12:17 PM

My vote would be for a Monte White. It's probably toward a medium body but has a bit of complexity. The flavors are easy to pick up but it'll test your palate.

10-25-2009, 10:36 AM	#1
BeachBonsai Guest Posts: n/a	Best premium beginners cigar My son decided to have his first cigar on Christmas Day with Dad I smoke Full bodied cigars so I ask the experienced mild cigar smoker's here for some help in choosing his first box. If possible mild and not One Dimensional. Price not a major issue but no Davidoff's please. My thoughts are that quality not quantity is the way to start as this is what my Dad taught me. Thank you for your suggestions

10-25-2009, 10:39 AM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar do you want mild in flavor or in strength (nicotine)? Macanudo would be quite mild in flavor. Montecristo would probably be on the more medium side, but a good starter __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

10-25-2009, 10:59 AM	#4
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar I'd suggest a Perdomo Reserve Champagne or a Perdomo Lot 23 __________________

10-25-2009, 11:01 AM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar Perdomo Lot 23 is a great choice...mild to medium. Of course, I'd select the maduro. My __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-25-2009, 11:03 AM	#6
Cigar_Noob Still learning the art Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Josh Location: Socialist Republic of Vermont Posts: 246 Trading: (1)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar I heard a Montecristo isn't too bad? shrugs

10-25-2009, 11:04 AM	#7
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar Get him some Chateau Furente's naturals...

10-25-2009, 11:06 AM	#8
Walter Kovacs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best premium beginners cigar Go Macanudo, you really can't go wrong with them.

10-25-2009, 11:06 AM	#9
The EVP Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best premium beginners cigar Ashton Classics are good as well as RyJ's. Maybe some RP Edge lite's...

10-25-2009, 11:12 AM	#10
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar I had an AVO XO on Friday that was awesome, and plenty mild. so that gets my vote

10-25-2009, 11:16 AM	#11
ZenSilk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 106 Trading: (8)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar I'm gonna say tatuaje brown. OO, I like that Ashton Classic recommendation too.

10-25-2009, 11:17 AM	#13
sodomanaz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best premium beginners cigar RyJ Vintage would be my pick.

10-25-2009, 11:23 AM	#14
blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar Anything Padron.

10-25-2009, 11:30 AM	#15
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar My first cigar was a Perdomo champagne and the second one was a Padron londres....I don't think you could go wrong with either of those. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

10-25-2009, 11:30 AM	#16
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar Padron 26 Anni Arturo Fuente 858 Natural RyJ Wavell Punch Pita

10-25-2009, 11:40 AM	#17
fyrftr Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best premium beginners cigar One of the first banded (I could tell who made it) that I reallly enjoyed was a Romeo y Julietta Reserva Real. Smooth and mild (not harsh) with a medium body. Much more body/flavor than the Macanudo that I had before. I found the Macanudo was flat and 'one dimentional', and was dissapointed with it. I wanted MORE flavor! It was however smooth and mild. I hope to try the Perdomo Lot 23 next. This sounds like a good choice also. Tim L.

10-25-2009, 11:47 AM	#18
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar While some call them medium these are actually pretty mild and really a nice smoke with great draw and even burn at a respectable price: H Upmann Vintage Cameroon cigars recall the distinguished quality and flavor of old Havana premium cigars. For over 150 years H. Upmann cigars have been highly respected among cigar connoisseurs and their Vintage Cameroon selection is absolutely outstanding, having received Cigar Insider scores as high as 90 and 92! This is a full-flavored blend of Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian tobaccos precisely rolled into Grade-1 African Cameroon wrappers for a well-balanced, luxurious smoke with a wonderful aroma.

10-25-2009, 11:47 AM	#19
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar CAO Gold Cusano 18 Gurkha Symphony Oliva Connecticut Perdomo Champage The Griffins __________________ diamonds/guns

10-25-2009, 12:17 PM	#20
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Best premium beginners cigar My vote would be for a Monte White. It's probably toward a medium body but has a bit of complexity. The flavors are easy to pick up but it'll test your palate.