Cigar to introduce a person? - Page 2

CBI_2 · 12-19-2009, 09:55 AM

Perdomo Lot 23. Worked on me and a couple of other people I know.

5 Vegas Gold also, mild yet still a lot of flavor. My wife loved it.

hotreds · 12-19-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

with Bob. Macanudos in general are great starter smokes. Name recognition, and a mildness that wont turn him off. It is a bit pricey if hes on a budget though.

A third vote for the Macanoodle. All I've had are very well made, good burn, nice taste.

JJG · 12-19-2009, 10:01 AM

I'm going to suggest a slightly different approach. Instead of a mild cigar, I would offer them something medium to full bodied, but still smooth. My reasoning is that new smokers tend to favor maduros and stronger cigars. I know in my case, it wasn't until I had been smoking a while that I learned to appreciate the refined subtlety of a good mild cigar.

just be careful not to get anything harsh. I'd recommend a PAM but that's a little pricey for a first-timer.

Skywalker · 12-19-2009, 10:04 AM

Just give him a Thompson's Tampa and a kick in the nuts... That's how I got started!!!

It's all up hill from there!!!

T.G · 12-19-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Just give him a Thompson's Tampa and a kick in the nuts... That's how I got started!!!

It's all up hill from there!!!

What? No Arganese?

Who are you and what have you done with MOBD?

JJG · 12-19-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CBI_2

Perdomo Lot 23. Worked on me and a couple of other people I know.

oohh I always forget how good these are.

and cheap!

pnoon · 12-19-2009, 10:41 AM

Cuesta Rey Centenario would be my choice.

12-19-2009, 11:06 AM

CAO Gold gets my vote! Cheap and a great mild!

357 · 12-19-2009, 12:00 PM

I'm with JBailey, the Rocky Patel Edge Lite is a perfect first time smoke. I got my start on NC Romeos. Most of their lineup is rather mild-med with decent flavor. Matter of fact I had one this summer for the first time in prob a year or two and I really enjoyed it. Much more than I expected to. That said, those Edge Lites are my fav Edge, and a very good $5-6 smoke.

Mike

Zanaspus · 12-19-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

I'm going to suggest a slightly different approach. Instead of a mild cigar, I would offer them something medium to full bodied, but still smooth. My reasoning is that new smokers tend to favor maduros and stronger cigars. I know in my case, it wasn't until I had been smoking a while that I learned to appreciate the refined subtlety of a good mild cigar.

just be careful not to get anything harsh. I'd recommend a PAM but that's a little pricey for a first-timer.

I had Macanudos and the like. I attribute the fact that I never got into cigar smoking until late in life to this unfortunate turn of events. A standard Padron pushed me down the slope.

BigCat · 12-19-2009, 12:20 PM

The cusano 18 double connecticut is a great mild smoke in my book. Also consider a ryj reservea real. Both are cream bombs to me.

12-19-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

The cusano 18 double connecticut is a great mild smoke in my book. Also consider a ryj reservea real. Both are cream bombs to me.

man ur making me wanna smoke my cusano 18

icehog3 · 12-19-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Just give him a Thompson's Tampa and a kick in the nuts... That's how I got started!!!

Which did you enjoy more, Darrell?

12-19-2009, 02:35 PM

Punch

London

Club

Maduro

ashtonlady · 12-19-2009, 02:37 PM

Regular Ashton line may not be the right one for him. He likes hoppy beer so it may be too light and the price point is on the high side. My thought was a Padron in the 1000 series.

ZachF88 · 12-19-2009, 05:30 PM

my first was a padron 1964 anniv. Principe (natural)

cricky101 · 12-19-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ashtonlady

Regular Ashton line may not be the right one for him. He likes hoppy beer so it may be too light and the price point is on the high side. My thought was a Padron in the 1000 series.

I usually go for a Padron 2000 or Londres when I'm hosting rookie smokers. Great flavor but hopefully won't make them turn green. And I really like 'em too so I always have them in the Vino

12-19-2009, 06:20 PM

Thanks everyone for suggestions. Got many ideas now. I think for the first one I will try with a mild. If it doesn't work, at least he probably won't be sick and I can try with a more medium body next which I'm taking notes on for ideas. I actually have a RyJ Reserva Real in my tupperdor that I might break out and smoke tomorrow to give me a idea on if that might be a good way to go. I've been meaning to get around to trying it anyways as I've been sticking with the fuller body stuff and need to diversify myself

Feel free to keep them coming.
Thanks
-John

CigarNut · 12-19-2009, 11:36 PM

There have been lots of good suggestions for cigars. I am partial to something like the Perdomo Lot 23, a Padron 3000 Maduro, or a Macanudo Portofino.

Regardless of what cigar you choose, I would recommend a less expensive cigar for a first timer -- you don't want them to think that they have to spend a lot of money in order to enjoy a good cigar.

Snake Hips · 12-19-2009, 11:39 PM

Give him a Litto Gomez Chisel to show your superiority, then act the benevolent savior with a Macanudo, and mentor him up the strength chain from there. Then he's all yours.

12-19-2009, 09:55 AM	#21
CBI_2 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: In my skin. Posts: 2,066 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? Perdomo Lot 23. Worked on me and a couple of other people I know. 5 Vegas Gold also, mild yet still a lot of flavor. My wife loved it. __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus Cool Cigar Themed Stuff

12-19-2009, 10:01 AM	#23
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? I'm going to suggest a slightly different approach. Instead of a mild cigar, I would offer them something medium to full bodied, but still smooth. My reasoning is that new smokers tend to favor maduros and stronger cigars. I know in my case, it wasn't until I had been smoking a while that I learned to appreciate the refined subtlety of a good mild cigar. just be careful not to get anything harsh. I'd recommend a PAM but that's a little pricey for a first-timer.

12-19-2009, 10:04 AM	#24
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? Just give him a Thompson's Tampa and a kick in the nuts... That's how I got started!!! It's all up hill from there!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

12-19-2009, 10:41 AM	#27
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? Cuesta Rey Centenario would be my choice. __________________ 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

12-19-2009, 11:06 AM	#28
Calexan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? CAO Gold gets my vote! Cheap and a great mild!

12-19-2009, 12:00 PM	#29
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? I'm with JBailey, the Rocky Patel Edge Lite is a perfect first time smoke. I got my start on NC Romeos. Most of their lineup is rather mild-med with decent flavor. Matter of fact I had one this summer for the first time in prob a year or two and I really enjoyed it. Much more than I expected to. That said, those Edge Lites are my fav Edge, and a very good $5-6 smoke. Mike __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

12-19-2009, 12:20 PM	#31
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? The cusano 18 double connecticut is a great mild smoke in my book. Also consider a ryj reservea real. Both are cream bombs to me.

12-19-2009, 02:35 PM	#34
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? Punch London Club Maduro

12-19-2009, 02:37 PM	#35
ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? Regular Ashton line may not be the right one for him. He likes hoppy beer so it may be too light and the price point is on the high side. My thought was a Padron in the 1000 series.

12-19-2009, 05:30 PM	#36
ZachF88 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Zach Location: Denver, CO Posts: 510 Trading: (32)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? my first was a padron 1964 anniv. Principe (natural)

12-19-2009, 06:20 PM	#38
strider Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? Thanks everyone for suggestions. Got many ideas now. I think for the first one I will try with a mild. If it doesn't work, at least he probably won't be sick and I can try with a more medium body next which I'm taking notes on for ideas. I actually have a RyJ Reserva Real in my tupperdor that I might break out and smoke tomorrow to give me a idea on if that might be a good way to go. I've been meaning to get around to trying it anyways as I've been sticking with the fuller body stuff and need to diversify myself Feel free to keep them coming. Thanks -John

12-19-2009, 11:36 PM	#39
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? There have been lots of good suggestions for cigars. I am partial to something like the Perdomo Lot 23, a Padron 3000 Maduro, or a Macanudo Portofino. Regardless of what cigar you choose, I would recommend a less expensive cigar for a first timer -- you don't want them to think that they have to spend a lot of money in order to enjoy a good cigar.

12-19-2009, 11:39 PM	#40
Snake Hips Götterdämmerung Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tyler Location: Directly above the center of the Earth Posts: 1,013 Trading: (10)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? Give him a Litto Gomez Chisel to show your superiority, then act the benevolent savior with a Macanudo, and mentor him up the strength chain from there. Then he's all yours.