Newbie recommendations

[DaBear]

Fair warning on the Americas: they may look pretty but they're an underwhelming cigar IMO, most reviews I've read have corresponded with me so I know I'm not just being an odd ball

That said, add a Padron or two to the list(bonus points for the 64 anny maduros), a Perdomo or two, and a Punch or two(great cigars for not much).

[SpruceBruce]

Originally Posted by DaBear

Fair warning on the Americas: they may look pretty but they're an underwhelming cigar IMO, most reviews I've read have corresponded with me so I know I'm not just being an odd ball

I've noticed that sentiment here - still going to give them a shot, but I probably won't buy many of them now.

That said, add a Padron or two to the list(bonus points for the 64 anny maduros), a Perdomo or two, and a Punch or two(great cigars for not much).

I don't feel I have the palate to appreciate the higher end Padron's yet - even though they look/sound so amazing.

[DaBear]

Originally Posted by SpruceBruce

I don't feel I have the palate to appreciate the higher end Padron's yet - even though they look/sound so amazing.

You don't have to have a great palate to appreciate any smoke, especially those 64 anny maduros. That was either my second or third cigar ever and instantly became my favorite. Nowadays its dropped back to second in my top 5, but its a very close second. You'll appreciate it more down the road yes, but that doesn't mean you should avoid it altogether for the time being. A great cigar is a great cigar, regardless of how experienced your palate is.