Cigar to introduce a person? - Page 2

elderboy02 · 12-19-2009, 08:24 AM

Oliva Serie G
Rocky Patel Connecticut
Oliva Connecticut

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

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.

cricky101 · 12-19-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

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

ZachF88 · 12-19-2009, 05:30 PM

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

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.

icehog3 · 12-20-2009, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake Hips

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.

Oh, Tyler...you had me at "hello".

Snake Hips · 12-20-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Oh, Tyler...you had me at "hello".

Haha. Tom, I always thought you had me

scoot · 12-20-2009, 03:07 AM

cabaiguan or perdomo champagne

RevSmoke · 12-20-2009, 05:23 AM

Avo is always a great choice, especially the XO line. But if you're watching the pocket book, the an Oliva Connecticut is a great choice.

thebiglebowski · 12-20-2009, 09:56 PM

i'm with the big fella (seriously, this is NOT a bromance...) and would say the CAO gold is a good bet. and should be available at any B&M.

Powers · 12-20-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nimbus

858 Natural.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

an Oliva Connecticut is a great choice.

Doctorossi · 12-21-2009, 07:56 AM

I'll add a vote for the Padron x000 series and anything from Avo.

gbum · 12-21-2009, 08:18 AM

don diego aniversario would be nice...

wayner123 · 12-21-2009, 09:13 AM

I have done this with a few friends. The main thing imo, is to know their strength level. A mild cigar will dissapoint someone who smokes a pack a day. And vice versa.

Mild:
Por Larranga Cabinet Selection - every new smoker I have given these to enjoyed them.

Stronger:
Padron X000 series - hard to beat

Strongest:
LFD Triple Ligero - they will remember it

12-19-2009, 08:24 AM	#1
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,521 Trading: (133)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? Oliva Serie G Rocky Patel Connecticut Oliva Connecticut

12-19-2009, 10:41 AM	#2
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	#3
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	#4
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, 02:37 PM	#5
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	#7
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	#8
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	#9
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	#10
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.

12-20-2009, 03:07 AM	#13
scoot Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pat Location: Philadelphia Posts: 142 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? cabaiguan or perdomo champagne

12-20-2009, 05:23 AM	#14
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,893 Trading: (51)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? Avo is always a great choice, especially the XO line. But if you're watching the pocket book, the an Oliva Connecticut is a great choice. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-20-2009, 09:56 PM	#15
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? i'm with the big fella (seriously, this is NOT a bromance...) and would say the CAO gold is a good bet. and should be available at any B&M.

12-21-2009, 07:56 AM	#17
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? I'll add a vote for the Padron x000 series and anything from Avo. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

12-21-2009, 08:18 AM	#18
gbum Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Asyraf Location: Cyberjaya-Malaysia Posts: 772 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? don diego aniversario would be nice... __________________ http://mrgbum.wordpress.com

12-21-2009, 09:13 AM	#19
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Cigar to introduce a person? I have done this with a few friends. The main thing imo, is to know their strength level. A mild cigar will dissapoint someone who smokes a pack a day. And vice versa. Mild: Por Larranga Cabinet Selection - every new smoker I have given these to enjoyed them. Stronger: Padron X000 series - hard to beat Strongest: LFD Triple Ligero - they will remember it __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

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