What Cigar to start off with ???

Whenever someone I meet wants to try a cigar for the first time I usually give them a Montecristo #1 or a Romeo Julietta Bully. In my opinion these cigars aren't too heavy which is usually what turns off most people to cigars and the flavors are easy to identify. Just my opinion...

Whats palatable to one might induce vomiting in another but those two cigars usually get a pretty good reception from new comers.

I noticed your in the bay area, I was up in Sacramento a year or two ago and my buddy took me to Tower Cigar and Pipe. I wanted to try something new so I described what I smoke, what I'd like to possibly try and the dude gave me a few decent suggestions. They all seemed really nice and knowledgeable there.

Good Luck

[68TriShield]

Macanudo Gold I'd say if you want non flavored.
Mild and somewhat sweet.

If you can find them a Nick's Sticks Connecticut is a good one to start with. Mild and a nice nutty semi sweet flavor. Inexpensive so if you don't like it your not out a bunch of money.

[smokin5]

I'ds start with something milder, like a 5 Vegas Gold or an El Rey del Mundo Natural. Many cigars are far stronger than the hookah variety of tobacco.