Recommendations for a Newbie

[jakeemtrn]

I am looking for some advice about buying some cigars. I have had some cigars which I have enjoyed but I kinda am thinking I would like something a bit stronger. I kinda felt that they where very mild. So far I have had a
Free Cuba Churchill
Don Kiki Red Robusto
and a
Honduran Unbanded Churchill
Some guidance is greatly appreciated.
I don't really want to be knocked off my feet the first time I smoke. Maybe a continuum of things to try.
Thanks all
J

 

[Volusianator]

Fuente 858, you just cant go wrong with anything that says Arturo Fuente on it, try a Don Pepin Garcia blue band, Tatuaje Brown band and if you want strong, seek an Opus X xXx (Power Ranger)

 

[tubaman]

Go to your local store and talk to one of the guys working there. They can help guide you in a direction to what you might like and within your price range. A good place to start might be any of the Fuente cigars, Padron 3000 Maduro, Pepins as Wade mentioned, or Olivas. Smoke as many different kinds as you can to find out what you like and don't like. And have fun!!

 

[bballbaby]

What tuba said.

 

[vperlman]

Go to your local store and talk to one of the guys working there. They can help guide you in a direction to what you might like and within your price range. A good place to start might be any of the Fuente cigars, Padron 3000 Maduro, Pepins as Wade mentioned, or Olivas. Smoke as many different kinds as you can to find out what you like and don't like. And have fun!!

Good advice. As you try new cigars, I would suggest buying at least two of each kind and never judging a cigar based on a single stick. There is just too much room for variation, including variation in your palate based on things like whether you have a slight cold or allergies, what you have been eating and/or drinking, your mood, etc. Keep some kind of log on what you smoked and what you thought of it.

And don't be afraid to revisit a cigar that you didn't like. Tastes change over time. Enjoy the trip!

 

[Headbanger]

You can always try http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=4734&highlight=newbie+trade as well.

 

[Headbanger]

I understand your CRP quote but for me personally hearing those cracking ribs is not a sound I prefer to hear. Nothing worse than the sound of the gurgling or suctioning noise though for a working code.

 

[jwintosh]

punch maduro maduro rothchild is a nice smoke too,,, and it won't break the bank!

 

[jakeemtrn]

I understand your CRP quote but for me personally hearing those cracking ribs is not a sound I prefer to hear. Nothing worse than the sound of the gurgling or suctioning noise though for a working code.

Too true... Unfortunately most of patients require breaking ribs to give effective CPR.

 

[jmatkins]

I understand your CRP quote but for me personally hearing those cracking ribs is not a sound I prefer to hear. Nothing worse than the sound of the gurgling or suctioning noise though for a working code.

Too true... Unfortunately most of patients require breaking ribs to give effective CPR.

You both have a good point.

I also like Partagas Black Label.

 

[CWS]

What Tuba said... Getting to know th eguys at a B&M helps you learn new things and also helps when new stuff comes in.

 

[RigilKent]

yeah just pick up some samplers and smoke a bunch to find what you like. tatuaje and any dpg would be good.