I'm new. Cigar suggestions?

wwhwang

YankeeMan

Welcome. Keep looking at the ccom samplers. You will find something you like or a least a type you will like. You will also find that the people here are very helpful and friendly.

stephen_hannibal

letsgowithbob

j0z3r

I say this to everyone looking to try new cigars and expand their horizons: Look into Perdomo, they have a lot of blends that are pretty beginner friendly and are a good, inexpensive way to introduce your palate to new things. 5 Vegas makes some solid cigars as well for a very reasonable price.

docedwards

Welcome aboard Wayne. I tend to stay on the mild side. I like the Rocky Patel Connecticut, (today's daily deal) and the Nub by Oliva. Also agree with the suggestion about Perdomo and 5 Vegas. (Liked your bio)

wwhwang

betasynn

Based off what you suggested, I'd recommend 5 Vegas Gold, Padilla Hybrid, Rocky Patel 1990, Rocky Patel 1992, Oliva Connecticut Reserve and Oliva O, Arturo Fuente Hemingway Line, MAYBE the La Flor Dominicana Air Bender, CAO Italia, La Aurora Barrel Aged, Quintero Maduro...I'm not much of a mild-medium smoker myself but those are all mild or medium cigars that come to mind that I've really enjoyed.

RampMonkey

docbp87

Call Tim, or Andy, or Jeff, or anyone else at CCom, tell them what you just told us, and ask them what they can put together for you!

Fourtotheflush

Everything AJ is GREAT (ive had most), everything that Ive had by DPG is Great! Then try a Ghurka and a Rocky - You are only allowed to like 1 - Just kidding..... I agree, get samplers and dial in your flavor profile and you will find out what you like.

wwhwang

Thanks for all the help, guys. Anyone have Gurkha Assassins or Gurkha Genghis Khans? My battle buddy got me an Assassin and I rather liked it, but I can't seem to find it on cigar.com or any local stores. I found some Gurkha Vintage Shaggy and Gurkha Nautilus cigars (and they don't seem to be found on a lot of sites), but I haven't heard too much about them. The Genghis Khans seem really interesting, but I can't find them anywhere. I bought a Nub Cameroon, Oliva V, Oliva O, My Father by DPG, and H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon. They seem really interesting, got high ratings, and the owner of the local shop said they were really good. I also have another battle buddy recommend some Romeo and Julietas. Any opinions about those or any others?

stephen_hannibal

ThinBluLine06

Welcome, I'd have to agree with an earlier post... In my opinion, Perdomo makes some excellent sticks that are fairly inexpensive (3-6 bucks per stick)...I have had great expierence with Perdomo Lot 23, Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniv. Maduro, Perdomo Reserve Limited Oscuro, and Perdomo 2... I should add that I enjoy slight toasty/nutty/espresso/chocolate flavors....All these sticks hit those flavors on the head for me...

betasynn

wwhwang:

Thanks for all the help, guys. Anyone have Gurkha Assassins or Gurkha Genghis Khans? My battle buddy got me an Assassin and I rather liked it, but I can't seem to find it on cigar.com or any local stores. I found some Gurkha Vintage Shaggy and Gurkha Nautilus cigars (and they don't seem to be found on a lot of sites), but I haven't heard too much about them. The Genghis Khans seem really interesting, but I can't find them anywhere. I bought a Nub Cameroon, Oliva V, Oliva O, My Father by DPG, and H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon. They seem really interesting, got high ratings, and the owner of the local shop said they were really good. I also have another battle buddy recommend some Romeo and Julietas. Any opinions about those or any others?

Not a huge fan of Gurkha, but the Oliva V is a strong cigar, but delicious. The Oliva O is a great cigar for you ATM, and the My Father is fantastic as well. I personally love the H. Upman Vintage Cameroon, I got some amazing flavors out of that one. Good choices, make sure you eat before you smoke the V.

babsdpu

Keep sampling and learn as much as you can about what you like! You might find after a while you like certain wrappers (Connecticut, Cameroon), countries (Nicaragua, Dominican, mixed), blenders (Fernandez, DPG), brands (Perdomo, Oliva), I could go on and on. The best advice I can give is to have fun with it!

 

I do like Romeo y Julieta (Dominican, that is--haven't had the Cuban version). RyJ 1875 is a pretty good variety, and RyJ Reserva Real is one of my absolute favorites! Same with the Nub Cameroon.

 

From one forum nOOb to another, welcome!

 

MAJORdorMo

fla-gypsy

Keep sampling the daily deals you will learn quickly what your favorites are. I have been smoking for many years and still find new labels to try all the time. That is one of the great things about this passion, the variety is endless and new blends come along every year

wwhwang

xmacro

Try a Man O' War Virtue, Perdomo 10th Anniv. Champgane, Rockey Patel Connecticut or a Cohiba Red Dot (those are my favs anyway)

j0z3r

wwhwang:

(though I'm curious as to why they added Backwoods).

Well, because people smoke them, plain and simple. At least they don't sell Black & Milds.

mrpillow

Second the CCOM House Blend sampler. Easy affordable way to find out what body and flavor types are to your liking.

ljl

sightunseen

Nothing more I could add, but wanted to say welcome.

wwhwang

By the way, I bought a Bolivar Davinci Exhibicion C from Ccom a while back. I noticed that there aren't any reviews for it. Is it because it's not any good or no one's smoked it yet?

poypoyking

Everyone else gave great advice, welcome to the forums Wayne!

wwhwang

ThinBluLine06

I got a Gurkha Turk from ccom a while back in the sale portion of the website... Smoked it 2 weeks ago while on vacation in Mexico and LOVED it! Best 4 bucks ive ever spent!