Avo Take Five sampler. You get five smooth cigars and different wrappers to taste. If you like a specific one, you might find you like cigars with those wrappers in general. Look for samplers that have 5-10 cigars in them, with 1-2 per blend. My main suggestion would be to call the staff at Cigar.com and have them put together a sampler for you. The service is excellent, and they always take care of their customers. Don't buy 10 packs that are good deals, because if you don;t like them, then you are stuck with 9 more lol. Once you get started, you can trade openly with folks here. My last suggestion is this... Look at that contact box next to my name, pull the drop down that says private message, and send me a message with your address.
This is a question a lot of new enthusiasts ask and while it's a good one it can't be answered with any certainty because not everyone has the same tastes. Todays market is filled with so many types and brands of cigars that to narrow the field is nearly impossible and I've been smoking cigars since 1966. Trying out cigars is much like trying to find the right shoe...something you like and fits you and your taste is your guide. New hobbyists should try mild cigars so you can acclimate your tastes for the tobacco so you don't get overwhelmed by the strength/body of let's say...a medium to full. You will adapt to the flavor and strength of it by trying various brands...complex cigars that tend to have more than 2 or 3 flavors and then there are cigars with just one flavor profile. Experiment with as many as you can afford...take notes as to what you like and then research cigars that tend to have those same profiles. As much as we'd love to tell you what is out there we can't really TELL you what that perfect cigar is. It's all about the journey to find what YOU like.
All really good advise. I would second catfish's advise to stick with samplers and 5 packs. Also keep in mind that sometimes it takes a couple of samples with a cigar before it can be crossed off the list.
Welcome to the forum. There is a wealth of knowledge to be had here from a great group of guys. And yes, you CAN have a favorite cigar, but you're not obligated to settle down and marry her, forsaking all others, keeping only unto her. You can fool around with any other cigars you'd like and your favorite cigar won't mind a bit. LOL
Your welcome Mr. Reese. A half smoked cigar a week later Blaah. You need to start fresh. I know you spent good money o the cigar, and you hate to waste it.. My advice wait 'till you have more time to spend with it, or go smaller.
What?! Fishing AND shooting, AND riding? AND Cigars! And being out in the country? Damn! What a day! Now, if you could just blow something up,............THAT would be a perfect day
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