I'm new to cigar smoking, so please tell me...

[djinjekted]

smoke what you like.

Most people who smoked cigars for a while then tried acids are turned off by them.

But if you like them, more power to you. You might grow away from them as you try different cigars that aren't flavored, but you might not.

Either way,

Welcome to cigarsmokers.

Thanks... and actually, you made me think of a good point. "Most people who smoked cigars for a while then tried acids are turned off by them."

I suppose that's like trying the world's best cake, then eating a little debbie snack cake.

[The Korean]

Thanks... and actually, you made me think of a good point. "Most people who smoked cigars for a while then tried acids are turned off by them."

I suppose that's like trying the world's best cake, then eating a little debbie snack cake.

I just came in from smoking an Acid, have a few "big nasty" I think (I'm too lazy and comfortable to get up and make sure that it the correct name. It was a good change, it doesn't seem as good as I once thought, but good enough for me to hang on the ones I have and smoke them eventually. Which leads me to, I don't know if it is mentioned in this thread, or if you have read elsewhere, but DO NOT store flavored cigars with others, it'll just make the others start to taste like the flavored.

[stjohnroe]

Welcome from the UK.

Try samplers, maybe even the newbee thread. It can take time to find exactly what you like, but it is worth the effort.

When I was younger I smoked quite a a lot of King Edwards that were infused with brandy, grew out of it though.

[pub spears]

Welcome from SC. I have friends who smoke gas station cigars and have no problem at all with it. The problem is when someone goes on a cigar forum and starts talking about how great those cigars are. Well they are great.. to them. I have to admit, I have an occasional COA Vanilla. Mostly when I'm in a situation where torching a "real" cigar would draw alot of grief on myself. I keep a tin around and take one along when I think I might need something that isn't too bad to smoke and actually smells sorta nice to non cigar smokers. Oh yea, and alot of us laugh at Macanudo smokers too.

[HersheyWalker]

Welcome from the UK.

Try samplers, maybe even the newbee thread. It can take time to find exactly what you like, but it is worth the effort.

When I was younger I smoked quite a a lot of King Edwards that were infused with brandy, grew out of it though.

All the samplers I bought have taught me is what a great stick the Don's are. Beelee dat!

[BunkyX]

If you smoke a cigar and it makes you sick, it is probably too strong for you, for now. Try some of the milder smokes. Cuesta-rey is pretty mild and so are Astrals. While some of these guys have suggested Padrons they may be a bit too strong for you also. Baccarats and Helix are pretty mild,Ashton Cabinets, Casa Torano, Gisperts and CAO Golds are a bit stronger.Stay away from most of the smokes that contain corojo like most Don Pepin until you get used to smoking cigars.Gene

[djinjekted]

If you smoke a cigar and it makes you sick, it is probably too strong for you, for now. Try some of the milder smokes. Cuesta-rey is pretty mild and so are Astrals. While some of these guys have suggested Padrons they may be a bit too strong for you also. Baccarats and Helix are pretty mild,Ashton Cabinets, Casa Torano, Gisperts and CAO Golds are a bit stronger.Stay away from most of the smokes that contain corojo like most Don Pepin until you get used to smoking cigars.Gene

Oh, that's really good info. Thank you so much.
I recently smoked a Drew Estate Chateau Real, and really enjoyed it.

[FunkyCold5]

Welcome from VA!

Try smoking mild-med bodied cigars first. It seems like you are not ready for a full-bodied cigar. We don't want you to associate a good cigar with getting sick. Don Pepins are great cigars, but they definitely kick your butt if you aren't careful.

Money is definitely an issue when it comes to this hobby. I feel it's worth saving the money and getting a box of decent smokes than spending $2.50 for cheap cigars every week. That's just me though.

It seems like you are on the right path, and I hope you find the right cigars for you and share about your trials and errors with us here. The best part about getting into the cigar hobby is, TRYING all the different cigars out there. Just like the wine and liquor hobby, if you call those hobbies, too ;-).

Andrew