First time poster, noob smoker...a few questions and introduction.

[craig]

Welcome from Ottawa, Canada!

I second - strongly - trying a Newbie sampler.

Some Maduro's are also nice, especially for that sweetness. In order of accessibility, I'd start with the Alec Bradley Trilogy Exotic Maduro, then move on to the CAO Brazilia, and then a Padron Maduro.

Then there are the higher-end Padron or Fuente Maduro's. However, the price may not yet be worth it.

[BenjiM]

welcome from a fellow newb.

I am in your shoes, just started smoking more and making the transition from mild to medium bodied cigars.

my favorites so far have been the

CAO Cx2
Padron Anniversario
Padron Maduro
R y J Vintage


Try a Padron Maduro for a decently priced higher quality stick.

I bought a box of Arturo Fuente Curly Heads (not curly head deluxe). I got them for about a buck a stick. They are pretty good and have a sweet taste and great flavor. They don't burn perfectly, but they burn just fine for a cheap daily. They draw really well.