Hello, new to the hobby.

[hed]

Most, if not all, online retailers have a wide variety of samplers at very good prices. I've found a few of my regulars in those samplers. I've always been skeptical of reviews found on retailer sites. Salesmen will say anything to make a sale. As mentioned above though, look into the Newbie Sampler thread on this board. You'll get a customized sampler for your tastes and budget that have several advantages over store-bought samplers. I'm waiting on one myself and really looking forward to it.

[JiveTurkey]

Welcome from western Oregon.

What kind of cigar did you smoke with your boss? What was the wrapper shade? You can try a few that are similar as well as begin venturing out. Lots of different types, brands, etc. so you'll need to develop your own taste, by trying different ones.

[JiveTurkey]

Also, if you want to keep costs down, consider small cigars that also don't require as much of a time commitment. My go-to that I always keep on hand are Partagas Black Label Prontos (4 3/16 x 36). They come in a handy tin for travel. You an get a brick of 5 tins of 6 (30 total) for about $45, pre-shipping and pre-tax on Famous.