Recommendations for new smoker

[rinder]

Hello all! Since a young age, I've enjoyed the smell of cigars, especially in humidors and while burning. I've smoked plenty of cheap stuff and last summer I tried a punch cigar which was too strong. I felt nauseated and got a headache, and haven't smoked since. Now, I'm ready for round 2, but need something at my level.

I've collected lighters for years, and I have the other essentials ready. I just need the cigar!

Please help me out! Thanks.

[badwhale]

Joya de Nicaragua Antano or
Camacho Coyolar

Will

[mrtr33]

Your best bet would be to ask your local tobacconist.

But trying some 'milder' smokes might be a better option. Also, think smaller, shorter smokes, like robustos, or smaller. This won't always help, but it might a little. I'm totally drawing a blank on examples of milder smokes. But use the search option found in this forum - this question has been asked before.

Other advice: eat something beforehand. Have something to drink with it. Don't constantly puff, unless you have a tight draw, then you'd need to - which in and of itself could cause a headache due to the strain of getting smoke through. Again, a tobacconist can help you with this choice.

Welcome to the board from central Oregon.

[ggiese]

Some tips for you:

1. Avoid cigar stores that also sell glass pipes and tie dyed clothing.
2. Avoid buying your cigars at a drug store or a gas station.
3. Only deal with cigar stores that only sell cigars and cigar smoking accessories ("true" tobacconist).
4. Avoid any cigar that looks remotely like it was made through a mechanical process.
5. Avoid cigars that are contained in a pretty colored plastic tube.
6. A true tobacconist will ask insightful questions about likes/dislikes and will only recommend cigars that fit that profile.
7. Ask the tobacconist to steer you away from cigars that are "full flavored" or "full bodied".
8. Avoid any cigar that say, "ligero" or especially "triple ligero" - you're likely to end up on the floor.

Bottom line - there's plenty of cigars out there you will enjoy without having to hug the porcelain throne.

[heftysmokes]

9. Don't eat yellow snow.
10. If you live in New York, don't name your dog Taxi.

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[mrtr33]

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In that vein,

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[CoventryCat86]

9. Don't eat yellow snow.
10. If you live in New York, don't name your dog Taxi.

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LMAO!

I must be one of a very small audience that has never heard that one before but that is freakin' hilarious.

[Paddy]

Joya de Nicaragua Antano or
Camacho Coyolar

Will

Yea, Why not a LFD chisel ?

[ggiese]

Yea, Why not a LFD chisel ?

OMG - I LOVE the LFD Chisel's. They are one of the most mild and smooth cigars I think I've ever smoked! Great suggestion!!!

The only thing I don't so much care about with the Antano's is the taste that kind of reminds me of prune's (kind of sweet). Otherwise, that's another great suggestion - mild, smooth and very pleasant!

[badwhale]

Don't forget the Padron 45th for a quick light smoke. Cheap too.

[ggiese]

Don't forget the Padron 45th for a quick light smoke. Cheap too.

Hmmm... I do like the Padron 45th's price... And I agree it is a pretty doggone light smoke. But - I've never been able to finish it quickly. Maybe because I just get lost in that haze around smoking such a great cigar!!!