New Smoker Sampler Suggestions

[mrtr33]

Mike,

Welcome to the forum.

You'll receive varying opinions, but I would suggest you hold off on one of those Cigars International samplers. In my experience, they offer 1 or 2 quality smokes, and then crap that they just need to get rid of. For years, the Newbie Sampler Thread in the Exchange section of the forum has offered quality samplers from seasoned cigar smokers. These usually start at $50, and go up from there.

I would suggest, before you even get a sampler, is just to try some singles. When you first start out, you'll probably dislike more cigars than you like. Many newbs begin a journal, documenting where the cigar came from, the size, etc. in an attempt to identify what they enjoyed about the cigar. My local tobacconist, when I first began, suggested I begin looking for cigars with the same kind of profile of how I liked my beers - big, strong and bold. Over time, my tastes have changed. But you've got to start somewhere.

I hope this help. Search is your friend here.

[ggiese]

Mike,

Welcome to the forum.

You'll receive varying opinions, but I would suggest you hold off on one of those Cigars International samplers. In my experience, they offer 1 or 2 quality smokes, and then crap that they just need to get rid of. For years, the Newbie Sampler Thread in the Exchange section of the forum has offered quality samplers from seasoned cigar smokers. These usually start at $50, and go up from there.

I would suggest, before you even get a sampler, is just to try some singles. When you first start out, you'll probably dislike more cigars than you like. Many newbs begin a journal, documenting where the cigar came from, the size, etc. in an attempt to identify what they enjoyed about the cigar. My local tobacconist, when I first began, suggested I begin looking for cigars with the same kind of profile of how I liked my beers - big, strong and bold. Over time, my tastes have changed. But you've got to start somewhere.

I hope this help. Search is your friend here.

[CptnBlues63]

Hi Mike, welcome to the board from Alberta, Canada.

What mrtr33 said!

I just want to comment, I did several newbie samplers when I first joined and I was very glad I did. I made a point of mentioning to the people I did the samplers with what I had smoked previously so they wouldn't send me those. Also, I did the samplers one at a time and smoked all of one before starting another. Keeping a journal of what you got from whom would also be helpful in keeping things straight.

If you're new to smoking cigars in general, I will add, you will probably want to start with mild to medium cigars and work your way up to the stronger cigars. Also, smoking a cigar after a meal is always a good idea. For some reason I find they taste much better when you have a full belly.

[Roger]

Welcome from Eastern Oregon! Try what Mark said!

[michaelbehlen]

Thank you for all your suggestions gentlemen, I really appreciate it. So after hearing, "go to your local shop!" all over the forum thats what I did today, as it happened to me my day off. Told the gentleman that I was new and to give me three in different strengths to gauage what I would like. I walked away with
1)VegaFina Toro Hecho A Mano.
2)Habano #3
3)Rocky Vintage 1990.

I took your advice and will start a journal with some notes on what I like about each (or not like). Ill keep you posted, Im starting on the Toro now.

[michaelbehlen]

So just to update you folks, the Rocky 1990 was BY FAR my favorite. The Fega Fina was a little harsh for my first time around, the the other was simply to light. Do you have any suggestions based on my like of the rocky? Id like to try some simillair ones! Thanks in advance!

[ggiese]

So just to update you folks, the Rocky 1990 was BY FAR my favorite. The Fega Fina was a little harsh for my first time around, the the other was simply to light. Do you have any suggestions based on my like of the rocky? Id like to try some simillair ones! Thanks in advance!

The Rocky Patel "Edge" maduro.