Buying my first cigar! Help me out.

**William.P** · 06-23-2013, 04:31 AM

So this Saturday, I'm buying my first cigar. I'm 23 and have smoked hookah for a couple years now, but it lacks that X factor I believe I'll find in cigars.
I've done quite a bit of research the last couple months. I've watched quite a few video's from Brain Glynn (CigarObsession) on Youtube and learned a bit.

I would like a little advice on what kind of cigar to buy for my first. I know I don't have the experience to enjoy a full bodied cigar, so maybe something medium?

When do cigars stop being some cheap crap like ghetto swisher sweets you find at every gas station and become a nice quality? Where is the price line?
I don't want to buy some cheap crap, I want an actual cigar. Paying 70 cents for a 'cigar' doesn't even qualify as a cigar to me.

Complete newbie here, I respect all opinions here and value your advice, thank you all out there.

**ggiese** · 06-23-2013, 09:05 AM

My first "real" cigar was a Montessino - recommended my my local cigar shop. It's a great cigar at a great price point. It introduced me to a quality cigar - medium bodied - nice flavor. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Then you can either work up from there to more expensive, better quality and construction. Or - compare that cigar to some of the cheaper "bundle" cigars.

**MarkD60** · 06-23-2013, 12:08 PM

I smoked my first cigar in Cuba. I'd recommend that! If not, then probably I'd go to a cigar shop and ask for a
recommendation. I'd also try mild instead of medium, and spend 10 to 20 dollars.

**ggiese** · 06-23-2013, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by MarkD60

I smoked my first cigar in Cuba. I'd recommend that! If not, then probably I'd go to a cigar shop and ask for a
recommendation. I'd also try mild instead of medium, and spend 10 to 20 dollars.

Oh, Mark... Sadly - Cuba is only a pipe dream for most US citizens. That's sure dangling a carrot with not much hope of enjoying it...

Choice #2 seems to be the only viable option - though it seems a somewhat unfulfilling suggestion unless you recommend a good mild to medium cigar for William. I believe he even thought that himself. Anything you think he should try that would be available at his local cigar shop?