recommendations for the wife

**heftysmokes** · 10-19-2005, 02:19 PM

Hey guys-
As you can see by my post count, I'm a newbie to the board and also a newbie to the cigar world, so I'm here looking for a little advice from all of you who know cigars.

Here's the deal: while smoking primarily while golfing or out on the patio with my friends, it seems as if my wife has taken an interest in my newfound hobby/interest/passion. She thought it would be nice if we could enjoy a smoke together and I totally agree, not only because I enjoy hanging around with my wife (gasp!) but also because I could see this leading to a much larger budget at the local b&m

However, I've been putting her off until I can get some recommedations from you guys. I'm looking for a nice, medium bodied, medium priced stick, possibly on the sweeter side (no flavored sticks). my tastes tend to run towards the darker, richer smokes and I don't want to overpower her senses and turn her off before I can get her hooked!
Any advice would be much appreciated.

Hefty

**Bubba -NJ** · 10-19-2005, 02:55 PM

As a newbie to this post all I could recomend is to think about what she likes to eat and drink . Does she like strong spicy foods or subtle savory food ? Does she like wine coolers , wine , beer or distilled spirits ? Does she have a sweet toothe ? Cigars from the Dominican Republic tend to mild as well as a Candela wrapper . If all else fails , take her with you to the local cigar shop and ask the clerk what they recommend .

bigpoppapuff · 10-19-2005, 03:53 PM

to say that cigars from the D.R. tend to be mild is mis-leading and untrue (LFD chisel,LFD ligero to mention just two).....

i'd start out with some samplers....is there a shop near you that has strngth ratings on the boxes??.....the search is part of the fun......explore all three regions (D.R.,nic,and honduras)...

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**Neuromancer** · 10-19-2005, 04:22 PM

I know you said you didn't want a recommendation of flavored cigars, but if your wife is a chocolate lover, like most women I know, then you should have her try the new Rocky Patel/Drew Estates Java...that's what got my GF into cigars and now I get to make most cigar events without hassle, and sometimes she even accompanies me...