New to cigars, looking for a bit more diversity.

[WhiteWidow]

If you like Punch try their Gran Puro, they're pretty good. A couple good inexpensive ones I like are Padron 2000 or 3000's, or a Sancho Panza, all about $3-4 each. These are all available as maduros, I beleive. One of my favorite maduros is the Cohiba XV but it is about $8, and if you want to really get ripped off but smoke a great cigar, try a Graycliff Espresso at around $15-17. Tomorrow I'm going to try a Partegas Black, which I understand are supposed to be pretty good, too.

[mithril]

welcome to the board! i second the sancho panzas. also you might want to try some of the cigars from the Arturo Fuente line. the AF 858 is really good. its a lighter smoke put pretty flavorful.

[FPDoc77]

Welcome...My personal favorite is the Oliva classic. I will try the Oliva Bold for monday night football. Funny enough I started with the punches also.

[SuperChuck]

I suggest leaning on your shopkeep. Mention a few sticks you've enjoyed and ask for some suggestions in your price range. If they're unable to throw together some cigars you might like, find another shop.

Whenever I visit a cigar shop, I usually pick out the sticks I want, then ask for a recommendation. I have ALWAYS been impressed by their picks!

[Mavido]

I suggest leaning on your shopkeep. Mention a few sticks you've enjoyed and ask for some suggestions in your price range. If they're unable to throw together some cigars you might like, find another shop.

Whenever I visit a cigar shop, I usually pick out the sticks I want, then ask for a recommendation. I have ALWAYS been impressed by their picks!

The problem with this is that the only real shop around here was a tinderbox, which closed down a few months ago. So now there are only two places in the city that I know of thus far (exclusing the country clubs) that carry cigars. Two tobaco outlets with very poor selections. However, I did talk to the guy yesterday, and they do have 3000+ cigars with 3 closet humidor's coming in next week. Apparently they were supposed to be here a month ago, but were delayed because of the huricains. So I'll have a better selection in my area, but the employee's of these shops really dont know much.

Thanks for yall's advice though.

[WhiteWidow]

Just order online, you don't have to pay crappy taxes that way

[JJ Westbrook]

Just order online, you don't have to pay crappy taxes that way

. . . and the selection is much wider online
Mavido,

I am in almost the same boat you are. I am anxious to try new smokes. However, I have no local shops to go to and browse, inquire, or buy from. Unfortunately for me it looks like that will not change here anytime soon. So, I have no sensible choice BUT to order online. The guys here have suggested some reputable vendors that I will be trying very soon. Do a search of the forums. I assure you there is plenty on the subject.