Alright you guys were right

[The Master]

Don'tbe dissing Macanudo so fast, they are the number one selling cigar in the US. If you are looking for a mild consistent cigar then you cannot go wrong with a Mac.

My old man smoked the Prince Phillips everyday till the day he died. He could afford any cigar he wanted and had access to Cuban cigars anytime he wanted them. To him the Mac was the perfect cigar, no I didn't agree with him, but that is what he liked to smoke so who are we to say people like that should smoke something else.

Smoke what you like and don't worry what others think.

[bigpoppapuff]

i won't deny the name that macs have...that doesnt mean they're a good cigar...they're just an easy buy for a cigar smoker who hasn't stepped up.....i stand by what i said...get a business envelope and light it up...many of the same flavors of a mac.....are there better cigars...yes...are there better and less expensive milder cigars...absolutely....

[Island Epicurean]

Go with Big's suggestion....... He wont steer ya wrong! You might like the Punch though.....

[reaganyouth84]

The H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon is another good choice. You can find those, depending on size, for around 4-6 bucks. I think they are a great smoke. Bigpoppapuff knows his stuff though, I'd listen to his advice.

-Mike

[cigarsarge]

Never really liked the Mac naturals...The maddies are smokable. They actually have some flavor.

[Hap]

You might also want to consider Don Diego, or the Don Diego Playboy if you like a mild but well constructed mild cigar. Por Larranaga, either the dominican or the (preferable) honduran blends are also excellent, in my opinion. I also like Cuesta Rey for a nice mild-medium bodied cigar. If you like the Macs, stay with 'em.

[BunkyX]

I highly recomend the Cuesta Rey as a milder newbie cigar, especially the 8-9-8 or the 1884. The Pyramids are a little stronger, while the Aristocrats my just be too much cigar in length for a newbie.Watch out for some of the cheap mild cigars because mild stands for tasteless.