Alright you guys were right

[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.