New to cigars....need advice on a good first.

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Thanks for the replies, I'll get two or three of the Montecristo White Lables. Are the romeo y julieta cuban?

No worries, I've got 1 month to the day till I'm 18 (april 23).

Thanks for the advice.

Romeos are indeed cuban :-). As mmab said, dont try smoking it dry. The stick will taste bitter and harsh due to the greater temperature that a dried out cigar burns at. If you're interested in cigar smoking, you're going to want to purchase a humidor. www.cheaphumidors.com is a great site to check out.

Before you can properly evaluate the taste of a cigar, you need to first ensure that you're smoking it properly. Make sure the burn is nice and even, take no more than 3-4 puffs a minute, as any more may cause your cigar to burn at a hotter temperature, which leads to bitter tastes. And remember to draw the smoke into your mouth nice and slow.

I've just scratched the surface here. thorough information is available on almost any major cigar site, any of which may be found by simply googling "cigars"

Good luck to you, and welcome to the forums!