I agree with sarge-if you're new to smoking, tackle it with a full stomach. It also wouldn't hurt to work your way up to the full-strength cigars. I'd start out with Baccarat and Macanudo. Then progress up to the CAO Gold and some naturals-then take on the big and bad maduros. But if you're brave, throw caution to the wind and take on the big boys with a full stomach.