Hey from Columbia, SC....I've been into premium cigars for...oh, lets say one month (only turned 18 in August.) I started with the drug store cheapies, but soon found a good store in town with a humidor. Still know very little about quality, taste, etc, but hopefully I can learn a little from you guys...

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So far I've tried:
RyJ's (Good) good thing you didn't try Macanudo's but a good smoke.
H. Upmann (Spicy and Good) Higher on the flavor side of things.
Montecristo (Below average for tha price) Can't really comment but wouldn't by them.
CAO mX2 (Bit Tasteless) Not really intended for someone just starting out.
Helix (Good for tha price) Blah. Good for the novice.
Punch (Fair) Good Staple
CAO Maduro (Best so far) Strong for some one starting out, but a great smoke.
CAO Brazilia (Good) Good, but also strong.

Any suggestions for some rather unknown brands would be greatly appriciated!
Try 601 Connecticut. Rocky Patel Edge Corojo, If you like the Cameroon rapper you might try the CX2. Two brands I would try would be Funte and Cuesta-Rey.