What Cigar to start off with ?

[PIPS]

As a hookah/shisha smoker which I smoke every now and again, the last few months, I’ve been curious to lighting up a cigar and seeing if I’d enjoy it or not it.

As I have absolutely have no idea where to start, I wanted to ask you guys to see if a cigar that is semi sweet and that has a creamy taste even exists ?? I’ve read that there are “spicy” cigars but as of now, it just seems like turn off and something that I probably won’t end up enjoying (mabey its the indian in me lol).

Any other recommendations are also welcome...

 

[johnmrson]

My suggestion would be a Diplomatico #5. Very smooth and a nice smoke.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I don't know of any good cigars that have a sweet taste. There are flavored ones, but most of them aren't good. I have a hookah, too, and most cigars aren't like the tobacco I use in it.

Though cigars are different, I think you should be able to enjoy one. I ususally give Macanudos to noobs. Perhaps not the best, but a solid cigar most enjoy. Same with Partagas, for that matter.

I'd recommend visiting a local tobacconist. Good ones will have a wide variety of cigars and will spend some time talking with you about them. If you've never visted a tobaconnist, you should. They're almost always friendly and sociable, and will put some time into developing a relationship with you. An experienced one will lead you to a good cigar or two or three.

 

[plexibass]

Start with a MACANUDO and go from there.

 

[citizensoldierny]

Acid aromatic cigars will get anyone looking for a nice sweet smoke hooked. Macanudo, Fonseca, and others make cigars that are easy for beginners to get addicted to , I mean started on. I started on Fonseca's myself so I'm biased.

 

[inkcoffee]

+1 on Fonseca, 5-50 specifically

 

[olblueyez]

If you want sweet in a nice cigar then go for "Ashton Cabinet". You will not be dissapointed.

Ashton Cabinet

If a Macanudo is a Buick then the AC is a Benz. I did enjoy many Macanudos when I was a kid though.

 

[PIPS]

Nice....
Now where can I buy singles ? Seems like pretty much everywhere I look, they sell them in boxes.

 

[hfraser]

in the smoothest cigars i would say go Fonseca (cuban) they are awesome on the other end of not so smooth but one of my favorites the H Upmann Monarch is a really good smoke with a 16 year lagavulin ... the Fonseca i prefer with a cognac.

But for a starter i would say Romeo y Julieta #2 it's a midrange cigar that has a great body to it and will not cost you an arm and a leg and will offer the same pleasure (great with a nice cognac or armagnac)

Just make sure you get a decent cutter and check online how to cut em properly.
When buying always make sure they are not to humid or not to dry !

BTW this is probably more addictive than DE shaving once you start !

 

[hfraser]

Nice....
Now where can I buy singles ? Seems like pretty much everywhere I look, they sell them in boxes.

http://www.cigargroup.com/regional/ca/sfbay/

just don't buy a box!
unless you got a humidor and the time to keep it perfect single buys are the best, buy the day you want to smoke them and they will be just perfect!!!

 

[BigBuddha76]

PM me your address...I'll send you some sticks you'll like

 

[RockyNomad]

Nice....
Now where can I buy singles ? Seems like pretty much everywhere I look, they sell them in boxes.

Tobacco stores will sell singles as well as boxes.

 

[PIPS]

PM me your address...I'll send you some sticks you'll like

Wow, are you serious ?
Pm'ed !!

 

[cueball]

After a fifteen year hiatis I got the urge for a cigar today. Stopped by a tobacco shop and asked for a mild smoke. The tobaconnist reccommended a Oliva Connecticut Reserve so I picked up a robusto and am enjoying it with a growler of Dog Fish Head 60 minite IPA.Just what I need another so called bad habit.

 

[itsjustjim]

Macanudo are mild and a good starting cigar.

 

[hfraser]

After a fifteen year hiatis I got the urge for a cigar today. Stopped by a tobacco shop and asked for a mild smoke. The tobaconnist reccommended a Oliva Connecticut Reserve so I picked up a robusto and am enjoying it with a growler of Dog Fish Head 60 minite IPA.Just what I need another so called bad habit.

Not sure taking time to enjoy life in a calm relaxing moment can be called a bad habit

 

[Savor the Stick]

http://www.cigargroup.com/regional/ca/sfbay/

just don't buy a box!
unless you got a humidor and the time to keep it perfect single buys are the best, buy the day you want to smoke them and they will be just perfect!!!

I agree with most of what you said....but all of the cigar stores I have visited keep their humidors in the upper70% to low 80%'s humidity( people constantly going in and out)....much too wet to have an enjoyable smoke--too wet of a cigar will give you some terrible burn issues.
So buy that smoke planning to smoke it the next day, take out of wrapper, and put in a cardboard box or sock drawer...enjoy it 24 hrs later.

Kudos to the fellow offering to send you a few cigars...he beat me to it.

Enjoy!! [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B]

 

[bandit82ta]

What gentleman we have here. Thus the reason why I spend time in web location... probably more then I should haha.

 

[jwcarlson]

Start with a MACANUDO and go from there.

+1!!

That's what I started with and they're fantastic as far as I can tell.
Don't worry about getting some monster cigar either, get something fairly small, mild, and smooth (Mancanudo fits the bill, at least the ones I've smoked).

Stay away from anything flavored or scented at first. Someone suggested an Acid blondie to to and after smoking it and greatly enjoying it I threw up for half an hour in the shower. I believe I was allergic to whatever they perfume it with. It tasted great though, kinda sweet. Now if I smoke a cigar and it gives me any sort of sweet taste on my lips I can't continue.

 

[olblueyez]

in the smoothest cigars i would say go Fonseca (cuban) they are awesome on the other end of not so smooth but one of my favorites the H Upmann Monarch is a really good smoke with a 16 year lagavulin ... the Fonseca i prefer with a cognac.

But for a starter i would say Romeo y Julieta #2 it's a midrange cigar that has a great body to it and will not cost you an arm and a leg and will offer the same pleasure (great with a nice cognac or armagnac)

Just make sure you get a decent cutter and check online how to cut em properly.
When buying always make sure they are not to humid or not to dry !

BTW this is probably more addictive than DE shaving once you start !

Do you consider your recommendations to be "sweet"?