New smoker, new cigars, which one first?

[Louis]

I went to my local B&M today and picked out a nice assortment of cigars. Here's what I brought home:

Alec Bradley Special Blend
National Brand 1942
Baccarat 1871 Dolce Far Niente
The Griffin's
CAO Golden Churchill
La Fontana Vintage
Padron 1964 Anniversary Series
Ashton Classic Corona

Not to sure on all the exact sizes. Any other recommendations? Time to smoke!

Take care,
Louis

[adamh_25_]

Here nothin but good things about the padron annis. any padron really.
If you want a big arse list.....the BOTL's here and I have come up with this beast...hope it helps and doesnt confuse. Just a huge list of all different types of smokes that will get you on your way. Looks like you've got a a pretty good start there though.

Stuff To Try
1. Carlos Toran Exodus 1959 Cigars - Double Corona
2. Carlos Torano Exodus Silver (Carameley) - Torpedo Especial
3. Onyx Reserve - Mini, Toro
4. Padron - 3000(M)
5. Padron 1964 Anniversary - Corona (M)
6. Padron - Panatela
7. El Rey del Mundo (Hon) - Robusto Larga (M)
8. Rocky Patel Vintage - 1992 Robusto, 1992 Torpedo
9. Rocky Patel Sun Grown - Robusto, Torpedo
10. Ashton Virgin Sun Grown - Tres Mystique, Spellbound, Sorcerer
11. Partagas Black - Toro (Age)
12. Trinidad (D.R.) - Toro Maduro
13. Rocky Patel - Edge
14. Partagas Black - Maximo
15. Camacho SLR Maduro Robusto (Rothschild Maduro?)
16. El Mejor Espresso - Torpedo, Corona, Any
17. Arturo Fuente Anejo - Reserva No. 50
18. Juan Lopez Epicure No. 1
19. Torano Virtuoso
20. Punch Rare Corojo
21. Padron Classic Londres
22. Cusano 18
23. Perdomo Reserve
24. Diamond Crown Maximus
25. La Aurora Anos
26. Litto Gomez
Cubans (Affordable - $8 and under)
1. Bolivar PC
2. Partagas Shorts
3. El Rey del Mundo Choix Supremes
4. Jose Piedra.$3
5. Monte Cristo #4
6. Ramone Allones Small Club Coronas
7. Trinidad Reyes
Strong Cigars (Nicotine Buzz)
1. Camachos
2. Rocky Patel Edge
3. Olivia "O" Bold
4. Joya De Nicaragua Antanos
5. La Flor Dominicana Ligero Double Ligero Chisel
6. Bolivar Belicoso Fino
7. CAO Extreme
8. Juan Lopez Epicure # 1
9. El Rey Del Mundo Robusto
10. Partagas Black Label
11. Joya De Nicaragua
12. El Rico Habano
13. Quinteros
14. Romeo y Juliet Hermoso #2 IL
15. Siglo VI
16. Romeo y Juliet Cazadore
17. Litto Gomez
18. H Upmann Corona Major
19. Cohiba Siglo 2
20. Partagas Lusitanie ?
21. Opus X
22. CAO Brazilia Pirahna
23. La Gloria Cubana Serie R #5

Adam

[Ermo]

Excellent list Adam. I have nothing better to say.

[Louis]

Just finished an attempt to smoke the Baccarat 1871 Dolce Far Niente. The smoke was very bitter, and the sweetness of the wrapper didn't complement the flavor of the tobacco at all. The room note was not very good, almost skunky. Not the worst skunky cigar I have smelled, but definitely up there.

I'm going to pack a bowl of orange & mint shisha to get the taste out of my mouth!

Louis

[KnightKrusher]

Very nice list Adam and right on point. Buy them smoke them.

[ShawnP]

Also read through the review section on this site. You will find tons of reviews and a long long long list of cigars you will want to try.





Shawn

[jcruz1027]

Great list...glad to see an El Rey Del Mundo made it on the list!

[stormin]

I say start at the top and save yourself a lot of wasted time:
Cohiba Siglo VI

[4WheelVFR]

Make sure you post some reviews. I'm a noob as well, and always looking for my next smoke.

[JPH]

Nice list man...I want to second Adamh 25's recommendation for Rocky Patel Sun Grown - Robusto, Torpedo...TJust had my first one recently and reviewed it....I't just so different form anything I have ever had.... though I am pretty new.

[thinhouse]

No harm in trying them all

[68TriShield]

Originally Posted by Louis

Just finished an attempt to smoke the Baccarat 1871 Dolce Far Niente. The smoke was very bitter, and the sweetness of the wrapper didn't complement the flavor of the tobacco at all. The room note was not very good, almost skunky. Not the worst skunky cigar I have smelled, but definitely up there.

I'm going to pack a bowl of orange & mint shisha to get the taste out of my mouth!

Louis

Either you love or hate those,myself so thats one to strike off your list.Dave

[Baric]

If you want a real challenge-use top25cigar's ranking lists (top sub-$6 cigars or top 25 overall) and see if you can smoke them all.

[Fireman_UK]

Originally Posted by Baric

If you want a real challenge-use top25cigar's ranking lists (top sub-$6 cigars or top 25 overall) and see if you can smoke them all.

...what I wouldn't give to work my way through the list.

[Blaylock]

Great recommendations given so far.

Reading the reviews can be helpful.

I keep a notebook to write down a few thoughts about most of the new cigars being smoked. This is helpful to me because I tend to forget my impressions of all but the best ones and the worst ones.