Just curious

[Tredegar]

I have been advocating the health benefits of smoking cigars with some friends of mine at work. Quite a few are not cigar smokers and are, quite frankly, not fond of the idea of smoking them. I guess getting dried out White Owls from the liquor store would turn you off to them too. But in order to win them over to our side, which cigar would you gift them? Mind you this is for people who are not fond of cigars vs. people who have never tried them.

As an aside what cigar would you gift to someone who is not a cigar smoker but was curious about trying one?

[mosesbotbol]

Not sure if I would even bother as they'll probably get sick even if you gave them a Cohiba. That being said, I would give them whatever cigar you enjoy.

[cbsmokin]

Give them an Opus and watch them

Just kidding, most people brand new try Macanudo. Make sure it is a mild stick along those lines and be sure to tell them to eat first.

[awsmith4]

Macanudos, NC RyJ, and Perdomo Champagne seem to be goog starter gifts. Many people also enjoy the AF 858 Natural as a good first smoke

[bobarian]

I think something short. AF Short Story, RYJ Bully Nat, Punch Roth Nat.

[uncballzer]

I would give them a Drew Estate cigar.
But truly, most are mild and have a sweet taste that they may like, esp along the Acid or Natural line.

[wayner123]

I would suggest these:

In order of price:

Olivia Serie G or O
La Aroma de Cuba
Pepin Blue
Davidoff
Padron Anni

[nuke999]

In either case I would stick with something mild. Oliva, 5 Vegas, or Torano.

[Scud]

Don't give them the LFD Chisel That'd never get you invited anywhere

[tchariya]

the stick that wonders wonders to push someone onto the slopes:

Arturo Fuente Short Story!

[tchariya]

Originally Posted by Scud

Don't give them the LFD Chisel That'd never get you invited anywhere

yeah..just send them all to me!

[Woogie]

I usually give out Rocky Patel 1999's to friends who want to try a smoke. I also like some of the previous suggestions such as a Olivia or Torano connecticut.

Woogie

[bigben]

Cusano 18 double coneticut, very easy smoke, relatively short, 3-4 bucks, great flavors.

[koolbooy]

coming from a newbie. i dont have much recommendations on a cigar, but a long with sticks, make sure you give them a paper with a list of tips and a "how to".

how to cut, smoke, light it.
tips: eat 1st, take your time etc.

an even better idea, invite them over for a little get together. and SHOW them all the kool stuff that comes a long with smoking. like the different shapes, the way of lighting it, how you can mix drinks with it, how kool a humidor looks and smells and so on.

fun + a flavorful mild cigar = good times and they'll be impressed.

[ChokeOnSmoke]

I'd go with the one that turned me on to smoking regularly: AVO Classic (well built, mild goodness)