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Old 11-24-2005, 05:03 AM   #1
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A hello and a request
Hi,

I’ve been browsing this forum for quite some time now and only until recently I have taken the initiative to register as a member. And so, I just want to say my hellos.

I’ve been introduced to cigars by my father 4 years ago. At that time, he was very much a newbie himself, traveling from cigar shop to cigar shop, gathering suggestions. I would follow him around, admiring the ambiance and aroma of each store. By age 15, I smoked my first cigar, a RyJ No. 3 Tubos de Luxe. It was everything I expected from a cigar; strong and aromatic. But it was too flavourful and much too strong; I ended up wheezy, nauseous, and unsatisfied. Monte No. 2 was next on the list and it became the cigar I fell in love with. The draw was light, the smoke was smooth and it came to be the benchmark by which all cigars were judged.

Growing up in Hong Kong meant that just about every cigar I have smoked were Cubans. Unfortunately, this then became a problem to me. For every cigar I smoke, I can only rate it’s smokability on a very superficial level; that is, the lightness of the draw, the construction, the burn, and whether it made me feel like puking or not. By jumping straight into Cubans, I don’t believe I had the chance of developing my senses to evaluate a cigar’s flavour at depth.

Now that I’m in college here in the US, I discovered a world of non-Cuban goodness. I would like to ask for a suggestion or two for a good newbie cigar. It would be great to have a brief tasting note, so I would know what to look out for.

Thanks for reading.

*I’m down to my final 3rd of my Monte White Toro. It’s a beautifully constructed cigar, perfect burn, perfect draw. It has been a very smooth smoke, but its turning rather acrid now. Its time to put it down.
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Old 11-24-2005, 05:17 AM   #2
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Here are my two suggestions:

La Aroma De Cuba (any size) -- Full bodied and creamy, has a unique taste.

Gispert Churchill (natural) -- Mild and creamy.
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Old 11-24-2005, 05:42 AM   #3
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Welcome to CS, benjamin831! I would look at anything from the Ashton VSG or AF Hemmingway lines.
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Old 11-24-2005, 06:13 AM   #4
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Welcome to Club Stogie !

Try the Fuente line. I am sure you will find one that you realy like.
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Old 11-24-2005, 07:34 AM   #5
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Re: A hello and a request
Welcome aboard.

Some of my lighter favorites are the Por Larranaga Honduran blend. Creamy smoke with light spice flavors.

RyJ Reserva Reals are nice smokes that won't overwhelm. Temple Hall, Don Diego, and Gran Habano Connecticut blend are good too.

Spend some time looking through the Cigar Data Base on Top 25. I've found so many great cigars that way. It's also helped me to stay away from some stinkers. It is a wealth of knowledge that will save you some money and time.
Good Luck.
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Old 11-24-2005, 08:33 AM   #6
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Re: A hello and a request
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Welcome to CS, benjamin831! I would look at anything from the Ashton VSG or AF Hemmingway lines.
Welcome to CS. I agree with Moglman and would add the Torano 1916 Camaroon and the Hoyo de Monteray Dark Sumatra.

The Torano has a nice mild to med body with that camaroon flavor.

The HdM Dark Sumatra is a Med to Full body with a nice spicy, peppery flavor.

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Old 11-24-2005, 08:41 AM   #7
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Welcome to Club Stogie!

Try the Casa Torano Line, the 1916 Cammie's. That's my short list.
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Old 11-24-2005, 09:43 AM   #8
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Welcome to CS, and you might take a look at the CAO Golds, I like those a lot
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Old 11-24-2005, 09:56 AM   #9
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Welcome to CS. I suck at recommending cigars, but I promise if you hang out hear long enough, you will have a "must try" list that is longer than you could possibly get through. Enjoy
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Por Larranaga Honduran blend. Creamy smoke with light spice flavors.
I've got to try these. I believe they're made by the same factory that produces La Aroma De Cuba, Saint Luis Rey, and Gispert. And since I love those...
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Welcome to the club

For someone that has the unfortunate experience of only smoking cubans - I think you might try the Atruro Fuente Don
Carlos line - they have some real flavor and character reminesient of cubans - good luck
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Welcome to club stogie

All the above have been good selections, I would also recommend the CAO line.

Oh and if you don't want to spend an arm and a leg for an everyday smoke try the Flor De Oliva Naturals and Maduro bundles.
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Welcome! What school are you attending?
My suggestions for a mild cigar with good flavor is Casa Torano
Medium Punch Champiom

Cheers!
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G'day mate!
Welcome to Club Stogie
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I have to second La Aroma de Cuba.

And try a cigar from El Rey Del Mundo -- they are my favorite NCs.

Both of the above are surprisingly affordable (typically $5 or less).
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