n00b here, some recommendations based off these I've tried

[rickcr]

Hi all. Hope this is the correct forum for this kind of question. I'm new to cigar smoking. Been really enjoying trying out different ones over the past couple of months.

Since I've just started, my list is pretty small, so here are the ones I've smoked broken down by the ones most enjoyed.

Favorite so far:

• 601 Green La Punta Habano Oscuro

Next favorites (not in any particular order):

• Joya de Nicaragua Antano
• Camacho Corojo (second run)
• Rocky Patel Edge
• Illusion f9
• Carlos Torano casa torano

Least favorites

• H Upman Special Seleccion
• Carlos Torano Exodus 1959
• Cusano 18

What I actually seem to enjoy are the cigars that have taste(for lack of a better word.) I like when I can taste the wrapper and don't really like the paper to seem dry. The Exodus 1959 and cusano 18 came recommended by a friend, but when I tried them they seemed sort of 'pappery' and the smoke didn't seem to have much taste, but I might try it again to be sure.

What I'm wondering is if someone can recommend some less nicotine-kick cigars, but ones that still have a lot of flavor. Sometimes I think I want a calmer smoke but one that still has a lot of flavor. I don't necessarily want to say medium-bodied, because based off some googling, I've read that it's possible to have a full bodied cigar that doesn't necessarily have a super strong nicotine content? Since I've only smoked those listed above once, I can't recall which ones had a lot of 'kick', but the one I had last night.. the Joya de nicaragua seemed pretty strong, and coupled with the gin I was drinking seemed to give me quite a buzz (yea I know gin supposedly doesn't pair well, but I like gin I really enjoyed the flavor and smoke and richness, and didn't mind the kick because I was in the mood for it anyway.

Can someone recommend some medium strength(?) cigars that still have a lot of a flavor? In my newbie way of describing what I like I'd say I enjoy ones that have a heavy smoke that seems creamy (I don't like the dry smoke taste), tasty wrapper (I like oily, but want to try some that aren't as well), that finishes smooth. I'm sure I'd like coffee or chocolate type tastes as opposed to other descriptions I hear such as nutty, grassy, etc (however I've yet to really say that I've tasted these any of the ones I've smoked, but that's probably because my tastes aren't that discerning yet.)

Thanks for helping this newbie out with some recommendations as to what to try next. I think I might try the Rocky Patel 1992 or 1990 that I hear a lot about next.

[NCRadioMan]

Drink sweet drinks and/or have a full stomache with strong cigars becuase they, and all cigars, lowers your blood-sugar. That is why you felt buzzed. A symtom of low blood-sugar.

Try more Torano's, Padron's and Pepin made cigars. Also, check out the fourth sticky thread down in this forum.

[madurolover]

Sounds as if you already like fuller bodied cigars. I would reccomend trying anything by Don Pepin Garcia, with Tatuaje being at the top of the list.

Also if you would, please introduce yourself in the New Gorilla section.

Here is the link:
New Gorilla Forum

Also remember to click on my sig line to see if you are eligible for the noob contest.

p.s. I like gin with cigars.

[chip]

Perdomo Champagne and Oliva V are both mild/medium with fuller flavor.
I also agree with Pepin suggestions, Tat Noella's are one of my favorite smokes.

[LiveDog]

Originally Posted by chip

Perdomo Champagne and Oliva V are both mild/medium with fuller flavor.
I also agree with Pepin suggestions, Tat Noella's are one of my favorite smokes.

Jose Piedra's are very good for the money if aged for a couple months in the humi. Hoyo De Monterrey are very good IMHO, pricey though.

[rickcr]

Originally Posted by LiveDog

Hoyo De Monterrey are very good IMHO, pricey though.

Hmm they seem to be a lot cheapr than the others mentioned...Tatuaje Noella, Oliva Serie V, Perdomo Reserve Champagn

All three of them seem like ones I want to try though.

I should probably also try the Hoyo Dark Sumatra, since I haven't tried that yet either (cheaper also), but that's definitely on the strong side. I was interested in some medium bodied ones with a lot of a flavor. Reading some reviews on the the Perdromo Reserve Champagn mentioned in this thread, it sounds like a nice one to try. The Tatuaje Noella sounds great also. Both will be great to try but I probably won't have the money to make them regular smokes.

[madurolover]

I am pretty sure he was talking about Cuban Hoyos.

[Darrell]

Originally Posted by madurolover

I am pretty sure he was talking about Cuban Hoyos.

Yep, my thoughts as well.

[madurolover]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Yep, my thoughts as well.

I like Cuban Hoyos

[Darrell]

Originally Posted by madurolover

I like Cuban Hoyos

No doubt, but this thread should suggest things our new Gorilla can acquire without worry.

[madurolover]

Yep, that is why Tats were my suggestion.

Judging by the list you may also enjoy the San Cristobal made by Ashton.

[Legend]

Good suggestions so far. Your idea of the RP vintage is good.

I'd add

Gurkha black dragon
Gurkha dragonfire
Perdomo patriarch
Perdomo Habano corojo
Grab Habano corojo #5
Ashton VSG
Taboo HSG

And others

[smokin5]

You might want to also try the
Padilla Obsidian
CAO Brazilia
Padron 2000

All give a nice coffee/cocoa flavor but are more like a medium-full in strength.

[bobarian]

Try the Joya Celebration, a bit milder than the Antano.
I would also recommend:
Tatuaje Havana VI
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero or Cameroon(milder)
Oliva V

[Jimbo14]

RyJ Cazzadore <---- thats pretty mild.

Haha, just kidding mate. Not sure what you should try, are you just after non-cubans?

Welcome to club stogie!