Comments on: Stogie Commentary: Introducing Cigars to Newcomers http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html Blowin’ Smoke on Everything Cigars - cigar reviews, news and commentary 7 days a week Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:36:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MonkeyDan http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html/comment-page-1#comment-16388 MonkeyDan Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:34:32 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html#comment-16388 For novice smokers: Puros Indios, Padron or a Don Tomas is the way to go. Like to recommendations you gave as well. For novice smokers: Puros Indios, Padron or a Don Tomas is the way to go. Like to recommendations you gave as well.

]]> By: George E. http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html/comment-page-1#comment-16395 George E. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:37:31 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html#comment-16395 Thanks for all the interesting comments. It's always great when there's dialogue on the site. Thanks for all the interesting comments. It's always great when there's dialogue on the site.

]]> By: Eric D. http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html/comment-page-1#comment-16390 Eric D. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:27:11 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html#comment-16390 You know, after reading your post, it makes sense. When I was a new smoker I found myself drawn to the cigars that were full in flavor. Sometimes I forget that full flavor doesn't always mean full strength in nicotine and body. My brother-and-law has a smoke once or twice a year and really enjoyed the Rare Corojo for example. Happy smoking! You know, after reading your post, it makes sense. When I was a new smoker I found myself drawn to the cigars that were full in flavor. Sometimes I forget that full flavor doesn't always mean full strength in nicotine and body. My brother-and-law has a smoke once or twice a year and really enjoyed the Rare Corojo for example. Happy smoking!

]]> By: Geoff http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html/comment-page-1#comment-16373 Geoff Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:52:08 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html#comment-16373 Thanks for the food for thought, George. I managed to gain a new smoking buddy by starting him off with an <a href="http://www.stogieguys.com/2006/08/stogie-reviews-onyx-vintage-97-epicure.html" rel="nofollow">Onyx Vintage '97</a>. Thanks for the food for thought, George. I managed to gain a new smoking buddy by starting him off with an Onyx Vintage ’97.

]]> By: Cigar Jack http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html/comment-page-1#comment-16372 Cigar Jack Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:50:31 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html#comment-16372 If I was going to recommend a cigar to a non-cigar smoker I think I'd pick something Mild to Medium. I'd start someone out with CAO Cameroon, mabye a Fuente (not an Opus obviously) or a Casa Torano. They provide enough flavor to be interesting. In fact when I first started smoking cigars I started on Fuentes and AVO's. If I was going to recommend a cigar to a non-cigar smoker I think I'd pick something Mild to Medium. I'd start someone out with CAO Cameroon, mabye a Fuente (not an Opus obviously) or a Casa Torano. They provide enough flavor to be interesting. In fact when I first started smoking cigars I started on Fuentes and AVO's.

]]> By: Paul http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html/comment-page-1#comment-16370 Paul Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:05:34 +0000 http://www.stogieguys.com/2007/12/12172007-stogie-commentary-introducing-cigars-to-newcomers.html#comment-16370 I disagree. I think a mild cigar is indeed the ideal way to go with a novice, especially someone who doesn't smoke cigarettes or a pipe, but I do agree that you should avoid the most obvious options. Most cigar smokers have a favorite mild stick (even those who usually smoke full-bodied stogies), and that's what you share. Whether it's a CAO gold, a Diamond Crown, or another of the many primo mild smokes out there, you're more likely to gain a new smoking buddy if you ease them into it with something interesting, but smooth enough that they won't feel like coughing on the first puff. Remember when you first started smoking, and a Partagas seemed harsh? You don't want to offer someone a potentially off-putting introductory experience. Let their palette develop, by starting them off on the right foot. I disagree. I think a mild cigar is indeed the ideal way to go with a novice, especially someone who doesn't smoke cigarettes or a pipe, but I do agree that you should avoid the most obvious options. Most cigar smokers have a favorite mild stick (even those who usually smoke full-bodied stogies), and that's what you share. Whether it's a CAO gold, a Diamond Crown, or another of the many primo mild smokes out there, you're more likely to gain a new smoking buddy if you ease them into it with something interesting, but smooth enough that they won't feel like coughing on the first puff.

Remember when you first started smoking, and a Partagas seemed harsh? You don't want to offer someone a potentially off-putting introductory experience. Let their palette develop, by starting them off on the right foot.

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