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+1 for Fuente and Ashton Classic. I think Oliva G or Conneticut Reserve are good choices,too. From my experience all have great consistency in constuction and flavor.:2

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I'd have to vote for Cuesta-Rey Centenario. Gerry (zemekone) turned me on to these and I think CI's description is spot on.

"Cuesta Rey is a medium bodied cigar with a creamy flavor. Made with Dominican long-filler and Connecticut or Cameroon wrappers. Well-aged and smooth."

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I forgot about those. They are very good cigars too!

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El Corbe



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Arganese.

Re: Best premium beginners cigar
 

I agree with the suggestions of Fuente. Anything Sungrown, Hemingway, or green label is very tasty, easy on the wallet, and palatable for a novice.

Also I was a big fan of Padron 0000 series, CAO anything, and Rocky Patel particularly Old Worlde Reserve when I was starting out. If you can spring for an Oliva Master Blends that is a great balanced and flavorful cigar.