Intro Cigar Question - Newbe

05-28-2009, 09:18 PM

I am finding that some of my cigars are way to strong that I get head spins and I am looking for something in the Mild to Medium.

Any suggestions from the group on what to look for ?

jonharky · 05-28-2009, 09:22 PM

H upmann vintage cameroon is a great cigar medium cigar

And reasonably priced

BradNC · 05-28-2009, 09:31 PM

The Perdomo La tradicion Champagne is a great mild cigar. If you buy them and don't like them I will buy them from you. Great when you want something without too much kick. Here is a great review of the cigar from Kris Baso:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj_aivNecVM

Emjaysmash · 05-28-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BradSacramento

The Perdomo La tradicion Champagne is a great mild cigar. If you buy them and don't like them I will buy them from you. Great when you want something without too much kick. Here is a great review of the cigar from Kris Baso:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj_aivNecVM

md4958 · 05-28-2009, 09:35 PM

What have you been smoking that has been making your head spin? Knowing what you find "strong" might help us give you recommendations

mhailey · 05-28-2009, 09:35 PM

5 vegas gold. great, reasonably priced stick.

Matt

DoctaJ · 05-28-2009, 11:37 PM

One thing to ask: Are any of these cigars being smoked on an empty stomach? That can have a big impact on how you will feel during the end and after the smoke even if it is on the milder side.

Trace63 · 05-28-2009, 11:55 PM

5 Vegas Classic or Gold, Ashton Classic, Padron x000 (medium), Nub line (mild/medium) etc.

Do you eat before you smoke?

Volt · 05-29-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jonharky

H upmann vintage cameroon is a great cigar medium cigar

And reasonably priced

The H. Uppman Vintage Cameroon is the cigar that got me started smoking. As noted, resonably priced, not harsh, and redily available. I still smoke them today.

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Originally Posted by md4958

What have you been smoking that has been making your head spin? Knowing what you find "strong" might help us give you recommendations

Some previous past smokes that were too much would help out.

elderboy02 · 05-29-2009, 05:00 AM

Oliva Connecticut, Oliva G, Fonseca 5-50, Rocky Patel Connecticut, Arturo Fuente Hemmingway.

WildBlueSooner · 05-29-2009, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Oliva Connecticut, Oliva G, Fonseca 5-50, Rocky Patel Connecticut, Arturo Fuente Hemmingway.

Those are some good ones...along with the Montecristo White Label

troutbreath · 05-29-2009, 07:07 AM

I'd through in the RyJ Habana Reserve. Good, full bodied, lighter strength smoke.

I would be curious about what was making your head spin, too. Some sticks are made with that goal in mind, I think. And the often succeed regardless of your tenure in the hobby or "heartiness." Food is also a biggie, and I usually keep some water nearby.

Welcome!

Oh, and for those H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon fans: They are the manager's special this week at JR. I never have smoked them, but I should probably try since I love a good Cammy wrapper. Not sure how good the deal is on these, but the monster vitolas were all either $3 or $4, right by the register.

Mark · 05-29-2009, 07:28 AM

What you are experiencing is not really a factor of how bold the cigar smoke is, but how much nicotine is in the cigar. There are some "milder" cigars with a lot of nicotine, and some heavier cigars that have very little. I wrote a little "Nicotine Sickness Action Plan" a while ago that might be helpful.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7811

-Mark

BlackIrish · 05-29-2009, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonharky

H upmann vintage cameroon is a great cigar medium cigar

And reasonably priced

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradSacramento

The Perdomo La tradicion Champagne is a great mild cigar. If you buy them and don't like them I will buy them from you. Great when you want something without too much kick.

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Oliva Connecticut, Oliva G, Fonseca 5-50, Rocky Patel Connecticut, Arturo Fuente Hemmingway.

All good suggestions for cigars with mild flavor profiles. Also CAO Gold and Taboo Twist.

But as others have noted, it's really the nicotine you're experiencing. BostonMark's advice is great.

05-29-2009, 08:29 AM

Along with the previous suggestions I would add the Casa Torano line. Very good cigar and not overpowering at all.

Try drinking something sweet when you get the buzz going like Coke or Pepsi.

05-29-2009, 04:57 PM

La Fontana

05-28-2009, 09:18 PM	#1
mi2az Guest Posts: n/a	Intro Cigar Question - Newbe I am finding that some of my cigars are way to strong that I get head spins and I am looking for something in the Mild to Medium. Any suggestions from the group on what to look for ?

05-28-2009, 09:22 PM	#2
jonharky Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jon Location: The Yak, MI Posts: 892 Trading: (1)	Re: Intro Cigar Question - Newbe H upmann vintage cameroon is a great cigar medium cigar And reasonably priced __________________ "I don't want to have it all, I just want to have enough!!

05-28-2009, 09:31 PM	#3
BradNC Formerly BradSacramento Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Brad Location: Roseville Posts: 264 Trading: (9)	Re: Intro Cigar Question - Newbe The Perdomo La tradicion Champagne is a great mild cigar. If you buy them and don't like them I will buy them from you. Great when you want something without too much kick. Here is a great review of the cigar from Kris Baso: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj_aivNecVM

05-28-2009, 09:35 PM	#5
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Intro Cigar Question - Newbe What have you been smoking that has been making your head spin? Knowing what you find "strong" might help us give you recommendations __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

05-28-2009, 09:35 PM	#6
mhailey Splitter of Hairs Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: out west Posts: 492 Trading: (21)	Re: Intro Cigar Question - Newbe 5 vegas gold. great, reasonably priced stick. Matt __________________ Never try and teach a pig to sing. It frustrates you and irritates the pig.

05-28-2009, 11:37 PM	#7
DoctaJ Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 135 Trading: (5)	Re: Intro Cigar Question - Newbe One thing to ask: Are any of these cigars being smoked on an empty stomach? That can have a big impact on how you will feel during the end and after the smoke even if it is on the milder side.

05-28-2009, 11:55 PM	#8
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Intro Cigar Question - Newbe 5 Vegas Classic or Gold, Ashton Classic, Padron x000 (medium), Nub line (mild/medium) etc. Do you eat before you smoke? __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

05-29-2009, 05:00 AM	#10
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Intro Cigar Question - Newbe Oliva Connecticut, Oliva G, Fonseca 5-50, Rocky Patel Connecticut, Arturo Fuente Hemmingway.

05-29-2009, 07:07 AM	#12
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Intro Cigar Question - Newbe I'd through in the RyJ Habana Reserve. Good, full bodied, lighter strength smoke. I would be curious about what was making your head spin, too. Some sticks are made with that goal in mind, I think. And the often succeed regardless of your tenure in the hobby or "heartiness." Food is also a biggie, and I usually keep some water nearby. Welcome! Oh, and for those H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon fans: They are the manager's special this week at JR. I never have smoked them, but I should probably try since I love a good Cammy wrapper. Not sure how good the deal is on these, but the monster vitolas were all either $3 or $4, right by the register.

05-29-2009, 07:28 AM	#13
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: Intro Cigar Question - Newbe What you are experiencing is not really a factor of how bold the cigar smoke is, but how much nicotine is in the cigar. There are some "milder" cigars with a lot of nicotine, and some heavier cigars that have very little. I wrote a little "Nicotine Sickness Action Plan" a while ago that might be helpful. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7811 -Mark

05-29-2009, 08:29 AM	#15
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Intro Cigar Question - Newbe Along with the previous suggestions I would add the Casa Torano line. Very good cigar and not overpowering at all. Try drinking something sweet when you get the buzz going like Coke or Pepsi.

05-29-2009, 04:57 PM	#16
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