need some advice

10-29-2008, 05:32 PM

My brother and i are going goose hunting this saturday. Hes not a cigar smoker but has had a couple in the past. I want to bring along some cigars for the goose pit and need some advice on what to bring for him. I want to give him something that will really catch his interest in cigars. Any ideas, im heading to the b&m thursday.
thanks

cbsmokin · 10-29-2008, 05:37 PM

You have to stick to the mild stuff. You might also want to consider smaller RG and shorter length. Just coach him not to smoke it too fast.

Macanudo is a great smoke for a total newb. They won't appreciate the flavors of cigars yet so something complex would be a waste. I give the crystal tubos to new smokers and they think they are really fancy.

md4958 · 10-29-2008, 05:37 PM

I usually lay something flavored on a newbie. I like the Tabak Especial in particular. either that, or something like a Macanudo that wont make him puke.

SmokinApe · 10-29-2008, 05:38 PM

Macanudo.... People who don't smoke cigars love to smoke these, get the tubos...

Rockestone · 10-29-2008, 05:42 PM

Definately Macanudo...Maybe the Hampton Court.

elderboy02 · 10-29-2008, 06:00 PM

Fonseca, 5 Vegas Gold, Rocky Patel Connecticut

D_A · 10-29-2008, 06:03 PM

Padron, Oliva, or Fuente are usually safe bets.

10-29-2008, 07:07 PM

I've reeled in half a dozen guys with the Gurkha grand reserve. The cognac ones. Expensive but very nice.

Gophernut · 10-29-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

Macanudo.... People who don't smoke cigars love to smoke these, get the tubos...

And there is a bit more name recognition there too.

Homebrewer · 10-29-2008, 08:02 PM

I'd try a Tatuaje P series.

Cenookie · 10-29-2008, 09:37 PM

Try the Macanado Maduro, Foncesa, or Baccarat, these will keep him interested but won't make him green

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groogs · 10-29-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Legend

I've reeled in half a dozen guys with the Gurkha grand reserve. The cognac ones. Expensive but very nice.

I had one of those when I was starting out and I remember thinking it was a tasty smoke.

10-29-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Homebrewer

I'd try a Tatuaje P series.

i agree. i always give 1st time smokers the Tatuaje white labels. they usually love it too

Scottw · 10-29-2008, 09:43 PM

I had my brother up at my house a few months back and he is a sometime cigar smoker. I gave him an RP Connecticut and he was loving it. It's an affordable smoke and mild with a tasty lingering aftertaste that is not too complex. I'd try it. The Cusano 18 Double Connecticut I find offers the same mildness with a creaminess and depth of flavor not found in many of the milder smokes.

Scottw · 10-29-2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

I usually lay something flavored on a newbie. I like the Tabak Especial in particular. either that, or something like a Macanudo that wont make him puke.

If you give him the Tabak , just make sure he likes coffee. This is the coffee infused one from Drew Estates right?

smokin5 · 10-29-2008, 09:53 PM

Definitely something on the milder side. I'm thinking:
5 Vegas Gold
El Rey del Mundo
Rocky Patel Conneticut
AVO

10-31-2008, 06:23 PM

well i picked my brother up a few macanudo gold labels, and as for me, i think ill take along a partagas black and a serie v belicoso. thanks for the advice on the macanudo, and by the way i was kinda embaressed buying a macanudo at my b&m

md4958 · 11-01-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

If you give him the Tabak , just make sure he likes coffee. This is the coffee infused one from Drew Estates right?

yup, but it doesnt taste like coffee... its more aromatic than anything else.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

well i picked my brother up a few macanudo gold labels, and as for me, i think ill take along a partagas black and a serie v belicoso. thanks for the advice on the macanudo, and by the way i was kinda embaressed buying a macanudo at my b&m

thats why Im always like "you think a newbie would like Macs right???" when the cashier is ringing me up. The closest b&m near me has a staff that is pretty much clueless anyway.
I asked if they had any Oliva... i got a deer in the headlights look

Sauer Grapes · 11-01-2008, 08:13 AM

Cusano 18 is what I always recommend. It's actually a decent smoke, and guys that don't smoke a lot seem to love them.

Fuente 8-5-8 is a little stronger, but not too strong either. Those are usually a hit as well.

10-29-2008, 05:32 PM	#1
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	need some advice My brother and i are going goose hunting this saturday. Hes not a cigar smoker but has had a couple in the past. I want to bring along some cigars for the goose pit and need some advice on what to bring for him. I want to give him something that will really catch his interest in cigars. Any ideas, im heading to the b&m thursday. thanks

10-29-2008, 05:37 PM	#2
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 880 Trading: (10)	Re: need some advice You have to stick to the mild stuff. You might also want to consider smaller RG and shorter length. Just coach him not to smoke it too fast. Macanudo is a great smoke for a total newb. They won't appreciate the flavors of cigars yet so something complex would be a waste. I give the crystal tubos to new smokers and they think they are really fancy. __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

10-29-2008, 05:37 PM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: need some advice I usually lay something flavored on a newbie. I like the Tabak Especial in particular. either that, or something like a Macanudo that wont make him puke. __________________ "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.

10-29-2008, 05:38 PM	#4
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: need some advice Macanudo.... People who don't smoke cigars love to smoke these, get the tubos...

10-29-2008, 05:42 PM	#5
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: need some advice Definately Macanudo...Maybe the Hampton Court. __________________

10-29-2008, 06:00 PM	#6
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,497 Trading: (133)	Re: need some advice Fonseca, 5 Vegas Gold, Rocky Patel Connecticut

10-29-2008, 06:03 PM	#7
D_A Dave's not here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (7)	Re: need some advice Padron, Oliva, or Fuente are usually safe bets.

10-29-2008, 07:07 PM	#8
Legend Guest Posts: n/a	Re: need some advice I've reeled in half a dozen guys with the Gurkha grand reserve. The cognac ones. Expensive but very nice.

10-29-2008, 08:02 PM	#10
Homebrewer Love'm Tatuaje Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Trading: (9)	Re: need some advice I'd try a Tatuaje P series.

10-29-2008, 09:37 PM	#11
Cenookie Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Claude Location: So. Calif. Posts: 292 Trading: (1)	Re: need some advice Try the Macanado Maduro, Foncesa, or Baccarat, these will keep him interested but won't make him green.

10-29-2008, 09:43 PM	#14
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: need some advice I had my brother up at my house a few months back and he is a sometime cigar smoker. I gave him an RP Connecticut and he was loving it. It's an affordable smoke and mild with a tasty lingering aftertaste that is not too complex. I'd try it. The Cusano 18 Double Connecticut I find offers the same mildness with a creaminess and depth of flavor not found in many of the milder smokes. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-29-2008, 09:53 PM	#16
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: need some advice Definitely something on the milder side. I'm thinking: 5 Vegas Gold El Rey del Mundo Rocky Patel Conneticut AVO __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

10-31-2008, 06:23 PM	#17
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: need some advice well i picked my brother up a few macanudo gold labels, and as for me, i think ill take along a partagas black and a serie v belicoso. thanks for the advice on the macanudo, and by the way i was kinda embaressed buying a macanudo at my b&m

11-01-2008, 08:13 AM	#19
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: need some advice Cusano 18 is what I always recommend. It's actually a decent smoke, and guys that don't smoke a lot seem to love them. Fuente 8-5-8 is a little stronger, but not too strong either. Those are usually a hit as well.