Newbie's first smoke.

[PSTAN]

I have a friend that is interested in trying out cigars. The problem that I have is recommending one that will not disappoint him but will not be so strong it knocks him down.

Recommendations anyone?

 

[NickDavid]

anything by Ashton is what i would say.. but i could be wrong

I happen to love them

 

[SFG75]

Don't give him a Joya de Nicaragua or Onyx!. Start 'em out slowly with an EMS cigar. :thumbs:

 

[shund]

Give 'em a Padron....try the 2000. Nice and mild, but tasty too..one of my early favorites.

Of course, you have the default noob smoke...a Macanudo. Gotta say I wasn't too impressed when I tried one as my first smoke.

Maybe point him in the direction of Don Diego. My best friend got his start there thanks to me and he still loves them.

 

[AVB]

Start him off like so many of us started. Macanudo.

 

[lucasbuck]

Mayorga, Montecristo and Griffins are all mild yet reasonably tasty

 

[MiamiCubano]

anything by Ashton is what i would say.. but i could be wrong

I happen to love them

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I second this. You cannot go wrong with an Ashton. Regular line, no VSG's. An absolutely perfect beginner's cigar, and one that I still love from time to time.

 

[MiamiCubano]

Also, to have him try one of the creamiest cigars I've found - Zino Mouton Cadet.

 

[emodx]

Montecristo, Leon Jimenez, CAO Gold, La Aurora, Fuente 858

 

[Shadow]

Cuesta-Rey and any of the Fuente Green Bands, especially the 858 natural.

 

[emodx]

Cuesta-Rey and any of the Fuente Green Bands, especially the 858 natural.

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I second Bill's opinion, and I want to add an AF SS or WOA

Emo

 

[PSTAN]

Thanks for all the great ideas. It looks like he is getting a sampler for Christmas, then at least I now someone else will be moved to the garage for some peace and quite during the winter. Besides, it will be nice to have someone else to herf with.

 

[bigmac]

Go with an ashton 898, very good and smooth and mild.