I'm new to cigar smoking, whats a mild brand I can smoke? Lite, mild or sweet?

Answer 1

There is a reason why Macanudo is popular and easy to find they are mild and high quality. if you want something milder you can get a Gold Band version or an aged '1997.

Regular line Aston's are rather mild. For something different but still mild perhapes an Aged Maduro.

Gispert is an inexpensive but highly rated mild cigar. can't go wrong with them.

If you want just a bit of sweetness, you can always get a Baccarat. also easy to find in a cigar shop.

Note than any cheapies like a Swisher or Optimo will also be mild and flavored, but they are just aren't that good.

Answer 2

I'm an occasional smoker and generally prefer a lighter smoke. Zino Relax Brazil is my favorite smoke but is difficult to find. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story is also a nice smoke and is a short cigar so it doesn't take forever to finish it.

Flavored cigars are generally mild. Havana Honey and Acid Cigar are brands of cigars that have a sweetened, flavored tip (chocolate, honey, vanilla, etc.) and are generally mild. C.A.O. also has some flavored varieties that are nice.

Each brand of cigar will have a variety of sizes, shapes and types of tobacco, all of which will affect the harshness of the smoke.

Also, I've found that the longer you smoke a cigar (taking it down to the ring), the harsher it gets, probably because the smoke is hotter when it gets to your mouth. The cooler the smoke, the milder it will be.

Don't inhale. The intent is to taste the smoke, not breathe it into your lungs. I was a cigarette smoker, when I first smoked a cigar and learned the hard way. Pipes are the same way, no inhalation or you turn 20 shades of green. Very harsh.

Answer 3

Follow these instructions:

Go to your Cigar retailer. Ask for a Flor de Oliva natural and Gold. These are an excellent place to start that wont break the bank, but are a great entry level cigar. I believe that they are under $3.00 a cigar, as they are VERY underpriced.

I wouldn't reccommend anything Macanudo. These cigars are just a name people recognize and smoke because of that. I do not know a cigar afficianado who smokes Macs.

Your best bet is go to your local cigar shop and ask for suggestions as well. A good tobaconist will put you in the right direction...If you don't get a good feeling from the cigar shop go to another...Usually Cigar store owners are extremely knowledgable and will put you in touch with cigars that fit your needs.

I don't quite agree with everything that CBk has said, as his answer is a bit dated. He's on par with his Cuban comments, but Nicaragua is making some of the best cigars in the business...Domincans were hot about 5 years ago...and I also disagree with his flavor descriptions of the regions he mentions....I am not saying he's flat out wrong...I just disagree.

You will enjoy the Flor de Oliva, that I promise.

Answer 4

Cigars sold in the United States are manufactured in many countries throughout the world including Jamaica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico, Brazil, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, the Dominican Republic, the Canary Islands, the Philippines and the United States. Each of these countries produce cigars which vary from each other in flavor, strength, aroma, and price. Seed from the same tobacco plant put into the ground in various countries will yield very different results because of differing climactic conditions, soil, water, even perhaps the air itself. As a matter of fact, cigars produced in a particular country may contain tobaccos grown in a completely different country.

Cigars made in the Dominican Republic are presently the most popular choice among US consumers. Their flavor is subtle, sweet, nut-like and usually milder than most other countries.

Honduran cigars are more robust in flavor with a more full-bodied strength. To the uninitiated, they may be overpowering.

Cigars from Jamaica are gentle, mild and more mild than even Dominicans. A good cigar for early afternoon or even early morning.

Nicaraguan cigars are just coming back into their own after the burning of the tobacco plantations during the Sandanista years. They tend to be slightly less robust than Hondurans and possess a sweet nutty flavor.

Mexican cigars are thought to be on a tier below super premium cigars because of a general lack of refinement. However, there are several excellent Mexican brands.

Cigars made in Europe are unlike those described above in that they are machine-made using short filler tobaccos and are generally not humidified. They are also smaller in size. The taste of these cigars is quite different because they use tobacco not only from the Americas (Brazil) but also from Africa and Indonesia. These tobaccos blend to produce a spicy flavor in a mild cigar.

A word about cigars produced in Cuba: Before the US embargo Cuban cigars were considered to be the very best in the world by virtually all cigar smokers. Pungent and full-bodied without excess strength, the smoke of a Cuban led to rapturous descriptions in prose and verse. Slowly though, more and more is heard that the fabled Cuban cigar is no more; the land is not fertilized properly; the master cigar rollers are gone; there is no quality control; and so on. It is not for us to become involved in this discussion, but we will throw a word of caution into the pot - most Cuban cigars sold in the US today are high-priced fakes. Beware!

Answer 5

One of my faves that I began with is a cigar called "ACID". There are various flavors all of which seem to be mild and sweet. They are also fairly inexpensive. Give it a shot, I'm sure you'll be satisfied.

Answer 6

my dad and grandmother used to smoke tiparillos and something called between the acts...these were small light cigars...they changed to them when they stopped smoking cigarettes...this was many years ago...don't know if they are even made anymore.....

Answer 7

cigar smoking is not benign. I know they make it look cool and there is an art to it, but my advice is, before you get addicted to the things and smoking in general, pick up a new hobby. It can cause cancer, you know.

Answer 8

i like the montecristo #4. it is smooth gentle and yet very flavourful. u may also want to check out the garcia vegas. they r also very smooth. like wine and beer and other spirits, cigar tastes very and so do the opinions of the various smokers. what is good for me, may not be so enjoyable for u.

Answer 9

Macanudo is known to be a very approachable, easy smoking brand.

Answer 10

Cohiba - http://www.thompsoncigar.com/default.aspx?page=product&sender=csearch&uid=472