The Best Beginner Cigars
Cigars come in many shapes, sizes and flavors. Navigating your way through the variety of cigars to find one right for you can be daunting -- particularly if you've never smoked them before. Deciding on what's "best" for you is a matter of opinion, but certain brands are consistently voted ideal for beginners.
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Montecristo No. 4
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Montecristo are the best selling cigars in the world, according to many vendors including My Cuban Cigars. Made in Cuba, the No.4 is the benchmark for Cuban cigars. They have a mild, but unique spicy flavor, and are hand rolled. Montecristo No. 4 costs approximately $13 each -- a beginner's flavor on an experts budget. Most cigars have a colored band around the base of the cigar, and this should carry the manufacturers mark. Watch out for cheap imitations.
Guantanamera
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Guantanamera cigars are aimed specifically at the beginner. From the Vuelta Arriba region of Cuba, this is a mild and affordable cigar. Guantanama have a delicate, subtle flavor with an exceedingly light body. Priced at around $1.20 each, this is a beginner's cigar with a beginner's price tag. Each cigar should be individually wrapped to retain the flavor. If the cigar has a split wrapper, don't buy it, as the smoke and taste will be affected.
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Arturo Fuente Curly Head
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Arturo Fuente Curly Head is a rustic cigar from the Dominican Republic. One of the few cigars without a colored band around the base. Popular due to their consistent draw and mild flavor, this cigar is ideal for beginners. Costing around $1.50 they are affordable and enjoyable. Never touch the flame to the cigar, the outer tobacco leaf is very dry and can be easily damaged. Hold the flame a 1 cm away from the tip and gently draw on the cigar.
Baccarat Luchadores
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Baccarat Luchadores are sold in boxes of 25. This is a mild, sweet tasting cigar. Made in Honduras and costing about $44 per box, Baccarat is perfect for the beginner and connoisseur. Do not hurry when smoking any cigar, wait at least 30 seconds per drag, smoking a cigar too quickly makes the cigar heat up -- this spoils the flavor and draw of the cigar.
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