Cigar For HS Graduation?

[aquadoc]

My son's high school has a tradition of smoking a cigar on the day of graduation. I have not smoked sticks in over a decade or 2. Does anyone have advice or can steer me to a good cigar for this one time event? I have put together a pipe kit for him but pipes are not acceptable for this...

 

[redglow]

I used to be a big cigar smoker. My favorite was always the El Rey del Mundo Robusto Maduro.

One of the least expensive cigars out there. But, in my opinion, one of the best.

An excellent cigar that I would buy immediately if I started smoking cigars again.

Congratulations and good luck! and remember, Commencement is just the beginning.

 

[BROBS]

They graduate at 21 now?

 

[aquadoc]

They graduate at 21 now?

Yes, well the powers that be in this little town look the other way on graduation day. And really...kids can be drafted, vote, among other things at 18....so one cigar isn't going to hurt a damn thing.

 

[olkofri]

If you're old enough to go to war, you're old enough to drink and smoke: anything to the contrary is nanny state BS.

Is the cigar for you or him? Or both? For him, and if he has never smoked cigars, I'd suggest something very mild.

 

[danimalia]

I'd suggest a Fuente Rosado Sungrown in the 44 or 52 sizes. Not too full or strong, plenty of flavor, beautiful wrapper and band. Great cigars!

If you're looking for a Cuban, I'd suggest something like a Montecristo No. 3, a Punch Punch, or Partagas serie D No. 4

 

[elessar]

For mild well known cigars I would say Macanudo. There are many others. I find Dominican cigars usually on the mild side. A nice Montecristo would be in order to keep up with the Jones's. Personally I also like Gispert which has a cedar creamy flavor. Fuentes are a good choice as well as is Montesino. If you want something on the aromatic side take a look at Acid.

 

[buzkirk]

Padron, Fuente

 

[sumusfumus]

Enjoy the special event! Congrats to U and son.

 

[lelik]

Herrera Esteli Habano Lonsdale Deluxe.Excellent cigar.

 

[odobenus]

For young folks new to cigars, who may not have the endurance to sit through a stick of profound duration, I might recommend something on the short side --
L'Atelier Travailleurs are modestly sized and priced, but very delicious.
So are Oliva No. 4 (Serie O or Serie V)

 

[odobenus]

I'd suggest a Fuente Rosado Sungrown in the 44 or 52 sizes. Not too full or strong, plenty of flavor, beautiful wrapper and band. Great cigars!

+1 -- those are really good, but only available at B&Ms, right?

 

[sandollars]

A nice mild Macanudo. A Gold label if you can find one.

 

[brian64]

Music for the occasion:

Have a cigar you're gonna go far

 

[danimalia]

For young folks new to cigars, who may not have the endurance to sit through a stick of profound duration, I might recommend something on the short side --
L'Atelier Travailleurs are modestly sized and priced, but very delicious.
So are Oliva No. 4 (Serie O or Serie V)

Great choices! Both those Olivas are wonderful and will also have excellent construction and burn well. The Travailleurs come in 5 packs, and are pre-cut. I like them best of all the regular L'Atelier sizes, and I usually get a good 50-60 minute smoke out of them. The nice thing about thinner cigars like these for folks who don't smoke cigars a lot is they will take a light a lot easier than a thicker stick

The Rosado Sungrown Magnum R line might be a b&m exclusive, but i know Atlantic Cigar carries them online. Didn't see them on any forum sponsor sites (sorry).

 

[danimalia]

Music for the occasion:

Have a cigar you're gonna go far

Yeah, but which one is Pink?

 

[Bengel]

Good Fuente suggestions and thinking about duration, for kids who my not smoke, go with a Short Story

 

[olkofri]

Yeah, but which one is Pink?

The one who isn't the Crazy Diamond? ?

 

[python]

For someone who doesn't smoke cigars much, I would recommend these:

Reserve Champagne 10th Anniversary Robusto - Perdomo Cigars | Smokingpipes.com

Perdomo's most elegant cigar, the Reserve Champagne 10th Anniversary boasts well-aged tobaccos wrapped in a Connecticut shade leaf for a poised flavor profile of sweet, creamy notes.

www.smokingpipes.com

They are a tad bit above mild, but mild enough to not bother a newb. And they have a good flavor IMO and have a good price point.

 

[canucklehead]