For The Cigar Smokers

[photoman13]

I second preparing your humidor first. Mine took a week to get the humidity right the first time I used it.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

CAO has some really good medium cigars. Gold and Cameroon come to mind. I believe you can find a box of 20 of the Gold online for around $70.

 

[danno]

30+ year cigar smoker here. For a Mooch-i-dor ( not offense meant, just a term we use amongst my buddies ) I would say your best bet is a decent cigar that comes in under 3.00 a stick. The best bang for the buck, in my opinion, would be the "Oliva Serie G" I would probably get the Cameroon version. Inexpensive, tasty, not too strong to cause nic-sickness to those who want to participate, but do not normally smoke.
I would stay away from House brands and bargain bundles. They are, as previously mentioned, lower grade tobaccos, and possibly sandwich construction, meaning a mix of short and long fillers. Those can typically taste bitter.

 

[gwynclan]

+1 on oliva G

 

[adam12]

Photoman nailed it. La Gloria and Cain are inexpensive and top notch. I'm down with that.
So, when can we show up?

 

[martiniman]

Like all tobacco, cigars vary greatly and do smokers taste, go with a sampler to keep everyone happy.

Get 1 decent cutter and plenty of matches.