Alright guys and gals its been a long time since I was a newbie (about 8 years or so) and I cannot remember what was seen as "mild" to a new smoker. I am charged with getting a box of smokes for my best friend's bachelor party and I am afraid that what I like might be a bit too full flavored for guys not used to smoking. Any ideas for me? What boxes would you buy? Macanudo? Fuente (regular)? Thanks!! MK

I would say it depends on how much you are able (or willing) to spend. Most bachelor parties I have been to in the past have included either Macanudo Hampton Court or Hyde Parks (both can be had for well under $100). If it was up to me though, I would get some H Upmann Monarch Tubes.

Just my .02 😉

Helix, Excalibur epicure, Hyde Park, R&J Reserve Maduro(a little oomph), and for the eye-poppers....it's gotta be Torano Reserve Select. The overall consistency of all of these have treated me right when I needed a mild. I have also heard that the Buc crew is great for the price, but I have a very hard time finding them. Hope this helps. Have a great party.
SmellyD
(Dave)

Mild cigars? Hmmm...Depends on how much you are willing to spend.

Diamond Crown
Ashton
AVO

Baccarat are mild about 3 bucks a stick and sugar tipped.

Baccarat... the first box of cigars I ever bought.

Might I suggest something in a tube...lap dances are tough on cigars in cello.

Penthouse Selection. No really, they exist and they're not bad.

Yo mkraus47: Astral is a good mild and well constructed cigar that is not too pricey. You might want to check out Astral TVS ( mild - medium ). JonR

Keep in mind also ... that most there won't even remember smoking a cigar ... 😉

Maybe you should invite a few Cuban Honeys to the party. AVO is my choice.

DED

Yo mkraus47: C-Bid has 2 boxes of Astral Phoenix 7/52 up for bid, you might want to check it out. JonR

Pardon the semi-thread jack but....JonR.....you think that Astral TVS is mild? They kick my butt almost as much as a JDNA. I usually favor medium to fuller flavor cigars; ie: Hoyo and Punch oscuros, Partagas Black, Oliva M, etc. Astral TVS makes me feel like I just got off of the "Round-Up" at Hershey Park.

I agree with Slim. Unless you have some regular cigar smokers there, Maxim's de Paris would probably suffice. Impress the heck out of them - tell 'em you paid a fortune for them. Most will believe you, at least until the next morning.

If you're looking to go a steop up and stay mild, Macs, RYJ's, or Leon J's.

Along the same lines as Slim, there will be a bunch of people who will smoke an inch and let it go. Not to sound like a cheap ****, but would you want to spend a bunch of money on cigars and watch half of them go to waste? I brought a bunch of cigars to a wedding I was attending and with that in mind, I bought a cheap bundle of Don Mateo and a handful premiums for those who knew the difference and could appreciate them. I have no problem giving good cigars to people, but I don't want to just throw them away.

My father-in-law likes Gurkha Expeditions. I think they may fit the occasion.

What Slim and Gb said,
Grab a 50 bundle of Don Asa, very inexpensive mild Dominican blend. No one will care what they smoked the next day, and those that only smoke-an-inch, you wont feel so bad about pitching the stoggie. Worked for a July 4 party this past summer.

Don Asa and any Astral in the natural wrapper, i.e., favoritos.