I don't really buy in to the "normal" ideas of what "noob" smokers should or shouldn't smoke. When a friend askes what a good cigar is to start with i don't fall into the troupe of assuming it should be a Connecticut or some super boring smoke (not saying Connecticut is always boring cause some are flavor bombs). I always ask follow up questions like, how do you take your coffee, what types of bears, hard liquors or even food does the person like? i tailor my cigar recommendation based on the answers.
If the person reports they like plain lattes, light beer, simple non complex cocktails and bland food i recommend simple, mellow cigars. If they like espresso, porters, peaty whiskey and complex foods then i recommend relatable cigars that are more flavor bombs.
the only hard fast rule i have is if they are not smokers then i always steer away from heavy ligero stuff.
I want them to have the best experience possible so i can hook them and create a new addict.
I also realize that some days even after 20 years i want a simple non complex easy smoke and some days i want something to taste and think about.
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