Best Beginner Cigars! (How to get into cigars) 

It's crazy how good you pronunciate spanish words. Good job

Being new to cigars and struggling to find something that i can say i really like, it's not helping that i can't seem to taste different flavours. Came across this video and has spurred me on to keep trying, great information and very helpful. it's good that beginners are not left behind and you explain so clearly, have subscribed to enjoy more

So I was a heavy cigarette smoker, my first love in a cigar was the CAO Flathead 660. A very stout cigar. I also like stout/porter beers. Your assessment for me was spot on. People who prefer stronger beer/wine/liquor will prefer a strong cigar

It's not about smoking that fancy and expensive cigar to start off with. You don't want to kill your bar on firsthand. A nice Connecticut or Cameroon are 2 of my favorites to offer someone who is getting into smoking cigars at the cigar lounge I work for. Start lite, creamy and smooth. Make sure you have some food on stomach and some sugar (ie soda or chocolate) with you in case you feel a little nauseous from the cigar at first. Great beginner video to help out the new and upcoming cigar aficionados out there!

Decided to get into cigars recently and I'm really enjoying your videos man. Very approachable, the real passion for the art is obvious. Really loved the tier rankings (I'm a chronically online gamer though so the format was familiar to me).

Another great one for beginners, and for experienced smokers as well, is the Nica Rustica Adobe. It's rich and complex enough for the people who like maduros, but smooth and approachable enough for people who prefer something lighter or are just getting into it. Everyone I've handed one to loved them.

You know what? You have a wonderful and very informative channel, the way you present the cigars, defining the leaves and the flavors you get from them, and very pleasant to listen to. I just started to watch your channel today, you popped up so I watched and I subbed. A cigar you mentioned, the Vegafina, I never heard of it, and I've been into cigars for more than a couple years, and it really sounds and looks like a great cigar, and sometimes you truly enjoy a milder cigar, so I'll be on the lookout for them, I'd like to give them a try for sure, and the Artuo Fuente 858 I've always passed on for some reason, and that's an easy cigar to find, I can grab some today at the old B&M down the road. And the Illusione I've also passed on, I guess I needed to hear more about this particular Illusione, sounds like a really nice way to start the day with a cup of coffee, and you were so right about the Maduro's, how can you pass on them, they are such tasty cigars and the Drew Estate Maduro is one that I always have. I'm usually more of a bolder cigar smoker, love the La Bijou, and Fuente Don Carlos, Padron of course etc, I haven't been too much of a Cuban cigar smoker though, I've had a few, but they are a bit harder to find, and the way you presented them, you struck chord with me to see if I could find some. I really enjoyed how you presented your video, down to earth, no BS, just straight up to the point no nonsense, informative cigar talk. Refeshing. I'll be looking forward to more posts from you, Stogie Lads. Cheers, and God bless!

Love this video. I’m always learning from you Carl! Great content, well edited and awesome delivery! This will be my go to video to share with those interested in beginning their cigar journey. Catch you at the next herf my friend!

Great video. Big respect for how much thought you've put in to these recommendations.

A friend gifted me a 5 cigar starter set to try as I got into the cigar world. He included light to heavier cigars. It turns out I LOVED the Liga Privada no 9. You never know what you’ll like so try a variety. Thanks for the video.

Good point about not being scared to try more medium-full bodied cigars. For me personally the light body cigars get boring while something with more of a punch keeps me enjoying the experience. After all I smoke for the flavors so why wouldn't I want potent and clear flavors delivered? I initially often stuck with Cuban cigars because of this fear of getting overwhelmed, so when I dipped my toes into new world cigars my interest literally got reignited. Not only were the construction of the cigars 10 times better the flavors were also stronger and more engaging to my taste buds. The fact that I now no longer had to struggle with crappy construction or cigars that were totally unsmokable and just concentrate my mind on the flavors and relaxation of the cigar is what kept me interest in the hobby up. Perdomo Limited Cameroon Edition Petit Corona quickly became a favorite of mine. Great cigar that I'd recommend anyone trying out.

This is exactly what I was looking for. A systematic introduction to different flavour profiles and origins. As a whiskydrinker I was trying to aproach it in the same manner. I just didn't know where to start. Now I know where to start. Hoping some of this is available in the Netherlands. Thank you.

Bra jobbat grabbar. I'm London based but Swedish born and bred. And importantly, a cigar and pipe aficionado. Keep up the good work.

Thank you for breaking the lists into Cuban and non-Cuban. I'm in the USA and tried all on your non-Cuban list. Great progression of flavors!

I have always fancied a cigar never smoked in my life but something v appealing about this, it would only be on the rare celebratory occasion but this video is so helpful, thank you!

Loved the video!! Probably the best recommendation videos I’ve watched.

I like the selection but boy the prices! for a beginner, that's probably enough to put them off for life! Thanks for the videos. I'd like to see some 'budget' friendly cigar reviews, not so interested in cigars costing £20 or £30 a piece - especially if you do not know if they are to your taste; that's one hell of an expensive mistake!

Thanks for the good info - I am trying to avoid the heaviest sticks, which can be off-putting - so this is a good list to focus on. Smoking cigars is all about exploring, you never know where the journey will take you😊

I just can’t with saying “stojie”. … I watch this guy a lot and it gets me every time

Superb video, not long been into the cigar scene myself. My Son sent me the Hoya De Monterrey Epicure No2 for Fathers Day Sunday, looking forward to experiencing It.

Thanks for this! I’m just getting in. I started out with a heavier smoke. I like whiskey and grew up with my dad smoking very full bodied cigars so it’s nostalgic for me. My first purchase was a GTO La Cura. I guess it was a lucky pick I enjoyed it. The advice I got at the shop was if you try a few and find something you like stick with it for a little while. I might get a bix of the GTOs. I will explore this entire list you’ve provided. I hope I can find all of these in the US. You got a new subscriber!

Thank you so much! I can not tell you how much I appreciate this video and your advice.

Great list and presentation! I can buy Davidoff mostly and I am not too excited by experience. Either too light and boring or good but really strong. Totally appreciate your independent list!

Great video honestly. I love the way you presented them.

Great video! Hope to see more beginner cigar videos like this from you!

My first cigar was the Ashton Classic. It was perfect for a beginner!

Glad to see someone recommend the Charter Oak. It's the only one I like that is considered a light cigar. Even though I prefer the darker, oily, heavy ones.

First time viewer and thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. I have a new found passion for cigars and had the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No2 first on an empty stomach with Russels whiskey and wasn't that an experience 😂😂 I have since fallen for the Flor de Oliva Gold Robusto. Might be too mild in strength for some but the construction, draw, light flavour and aromas are a delight

Really good list. Thanks man, some new sticks here for me to explore for sure.

Great video. im very new to cigars, so will look into some off them. Love how you pressent each cigar. Not to long og short time.

Fantastic, well thought out list You definitely know your stuff

Great beginner cigar review Carl! Even a seasoned cigar smoker can appreciate your recommendations!👏👏

Great video, thank you! I have to agree with you too, I found even as a beginner many years ago that some of the fuller Cubans suited my pallet and I also drink stronger bourbon !!

Awesome job first time I see you channel and now I’m subscribed

As a beginner in the cigar world this video really helped broaden the choices of what I should try out, thanks!

Excellent video, lots of great recommendations and information. Love that Vega Fina is on here. That is one that I always recommend, in the Connecticut wrapper. Excellent stick. Love the Undercrown Maduro, but might be a bit strong nicotine wise for a newbie.

So thanks for your effort. I found your channel after buying some RVGN short torpedos. I wanted to like them, but overall my opinion was similar. On mild cigars I'm really fond of the Terra Nova DFC. I've tried all the Montosa and Terra Novas styles (Maduro, Arap, etc)., the TN DFC is the box buy IMHO for a mild well burning cigar - try one - you might well be impressed, not just for the price point. I did purchase some Illusione Epernays and will give them a shot. Thanks again.

Drew Estate Maduro was my first cigar for my birthday over the weekend lol. Just got a humidor and 22 cigars. Seasoning the humidor rn.

Greetings from Michigan USA friend! Love your videos dude. Very much appreciate the content.

Very nice video! I’ll make sure to try the ones I haven’t already :)

First off: you’re the absolute best! Excellent recommendations. Why is it that all the Swedes I have known, met, or watched (like you) speak flawless North American English, and not the King’s version, only a stone’s throw away?

This is a great video - even for me who's been smoking cigars for years

Earned my subscription! Dope list bro

Great selection from the six habanos i have tried 5 and all very good for beginers

I agree with your approach. When i first got into cigars i got many recommendations for the obligatory "mild" selections. Then one day i just grabbed something that just looked good, which turned out to be an Oliva V maduro. And it was love at first light.

Appreciate that line up brother. Pretty new to it and I’ve been smoking the 8-5-8 and I keep coming back to it. But I think you have me a couple more to try out.

Great video! Very informative and helpful for begginner, as I am also getting cigars for groomsman gifts. How does the Juan Lopez selection no.2 compare to the selection no.1? Thanks for the great content

Gave the epicure no. 2 a go and after watching this video, wanted to say many thanks for the suggestion

Great video, thank you! I consider myself an extremely casual smoker (I smoke a few cigars each year and then make a break), usually H. Uppman Half Coronas. I will try something new. want to try something floral/fruity.

Blown away with the depth of knowledge

Great video! Have you tried the Fuente Don Carlos? That was one of my first ones and it’s still one of my favorites!

Great presentation, well done Carl! 👌

Another good affordable heavier option in the La aroma de cuba mi amor. Super chocolate and floral tasting. Amazing cigar

Just started with cigars some months ago, and really enjoy it (should have started way earlier). Bought some of your picks and smoked a San Cristóbal de La Habana El Príncipe today. Thank you for this great video! Will try and get through your list. Keep up the good work.

My first cigar was a Vegafina perla, i will never forget that moment

I’m new to cigars. Definitely have some experimenting to do

First cigar i ever tried was a Cobiba crystal corona. Not sure if it was the right choice, but it was the one i made more than 20 years ago.

Hoyo epicure 2 ! Great smoke, it’s a must try cigar for all.

I smoked Drew Estate Undercrown (Maduro) Robusto today, and i must to say, it was very delicious together with Coffee

Thanks for your video...I'm just getting into cigars. I just liked and subscribed.

Good stuff. Really like your list and the fact that you apply yourself. Your list reminded me to finally try the Principe, so I ordered some. And oh BTW, the RG Coronas de Lonsdales was super good, so no surprises there. You nailed it. I will be a little annoying now (since I haven't yet today) and object to your description of RASS. It's very important to stack your terminology right when describing cigars if you want to be accurate. Most people simply don't care, but I know you do. RASS is not a full bodied cigar. In fact, I'd hesitate to even call it medium. Maybe medium light, but I think I'd go light. In fact, RASS is known for being so muted body wise that you have to retrohale to really get into it (which is an interesting enterprise due to its strength). What RASS is, is strong. Very strong. RASS is a great example of how you can distinguish strength from body in a cigar and what that means exactly, which makes it an excellent list candidate. Other than that, I'm grateful and a little envious as usual of New World availability in Sweden. Cheers,

Give them a Camacho triple Maduro and wait 😂. Really love the Hoyo, Upmann, Drew Estate and AF from your list. I myself would add the Camacho Ecuador as a great beginner cigar.

Great video, cigars can be intimidating to get into. I would add For Larranaga monte Cristo to this too

This is a really good list

Enjoyed your video. Great cigar selection. Keep up the good work

Ive been a cigar aficionado for about 30 years and just tried the RA specially selected at the casa del habano in puerto vallarta and was blown away. Was about $30usd (price points were uk market) but really enjoyed it. Have you tried the RA gigantes ? Curious if that one is as good?

I lOVE YOU MAN !!! Thank you for your great videos ! More videos for begginers plz :)

The VF 52 (Robusto) from the 1998 series is such a great bang for your buck! It's cheap, taste good and looks pretty exclusiv with it's second band. Here in Germany you'll pay 7,80€ per stick

Very enlightening thank you

Agree that Cameroon tobacco is very special. Always stands out from the rest in a very positive way.

i recently startet to try Cigars. I Startet with 2 from Montechristo that were around 15$ Each. Now i dont want to spend to mutch so my goal is now to test as many cheap cigars as Possible. I bought 15 different ones. Some froma Local Store and some on a Website. Now i try to test them out and see witch i like the most. Until now i Liked the Montechristo Tubos and the Casa Nicaragua the most. I dont think they need to cost a fortune. But i absolutely love to just test a lot of different ones.

Awesome review. I have been smoking for 30 plus years and have never categorized my smoking. Never had a good maduro..only tried a few. What do you classify Cuban Cohiba as?

Cheers from Brazil mate, the undercrown maduro is outstanding and the 10 is also great!! unfortunatelly it is hard to find this brand in Brazil.

Nice content - just happened to stumble on your channel! Great information!

Thanks alot for this! Gonna try to fill my new humidor with some of these:)

Hey lad! Nice video, nice selection, nice clarifications! Beginers should not start only with connecticut but something medium as well, so they can understand the difference (and never with empty stomach) and more especially if they start with connecticut it should be a good one, not a very cheap or flavourless one, cause they won't like it and probably give up. Totally agree, I still smoke some of these! I would add the brickhouse selection from JC Newman, cause they are reasonably priced and tasty, all 3: connecticut, habano and maduro and they won't punch you in the face! Thanks for sharing! Take care!

Thank you for the great information!!!

Hey bro. Great videos as always. My fav cigar besides the Opus X Angels Share is the Davidoff Royal Release and the Davidoff Limited Edition Signature No. 1. Would love it if you would review them. Curious whether you too will find them top notch. 🤙🏽😊

Lovely stuff, thanks friend

What cigar would you recommend to go with an Islay,Peated,Single Malt,e.g. Ardbeg,Laphroaig,Laguvellan.

Love drew estate... great cigars

Great pronunciation brother! 👌👍🏼

You don't happen to have more pf the Epermay I can try out? 😄

I’m totally new to cigars bought a pre cut tube cut Sumatran thing from Henri wintemsn think it was only ten pound (m a brut lol and found it pretty nice and would love to try a nice medium strength corona I mean I started on the wrong foot with a pre cut drugstore tubed cigar but I’m a rookie and still finding my foot

Never thought I'd see a video like this...Finally one.. Nice video which is going to make me go back to Cigars. 20 yrs ago the ones I've tried I would keep the ring and collect them like stamps and grade them each. I'am a heavy smoker....I'm glad to see this video ...An invitation to get into Cigars is really cool it's one of those finer things in life that one should experience by giving it a chance and with an open mind..imo. Should be in everyones bucket list....seriously. The kind of high you get smoking cigars is surely one of the best. You'll understand as to why its in the list of last request. Story of one sentenced...before the firing squad...Steak, Cognac and a Maduro....You can shoot me after. Was this ever true ? I mean really granted to a dead man walking ? True or Not ....I do understand the request...lol

Idea for a topic. Could you discuss sometimes the value and dues and don’ts of readily available cigar bundles. Sometimes I see Cigar bundles from say Arturo Fuente and you wonder if they’re just selling off their bad cigars or something.

Have you tried any of the vegueros? Any opinion?

Appreciate the thought behind this video

very nice sir, thank you for this

Where you getting the H Upman petite corona for 8 euros? Can barely find them for less than £20 online in the UK

Im not a beginner but that's a very good list - the hoyo de monterrey epicure no. 2 is normally the cigar I offer first timers

What do you think of zino nigaragua cigare ..I find the draw very difficult and have to light it many times..not much smoke I can get out of then,,constant puffing and than it gets very bitter and also ammonia flavor..

Excellent content! What are your favourite petit corona's? Greetings from Belgium

Well done, bravo!

I’m a beginner and actually just smoked my first today lol an Ashton.. I successfully smoked it 😂 no queazy or vomiting lol I want more of a body more of a sweet note with chocolate or coffee .. I think I’m ready 😏🤣👏🏽I’m open to thoughts

this was helpful thanks

2 cigars I would suggest Plasencia Reserve Original and Roma Craft Intemperance Charity. Mild medium with marzipan sweetness creamy and smoothness.

Nice to see Drew's

I like your danish chairs

excellent spanish. saludos desde argentina