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Old 01-10-2022, 09:33 AM   #1
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Question about gifting cigars to inexperienced smokers...

Ok guys I have a question and might need some suggestions. I have a good friend that requested that I hook him up with a fiver for a trip that he's planning. He says that he will likely share them between 4-5 folks. They're all pretty inexperienced cigar smokers, I believe. Any recommendations? I was thinking some 8-9-8's or something of the sort. If I gave them any that are in my usual rotation, I'm pretty sure that they'll end up barfing.
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Old 01-10-2022, 10:15 AM   #2
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Ok guys I have a question and might need some suggestions. I have a good friend that requested that I hook him up with a fiver for a trip that he's planning. He says that he will likely share them between 4-5 folks. They're all pretty inexperienced cigar smokers, I believe. Any recommendations? I was thinking some 8-9-8's or something of the sort. If I gave them any that are in my usual rotation, I'm pretty sure that they'll end up barfing.
I would think anything in the mild to medium range would work fine.
Plenty of flavor, but not full or nicotine heavy.

The 8-9-8's should be right in there for being flavorful but no strong on taste or nicotine.


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Old 01-10-2022, 10:50 AM   #3
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Partagas 898s?
Very generous!
I must admit, I love sharing a good cigar with someone that really enjoys it, but I would not part with CCs to an inexperienced smoker.
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Partagas 898s?
Very generous!
I must admit, I love sharing a good cigar with someone that really enjoys it, but I would not part with CCs to an inexperienced smoker.
I meant to add that they are not CC's, I was thinking about the Ashton 8-9-8 or similar. No way in hell am I giving them ISOMs!

Maybe some Monte Whites or something.
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I meant to add that they are not CC's, I was thinking about the Ashton 8-9-8 or similar. No way in hell am I giving them ISOMs!

Maybe some Monte Whites or something.
AF 8-5-8's are on the cheaper side and are a mild-medium to medium and plenty flavorful to me. Just had one the other day in fact

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Macanudo or Punch would be my suggestion. I consider them "training" smokes. Not too expensive and mild, but flavorful.
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I meant to add that they are not CC's, I was thinking about the Ashton 8-9-8 or similar. No way in hell am I giving them ISOMs!

Maybe some Monte Whites or something.
My bad. I always associate 898s with Cuban Partagas.
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Fuente 8-5-8
Fuente Hemingway
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Don't overspend on these guys, I hate to say it.
Good suggestions have already been given, base blend H. Upmann, Leon Jimenes, Fuente 858 or Cuban corona, New World Connecticut.

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