groupon @ BNB for beginner help!

[stx.dead.I]

Ditch the Acid, Perdomo, and Flor de Oliva and maybe get a Zino Platinum, AVO, or Griffin's so you have some nice milder sticks to go with the fulls and mediums. Maybe an Aging Room, too.

What on here is considered a full bodied cigar?

 

[mmchugh84]

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Updated list!

Did you make a purchase yet?

 

[Sirspanksalot]

Ditch the Acid, Perdomo, and Flor de Oliva and maybe get a Zino Platinum, AVO, or Griffin's so you have some nice milder sticks to go with the fulls and mediums. Maybe an Aging Room, too.

What on here is considered a full bodied cigar?

The flor de las antillas, maybe the Undercrown, and maybe the Hemingway series could be medium to full. The flor de las antillas was the only one to give me a bit of a nicotine hit, and I'm still a lightweight. Also, I know you've decided already, but if you ever get around to it, the nubs can be had for much cheaper than b&m prices online, and they're each a good way to better understand the taste of certain types of cigar wrapper cause they're very straightforward flavor wise

 

[stx.dead.I]

Ditch the Acid, Perdomo, and Flor de Oliva and maybe get a Zino Platinum, AVO, or Griffin's so you have some nice milder sticks to go with the fulls and mediums. Maybe an Aging Room, too.

What on here is considered a full bodied cigar?

The flor de las antillas, maybe the Undercrown, and maybe the Hemingway series could be medium to full. The flor de las antillas was the only one to give me a bit of a nicotine hit, and I'm still a lightweight. Also, I know you've decided already, but if you ever get around to it, the nubs can be had for much cheaper than b&m prices online, and they're each a good way to better understand the taste of certain types of cigar wrapper cause they're very straightforward flavor wise

Well I could swap out the ones that are overpriced on bnb for some better priced alternatives if that's the better route? Then I could get the overpriced bnb options a little later on down the road at another place.

 

[c.ortiz108]

Ditch the Acid, Perdomo, and Flor de Oliva and maybe get a Zino Platinum, AVO, or Griffin's so you have some nice milder sticks to go with the fulls and mediums. Maybe an Aging Room, too.

What on here is considered a full bodied cigar?

The flor de las antillas, maybe the Undercrown, and maybe the Hemingway series could be medium to full. The flor de las antillas was the only one to give me a bit of a nicotine hit, and I'm still a lightweight. Also, I know you've decided already, but if you ever get around to it, the nubs can be had for much cheaper than b&m prices online, and they're each a good way to better understand the taste of certain types of cigar wrapper cause they're very straightforward flavor wise

Yeah, though I'd say the Hemingways like the other Fuentes are a pretty solid medium, as is Oliva G. Haven't had the Perdomo but according to CI it's medium-full. Same with Padrons and Oliva O. The mildest of your picks is the Chateau Fuente, I think. Though I'm pretty much still a noob, too!

You might want to head over to the BnB Groupon thread to see what others bought.

 

[Sirspanksalot]

Chatue fuentes are my breakfast smokes. Definitely the mildest of the bunch you got

 

[TreySC]

I'm still a light weight as well when it comes the the vitamin N. I've had the Hemingways and the Undercrown with no problem but did get a bit of a kick with the FdLA.

 

[StogieNinja]

A little soda when you smoke will take care of the nic kick. Sugar counteracts the effects of the nicotine.

 

[sofc]

Why ditch the Davidoffs if he's just starting out?

Because they're expensive and pretty subtle in terms of flavor. For someone just starting, I recommend they start with basics and move that direction. Kind of like you start a child with basic foods before they can appreciate foie gras. Develop the palate first, otherwise a lot of the experience (and hence the extra money paid for it) is going to be wasted.

I get that logic but I am not sure if I agree (not sure if I disagree either) I rather have started out with good sticks instead of some of the crap I smoke 20 years ago. I don't drink wine much but rather drink good wine than crappy wine. Not trying to stir trouble, just writing out loud.

 

[Ducttapegonewild]

I may not be the best person to answer this because I am a relative noob myself. But, prior to spending money online, I spent a lot of time at my local talking with the guys there. Not only the tobacconists, but some of the customers as well. Singles I am looking to try, I can usually get, larger purchases, fivers or more, buy online. The BNB groupon should be good for a bit, right?

 

[jonboy]

A little soda when you smoke will take care of the nic kick. Sugar counteracts the effects of the nicotine.

Or sweet tea!

I may not be the best person to answer this because I am a relative noob myself. But, prior to spending money online, I spent a lot of time at my local talking with the guys there. Not only the tobacconists, but some of the customers as well. Singles I am looking to try, I can usually get, larger purchases, fivers or more, buy online. The BNB groupon should be good for a bit, right?

Till January i believe.

 

[StogieNinja]

Why ditch the Davidoffs if he's just starting out?

Because they're expensive and pretty subtle in terms of flavor. For someone just starting, I recommend they start with basics and move that direction. Kind of like you start a child with basic foods before they can appreciate foie gras. Develop the palate first, otherwise a lot of the experience (and hence the extra money paid for it) is going to be wasted.

I get that logic but I am not sure if I agree (not sure if I disagree either) I rather have started out with good sticks instead of some of the crap I smoke 20 years ago. I don't drink wine much but rather drink good wine than crappy wine. Not trying to stir trouble, just writing out loud.

I should clarify that I was responding to beltjones's question when I posted that. I jumped to the conclusion that the Davidoff was $25, I didn't actually stop to look at the description clearly. Now that I have (if I'm reading it right) at 9 cigars for $25, the Davidoffs might be a good option, depending on the profile.

I agree a noob should start with quality, not crap, but to me that means an Oliva Connie instead of a Ron Mexico. Also I generally try to recommend something with a little more clarity of flavor, if that makes sense.

In general , given most Davidoff prices and what I've experienced as their typical profile (which may or may not be accurate), I'd still argue against a noob going after one because they could taste pretty bland to a new palate. It took my palate a little while to be able to comprehend and enjoy the subtlety of a Davidoff. Then again, I had the palate of a goat when I started, so you know... YMMV in that regard They're also typically expensive, and most new palates would benefit from something a little more up front with it's flavors, and that can be had very inexpensively while still being a quality smoke.

 

[FullyArmedFISD]

not sure if you ordered yet, but i'd have to agree with what others have already said but to sum it up, here are my thoughts:

Keep List:
AF Chat (Mild)
AF Hem (Med)
Oliva G (Med)
Flor de Las Ant (Med/Full)
Undercrown (Med/Full)
Padron 2000 (Full)

Drop:
Acid CI
Perdomo GC

Others to consider:
Aging Room F55 (Med/Full)
Ashton Cabinet Select (Mild/Med)

Never had it, so no opinion:
Flor De Oliva

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also note, based on an open order i have with BNB atm, here are some items that i have been notified that are on backorder.

as of 7/9 - the Padron Ambassador Maduro (Full) is on backorder as well as the Padron 3000 Nat/Mad if you were considering that size as well

all in all good looking list, enjoy

 

[sofc]

Why ditch the Davidoffs if he's just starting out?

Because they're expensive and pretty subtle in terms of flavor. For someone just starting, I recommend they start with basics and move that direction. Kind of like you start a child with basic foods before they can appreciate foie gras. Develop the palate first, otherwise a lot of the experience (and hence the extra money paid for it) is going to be wasted.

I get that logic but I am not sure if I agree (not sure if I disagree either) I rather have started out with good sticks instead of some of the crap I smoke 20 years ago. I don't drink wine much but rather drink good wine than crappy wine. Not trying to stir trouble, just writing out loud.

I should clarify that I was responding to beltjones's question when I posted that. I jumped to the conclusion that the Davidoff was $25, I didn't actually stop to look at the description clearly. Now that I have (if I'm reading it right) at 9 cigars for $25, the Davidoffs might be a good option, depending on the profile.

I agree a noob should start with quality, not crap, but to me that means an Oliva Connie instead of a Ron Mexico. Also I generally try to recommend something with a little more clarity of flavor, if that makes sense.

In general , given most Davidoff prices and what I've experienced as their typical profile (which may or may not be accurate), I'd still argue against a noob going after one because they could taste pretty bland to a new palate. It took my palate a little while to be able to comprehend and enjoy the subtlety of a Davidoff. Then again, I had the palate of a goat when I started, so you know... YMMV in that regard They're also typically expensive, and most new palates would benefit from something a little more up front with it's flavors, and that can be had very inexpensively while still being a quality smoke.

wasn't asking just about Davidoff as on some level, Davidoff is an acquired taste. There are many cigars I wasted money on that I would not smoke now .

 

[StogieNinja]

There are many cigars I wasted money on that I would not smoke now .

Gotcha. I'm pretty sure we've all been there!