My first cigar that really got me into them was an Alec Bradley Maxx. Up until then I had had Macanadu but that was about it. I enjoyed them but didn't go out of my way for a cigar. Maxx changed that for me. Smoked one with a buddy and a glass of Maker's Mark. Loved everything about it. I was hooked from that point forward. Maxx is still one of my everyday favorites, a go to of mine.