I am very new to the leaf. Never ever had any interest in tobacco until my youngest bro 13 yrs my junior took me to the Dominican Republic and as part of a scavenger hunt was given a cigar. Although it was probably not a high rated cigar the flavor profile really intrigued me and when I got home i sought out my local B&M. found a really great guy who talked me through the different flavors ( he asked about my preferences in food and drink) and gave me a few suggestions. Of course he was spot on and the love affair began. I have only been smoking since may 2013, usually only 2-3 a week but i look forward to just losing myself in the smoke. It seems my tastes run to the med-full category although i do enjoy a mild one if it has a lot of flavor. I look forward to learning from all the knowledge from this community.