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ImgemboImgembo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 657
Hey every one. I have a buddy I'm going to visit in my home town if topeka this weekend. He wants to try his first cigar. I know it should be something mild like an AVO or maybe a AF Hemingway. He is going to be picking up a single malt ( something from glenmorangie) any recommendations on a good first cigar for me to pick up for him? That will pair well with the scotch(I don't drink alot of scotch so not sure on the profile. I want him to have a good experience and get him into the hobby, thanks!

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  • youngryan216youngryan216 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 868
  • Gray4linesGray4lines Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,439
  • ejgormanejgorman Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 891
    I would definitely second the recommendation above (or third as the case may be). More important than body and vitamin N content is that your friend approaches the situation properly. If they're a non-smoker, make sure they eat a good meal before hand. Carbs (especially fast-digesting carbs) are great after a potent nic-hit, but slow digesting proteins and fats before a good smoke will help prevent any nic-sickness. I would also advise against too much scotch before smoking. Eat well, keep it sober, light a good cigar accompanied by some good scotch and a soda to accompany it and all should go well.
  • New BootsNew Boots Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,634
    Imgembo:
    Hey every one. I have a buddy I'm going to visit in my home town if topeka this weekend. He wants to try his first cigar. I know it should be something mild like an AVO or maybe a AF Hemingway. He is going to be picking up a single malt ( something from glenmorangie) any recommendations on a good first cigar for me to pick up for him? That will pair well with the scotch(I don't drink alot of scotch so not sure on the profile. I want him to have a good experience and get him into the hobby, thanks!
    Topeka! That's an hour from me! Where are you located, if you don't mind me asking?!
  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
  • jadeltjadelt Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 766
  • catfishbluezzcatfishbluezz Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,993
    My first cigar was a 64 maddy. Start him out right on a real cigar.
  • RhamlinRhamlin Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,530
    I'm a scotch whore. Each Glenmorangie has a very distinct profile. And will definately over power a mild stick. It doesn't need to be a full body but you will want a medium. I'd go with a Padron 3000. Not real pricey but a great stick.
  • ImgemboImgembo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 657
    New Boots:
    Imgembo:
    Hey every one. I have a buddy I'm going to visit in my home town if topeka this weekend. He wants to try his first cigar. I know it should be something mild like an AVO or maybe a AF Hemingway. He is going to be picking up a single malt ( something from glenmorangie) any recommendations on a good first cigar for me to pick up for him? That will pair well with the scotch(I don't drink alot of scotch so not sure on the profile. I want him to have a good experience and get him into the hobby, thanks!
    Topeka! That's an hour from me! Where are you located, if you don't mind me asking?!
    Thanks for all the recommendations. I am leaning towards the pardons (seems to be the Consensus). Newboots I am currently located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  • Bob LukenBob Luken Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,664
    Pardon me while I become a real pain-in-the-ass and point out a minor discrepancy evolving in this thread. "Young guy" ;) recommended the 1964 natural. Not the maduro. After a few posts the term natural got lost and then it appears there was an assumption that the maduro was the cigar being discussed. Seems like the Padron 1964 Maduro is the one people think of first when wrapper is not specifically mentioned so I'm not surprised that the conversation morphed to the Maduro but,.............OK, I've wasted enough of your time. As you were.
  • ImgemboImgembo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 657
    Bob Luken:
    Pardon me while I become a real pain-in-the-ass and point out a minor discrepancy evolving in this thread. "Young guy" ;) recommended the 1964 natural. Not the maduro. After a few posts the term natural was dropped and then it appears there was an assumption that the maduro was the cigar being discussed. Seems like the Padron 1964 Maduro is the one people think of first when wrapper is not specifically mentioned so I'm not surprised that the conversation morphed to the Maduro but,.............OK, I've wasted enough of your time. As you were.
    Look at that eye for detail. I think i will take the recommendations to the local B&M and talk it over with the owner =). I like the idea of getting him a super premium but I also kind of agree with Kuzi's point.
  • blutattooblutattoo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,100
    Like most I say go with the Padron 64, full flavored but not over powering. I still think it's my favorite smoke. Every few months I have one and think damn this is a good smoke why don't I have any in my humidor. A great introduction to cigars and it seems to hit a sweet spot for most folks.
  • reggie713reggie713 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,018
  • youngryan216youngryan216 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 868
  • Bob LukenBob Luken Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,664
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