Quote Originally Posted by Socoemt View Post
Hey bums, I have a few questions in hoping you can help me with. Any advice or wisdom you can impart will be greatly appreciated!

First off, what cigar would you recommend to a beginner hobbyist? I had a Perdomo 10th anniversary and I really enjoyed it. Other than that I've smoked a few house brands but nothing that has really impressed.

Secondly, does it really matter what I light the cigar with, and how I light it? As a beginner will I really notice a difference between a regular lighter and something else?

I have other questions but for the life of me I can't remember them. I'm a bit fried from a crazy long day at work! I'll add them as they come to me.

Thanks again!

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1) Padron Londres or Delicias. Or as others noted, the x000 series like 2000, 3000, etc. Buy one with a natural wrapper, and one maduro. Just to see the difference in flavors. These are Nicaraguan puro cigars (pure Nicaraguan tobacco, not blended with another country's tobacco). Then try an Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 in natural and maduro. These have Dominican fillers. There will be a decidedly different flavor to these vs the Padron Nicaraguan.

2) Not really, in my experience. You can use a Bic lighter just as well as a single flame torch or triple flame torch. I've seen the Padron family using Bics to light their cigars. However, be aware that torches are awesome for toasting the foot of the cigar easily, and on a day with any kind of wind, a torch keeps you from having to block the wind as you light. It puts the heat right where you want it, above the cigar as you light, so you don't scorch it. Ronson JetLite lighters are single flame torch lighters usually available at Walmart for the price of a multi-pack of Bics. And they're great little refillable torch lighters.