hey, i am just beginning to develop my palate with some non-cuban cigars within the range of $10 and below. i really enjoy mild-to-full cigars. i was wondering if anyone had any advice or suggestions as to good cigars so i can begin to enjoy my new habit the right way.

thanks

I prefer to call it a lifestyle, not a hobby, haha. Just kidding. Welcome. I really like fuente and padron cigars which can be had for under 10.00. There are many great experts on here so I think you will find some good advice.

Welcome Mike. I wouldn't call myself an expert, but rather a connoisseur of fine cigars. I'll tell you what I like, if you want to try them it's totally up to you. I'm sure you might have tried some of these by now, and they don't cost an arm and a leg.

CAO Gold, Punch Gran Cru, Maria Guerrero, Sancho Panza, Oliva Classic, Helix, and Cusano.

By no means am I experienced. I started putting time and effort into cigars about a year ago and there are people that have been "connoisseurs" since before I was born on here...with that said my pallette is partail to any of the Punch Double Maduro's. I love the After Dinners, a nice, smooth, rich smoke but the burn is not always consistant. They are very inexpensive too.

Read the Tonights Smoke thread each day. You'll get an idea of what people like.

Then buy some singles/5 packs and try a bunch of different cigars. If you're price range is $10 or below, there will be plenty of cigars to try.

thanks for the advice y'all. just trying to get a good start and everything you could tell me is great.

I would suggest the regular line of Padrons, the 2000's, 3000's, 4000's, etc. Some of the best cigars for the money,IMHO.

These are things I would suggest.

CAO MX2
Vigilante
Rocky Patel 90 Vintages
Rock Patel Edge
CAO Brazilia
Partagas Black
Ashton VSG