Best Cigar Setup for Beginners

[@randc47]

I would def recommend samples packs. If you get cheapo bundles, you’re stuck with 20 of the same thing, and you might not like them. I think the key to starting out is to try a little of everything, which is also why I think going to a brick and mortar cigar shop and asking for suggestions is a great option.

[@mikeholland1309]

I agree. I've been smoking a couple of years now. We always need to support our local cigar shops and fortunately mine in my area have really good guys that work there and have a lot of expertise. Personally my favorite bundle is an Oliva bundle if I order online.

[@whompbiscuits8930]

Boy I wish I had this kind of advice at my fingertips 25+ years ago when I first started out. While I've been smoking periodically for that time, I still find these kinds of videos-for-beginners extremely valuable. In the din of cigar hype from retailers (I could wallpaper a house with the magazine catalogues I get), it's refreshing to hear simple tips that you won't get from retailers. I indeed wished when I started out to just go for sample packs. That is the way to go when you're starting out.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thanks for the comment! What's in your humidor these days?

[@whompbiscuits8930]

@@SippersSocialClub Cheapies mostly: Tabamex Lonsdale Naturals (I'm a growing fan of Mexican cigars) Cuban Delights Robusto Sumatra Cosechero Churchill Maduros (I think, they were a gift) 829 Churchill Maduro (another gift) Factory Smokes Toros (another gift) La Aroma de Cuba (the only naturals I have) Mr. B Magnum Candelas (pretty green and not bad) Various others I think if I pursue a non-cheapie, I may shoot for Te Amo. Had a few years ago, were very good. May go for Oliva too. Would pursue Avo but they're always priced just inches out of my reach.

[@whompbiscuits8930]

@@SippersSocialClub Cheapies for the most part. Tabamex (I'm into Mexican cigars now), Cuban Delights (pretty decent cheapies), La Aroma De Cuba, Mr. B Candelas, and various others. Got some cigarillos, those are always handy at times, the flavor is very menthol compared to others but they're not flavored.

[@dalysean86]

I agree ive been smoking since 2010 but always learn something new. I didnt know much about lotus lighters and this video got me looking into them (i use zippo butane inserts)

[@Imyourfather225]

Im lucky enough that there is a cigar shop 1/2 mile from my home that also has a nice lounge. That is where i smoke my cigars so I dont need a setup. The best part is that I have met amazing people there

[@ronchi556]

Noob here, great video! I just recycled a Pelican box I had laying around from an old digital camera. Fits in my golf bag perfect.

[@Stabby__]

The boveda packs are awesome, any air tight containers can do, i opted for the tall ones, hols about 25 ish with the humidity pack. I suggest watching videos, great resource and ppl like you do well. Sample packs and the bundles are good choices, dont spend crazy money starting out, find what ya like first get your profile and ring gauge dialed in, then start ramping up in the journey. God bless

[@amirsot]

Such a high concentration of high quality advice. Very well done. 🎉

[@SippersSocialClub]

Thanks, appreciate the comment :)

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Very informative. Thank you sir.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Cheers bud :)

[@boswineguy5461]

Great tips!

[@SeawayWhiskyWire]

Great recommendations here Jer. Great stuff for beginners but also for a vets too. Reposado 96's are my go to bundle stick, 3 wrappers and multiple sizes, always burn great. You can never go wrong with a Perdomo.

[@SippersSocialClub]

Nice, I'll have a lookout for those, cheers

[@marksaliba4194]

Excellent recommendations, Jeremy. My golf course cigars are the Churchill size of the Factory Smokes Sun Grown and the Maduro flor de Oliva. Good sticks for inexpensive prices when you purchase from abroad 🤭

[@SippersSocialClub]

Nice! I also love churchills on the course, one for each 9 does well :)

[@jg5555]

Thanks Jeremy, great video. Bookmarking this for Future Me.

[@dalysean86]

I agree on 65%. I find i can taste more flavor notes and burns pefectly. Also boveda flucates a couple po8nts so at worst you are at 62 or 67 so within the 62-70 range

[@brandonhunley4258]

I totally stand behind my sistema containers!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Wow. So cool. Thanks for the video.

[@BullyDaBeatBuilder]

Recently started smoking cigars I’ve tried some monte Cristo and Romeo Julieta Purchased some bravo Connecticut and was really impressed on the low end price wise but all around flavour was really enjoyable

[@BoozewithNick]

Great advice on the low-coast humidor set-up, I think I’ll do something similar. For buying cigars as a beginner (which I am), I would say sample packs are the way to go. They’re fun and educational.

[@SkinnyMoney]

My fave bundle cigar is El Titan de Bronze short filler Toro bundles. They’re fantastic and rolled great. They smoke quick but are such a tasty and fantastic product. I’m not crazy about sample packs but any packs with Perdomo or JC Newman are the best brands to explore and BEST value per dollar. Side note… buy Ferio Tego too, insane blends and diverse lineup with many vitolas for anything you wanna try.

[@kendallepps3913]

Factory throwout #49#59#99. I like the sweet version

[@yrantiquebrand]

Wish I had this as a beginner. Had to go down the rabbit hole just to figure out what you just said in 5 minutes.

[@jaymeez]

Very Well Done 👍🏽

[@ChristIsLord7]

I got a 35 cigar sample pack of AVE Marie cigars for $110. I thought it was a decent deal on some good cigars. I’m just getting into cigars and my first cigar was an Ave marie I had with some guys from church and I really enjoy it. Now I’m set up. I order the plastic tub and packet as well.

[@SippersSocialClub]

@@ChristIsLord7 awesome! Enjoy

[@davidjackson4308]

Be sure and get the right size of whatever you choose to store your cigars in. Should ideally be able to fill it up at least 1/2 way but not have to fill it all the way to the top. A nearly empty humidor makes it harder to keep proper humidity, just like a empty freezer has to work harder since there is nothing to keep residual coldness in it when it cycles on and off.

[@beaulindemann7392]

I went into cigars deep, electric humidor, 2 choice cigar hauls = 175 top brand cigars, came out to about a 875.00$ give or take, but I have been waiting 2 years to do it.

[@billysprague6219]

JR Cigars has “JR Alternatives” that are designed to mimic a major brand. They have several to choose from. Good, but not great. Certainly a good value. The Coors Light of cigars, if you will.

[@eduardomorales2379]

One thing i would recommend is buy the purest butane you can buy. I see alot of people complaining that their lighters stopped working suddenly, alot of the times its the butane thats messing up the lighter

[@SippersSocialClub]

Yes, good to know, cheers :)

[@keithgauthier53]

Hi I’m in Ontario as well, do you recommend any online stores to purchase from?

[@SippersSocialClub]

@@keithgauthier53 Cigar Chief

[@KnickKiller]

I need this video. First cigar I smoked was a month ago at a whisky tasting. Cohiba Siglo 6. It was so creamy. I’ve been researching ever since, but made no purchases yet. Would you be able to speak to the Correnti brand in a future video?

[@SippersSocialClub]

You started at the top haha! Siglo 6 is near perfection. Haven't tried Correnti yet, but I'll look into it, cheers :)

[@MarkHanson-du3qs]

@@SippersSocialClub haha I was going to say that, he is ruined for life lol.

[@SippersSocialClub]

@@MarkHanson-du3qs $100+ dollar Cohiba as your benchmark = flat wallet for life lol

[@Stabby__]

​@@SippersSocialClub😂 yeah, the wallet will have ultimate say, but there are good smokes to be had for like a couple dollars a stick for sure. Can always save up for those special occasions

[@romchysko]

Hi dude, I'm from Toronto, Ontario. Could you tell me where I can buy cigars online/offline cheaply, because the local shops are very expensive...

[@SippersSocialClub]

@@romchysko Cigar Chef is probably your best option, but nothing compared to buying in the US

[@patricecomedy]

Do you just throw the cigars into the Tupperware so they can freeroam in there with the humidity control pack or do you use one of the cheapo Amazon boxes for storage and put that into the Tupperware

[@SippersSocialClub]

As long as everything is in the Tupperware with a humidity pack you should be fine. Loose cigars are ok, or if you buy a box, keep the whole box in the Tupperware

[@dannymarkgraf34]

@@SippersSocialClub i have heard that the glass tupperware containers with the sealed snap lid work best. does it really matter plastic or glass?

[@SippersSocialClub]

@@dannymarkgraf34 I use plastic, but I would assume glass would be better because you eliminate any potential plastic smell from cheaper containers. The most important thing is the rubber seal. Cheers :)

[@dannymarkgraf34]

@@SippersSocialClub makes sense. thank you for your video. i am just starting to get into the cigar world and this was a huge help.

[@Goodthief]

My grandpa used to put an apple peel in his cigar box, does that still hold up?

[@SippersSocialClub]

Lol, I remember my dad doing that. In theory it would work short term, but the apple will rot and you don't want that around cigars.

[@Stabby__]

Boveda packs and don't look back. Gotta protect your investment, it adds up fast lol

[@nickstarlingch]

Really bad audio click in the left channel at around 3:06, may wanna watch out for those when you edit. Great video!

[@rahat2022]

whats the best place to buy cigars in ontario, canada at a reasonable price? i went to local Havana Castle, they didn't have their sample pack so could not get it. Nice store but very expensive lol. Where can u get My Father or Perdomo sampler pack u mentioned above? Also some of the other stuff u mentioned above like the lighter, storage and other stuffs where can u get them?

[@SippersSocialClub]

I have to be careful not to break KZbin terms of service (they don't like you saying or linking to any place that sells tobacco) I would recommend c i g a r c h i e f (Dotcom) probably the best prices, but everywhere in Ontario is very expensive compared to prices you pay in the US

[@SippersSocialClub]

We don't get the sample packs like the US does, but you can just get a few singles. Everything else can be found on Amazon

[@rahat2022]

@@SippersSocialClub thanks for replyin, appreciate it.

[@imbatman9845]

i just keep them in a cigar box in my garage where its cold and dark

[@SippersSocialClub]

@@imbatman9845 do they dry out, or are you smoking them frequently?

[@b3nzy581]

Great tips!