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If you're ready to join the ranks of cigar smokers, here is how to get started. The first step is selecting the right cigars to "practice" with. You should start by choosing several different single cigars at your local tobacconist. Do not buy a box of cigars until you have sampled a few singles, first. Don't be afraid to ask the owner or manager for advice.

Hardcore Cigars has been selling premium cigars since 1974, specializing in discount cigars, humidors, lighters and cigar bundles. Name brand cigars include Cohiba, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Ashton, Don Tomas, Macanudo, Montecristo, Padron, Partagas, Romeo y Julieta, plus a wide selection of flavored cigars and more all at UNBEATABLE DISCOUNT PRICES.

Gurkha Cigars
Handmade in the Dominican Republic since 1989.

Helix Cigars
Helix Cigars were introduced in 2002 and offer a mild, yet flavorful blend that appeals to the many cigar smokers who prefer a smooth, easy-smoking cigar.

Hoyo de Monterrey Cigars
Hoyo de Monterrey cigars are still made the nineteenth-century way, cured and aged in their own time. The resulting full-bodied cigars are as deeply satisfying as they are authentically Honduran.

La Gloria Cubana Cigars
Produced both in Miami and the Dominican Republic, La Gloria Cubana's uncompromisingly bold flavor is sought out by those who value rich taste and expert craftsmanship.

Macanudo Cigars
Introduced in the U.S. in 1971, Macanudo cigars are made with Connecticut shade wrappers that have been aged for at least three years.

Mild cigars are recommended for beginners, since the more full-flavored cigars would most likely taste too strong (or just plain bad) to a new smoker. Mild cigars are also the least expensive, so you won't have to worry about ruining an expensive cigar by lighting it incorrectly, or by cutting too much off the closed end.

Inspect the Cigar
Once you have determined which type of cigar(s) to purchase, then gently squeeze the cigar to determine if there are any hard or soft spots.
You don't want to take a chance on buying a cigar with a bad draw, or worse yet, one that is plugged and not smokeable. Tip: Reputable tobacconists will usually replace a plugged cigar. Also, inspect the wrapper for cracks or discolorations.

Protect & Smoke
If you do not yet own a humidor, do not buy more cigars than you can smoke within a couple of days, and make sure to leave them in their cellophane packaging (if applicable) until you're ready to smoke. Never leave an unprotected cigar exposed to the elements, as it will quickly dry out. You can temporarily store cigars in a Tupperware or similar container.