The best mild STRENGTH but full FLAVORED cigars

[Tradesman]

Not sure if you guys have this issue, but I'm starting this topic for my fellow brothers who have really low nicotine tolerance like I do.

For context, half the time when I smoke something that is medium to medium-full in strength, I just feel really sick after the fact. (it goes without saying that I wouldn't dare to smoke full-strength cigars... which are most NC's)

Some recent examples that come to mind for me are the Magnum 54 (medium) and BBF (medium-full) where I almost thew up by the time I was done.

Would love to get you guys' opinions...

1. What are the best mild strength yet full flavored cigars you've had? (CC and NC)

2. How do you guys not get sick after smoking a cigar? Considering you've already had a full meal before lighting one up.

 

To kick off this list, I'll start by nominating the Hoyo Epicure Especial.

But curious to know what are yours, cheers!

[NSXCIGAR]

Well, there aren't that many truly mild CCs. In fact I would not characterize the Hoyo EE as mild at all. Under medium at least. If you find that mild the suggestions I'll put forward might be too mild for you. 

For what I would consider truly mild I would say the QdO Coronas is probably the closest to that description. It is probably the most flavorsome milder CC. A close second might be any of the Fonsecas--particularly the No. 1. 

LFDC Petit Coronas are mild and might be flavorsome enough for you. I would also strongly suggest the HU Mag 50. They are on the milder side and many find them quite flavorful. I do not. But they are quite popular 

You might also try the RyJ Wide Churchill. I don't find them particularly flavorful but many do and they are mild. 

 

13 hours ago, Tradesman said:

How do you guys not get sick after smoking a cigar

I only get sick after smoking Monte Opens. 

Seriously, I've never had a problem unless it's a big cigar on an empty stomach. 

[RDB]

Age seems to be an important variable here. I don’t know the science, but it seems to me that nicotine strength declines significantly with a few years of age. Would be interested in other views on this.

[Fugu]

2 hours ago, Tradesman said:

For context, half the time when I smoke something that is medium to medium-full in strength, I just feel really sick after the fact. (it goes without saying that I wouldn't dare to smoke full-strength cigars... which are most NC's)

This sounds as if it is likely not a matter of the type of cigar but more of “handling” it:

1. Slow down on your smoking / drawing pace

2. Don’t smoke straight from a fresh or young box (ammonia accelerates nic uptake, and can also make you feel queasy)

3. Smoke cooler

4. Smoke dryer (dry box young cigars for a few days)

5. Give cigars some years of rest before plunging into a new box.

6. Don’t nub it, and given you might be sensitive, only smoke 2/3 of it. Until you feel more confident.

 

Your may also consider pairing your cigar with certain, fairly sweet non-alcoholic beverages, such as coffee, lemonade or juice spritzer, rootbeer, orange juice...

[bishop532]

4 hours ago, Fugu said:

Your may also consider pairing your cigar with certain, fairly sweet non-alcoholic beverages, such as coffee, lemonade or juice spritzer, rootbeer, orange juice...

6 hours ago, Tradesman said:

For context, half the time when I smoke something that is medium to medium-full in strength, I just feel really sick after the fact. (it goes without saying that I wouldn't dare to smoke full-strength cigars... which are most NC's)

I’d add to Fugu’s good suggestions that sometimes if you get nicotine sickness a spoonful of sugar will help. Not sure why, but it seems to work. 
 

Also, I agree it seems likely that if you slow down and put it down early it should help, but some people just react funny to certain chemicals. On the opposite end of the spectrum, my wife needs like triple shots of anesthetic at the dentist because it just doesn’t metabolize (or something) for her. 
 

Finally, a few good mild-medium cigars I like:

- Por Larranaga (aged PLpC, aged PLMC, panetelas )

- RyJ Belvedere (great morning C&C btw)

- The Griffins 

- Davidoff Gran Cru

- Arturo Fuente’s Main line especially with the candela wrappers (the petit corona seems stronger but some of the other sizes are mild)

[joeypots]

When I first started with Cuban cigars I had a few bouts of nausea. A young CORO comes to mind from about 2000. I’ll suggest you’ll get used to it, I did, but only you know. The sugar thing works, a can of Coca Cola might as well. A BBF was never a mild cigar but I haven’t had one for a while. I’ll suggest you try a HDM DC, EPI #2, or a Punch Punch. The cigars are always changing, they are a hand made, natural product coming out of a troubled country. I’m not sure any generalizations about young Cuban cigars hold right now, if you can get them, that is.

[Popof4]

I haven't become sick from a smoke since I was a young man, if I did, I wouldn't  smoke. Especially if I vomited.   I agree with your assessment that many smokes can be terrific but too strong,  I get a little light headed if I smoke too fast or if the smoke is too young and green. This doesn't omit the fact that I love the taste.  Just don't love the nicotine rush. Generally what I'm looking for is full body, and moderate or light strength.

Off the top of my head, my list of currently AFFORDABLE smokes that come near to these specifications of flavor/strength ratio are, IMO

PL Montecarlos and PCs,  QdO 50, 2021 Nudies N1 lancero maduro, MC 4, MC Media C RyJ T2, RyJ Exib 4, HU connies, Quint Fav, SC elPrince, I think most Trini's hit the mark but are not affordable any longer. Tatuje El Triunfador is a nice NC lancero that rarely disappoints  and I'm not looking to have to take a seat when I'm done.

[Dr vonPuffenberg]

To echo a few other guys, slow down. I read somewhere when I first started smoking to only puff every 30-60 seconds. Shoot for that. And make sure you have food in your stomach.

 

Good luck

[NSXCIGAR]

Just asking--is the OP inhaling? 

Other than that I think pace of smoking may play a part. @Tradesman, how long would it take for you to smoke a Hoyo EE? If it's under 90 mins you're smoking way too fast. 

[Ford2112]

You gotta fight through it in order to get your man card. I got up to 3 cigars a day. My friends all gave me high fives and fist bumps. Lots of cheers and screaming. I grew more chest hair and now I smoke Partagas 898s and Bolivar Gigantes like candy. It's my own form of testosterone replacement therapy. 

 

Or just slow down your smoking...

[NSXCIGAR]

Definitely not a candidate for the speed smoking competition at the Partagas Festival dinner. 

[Thirdcoastwatch]

Epi 2 or QDO Coronas Claro

[Glass Half Full]

Adding to the above good advice, I would add dry boxing.  IMO cc’s that are too “wet” are stronger and occasionally bitter in flavor.

[Popof4]

10 hours ago, Glass Half Full said:

Adding to the above good advice, I would add dry boxing.  IMO cc’s that are too “wet” are stronger and occasionally bitter in flavor.

Yes.  Let em come down a bit in the humidity.  And I hate when that black wet tar bitter mess hits the tip.  Ruins the experience.