I've tried cigars before and woke up the next day looking for a cheese grater to get the taste off my tongue! However, on a recent trip to Key West, I stumbled (literally) into the Island Cigar Factory. I chatted with the very kind Russian girl about my displeasure of many cigar tastes. She recommended a few mild smokes for me. I fell in love with one in particular. It is a petite corona (Keep in mind, I'm new to the cigar world, so I may not be using the correct terminology - feel free to correct me so I can learn). The cigar was a Cuban leaf cigar, 5" long, and about the size of a dime in diameter. My wife went back the next day and surprised me by purchasing 7 more of them for me. Cost was $45 for the 7. Unfortunately, I don't know much else about the cigar and if it has a particular name, brand or which specific country the leaves came from...but wish I had more, or knew where to find something similar. I've also read some reviews and understand the Island Cigar Factory is a bit pricey - makes sense because it is located right where cruise ships disembark.
Any guidance for a newbie is always appreciated.
Cheers,
Tommy
