Conner's Beginner Cigar Sampler is a house-curated assortment put together right here at Creekside Cigar Co., voted PCA's Cigar Lounge of the Year in 2025. It is built for the newcomer: someone who has smoked a cigar or two, enjoyed it, and now wants a sensible way to find out what they actually like. Conner picked these with first-timers in mind, so the emphasis is on approachability.
As a category, beginner samplers are built to be forgiving. They typically favor mellow-to-medium cigars in familiar robusto, toro and churchill sizes, often under Connecticut Shade, Connecticut Broadleaf or Ecuadorian Connecticut wrappers, with Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos doing the work. The flavors that come with that territory are creamy, buttery and nutty, with coffee, cedar, milk chocolate and light baking spice, all around an easy draw.
It makes a thoughtful gift for a friend who is curious about cigars, and it is just as useful for yourself if you are still finding your footing. Start here, note what you enjoy, and come see us when you are ready for the next step.
