Looking for Pointers

[OldSquidRoy]

I've always kind of dabbled in cigars, but never really got serious about them. However, I've just started to change that. I just ordered a little 25-50 count humidor and a bundle of Flor De Oliva cigars.

I like cigars from all the major producing nations, but I'm really fond of Nicaraguan and Honduran cigars.

My preferred sizes are Coronas, Robustos, and Toros.

I really love Corojo, Maduro, and EMS wrapers.

Brands that I really like are Flor Di Oliva, La Auroa, Padron, Perdomo, Ghurka, Arturo Fuente, Rocky Patel, Punch, and Hoyo de Monterrey. I also have a love for a couple of really cheap cigars, most notably the Principe and Decision brands.

Being a working stiff, my price range is about $3.50 to $10.00 per stick and I figure I'll be able to enjoy one or two per week. However, I'm willing to go an additional $5-$10 for a really stellar specimen - assuming I've got the spare change to go for it. "She who must be obeyed" will let me smoke pipes in the house, but not cigars. So, I figure I'll be an early morning or night-time smoker since summer is heating-up here in Texas and I have to smoke out-side.

As far as beverages go, I like a good mug of black coffee, some mildly sweet iced tea, Blue Star ale, Shiner Bock beer, just about any Porter, and Isla & Speyside scotch - so I'm looking for cigars that pair nicely with those beverages.

So, given the above ramble, does anybody have pointers for a feller who is looking to explore the world of cigars?