wow I wouldn't trust your palate if you've never even smoked a cigarette before. The first time I blazed, I had smoked dozens of cigarettes. I was handed a corn cob pipe with shwag and I thought the smoke tasted like burned hot dogs and I did not get high, even though I inhaled properly. I got stoned celestial-style about my 3rd time. It takes a little practice. But if you can discreetly vaporize, that is the way to go