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Cigar Recommendations?
Posted on 11/12/15 at 10:02 am
Posted on 11/12/15 at 10:02 am
Hey guys with this cool weather ahead of us I'm looking for a little help in trying some new cigars that you may recommend. I'm still a bit of an amateur so I tend to like some milder smokes.
I really like:
ACID (Blue Labels)-I like a few these, Kuba Kuba, 1400 since they are sweeter flavored but not too sweet.
Natural-Big Juicy
Tabak Especial Robusto Negra
Maker's Mark 650
Romeo Y Juliet, Reserve
Cohiba, Port of Havana
There are others that I've tried too and liked, but just don't remember the names
The only one I can think of recently that I tried and did not like was Insidious-Tyrant Rogue, that thing smelled and tasted just like a cigarette to me, which I cannot stand, even my wife said it smelled like straight cigarette when she walked outside.
Also where do you guys usually get your cigars from? I go to Don Juan usually, I have been to Churchhills and I plan on checking out Bayou Tobacco soon to see their stock and price. Anyone ever use Famoussmoke.com or any other online site?
Any recommendations greatly appreciated fellas.
I really like:
ACID (Blue Labels)-I like a few these, Kuba Kuba, 1400 since they are sweeter flavored but not too sweet.
Natural-Big Juicy
Tabak Especial Robusto Negra
Maker's Mark 650
Romeo Y Juliet, Reserve
Cohiba, Port of Havana
There are others that I've tried too and liked, but just don't remember the names
The only one I can think of recently that I tried and did not like was Insidious-Tyrant Rogue, that thing smelled and tasted just like a cigarette to me, which I cannot stand, even my wife said it smelled like straight cigarette when she walked outside.
Also where do you guys usually get your cigars from? I go to Don Juan usually, I have been to Churchhills and I plan on checking out Bayou Tobacco soon to see their stock and price. Anyone ever use Famoussmoke.com or any other online site?
Any recommendations greatly appreciated fellas.
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Posted on 11/12/15 at 10:05 am to Doug_H
My go to is the Rocky Patel line.
The 1990 and 1992 Vintage are good.
Based on what you said you might want to look into Java by Drew Estate
The 1990 and 1992 Vintage are good.
Based on what you said you might want to look into Java by Drew Estate
Posted on 11/12/15 at 10:12 am to Doug_H
First, get yourself a humidor if you do not have one.
Second, start ordering from www.cigarinternational.com Their prices are significantly cheaper than what you will pay at a retail store.
Third, do not shy away from a more full bodied cigar. I find that the milder cigars taste more like tobacco which will get you into the situation of a cigarette smelling and tasting cigar.
Cigars to try:
As ATL correctly pointed out Rocky Patel makes some incredible cigars.
Gurkha makes seemingly millions of blends that you can get cheap. Get a Gurkha sampler and see what you like.
Romeo Y Julieta, Macinudo, and Torano make some great mild to medium cigars. Torano Noventa might be a good place to try a medium bodied cigar
La Herencia Cubana is a good medium-full stick. The LHC Oscuro Fuerte is a staple in my humidor and is full bodied, but a great introductory full bodied cigar.
I would suggest making notes on the cigars you smoke. Then, compare your notes to what the write ups say. This way you will know what to look for in a write up when trying a new cigar.
Good Luck and Long ashes
Second, start ordering from www.cigarinternational.com Their prices are significantly cheaper than what you will pay at a retail store.
Third, do not shy away from a more full bodied cigar. I find that the milder cigars taste more like tobacco which will get you into the situation of a cigarette smelling and tasting cigar.
Cigars to try:
As ATL correctly pointed out Rocky Patel makes some incredible cigars.
Gurkha makes seemingly millions of blends that you can get cheap. Get a Gurkha sampler and see what you like.
Romeo Y Julieta, Macinudo, and Torano make some great mild to medium cigars. Torano Noventa might be a good place to try a medium bodied cigar
La Herencia Cubana is a good medium-full stick. The LHC Oscuro Fuerte is a staple in my humidor and is full bodied, but a great introductory full bodied cigar.
I would suggest making notes on the cigars you smoke. Then, compare your notes to what the write ups say. This way you will know what to look for in a write up when trying a new cigar.
Good Luck and Long ashes
Posted on 11/12/15 at 5:48 pm to Doug_H
My preference is a Graycliff G2, but I am far from an expert on cigars.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 6:26 pm to Doug_H
I'm not generally into milder smokes but I do love a good candela in the morning. The two best candelas on the market in my humble opinion are the Rocky Patel and Illusion 888.
Outside of the candelas your mild smokes are going to be mostly connecticut wrappers. Great non-candela smokes that are on the mild side would be the Ashton Cabinet, Macanudo Gold Label, Oliva Connecticut Reserve, and the Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut.
But as somebody who doesn't really go for Connecticuts, I absolutely LOVE the Villiger Cuellar Connecticut Kreme--Cannot recommend this cigar enough to people who like milder cigars or just like a change of pace.
Outside of the candelas your mild smokes are going to be mostly connecticut wrappers. Great non-candela smokes that are on the mild side would be the Ashton Cabinet, Macanudo Gold Label, Oliva Connecticut Reserve, and the Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut.
But as somebody who doesn't really go for Connecticuts, I absolutely LOVE the Villiger Cuellar Connecticut Kreme--Cannot recommend this cigar enough to people who like milder cigars or just like a change of pace.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 6:41 pm to Doug_H
Something that goes well with boiled turkey.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 8:31 pm to Doug_H
RP Connecticut (white label)
Monte Cristo white series
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur
Also, I have been smoking these with a good bourbon :
Monte Cristo white series
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur
Also, I have been smoking these with a good bourbon :
Posted on 11/12/15 at 8:37 pm to Doug_H
I've been enjoying Roma Craft and Tatuajue more than anything lately. The Tat Reserva J21 is FANTASTIC! Drew Estate's Liga Privada line are also some really great sticks. The T-52 and Liga 9 are two of my favorites, but I like full-strength cigars...
Once you get a humidor set up (a cooler and heartfelt beads work better than any of the cheap wooden crap if you're on a budget or want a lot of room), you can check out cigar bid. Sometimes you can find some pretty good deals there, but you have to know what things are worth and show some restraint.
ETA: cigar bid is run by cigars international and many times you'll get better prices bidding on c-bid. But keep in mind, they ship their sticks with no humi packs and you'll have to let them acclimate in your humidor a few weeks before they'll be just right to smoke.
Once you get a humidor set up (a cooler and heartfelt beads work better than any of the cheap wooden crap if you're on a budget or want a lot of room), you can check out cigar bid. Sometimes you can find some pretty good deals there, but you have to know what things are worth and show some restraint.
ETA: cigar bid is run by cigars international and many times you'll get better prices bidding on c-bid. But keep in mind, they ship their sticks with no humi packs and you'll have to let them acclimate in your humidor a few weeks before they'll be just right to smoke.
This post was edited on 11/12/15 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 11/12/15 at 9:00 pm to Doug_H
Here are some good sticks to try-
Oliva series V melanio
Liga privada number 9
perdomo 10 yr champagne
ghurka seduction
la gloria cubana serie R
Oliva series V melanio
Liga privada number 9
perdomo 10 yr champagne
ghurka seduction
la gloria cubana serie R
Posted on 1/5/16 at 3:33 pm to Doug_H
Just wanted to bump you guys and let you know some that I've tried since we last were on this thread, my sampler pack finally came in after about 3 weeks or so since it was on back order so I had to try others in the mean time.
5 Vegas Gold Double Nickel: was pretty smooth but was too mild, I'm finding that I am very quickly enjoying the full bodied cigars more than I thought and wanting a bit more bite out of the mild/medium ones
Don Jose, Nicaraguan: Not a bad cigar for $3
I'm really liking the Esteban Carrerras that I've had
Chupa Cabra and Covenant were both pretty darn good, especially the Chupa Cabra which was probably my favorite so far
Juan Lopez: was pretty good also
Perdomo Exhibicion: This one was smooth, but too mild
Pinar Del Rio 1878 Cubano Especial, Capa Maduro: very much enjoyed
Punch Bareknuckle: very good, second favorite so far behind only the Chupa Cabra
I look forward to trying the rest of my sampler pack, thanks guys again for the recommendations. Since I ordered from CI I they have sent me two monthly magazines and they are loaded with deals, and really opening my eyes to cigars that I'd never even heard of but now I cannot wait to finish my sampler pack and try some more. My current humidor holds 40 cigars or so, but I may have to upgrade if I keep going like this lol
5 Vegas Gold Double Nickel: was pretty smooth but was too mild, I'm finding that I am very quickly enjoying the full bodied cigars more than I thought and wanting a bit more bite out of the mild/medium ones
Don Jose, Nicaraguan: Not a bad cigar for $3
I'm really liking the Esteban Carrerras that I've had
Chupa Cabra and Covenant were both pretty darn good, especially the Chupa Cabra which was probably my favorite so far
Juan Lopez: was pretty good also
Perdomo Exhibicion: This one was smooth, but too mild
Pinar Del Rio 1878 Cubano Especial, Capa Maduro: very much enjoyed
Punch Bareknuckle: very good, second favorite so far behind only the Chupa Cabra
I look forward to trying the rest of my sampler pack, thanks guys again for the recommendations. Since I ordered from CI I they have sent me two monthly magazines and they are loaded with deals, and really opening my eyes to cigars that I'd never even heard of but now I cannot wait to finish my sampler pack and try some more. My current humidor holds 40 cigars or so, but I may have to upgrade if I keep going like this lol
This post was edited on 1/5/16 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 1/5/16 at 4:03 pm to Doug_H
Kristoff
My father
Padron 1964
My father
Padron 1964
Posted on 1/5/16 at 5:55 pm to Doug_H
I've never had a bad Rocky Patel. I recommend the vintage line.... 
Posted on 1/6/16 at 8:23 pm to Doug_H
I'm a fan of Padron 3000 and 5000 sticks for every day smokes. If I want something in the mid range, I'll usually go for something from My Father. Just about all of their sticks are great. If I'm buying a special occasion cigar or going for something high end, it's going to be either a Padron 1964 Anniversary or a Liga Privada No 9. Both of those sticks are ridiculous. They've got maduro flavor that's tough to beat.
Posted on 1/7/16 at 8:43 am to Doug_H
my go to's -- all pretty medium bodied:
AVO #2
AVO Domaine
Montecristo #2
My Father Los Antilles
Rocky Patel Edge
AVO #2
AVO Domaine
Montecristo #2
My Father Los Antilles
Rocky Patel Edge
Posted on 1/8/16 at 5:26 am to Doug_H
Do yourself a Huge favor and go see the guys at Habana Port on Perkins near College. Louis and his brother run the store and have great sticks and will be more than willing and able to make suggestions based on your preferences.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 10:34 am to Doug_H
Bought some sealed Cuban Monte Cristos for ten bucks in Cozumel last week.
Stealing. They were delicious
Stealing. They were delicious
Posted on 3/10/16 at 5:38 pm to Doug_H
Casa Magna Colorado Robusto. Got CA #1 position years back and was only $6 then--great steal.
Posted on 4/8/16 at 1:26 pm to Doug_H
I go to cigar factory on Decatur st
freshly rolled and a good smoke at a good price
the robusto with natural wrapper is my go to
freshly rolled and a good smoke at a good price
the robusto with natural wrapper is my go to
Posted on 5/2/16 at 6:49 am to Doug_H
Two new cigars are populating my humidors lately.
Padilla Habano & La Perla Habana 1515 (500 Anos).
Both acceptable cigars that I didn't know a lot about, but I ask for a couple of new cigars every time I buy for a change.
Padilla Habano & La Perla Habana 1515 (500 Anos).
Both acceptable cigars that I didn't know a lot about, but I ask for a couple of new cigars every time I buy for a change.
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