Celebration Suggestions

[icantbejon]

So a Soldier of mine asked me a great question yesterday that I wasn't prepared to answer. He asked me what cigar would be a suitable celebration cigar to share with his family once we get back from Iraq. Here are the facts:

1. He is not an avid smoker, but wants to get into the hobby.

2. None of his family, minus his grandfather, are regular smokers.

3. He is looking to buy a box.

4. He is willing to spend as much as $400.

Can you guys give me some suggestions for this guy please? I made a few recommendations. I think the most important thing to keep in consideration is that none in the group are regular smokers, so picking a full-bodied cigar is probably not the right answer.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[Mr.Maduro]

Originally Posted by icantbejon

So a Soldier of mine asked me a great question yesterday that I wasn't prepared to answer. He asked me what cigar would be a suitable celebration cigar to share with his family once we get back from Iraq. Here are the facts:

1. He is not an avid smoker, but wants to get into the hobby.

2. None of his family, minus his grandfather, are regular smokers.

3. He is looking to buy a box.

4. He is willing to spend as much as $400.

Can you guys give me some suggestions for this guy please? I made a few recommendations. I think the most important thing to keep in consideration is that none in the group are regular smokers, so picking a full-bodied cigar is probably not the right answer.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Padron 1964 Anniversary Torpedos.

I am sure something in a tube would be better because most aren't going to smoke it. It will just be a memento of the homecoming. I don't have a suggestion for with cigar to pick but something mild and in a tube would be what I would shot for. I am sure others are going to be able to chime in on something great.

[icantbejon]

Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

Padron 1964 Anniversary Torpedos.

Maduro or Natural?

[Mr.Maduro]

Originally Posted by leasingthisspace

I am sure something in a tube would be better because most aren't going to smoke it. It will just be a memento of the homecoming. I don't have a suggestion for with cigar to pick but something mild and in a tube would be what I would shot for. I am sure others are going to be able to chime in on something great.

Originally Posted by icantbejon

Maduro or Natural?

I prefer Maduro, but really either one is good!

I like the tubo idea above for those who won't smoke it.

[icantbejon]

The tubos idea is a good idea for someone approaching this subject logically. However, this kid wants to show up with a top tier cigar to wow his family. Do we have any recommendations for premium cigars in tubos?

Camacho Liberties come to mind for this sort of Homecoming. It seems fitting to me. They won't be on the mild side, but a great keepsake.

http://cigars.about.com/b/2008/05/24...rty-cigars.htm

[mmblz]

AVO #9 Tubos
Davidoff 2000 Tubos
La Aurora Preferidos Tubos (someone else would have to recommend which wrapper)

[livwire68]

I would say to not go overboard, the family will not reconize that its a top tier cigar. Even top tier come in with a basic band. I would say get himself and the family something fairly mild. Maybe AVO, Ashton lines, perdomo champagne.. I hate to say it but the fancy band will give the family a sense of a "top tier" stick

these are good.


http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/s...cfm/inum/17576