I Can't Decide

rhmalone · 03-17-2010, 01:50 PM

I just completed what amounts to the last 5 years of my life, by sending in my final graduate school assignment. Nothing left but the pomp and circumstance (and one final class this summer... but that's a non-issue).

As a way of reaching the end of this journey I wanted to celebrate with a nice cigar. I know I've sure spent many a night reading or writing and smoking, but this is different. This is a celebratory cigar to be certain.

So, I'd like to employ your help in choosing my cigar of choice for tomorrow. What ever is chosen I'll smoke and also review.

Thanks for the help.

edit: sorry, it should be an Ashton VSG & Oliva V (I typed too fast)

acarr · 03-17-2010, 01:53 PM

Well I can't vote, I would say smoke a cigar for each of the 5 years. So that would mean smoke all of them you mentioned and find two more.

Volt · 03-17-2010, 01:53 PM

Damn I'm torn, Phillie Grape or a White Owl Peach????

On a serious note, congrats on reaching your goal! I'm sure it seemed like forever. I'm not good on recommendations, but I hope what ever you pick smokes well for you.

Mugen910 · 03-17-2010, 01:53 PM

Well congrats..but what do you have to smoke? I would say just go through your stash and smoke something you have been saving for this special day.
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rhmalone · 03-17-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by acarr

Well I can't vote, I would say smoke a cigar for each of the 5 years. So that would mean smoke all of them you mentioned and find two more.

Actually, that's not a bad idea

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Well congrats..but what do you have to smoke? I would say just go through your stash and smoke something you have been saving for this special day.
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That's sort of the plan, I have all 3 of these in the humi and the Ashton is one I've never had before but have always wanted to try, same with the Monti. The V is a cigar I love so would also be a great choice... see my problem?

elderboy02 · 03-17-2010, 01:58 PM

Oliva V. I am not a big fan of the VSG or the Monte #4

e-man67 · 03-17-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Oliva V. I am not a big fan of the VSG or the Monte #4

It's an ESG bro..

elderboy02 · 03-17-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by e-man67

It's an ESG bro..

Read the 1st post bro

EDIT: I know reading is hard for you

e-man67 · 03-17-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Read the 1st post bro

EDIT: I know reading is hard for you

Damn you!

e-man67 · 03-17-2010, 02:01 PM

I voted ESG because I would think a $20+ would be for a special occasion...the Oliva V isn't all that special (unless it is a maduro)....Monte #4's are always good.

elderboy02 · 03-17-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by e-man67

I voted ESG...

Read the 1st post

e-man67 · 03-17-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Read the 1st post

Man I hate you Dan....Ok here is what I would do...trade the VSG for 3 monte 4's..problem solved!

elderboy02 · 03-17-2010, 02:10 PM

Do you have a B&M near you? If so, go buy a Padron 1926 #9 Maduro. It is one of the best NC's I have ever had. I smoke one of those on a special occasion or to celebrate something.

rhmalone · 03-17-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by e-man67

Man I hate you Dan....Ok here is what I would do...trade the VSG for 3 monte 4's..problem solved!

Is this an official trade proposal

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Do you have a B&M near you? If so, go buy a Padron 1926 #9 Maduro. It is one of the best NC's I have ever had. I smoke one of those on a special occasion or to celebrate something.

That thought did cross my mind, but I can't swing the $$$ at the moment, thus I'm gonna go with something already in the humi... these were the 3 top contenders (don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining).

rhmalone · 03-17-2010, 02:26 PM

Who knows, it may be a nice enough day I burn all three... I do have the day off!

elderboy02 · 03-17-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rhmalone

Who knows, it may be a nice enough day I burn all three... I do have the day off!

Sounds like a good idea! Smoke the Monte 1st, VSG 2nd, and the V 3rd

rhmalone · 03-17-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Sounds like a good idea! Smoke the Monte 1st, VSG 2nd, and the V 3rd

Good plan there

why are the best plans always the simplest?

jmsremax · 03-17-2010, 02:36 PM

Out of the 3 you are contemplating I've only had the V's and I love them....so much so I just bought 15 of them from Dan this week

I do have a VSG seasoning right and which I can not wait to smoke.

rhmalone · 03-17-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jmsremax

Out of the 3 you are contemplating I've only had the V's and I love them....so much so I just bought 15 of them from Dan this week

I do have a VSG seasoning right and which I can not wait to smoke.

I not everyone is a V fan, but I think they are really enjoyable smoke. Enjoy yours!!!

03-17-2010, 03:27 PM

I chose the VSG. I love Monte#4s but I've smoked a bunch so a VSG would be more novel to me. After I finished 5 years of grad school I smoked an 04 God of Fire that I'd been saving since it first came out. I say smoke the rarest thing you got. Congrats and enjoy!

View Poll Results: Which Should I Make My Celebration Smoke
Ashton ESG	14	28.00%
Montecristo #4	22	44.00%
Olivia V	14	28.00%
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03-17-2010, 01:50 PM	#1
rhmalone Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: R. Harrison Location: Indiana Posts: 208 Trading: (5)	I Can't Decide I just completed what amounts to the last 5 years of my life, by sending in my final graduate school assignment. Nothing left but the pomp and circumstance (and one final class this summer... but that's a non-issue). As a way of reaching the end of this journey I wanted to celebrate with a nice cigar. I know I've sure spent many a night reading or writing and smoking, but this is different. This is a celebratory cigar to be certain. So, I'd like to employ your help in choosing my cigar of choice for tomorrow. What ever is chosen I'll smoke and also review. Thanks for the help. edit: sorry, it should be an Ashton VSG & Oliva V (I typed too fast) __________________ R. Harrison Malone The Ring Gauge Review Last edited by rhmalone; 03-17-2010 at 01:54 PM. Reason: typo

03-17-2010, 01:53 PM	#2
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: I Can't Decide Well I can't vote, I would say smoke a cigar for each of the 5 years. So that would mean smoke all of them you mentioned and find two more.

03-17-2010, 01:53 PM	#3
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: I Can't Decide Damn I'm torn, Phillie Grape or a White Owl Peach???? On a serious note, congrats on reaching your goal! I'm sure it seemed like forever. I'm not good on recommendations, but I hope what ever you pick smokes well for you. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

03-17-2010, 01:58 PM	#6
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: I Can't Decide Oliva V. I am not a big fan of the VSG or the Monte #4

03-17-2010, 01:53 PM	#4
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: I Can't Decide Well congrats..but what do you have to smoke? I would say just go through your stash and smoke something you have been saving for this special day. Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2010, 02:01 PM	#10
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: I Can't Decide I voted ESG because I would think a $20+ would be for a special occasion...the Oliva V isn't all that special (unless it is a maduro)....Monte #4's are always good.

03-17-2010, 02:10 PM	#13
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: I Can't Decide Do you have a B&M near you? If so, go buy a Padron 1926 #9 Maduro. It is one of the best NC's I have ever had. I smoke one of those on a special occasion or to celebrate something.

03-17-2010, 02:26 PM	#15
rhmalone Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: R. Harrison Location: Indiana Posts: 208 Trading: (5)	Re: I Can't Decide Who knows, it may be a nice enough day I burn all three... I do have the day off! __________________ R. Harrison Malone The Ring Gauge Review

03-17-2010, 02:36 PM	#18
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: I Can't Decide Out of the 3 you are contemplating I've only had the V's and I love them....so much so I just bought 15 of them from Dan this week I do have a VSG seasoning right and which I can not wait to smoke. __________________ Stock/Finance banter

03-17-2010, 03:27 PM	#20
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I Can't Decide I chose the VSG. I love Monte#4s but I've smoked a bunch so a VSG would be more novel to me. After I finished 5 years of grad school I smoked an 04 God of Fire that I'd been saving since it first came out. I say smoke the rarest thing you got. Congrats and enjoy!