Leaving the country... CC question

xlc12rf · 09-15-2010, 06:00 AM

In about a month I am going to Paris for my Honeymoon. I have located a few shops I plan on stopping by. With that in mind, what are some 'definitive' CCs I need to try?

I will be purchasing a few, and smoking them at the Parisian cafes. I have no intention of smuggling any back.

Thanks in advance. My searches have not brought up a definitive list, and I feel overwhelmed!

Thanks!

Lumpold · 09-15-2010, 06:21 AM

That all depends on your tastes! Personally, I'd recommend:
Cuaba Divinos
Trinidad Fundadores and Reyes
Punch Punch
Partagas SdC#1

bigdix · 09-15-2010, 06:24 AM

You're bound to get a hundred answers here, of what I've had so far (which isn't too many) I like:
Bolivar PC and CE
Cohiba Siglo IV
Monte #4

Big_Ern · 09-15-2010, 06:33 AM

Bolivar BBF
Trinidad Robusto T
Juan Lopez #2
San Cristobal de la Habana "Murallas"

mosesbotbol · 09-15-2010, 06:27 AM

See if you can buy an French Regional cigars. If you are at an outdoor cafe, you'll want to avoid churchills and double coronas. It would très magnifique to smoke a Quay d'Orsay in Paris, lol... Diplimaticos is also a big french brand for Habanos.

xlc12rf · 09-15-2010, 06:41 AM

Thanks for the help so far!

I'm still developing my tastes. I enjoyed the Oliva Serie V, Nub Habano, and Tat reserve that I've had, if that helps narrow down the endless choices!

HK3- · 09-15-2010, 06:53 AM

If I were you I would go for the Quai D'Orsay line. That line was developed to cater to the French taste and can be easily found in most B&Ms there.

Not an easily aquired brand elsewhere.

NCRadioMan · 09-15-2010, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xlc12rf

Thanks for the help so far!

I'm still developing my tastes. I enjoyed the Oliva Serie V, Nub Habano, and Tat reserve that I've had, if that helps narrow down the endless choices!

Not really, you are talking apples and oranges when it comes to comparing nc to cc's.

I would ask the clerk what they think is smoking well right now and I also would look for the French Regionals. Try a Partagas 898 or H Upmann #2.

JDTexan · 09-15-2010, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Not really, you are talking apples and oranges when it comes to comparing nc to cc's.

I would ask the clerk what they think is smoking well right now and I also would look for the French Regionals. Try a Partagas 898 or H Upmann #2.

I agree 100%. Just ask the shop manager what he/she is smoking right now and you can never go wrong with a regional, except for the high price.

CigarNut · 09-15-2010, 07:17 AM

Try whatever you can find. It's difficult to say what CCs you will like based on your NC choices -- its like asking what kind of apple you might like based on your love of citrus fruit...

CigarNut · 09-15-2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Not really, you are talking apples and oranges when it comes to comparing nc to cc's.

I would ask the clerk what they think is smoking well right now and I also would look for the French Regionals. Try a Partagas 898 or H Upmann #2.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Try whatever you can find. It's difficult to say what CCs you will like based on your NC choices -- its like asking what kind of apple you might like based on your love of citrus fruit...

It must have taken me longer to compose my message than I thought because I did not see the first post...

09-15-2010, 08:18 AM

I will give you 5 lines that I would recommend that you try to get yourself a good across the board taste of CCs. I personally prefer thinner rg CCs, but I will give you a larger rg for each line as well.

1. Cohiba Siglo II or Robusto
2. Montecristo #2 or #4
3. Partagas Short or Serie D 4
4. Bolivar Petit Corona or Belicoso Fino
5. Punch Corona or Double Corona

Honorable mention: Trinidad Fundadores (excellent smoke, but pretty expensive in most foreign shops I've ever been into)

Mugen910 · 09-15-2010, 09:16 AM

everything...thats all I can suggest. We won't know until you know.

RustyShackleford · 09-15-2010, 09:23 AM

I am pretty new to the world of CC but a few I have been enjoying recently

1. Bolivar PC
2. trinidad colonials
3. Monty #4
4. Party short
5. San Cristobal de la Habana el principe

Garbandz · 09-15-2010, 09:25 AM

Smoke the smaller cigars available there. The smaller ones give you more flavor and you can try more brands in your time there and on your budget. Of course ask the merchant to recommend what is smoking well,and keep a journal so you can remember what you liked as well as where you smoked it and where it came from.
There will be a pop quiz when you come home.................

09-15-2010, 09:29 AM

i would say anything not 2 big mate cos u have to smoke out side and the weather wont be to hot in paris that time of year

09-15-2010, 10:00 AM

Be prepared to pay through the nose in Paris.

Goldie · 09-15-2010, 10:22 AM

The only CC that I know well and always recommend is the Bolivar Gold Medal. My favorite.

Otherwise Bolivar Belicoso Finos and Petite CoronaSan
Cristobal La Punta

DBall · 09-15-2010, 10:32 AM

Bring your own.

e-man67 · 09-15-2010, 10:34 AM

The Bolivar Liberator is awesome and is a France regional..get one!

09-15-2010, 06:24 AM	#3
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question You're bound to get a hundred answers here, of what I've had so far (which isn't too many) I like: Bolivar PC and CE Cohiba Siglo IV Monte #4 __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.

09-15-2010, 06:27 AM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question See if you can buy an French Regional cigars. If you are at an outdoor cafe, you'll want to avoid churchills and double coronas. It would très magnifique to smoke a Quay d'Orsay in Paris, lol... Diplimaticos is also a big french brand for Habanos. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

09-15-2010, 06:41 AM	#6
xlc12rf Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Jay Location: Connecticut Posts: 132 Trading: (3)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question Thanks for the help so far! I'm still developing my tastes. I enjoyed the Oliva Serie V, Nub Habano, and Tat reserve that I've had, if that helps narrow down the endless choices!

09-15-2010, 06:53 AM	#7
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question If I were you I would go for the Quai D'Orsay line. That line was developed to cater to the French taste and can be easily found in most B&Ms there. Not an easily aquired brand elsewhere.

09-15-2010, 07:17 AM	#10
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question Try whatever you can find. It's difficult to say what CCs you will like based on your NC choices -- its like asking what kind of apple you might like based on your love of citrus fruit... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

09-15-2010, 06:00 AM	#1
xlc12rf Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Jay Location: Connecticut Posts: 132 Trading: (3)	Leaving the country... CC question In about a month I am going to Paris for my Honeymoon. I have located a few shops I plan on stopping by. With that in mind, what are some 'definitive' CCs I need to try? I will be purchasing a few, and smoking them at the Parisian cafes. I have no intention of smuggling any back. Thanks in advance. My searches have not brought up a definitive list, and I feel overwhelmed! Thanks!

09-15-2010, 06:21 AM	#2
Lumpold Hippy Fascist Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Lumpy Location: UK Posts: 598 Trading: (3)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question That all depends on your tastes! Personally, I'd recommend: Cuaba Divinos Trinidad Fundadores and Reyes Punch Punch Partagas SdC#1

09-15-2010, 06:33 AM	#4
Big_Ern Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Ernie Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 158 Trading: (1)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question Bolivar BBF Trinidad Robusto T Juan Lopez #2 San Cristobal de la Habana "Murallas" __________________ Love those Maduros

09-15-2010, 08:18 AM	#12
newlifetaxidermy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leaving the country... CC question I will give you 5 lines that I would recommend that you try to get yourself a good across the board taste of CCs. I personally prefer thinner rg CCs, but I will give you a larger rg for each line as well. 1. Cohiba Siglo II or Robusto 2. Montecristo #2 or #4 3. Partagas Short or Serie D 4 4. Bolivar Petit Corona or Belicoso Fino 5. Punch Corona or Double Corona Honorable mention: Trinidad Fundadores (excellent smoke, but pretty expensive in most foreign shops I've ever been into)

09-15-2010, 09:16 AM	#13
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question everything...thats all I can suggest. We won't know until you know. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

09-15-2010, 09:23 AM	#14
RustyShackleford Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Chris Location: PA Posts: 79 Trading: (2)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question I am pretty new to the world of CC but a few I have been enjoying recently 1. Bolivar PC 2. trinidad colonials 3. Monty #4 4. Party short 5. San Cristobal de la Habana el principe

09-15-2010, 09:25 AM	#15
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question Smoke the smaller cigars available there. The smaller ones give you more flavor and you can try more brands in your time there and on your budget. Of course ask the merchant to recommend what is smoking well,and keep a journal so you can remember what you liked as well as where you smoked it and where it came from. There will be a pop quiz when you come home.................

09-15-2010, 09:29 AM	#16
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leaving the country... CC question i would say anything not 2 big mate cos u have to smoke out side and the weather wont be to hot in paris that time of year

09-15-2010, 10:00 AM	#17
Tank Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leaving the country... CC question Be prepared to pay through the nose in Paris.

09-15-2010, 10:22 AM	#18
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question The only CC that I know well and always recommend is the Bolivar Gold Medal. My favorite. Otherwise Bolivar Belicoso Finos and Petite CoronaSan Cristobal La Punta __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

09-15-2010, 10:32 AM	#19
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question Bring your own. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

09-15-2010, 10:34 AM	#20
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Leaving the country... CC question The Bolivar Liberator is awesome and is a France regional..get one! __________________ Big hairy Ape chuggin whiskey by the barrel full..making ladies cry!