Minis or Clubs

AdamJoshua · 02-18-2013, 09:17 PM

SO I'm looking for a smaller stick to bring to work, have with a cup of coffee or after lunch, it seems just about every CC makes a mini or club version, my question is are they worth it? I like Monte 2s but just don't know if they can get those flavor notes in something so small. The prices aren't bad on them when you can find them (so I assume they are popular), have you had any experience with them... how were they?

Recommendations?

maninblack · 02-18-2013, 09:19 PM

You looking for CC's or NC's?

AdamJoshua · 02-18-2013, 09:22 PM

CCs *(they are actually cheaper than what i pay in Cali)

found this video review as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cku_khvb6Z4

pektel · 02-18-2013, 09:28 PM

I've tried the cc cohiba, monte and partagas ones. I would stick with partagas chicos, monte 5's, or siglo I's. the minis/clubs burn too hot for my tastes. But better than smoking something like a cigarette.

The real niche for the minis, for me, is when I'm outside with friends at a bar when they go out for a cigarette.

AdamJoshua · 02-18-2013, 09:35 PM

See that's what works for me that and at work, I can sit outside for a good long time and even work on my laptop out there, but nice to have something more cig like to smoke with people while they smoke cigs.

Thanks I'll look into those too Pete

jjefrey · 02-18-2013, 11:26 PM

The RASCC is one of my favs

AdamJoshua · 02-18-2013, 11:38 PM

Retirees Association of Suffolk Community College, funny you don't look that old Jeff!

Hmm the "what does all that mean" thread comes through! RASCC = Ramon Allones Small Club Corona, thanks I'll look into them.

icehog3 · 02-18-2013, 11:41 PM

RASCC are maybe my favorite "small" cigar, but I would not classify them as a club or mini.

I'd suggest El Rey del Mundo Demi-Tasse. Closer to what you are looking for (size-wise).

If you want to go a bit biger but keep it affordable, try Por Larranaga Panatelas.

RobR1205 · 02-19-2013, 12:25 AM

I'm personally huge fan of Cohiba Clubs...I have two boxes that I'm trying not to smoke through too quickly. The monte clubs aren't a bad choice either. They didn't last very long...

galaga · 02-20-2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobR1205

I'm personally huge fan of Cohiba Clubs...I have two boxes that I'm trying not to smoke through too quickly. The monte clubs aren't a bad choice either. They didn't last very long...

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

RASCC are maybe my favorite "small" cigar, but I would not classify them as a club or mini.

I'd suggest El Rey del Mundo Demi-Tasse. Closer to what you are looking for (size-wise).

If you want to go a bit biger but keep it affordable, try Por Larranaga Panatelas.

RobR1205 · 02-20-2013, 08:43 PM

One thing that I remember reading at some point was that Cohiba Clubs, although machine made, are long filler cigarillos, and not floor sweepings. While they do burn quickly, I don't think they burn too hot. Hell, I nub must of them until my fingers start to burn. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, though.

AdamJoshua · 02-20-2013, 10:28 PM

Hard to find at least where I was looking some of the recommendations, but i found a good deal on monte clubs so I went with those. I think these will be a good start, I love Por Larranaga but couldn't find the Pans in stock, same with the El Rey del Mundo Demi-Tasse, but have them on my list to keep an eye out for them.

EDIT: Found the demis, read the reviews "will be great after 20 years in the humi" ... hmm better buy them now if I want to smoke them when I'm 65

(I'm actually going to order 2 boxes I think just to have)

icehog3 · 02-21-2013, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

EDIT: Found the demis, read the reviews "will be great after 20 years in the humi" ... hmm better buy them now if I want to smoke them when I'm 65

I completely disagree, have some '11s that are smoking great, but too each their own.

AdamJoshua · 02-21-2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I completely disagree, have some '11s that are smoking great, but too each their own.

Oh I'm sure I was just laughing that they said that about letting them age "20 years".

dvickery · 02-21-2013, 09:27 AM

cohiba clubs...i love em...smoke 2 or 3 twenty packs a year...my 15 minute trip to havana (15 min for me...others about 8 or 9).

in my opinion...they do improve with age...smoking clubs from '03 right now.

best part...75$cuc for 100 of em.

derrek

02-18-2013, 09:17 PM	#1
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Minis or Clubs SO I'm looking for a smaller stick to bring to work, have with a cup of coffee or after lunch, it seems just about every CC makes a mini or club version, my question is are they worth it? I like Monte 2s but just don't know if they can get those flavor notes in something so small. The prices aren't bad on them when you can find them (so I assume they are popular), have you had any experience with them... how were they? Recommendations?

02-18-2013, 09:19 PM	#2
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Minis or Clubs You looking for CC's or NC's? __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

02-18-2013, 09:22 PM	#3
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Minis or Clubs CCs *(they are actually cheaper than what i pay in Cali) found this video review as well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cku_khvb6Z4

02-18-2013, 09:28 PM	#4
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Minis or Clubs I've tried the cc cohiba, monte and partagas ones. I would stick with partagas chicos, monte 5's, or siglo I's. the minis/clubs burn too hot for my tastes. But better than smoking something like a cigarette. The real niche for the minis, for me, is when I'm outside with friends at a bar when they go out for a cigarette. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

02-18-2013, 09:35 PM	#5
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Minis or Clubs See that's what works for me that and at work, I can sit outside for a good long time and even work on my laptop out there, but nice to have something more cig like to smoke with people while they smoke cigs. Thanks I'll look into those too Pete

02-18-2013, 11:26 PM	#6
jjefrey Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 117 Trading: (1)	Re: Minis or Clubs The RASCC is one of my favs

02-18-2013, 11:38 PM	#7
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Minis or Clubs Retirees Association of Suffolk Community College, funny you don't look that old Jeff! Hmm the "what does all that mean" thread comes through! RASCC = Ramon Allones Small Club Corona, thanks I'll look into them.

02-18-2013, 11:41 PM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Minis or Clubs RASCC are maybe my favorite "small" cigar, but I would not classify them as a club or mini. I'd suggest El Rey del Mundo Demi-Tasse. Closer to what you are looking for (size-wise). If you want to go a bit biger but keep it affordable, try Por Larranaga Panatelas. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-19-2013, 12:25 AM	#9
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Minis or Clubs I'm personally huge fan of Cohiba Clubs...I have two boxes that I'm trying not to smoke through too quickly. The monte clubs aren't a bad choice either. They didn't last very long...

02-20-2013, 08:43 PM	#11
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Minis or Clubs One thing that I remember reading at some point was that Cohiba Clubs, although machine made, are long filler cigarillos, and not floor sweepings. While they do burn quickly, I don't think they burn too hot. Hell, I nub must of them until my fingers start to burn. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, though.

02-20-2013, 10:28 PM	#12
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Minis or Clubs Hard to find at least where I was looking some of the recommendations, but i found a good deal on monte clubs so I went with those. I think these will be a good start, I love Por Larranaga but couldn't find the Pans in stock, same with the El Rey del Mundo Demi-Tasse, but have them on my list to keep an eye out for them. EDIT: Found the demis, read the reviews "will be great after 20 years in the humi" ... hmm better buy them now if I want to smoke them when I'm 65 (I'm actually going to order 2 boxes I think just to have) Last edited by AdamJoshua; 02-20-2013 at 10:39 PM.

02-21-2013, 09:27 AM	#15
dvickery Team of 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: derrek Location: edson , alberta , canada Posts: 685 Trading: (0)	Re: Minis or Clubs cohiba clubs...i love em...smoke 2 or 3 twenty packs a year...my 15 minute trip to havana (15 min for me...others about 8 or 9). in my opinion...they do improve with age...smoking clubs from '03 right now. best part...75$cuc for 100 of em. derrek __________________ i hope i someday become the man my dog thinks i am