What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why?

brigey57 · 07-10-2014, 11:20 AM

I have been pondering, what is the best $5 stick and under, including house brands, for my everyday smoke. I have some favorites, but I want to change things up now and again so I ask what is your favorite stick you have been going to on your everyday list.

If you have a region or strength that you are willing to share I would love to hear you recommendations too.

dave · 07-10-2014, 11:36 AM

Illusione R Rothschilde by far

There's others that I can get on cbid for less than $5, but at retail, this easily beats any others I can think of.

kelmac07 · 07-10-2014, 11:47 AM

Famous Nic 5000 Toro...hands down, my favorite value stick. Nice, tasty maduro...and if you can let them rest for about 18 months...

RobR1205 · 07-10-2014, 11:52 AM

Padron 2000 Maduro hands down for me. You can usually find them for 5 dollars or lower online. If you have the patience to let them sleep for a year or so, they are even better! One of the tastiest, most enjoyable sticks by far for me (including cigars over 5 dollars)

baust55 · 07-10-2014, 12:17 PM

I have not been smoking long enough to have a favorite .

I have found I can get many different rated 90 to 95 smokes for $2.00 to $3.25 buy watching for daily specials on cigars international CI . Holts , Cigars DOT com ect

Recently I bought a bundle of 20 Nicararo SunGrown Torpedos for $29.95 free shipping and was amazed at the quality and taste .

ApexAZ · 07-10-2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dave

Illusione R Rothschilde by far

There's others that I can get on cbid for less than $5, but at retail, this easily beats any others I can think of.

This.

I also really like the Ashton half coronas. I think they are short filler, but they taste great for 2 bucks.

ApexAZ · 07-10-2014, 12:31 PM

By the way if the FDA gets their way we may not see cigars for less than $5 anymore. =(

brigey57 · 07-10-2014, 12:41 PM

I guess you saw my tag line..."Just say NO to SCHIP and Cigar taxes!"

While smoking, if you feel like you've got a pain in your arse, get up and make sure you don't have a bureaucrat stuck up there!

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

By the way if the FDA gets their way we may not see cigars for less than $5 anymore. =(

Porch Dweller · 07-10-2014, 12:49 PM

A second vote for Padron x000.

markem · 07-10-2014, 12:50 PM

Probably the San Cristobal El Principe, at just over $4 per stick.

Some others that are good in this price range are:
Fonseca Delicias, Fonseca KDT Cadetes < $3 per stick
H.Upmann Coronas Junior, H.Upmann Epicures, H.Upmann Majestic, Hoyo Palmas Extra < $4 per stick
Much of the Jose La Piedra Cremas line < $3 per stick
La Flor De Cano Selectos < $3 per stick (excellent!)
Partagas Aristocrats, Partagas Mille Fleurs, Partagas Petit Coronas Especiales < $4 per stick (all excellent!)
Por Larranaga Panetelas < $3 per stick (one of my top cigars now regardless of price)
Romeo y Julieta Coronitas en Cedro < $4 per stick (a good stick, some would say excellent)
Romeo y Julieta Mille Fleurs < $4 per stick (I think that the recent production are off, but others don't)

There are more CCs, but these are the ones that I've smoked in the past couple of years (current pricing tho)

icehog3 · 07-10-2014, 03:01 PM

Ramon Allones Small Club Coronas at about $4.50 a stick.

Why? 'cause they're so damned delicious.

czerbe · 07-10-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dave

Illusione R Rothschilde by far

There's others that I can get on cbid for less than $5, but at retail, this easily beats any others I can think of.

Yes yes yes!!!!

bobarian · 07-10-2014, 03:52 PM

HUpmann Half Corona
Ramon Allones Small Club Corona

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 07-10-2014, 04:42 PM

Illusione R Rothschilde
Tatuaje PCR

Brian D. · 07-10-2014, 05:59 PM

I'll throw a vote to the Flor de Oliva bundles. Four different wrapper leaves, each available in several sizes from robusto upwards. These were what Oliva made first, and to my palate they have tasted about the same through all the time that has passed.

For me the best two are the Sumatra and Corojo in torpedo size.

shilala · 07-10-2014, 06:03 PM

There are a lot of cc's that'll do it, Mark hit a bunch. Great list.
So far as NC's go, Sancho Panza maduro's and Extra Fuerte's are excellent. Or at least I think so. Haven't had one in a couple years, but I never had a bad one and they're always perfect and consistent.

timj219 · 07-10-2014, 06:50 PM

EP Carrillo New Wave Connecticut. Stella (corona) is my favorite vitola in the line and a box comes to just over $3 ea. The other sizes come in under $5 as well.

If you don't like Connies or want something stronger my second favorite is the Oliva Serie O natural. All vitolas under $5 if bought by the box or 5er and some even if you buy singles.

cricky101 · 07-10-2014, 08:46 PM

Tampa sweethearts 500 maduro and Padron londres are my current picks.

RCS44 · 07-10-2014, 09:15 PM

Tatjaue Tattoo great small short stick!!!

The Poet · 07-11-2014, 11:45 AM

Five bucks for a daily smoke is too dear for this poor boy, so I recommend those in similar leaky rowboats to try Consuegra 9Ms, available from JRs for under $40 for bundles of 25. I strongly suspect the same seconds are sold by CI under the unbanded brand they sell as Honduran Seconds.

Why? They are a tasty bargain.

07-10-2014, 11:20 AM	#1
brigey57 Smoke me if you can... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bri Location: Enjoying the weather here! Posts: 256 Trading: (0)	What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? I have been pondering, what is the best $5 stick and under, including house brands, for my everyday smoke. I have some favorites, but I want to change things up now and again so I ask what is your favorite stick you have been going to on your everyday list. If you have a region or strength that you are willing to share I would love to hear you recommendations too. __________________ There are five things that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a fine cigar." Just say NO to SCHIP and Cigar taxes!

07-10-2014, 11:36 AM	#2
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? Illusione R Rothschilde by far There's others that I can get on cbid for less than $5, but at retail, this easily beats any others I can think of. __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson

07-10-2014, 11:47 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? Famous Nic 5000 Toro...hands down, my favorite value stick. Nice, tasty maduro...and if you can let them rest for about 18 months... __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-10-2014, 11:52 AM	#4
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? Padron 2000 Maduro hands down for me. You can usually find them for 5 dollars or lower online. If you have the patience to let them sleep for a year or so, they are even better! One of the tastiest, most enjoyable sticks by far for me (including cigars over 5 dollars)

07-10-2014, 12:17 PM	#5
baust55 AUSTIN Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: JAMES Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 241 Trading: (1)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? I have not been smoking long enough to have a favorite . I have found I can get many different rated 90 to 95 smokes for $2.00 to $3.25 buy watching for daily specials on cigars international CI . Holts , Cigars DOT com ect Recently I bought a bundle of 20 Nicararo SunGrown Torpedos for $29.95 free shipping and was amazed at the quality and taste . __________________ AUSTIN S.E. Nebraska

07-10-2014, 12:31 PM	#7
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? By the way if the FDA gets their way we may not see cigars for less than $5 anymore. =(

07-10-2014, 12:49 PM	#9
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,382 Trading: (24)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? A second vote for Padron x000. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

07-10-2014, 12:50 PM	#10
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? Probably the San Cristobal El Principe, at just over $4 per stick. Some others that are good in this price range are: Fonseca Delicias, Fonseca KDT Cadetes < $3 per stick H.Upmann Coronas Junior, H.Upmann Epicures, H.Upmann Majestic, Hoyo Palmas Extra < $4 per stick Much of the Jose La Piedra Cremas line < $3 per stick La Flor De Cano Selectos < $3 per stick (excellent!) Partagas Aristocrats, Partagas Mille Fleurs, Partagas Petit Coronas Especiales < $4 per stick (all excellent!) Por Larranaga Panetelas < $3 per stick (one of my top cigars now regardless of price) Romeo y Julieta Coronitas en Cedro < $4 per stick (a good stick, some would say excellent) Romeo y Julieta Mille Fleurs < $4 per stick (I think that the recent production are off, but others don't) There are more CCs, but these are the ones that I've smoked in the past couple of years (current pricing tho) __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-10-2014, 03:01 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,257 Trading: (60)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? Ramon Allones Small Club Coronas at about $4.50 a stick. Why? 'cause they're so damned delicious. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-10-2014, 03:52 PM	#13
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? HUpmann Half Corona Ramon Allones Small Club Corona

07-10-2014, 04:42 PM	#14
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? Illusione R Rothschilde Tatuaje PCR

07-10-2014, 05:59 PM	#15
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,616 Trading: (1)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? I'll throw a vote to the Flor de Oliva bundles. Four different wrapper leaves, each available in several sizes from robusto upwards. These were what Oliva made first, and to my palate they have tasted about the same through all the time that has passed. For me the best two are the Sumatra and Corojo in torpedo size. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

07-10-2014, 06:03 PM	#16
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? There are a lot of cc's that'll do it, Mark hit a bunch. Great list. So far as NC's go, Sancho Panza maduro's and Extra Fuerte's are excellent. Or at least I think so. Haven't had one in a couple years, but I never had a bad one and they're always perfect and consistent. __________________

07-10-2014, 06:50 PM	#17
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? EP Carrillo New Wave Connecticut. Stella (corona) is my favorite vitola in the line and a box comes to just over $3 ea. The other sizes come in under $5 as well. If you don't like Connies or want something stronger my second favorite is the Oliva Serie O natural. All vitolas under $5 if bought by the box or 5er and some even if you buy singles. __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

07-10-2014, 08:46 PM	#18
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? Tampa sweethearts 500 maduro and Padron londres are my current picks. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

07-10-2014, 09:15 PM	#19
RCS44 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Ryne Location: Chicago Posts: 233 Trading: (1)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? Tatjaue Tattoo great small short stick!!!

07-11-2014, 11:45 AM	#20
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: What is your favorite $5 or under daily smoke and why? Five bucks for a daily smoke is too dear for this poor boy, so I recommend those in similar leaky rowboats to try Consuegra 9Ms, available from JRs for under $40 for bundles of 25. I strongly suspect the same seconds are sold by CI under the unbanded brand they sell as Honduran Seconds. Why? They are a tasty bargain. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.