Today's purchases

Bill86 · 07-31-2010, 04:41 AM

So I went to my local-ISH cigar shop and bought a few today, mind you I'm such a newb I just looked at all the ones with 90+ on cigar aficionado.

So I ended up with 5 cigars for the next few days which are
1 - Don Pepin Garcia Cuban classic
1 - Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve
1 - Oliva Series G
1 - La Unica 500
1 - La Unica 300

Total Cost - $27

How did I do? If all goes well I'll be ordering my humidor soon and can regularly start trying all the cigars available to me to see what ones I like the most.

Adriftpanda · 07-31-2010, 05:13 AM

Not do bad at all Bill. Although I have never heard of La Unica.

Nothing wrong with selecting your cigars based on the ratings you see. I use to do the same when I first started. Reading reviews helps a whole lot as well. Keep trying new things, pretty much all I can tell ya.

Dunkel · 07-31-2010, 05:30 AM

5 cigars from a B&M for $27? You did very well. I have heard of La Unica but I haven't smoked one. The DPG, RP, and Oliva are all very tasty smokes.

Bill86 · 07-31-2010, 05:48 AM

Yeah the La Unica's were 40% off...otherwise maybe $35? Still seems good. There are 3 smoke shops in the city I work in. 1 Is a dead rip off....got some nasty smoke they said was good for $6 a pop....no good. They just didn't speak english well and ....I wanted a smoke they were open...oh well. Yeah I just looked at the top "cigar aficionado" cigars for around 5-6 a piece and got all 90+'s so I figure they have to be DECENT at worst. The liquor store next door knows me by name (all their employees), booze is my first love, apparently I am a little TOO regular? If that is possible. Of course I just did this to get an idea of what my favorite brand might become in the cigar world, every knows my favorite breweries.

Bill86 · 07-31-2010, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Not do bad at all Bill. Although I have never heard of La Unica.

Nothing wrong with selecting your cigars based on the ratings you see. I use to do the same when I first started. Reading reviews helps a whole lot as well. Keep trying new things, pretty much all I can tell ya.

Hmmm reviews you say? Thing that sucks the most is Tennessee Distribution for everything is terrible...I cannot get MANY top beers because they don't know what the hell to sell, I was even told the guy that does the beer distribution DOESN'T DRINK BEER...so no surprise in the cigar world we're stuck with ....not too much I'd imagine some of you guys collections are more diverse.

Smokin Gator · 07-31-2010, 06:14 AM

I think you did pretty darn well there, but I too have not heard of the La Unica. The DPG is one of my favorite sticks, but maybe not one to smoke early in the day!!

longknocker · 07-31-2010, 06:18 AM

Bill: Here Is A Great Thread You Need To Check Out!

Good Luck In Your Quest! I'm Still Looking For That Perfect "Value Priced" Cigar!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...t=cheap+cigars

Ogre · 07-31-2010, 06:39 AM

Sweet pick up Bill. Have fun with the hunt for the cigar for you. I can be a blast.

longknocker · 07-31-2010, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Sweet pick up Bill. Have fun with the hunt for the cigar for you. I can be a blast.

You Are A Blast, Brother!

Dunkel · 07-31-2010, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Sweet pick up Bill. Have fun with the hunt for the cigar for you. I can be a blast, after eating chili.

Fixed that for ya brother!

07-31-2010, 07:10 AM

For those of you who don't know....
LaUnica is a Value line made by Fuente. Sort of similar
to how Primo Del Rey is Montecristo Filler w/ a Nicaraguan Wrapper....
Primo Filler & a cheaper wrapper!

Good Job Bill! Enjoy your smokes brotha!

Eleven · 07-31-2010, 09:12 AM

I'll give a thumbs up on that DPG Cuban Classic. I love those

Don't think I have had a RP yet that I didn't like either! Check out the RP Sungrown Petit Corona one of these days, another of my favs!

White97Jimmy · 07-31-2010, 10:19 AM

Good start!

Personally I wasn't in love with the RP OWR. Rocky has been pumping out so many different lines in the past couple of years it was hard to keep up with him. However, I have found the 92 Vintage to be one of his better and consistent lines.

thebiglebowski · 07-31-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

So I went to my local-ISH cigar shop and bought a few today, mind you I'm such a newb I just looked at all the ones with 90+ on cigar aficionado.

So I ended up with 5 cigars for the next few days which are
1 - Don Pepin Garcia Cuban classic
1 - Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve
1 - Oliva Series G
1 - La Unica 500
1 - La Unica 300

Total Cost - $27

How did I do? If all goes well I'll be ordering my humidor soon and can regularly start trying all the cigars available to me to see what ones I like the most.

what cigar store did you go to? i'm in brentwood.

MajorCaptSilly · 07-31-2010, 12:02 PM

La Unica are a bundle smoke made at the Fuente factory. Very mild but not bland. I went through a few bundles of these in my early days.

MCS

warren G. · 07-31-2010, 03:20 PM

Enjoy the DPG...I also enjoy his blue label. Check out the Oliva O & V series....they're tasty.

bsmokin · 07-31-2010, 03:45 PM

The RP OWR is one my fav NCs. Nice choice! Haven't tried any of the other ones...

Bill86 · 08-01-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

what cigar store did you go to? i'm in brentwood.

Woodys smokes and brews next to the best liquor store in tn cool springs wine and spirits.

Bill86 · 08-01-2010, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bsmokin

The RP OWR is one my fav NCs. Nice choice! Haven't tried any of the other ones...

Yeah I just smoked that one today, very good. Definitely a new favorite.

bigdix · 08-01-2010, 03:26 AM

Seems as thought you're doing ok, brother. Careful though, it's a slippery slope!!!

07-31-2010, 04:41 AM	#1
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Today's purchases So I went to my local-ISH cigar shop and bought a few today, mind you I'm such a newb I just looked at all the ones with 90+ on cigar aficionado. So I ended up with 5 cigars for the next few days which are 1 - Don Pepin Garcia Cuban classic 1 - Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve 1 - Oliva Series G 1 - La Unica 500 1 - La Unica 300 Total Cost - $27 How did I do? If all goes well I'll be ordering my humidor soon and can regularly start trying all the cigars available to me to see what ones I like the most.

07-31-2010, 05:13 AM	#2
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Today's purchases Not do bad at all Bill. Although I have never heard of La Unica. Nothing wrong with selecting your cigars based on the ratings you see. I use to do the same when I first started. Reading reviews helps a whole lot as well. Keep trying new things, pretty much all I can tell ya. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

07-31-2010, 05:30 AM	#3
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Today's purchases 5 cigars from a B&M for $27? You did very well. I have heard of La Unica but I haven't smoked one. The DPG, RP, and Oliva are all very tasty smokes. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

07-31-2010, 05:48 AM	#4
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Today's purchases Yeah the La Unica's were 40% off...otherwise maybe $35? Still seems good. There are 3 smoke shops in the city I work in. 1 Is a dead rip off....got some nasty smoke they said was good for $6 a pop....no good. They just didn't speak english well and ....I wanted a smoke they were open...oh well. Yeah I just looked at the top "cigar aficionado" cigars for around 5-6 a piece and got all 90+'s so I figure they have to be DECENT at worst. The liquor store next door knows me by name (all their employees), booze is my first love, apparently I am a little TOO regular? If that is possible. Of course I just did this to get an idea of what my favorite brand might become in the cigar world, every knows my favorite breweries.

07-31-2010, 06:14 AM	#6
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Today's purchases I think you did pretty darn well there, but I too have not heard of the La Unica. The DPG is one of my favorite sticks, but maybe not one to smoke early in the day!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

07-31-2010, 06:18 AM	#7
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Today's purchases Bill: Here Is A Great Thread You Need To Check Out! Good Luck In Your Quest! I'm Still Looking For That Perfect "Value Priced" Cigar! http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...t=cheap+cigars

07-31-2010, 06:39 AM	#8
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Today's purchases Sweet pick up Bill. Have fun with the hunt for the cigar for you. I can be a blast.

07-31-2010, 07:10 AM	#11
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Today's purchases For those of you who don't know.... LaUnica is a Value line made by Fuente. Sort of similar to how Primo Del Rey is Montecristo Filler w/ a Nicaraguan Wrapper.... Primo Filler & a cheaper wrapper! Good Job Bill! Enjoy your smokes brotha!

07-31-2010, 09:12 AM	#12
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Today's purchases I'll give a thumbs up on that DPG Cuban Classic. I love those Don't think I have had a RP yet that I didn't like either! Check out the RP Sungrown Petit Corona one of these days, another of my favs! __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

07-31-2010, 10:19 AM	#13
White97Jimmy Puff on this Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Posts: 195 Trading: (1)	Re: Today's purchases Good start! Personally I wasn't in love with the RP OWR. Rocky has been pumping out so many different lines in the past couple of years it was hard to keep up with him. However, I have found the 92 Vintage to be one of his better and consistent lines.

07-31-2010, 12:02 PM	#15
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Today's purchases La Unica are a bundle smoke made at the Fuente factory. Very mild but not bland. I went through a few bundles of these in my early days. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

07-31-2010, 03:20 PM	#16
warren G. Also a WIS. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 209 Trading: (2)	Re: Today's purchases Enjoy the DPG...I also enjoy his blue label. Check out the Oliva O & V series....they're tasty. __________________ "After a truly good meal, an outstanding cigar is still the most satisfying after-dinner activity that doesn't involve two human beings."

07-31-2010, 03:45 PM	#17
bsmokin Slippin... Fast. Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: South Jersey Posts: 616 Trading: (15)	Re: Today's purchases The RP OWR is one my fav NCs. Nice choice! Haven't tried any of the other ones...

08-01-2010, 03:26 AM	#20
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Today's purchases Seems as thought you're doing ok, brother. Careful though, it's a slippery slope!!! __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.