Birthday box recommendations

04-05-2009, 08:09 AM

Advise needed from fellow BOTL, I am looking for a box of higher end smokes ($200-$300) to get for my birthday. I am looking at the Don Carlos line mostly but also looking at Rocky Patel, Ashton,La Gloria de Cubana, Torano, Diamond Crown, Litto Gomez, Camacho and the Don Pepin stuff. My tastes usually run medium to full. Looking for a robusto, toro or torpedo as far as vitolas go.

I am a fan of Avos and really want to see what the 787 has to offer as well. Any suggestions or brands I may be overlooking?

md4958 · 04-05-2009, 08:23 AM

Esencia made by BOTL... they can be difficult to find but they are one of my favorite sticks out there... the torpedos are awesome.

Also Tatuajes are great if you like Pepin... and within that same family La Riqueza.

thebiglebowski · 04-05-2009, 09:10 AM

how about the tatuajae especiales (brown label)? elegant, spicy smoke that can be had in your price range. had one friday night that was just a pepper bomb!

icehog3 · 04-05-2009, 09:12 AM

Some great choices in that Don Carlos line you are thinking about....

http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...b88594c5408cae

04-05-2009, 11:07 AM

Not a huge fan of Cabs but the Tat brown label Regios that I had was very good. I cannot go wrong with a Don Carlos either. Maybe I will grab two boxes.

huero71 · 04-05-2009, 11:21 AM

How about the Tatuaje Reserva J21? Excellent smoke.

poriggity · 04-05-2009, 12:55 PM

Reserva J21, or the new Conoju 09...

Scott

BORIStheBLADE · 04-05-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huero71

How about the Tatuaje Reserva J21? Excellent smoke.

These are a good smoke.

I would also recommend the Ashton VSG too.

JaKaacH · 04-05-2009, 01:38 PM

Someday I want to pull the trigger on a box of the Diamond Crown Maximus #4s...

What a great cigar..

marge796 · 04-05-2009, 01:42 PM

One can never go wrong with a box of Diamond Crown Maximus No. 1 that's just me though.

huero71 · 04-05-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

These are a good smoke.

I would also recommend the Ashton VSG too.

I didn't even think about those. Good call.

04-05-2009, 04:50 PM

How are the Maximus robustos? or is the whole line good?

a local B&M has the #5 for $162 a box. Not bad

JaKaacH · 04-05-2009, 05:05 PM

Great cigar, Great price.
$18.00 cheaper than Famous and CI..How can I sneak another box in the house...

SmokinApe · 04-05-2009, 05:48 PM

DPG JJ Maduro...

04-05-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huero71

How about the Tatuaje Reserva J21? Excellent smoke.

I like this choice.

smokin5 · 04-05-2009, 07:13 PM

Go for the Don Carlos & don't look back!

Chemyst · 04-05-2009, 08:04 PM

PAMs, Ashton San Cristobal and LA Cien Anos fit your requirements.
I'd go for the PAMs or San Cristobal. VSGs are xlnt, too.

Chemyst

poriggity · 04-05-2009, 08:09 PM

I also enjoy the padron anniversary in natural or maduro. Vsg is also a great stick.

04-05-2009, 09:00 PM

The Avo 787s are a really nice cigar - I especially like the Perfectos. They are fairly full-bodied and incredibly complex smokes but probably nowhere near what you are looking for in terms of strength based on what you listed as your tastes. I wish I had some left; I'd be happy to send you a couple to see what you think.

A little further along the Avo line you have the Avo 80th Anniversarys. These are wonderful cigars, full-flavored, tremendously complex, great aroma, and very elegant. Though a little beyond your price range ($325 at Corona Cigar Co), they'd be a great birthday treat.

Perhaps the Davidoff Millenium Blend Pyramids. You can usually find these in boxes of 10 for around $185.

Ultimately I think for the price range you are looking in and given the flavor profile you prefer, I'd think you would be really happy with a box of Illusiones (whatever size you normally go with).

marge796 · 04-07-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkninja67

How are the Maximus robustos? or is the whole line good?

a local B&M has the #5 for $162 a box. Not bad

The whole line is outstanding, at $162 a box get two!

04-05-2009, 08:09 AM	#1
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Birthday box recommendations Advise needed from fellow BOTL, I am looking for a box of higher end smokes ($200-$300) to get for my birthday. I am looking at the Don Carlos line mostly but also looking at Rocky Patel, Ashton,La Gloria de Cubana, Torano, Diamond Crown, Litto Gomez, Camacho and the Don Pepin stuff. My tastes usually run medium to full. Looking for a robusto, toro or torpedo as far as vitolas go. I am a fan of Avos and really want to see what the 787 has to offer as well. Any suggestions or brands I may be overlooking?

04-05-2009, 08:23 AM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Birthday box recommendations Esencia made by BOTL... they can be difficult to find but they are one of my favorite sticks out there... the torpedos are awesome. Also Tatuajes are great if you like Pepin... and within that same family La Riqueza. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

04-05-2009, 09:10 AM	#3
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Birthday box recommendations how about the tatuajae especiales (brown label)? elegant, spicy smoke that can be had in your price range. had one friday night that was just a pepper bomb!

04-05-2009, 11:21 AM	#6
huero71 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 297 Trading: (2)	Re: Birthday box recommendations How about the Tatuaje Reserva J21? Excellent smoke. __________________ I.B.E.W. Local 47

04-05-2009, 12:55 PM	#7
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Birthday box recommendations Reserva J21, or the new Conoju 09... Scott __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

04-05-2009, 09:12 AM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,898 Trading: (60)	Re: Birthday box recommendations Some great choices in that Don Carlos line you are thinking about.... http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...b88594c5408cae __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-05-2009, 11:07 AM	#5
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Birthday box recommendations Not a huge fan of Cabs but the Tat brown label Regios that I had was very good. I cannot go wrong with a Don Carlos either. Maybe I will grab two boxes.

04-05-2009, 01:38 PM	#9
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: Birthday box recommendations Someday I want to pull the trigger on a box of the Diamond Crown Maximus #4s... What a great cigar.. __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

04-05-2009, 01:42 PM	#10
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Birthday box recommendations One can never go wrong with a box of Diamond Crown Maximus No. 1 that's just me though. __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

04-05-2009, 04:50 PM	#12
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Birthday box recommendations How are the Maximus robustos? or is the whole line good? a local B&M has the #5 for $162 a box. Not bad

04-05-2009, 05:05 PM	#13
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: Birthday box recommendations Great cigar, Great price. $18.00 cheaper than Famous and CI..How can I sneak another box in the house... __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

04-05-2009, 05:48 PM	#14
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Birthday box recommendations DPG JJ Maduro...

04-05-2009, 07:13 PM	#16
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Birthday box recommendations Go for the Don Carlos & don't look back! __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

04-05-2009, 08:04 PM	#17
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Birthday box recommendations PAMs, Ashton San Cristobal and LA Cien Anos fit your requirements. I'd go for the PAMs or San Cristobal. VSGs are xlnt, too. Chemyst

04-05-2009, 08:09 PM	#18
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Birthday box recommendations I also enjoy the padron anniversary in natural or maduro. Vsg is also a great stick. __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

04-05-2009, 09:00 PM	#19
BillyCigars Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Birthday box recommendations The Avo 787s are a really nice cigar - I especially like the Perfectos. They are fairly full-bodied and incredibly complex smokes but probably nowhere near what you are looking for in terms of strength based on what you listed as your tastes. I wish I had some left; I'd be happy to send you a couple to see what you think. A little further along the Avo line you have the Avo 80th Anniversarys. These are wonderful cigars, full-flavored, tremendously complex, great aroma, and very elegant. Though a little beyond your price range ($325 at Corona Cigar Co), they'd be a great birthday treat. Perhaps the Davidoff Millenium Blend Pyramids. You can usually find these in boxes of 10 for around $185. Ultimately I think for the price range you are looking in and given the flavor profile you prefer, I'd think you would be really happy with a box of Illusiones (whatever size you normally go with). Last edited by BillyCigars; 04-05-2009 at 09:09 PM.