Recommendations on a box purchase...

GhostRyder · 04-22-2009, 02:27 PM

So, I have a friend commissioning as a 2Lt in the Army in a few weeks. I want to pick up a box of cigars for all of the guests attending his commissioning after-party. There are a handful of us that enjoy cigars regularly, and a few more that will probably smoke but couldn't care less whether it was a Cremosa or a PSD4. Anyway, I'm looking for an affordable but enjoyable box that will cater to a variety of different smokers. Any recommendations? I was thinkin CAO Brazilia (but thats on the higher end of what I'd like to spend). Maybe Sancho Panza Double Maduros? I've never had one but I hear they're pretty good for a cheap smoke. Any recommendations are welcome, I realize that a Maddie might be a little too much for any rookie that decides to smoke for the first time, so I'm very open minded.

BeerAdvocate · 04-22-2009, 02:30 PM

Any Oliva. Maybe O or G natural.

Volt · 04-22-2009, 02:32 PM

Hmmm, I concur on the Oliva G. Very inexpensive, very tasty, and mild enough to let a few first timers get a shot at a good cigar.

Smokin Gator · 04-22-2009, 02:43 PM

The Olivias would certainly fit the bill... but so would those Sancho Panzas and they sure aren't expensive.

St. Lou Stu · 04-22-2009, 02:44 PM

Any idea on an amount so the suggestions can be tailored to get the most 'bang for the buck'?

edit... I just saw the few weeks stipulation..... that may put a damper on a "for sure" CC purchase arrival.

md4958 · 04-22-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

Any Oliva. Maybe O or G natural.

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Originally Posted by Volt

Hmmm, I concur on the Oliva G. Very inexpensive, very tasty, and mild enough to let a few first timers get a shot at a good cigar.

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

The Olivias would certainly fit the bill....

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tsolomon · 04-22-2009, 02:51 PM

Another vote for the Oliva Serie G Cameroon.

chippewastud79 · 04-22-2009, 02:52 PM

I concur with the O or G. Also would suggest the ~eccj~ for about $85 or a Lot 23 for the lower end for about $55.

04-22-2009, 02:56 PM

Oliva O maduro (just had one and it was excellent) or some Sancho Panza Double Maduros.

CigarmanTim · 04-22-2009, 03:02 PM

I agree with the Oliva Seris G camaroon.....or maybe an H. Upmann vintage camaroon

Lucky_Hippo · 04-22-2009, 03:02 PM

I just picked up a box of Perdomo Reserve Limited Oscuro, and they are really tasty. I think they would would fit the bill with a price tag of 59.95 (after the CI free shipping code) as well as satisfy new and old smokers alike.

Good luck, and tell your friend Thank You for his service!

Boobar · 04-22-2009, 03:04 PM

Oliva Serie G Maduro
Oliva Serie O Maduro
Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro
5 Vegas Series 'A'

All very tasty and all pretty inexpensive especially on the CBid.

GreekGodX · 04-22-2009, 03:05 PM

Nestor Reserve Maduro

Only so I can be different..

bobarian · 04-22-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by volfan

Padron 2000s are a very good smoke for such an occasion or you can get a box of Fuente Curly Head Deluxe Maduros for a little less money if I remember correctly.

lightning9191 · 04-22-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by volfan

Padron 2000s are a very good smoke for such an occasion or you can get a box of Fuente Curly Head Deluxe Maduros for a little less money if I remember correctly.

I have to jump on this train of thought as well!

thebiglebowski · 04-22-2009, 03:45 PM

chisels.

hee hee...

AD720 · 04-22-2009, 03:48 PM

Another vote for Oliva G's.

While I agree that the Padron X000 series are great smokes I think the Olivas are a little more accessible to the novice smoker taste-wise.

gnukfu · 04-22-2009, 05:32 PM

Padron 2000 Maddy or Natural always come to mind...just a great smoke for a good price.

kaisersozei · 04-22-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarmanTim

I agree with the Oliva Seris G camaroon.....or maybe an H. Upmann vintage camaroon

+1 for either of these. The nice thing about the Upmann is that the box presentation is impressive enough for this special occasion. I'd also stay away from the larger vitola, go with a corona or robusto in whatever you buy.

Also, I don't think the SPDM is an overpowering maduro. It's actually on the medium side, but pleasantly flavorful.

Good luck with whatever you do, and congrats to your soon to be commissioned buddy. Hoo-rah!

By "SW Virginia" do you mean either the VT or Radford ROTC programs? My son's in RU AROTC.

04-22-2009, 05:42 PM

I definately agree with the Oliva Series G recommendations.

Also, Punch Elites are very affordable and extremely flavorful in the Maduro variety. If you have a bunch of guys showing up, maybe a box of the Punch Rothschilds (also in Maduro).

04-22-2009, 02:27 PM	#1
GhostRyder Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SW Virginia Posts: 185 Trading: (2)	Recommendations on a box purchase... So, I have a friend commissioning as a 2Lt in the Army in a few weeks. I want to pick up a box of cigars for all of the guests attending his commissioning after-party. There are a handful of us that enjoy cigars regularly, and a few more that will probably smoke but couldn't care less whether it was a Cremosa or a PSD4. Anyway, I'm looking for an affordable but enjoyable box that will cater to a variety of different smokers. Any recommendations? I was thinkin CAO Brazilia (but thats on the higher end of what I'd like to spend). Maybe Sancho Panza Double Maduros? I've never had one but I hear they're pretty good for a cheap smoke. Any recommendations are welcome, I realize that a Maddie might be a little too much for any rookie that decides to smoke for the first time, so I'm very open minded.

04-22-2009, 02:30 PM	#2
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Any Oliva. Maybe O or G natural. __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

04-22-2009, 02:32 PM	#3
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Hmmm, I concur on the Oliva G. Very inexpensive, very tasty, and mild enough to let a few first timers get a shot at a good cigar. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

04-22-2009, 02:43 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... The Olivias would certainly fit the bill... but so would those Sancho Panzas and they sure aren't expensive. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

04-22-2009, 02:44 PM	#5
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Any idea on an amount so the suggestions can be tailored to get the most 'bang for the buck'? edit... I just saw the few weeks stipulation..... that may put a damper on a "for sure" CC purchase arrival. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

04-22-2009, 02:51 PM	#7
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Another vote for the Oliva Serie G Cameroon.

04-22-2009, 02:52 PM	#8
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... I concur with the O or G. Also would suggest the ~eccj~ for about $85 or a Lot 23 for the lower end for about $55. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

04-22-2009, 02:56 PM	#9
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Oliva O maduro (just had one and it was excellent) or some Sancho Panza Double Maduros.

04-22-2009, 03:02 PM	#10
CigarmanTim Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Heath, Ohio Posts: 117 Trading: (7)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... I agree with the Oliva Seris G camaroon.....or maybe an H. Upmann vintage camaroon

04-22-2009, 03:02 PM	#11
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... I just picked up a box of Perdomo Reserve Limited Oscuro, and they are really tasty. I think they would would fit the bill with a price tag of 59.95 (after the CI free shipping code) as well as satisfy new and old smokers alike. Good luck, and tell your friend Thank You for his service! __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

04-22-2009, 03:04 PM	#12
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Oliva Serie G Maduro Oliva Serie O Maduro Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro 5 Vegas Series 'A' All very tasty and all pretty inexpensive especially on the CBid. __________________ Bob

04-22-2009, 03:05 PM	#13
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Nestor Reserve Maduro Only so I can be different.. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

04-22-2009, 03:45 PM	#16
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... chisels. hee hee...

04-22-2009, 03:48 PM	#17
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Another vote for Oliva G's. While I agree that the Padron X000 series are great smokes I think the Olivas are a little more accessible to the novice smoker taste-wise.

04-22-2009, 05:32 PM	#18
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Padron 2000 Maddy or Natural always come to mind...just a great smoke for a good price. __________________ Curious George

04-22-2009, 05:42 PM	#20
BillyCigars Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... I definately agree with the Oliva Series G recommendations. Also, Punch Elites are very affordable and extremely flavorful in the Maduro variety. If you have a bunch of guys showing up, maybe a box of the Punch Rothschilds (also in Maduro).