Recommendations on a box purchase... - Page 2

eber · 04-22-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

Any Oliva. Maybe O or G natural.

I would go with the oliva G natural Torpedoes, all the ones I have had were great and would be a good choice for newbs

wrench turner 85 · 04-22-2009, 06:11 PM

Sancho Panza Double Maduros, You can find a box for about 40 bucks.

WildBlueSooner · 04-22-2009, 06:46 PM

I agree with Oliva Gs or Padron 2000!

BeerAdvocate · 04-22-2009, 06:48 PM

Just remembered that the new Oliva Conn. Reserve would be great also. A nice mild full flavored smoke that anyone should like.

troutbreath · 04-22-2009, 08:01 PM

Great suggestions here. I would also recommend the RyJ Habana Reserve. Mild, and pretty inexpensive with 27 in a box.

ca21455 · 04-22-2009, 09:15 PM

If you want something really special for a great price I recommend the 601 Habano Oscuro La Punta box of 20 for $88.20 at Lilbrown. This is a fantastic smoke for a great price.

GhostRyder · 04-22-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

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.

Good deal. I have some friends over on the Radford side as well. It will be an all-hokie affair at this little get together. My friend is on the VT/RU Army staff actually but is going to be a Virginia Tech graduate. I'm Marine ROTC here at Tech but I've got another year before my commissioning (and a fun little jaunt at summer camp--OCS style). We'll actually be out in the Radford area this weekend (Radford Army Ammunition Plant) for our field training.

Anyway, I digress. Thanks for the responses.

I'm leaning Oliva G, but I'll look into all of the choices listed. Perdomos, Padrons, and Upmanns are particularly intriguing. I'm leaning away from the SPDMs just because I haven't had one personally. I'd like to be able to vouch for whatever I buy.

ucla695 · 04-23-2009, 09:09 PM

I think you can't go wrong with any of the Padron x000s. Great value cigars.

CigarGuy88 · 04-23-2009, 09:15 PM

I'd say go with the Padron Thousand Series....cant argue with a Padron!

WildBlueSooner · 04-24-2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

I think you can't go wrong with any of the Padron x000s. Great value cigars.

consistently consistent!

Caymus · 04-29-2009, 11:30 AM

I love the Oliva Connecticuts, and I just bought a 5-pack of Sancho Panza Double Maduros to try because of the recommendations on this board. I smoked my first one last night and I loved it...creamy, rich, smooth, not too mild or too strong...just great !! Thanks for the opinions ! I've just ordered a box of them for a great price.

GhostRyder · 04-29-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Caymus

I love the Oliva Connecticuts, and I just bought a 5-pack of Sancho Panza Double Maduros to try because of the recommendations on this board. I smoked my first one last night and I loved it...creamy, rich, smooth, not too mild or too strong...just great !! Thanks for the opinions ! I've just ordered a box of them for a great price.

Great to hear... I went with the Sancho Panza DMs in the La Mancha (Petit Corona) vitola. I'm pretty sure it's a petit corona, I'm still a newb. Anyway, lookin forward to the box.

rizzle · 04-30-2009, 09:11 AM

My stand by box for this type of scenario is Fuente 8-5-8 Maduros. Tasty enough that anyone will enjoy them, inexpensive enough that if the "I'll try one" crowd pitches them you won't cry about it.

04-22-2009, 06:11 PM	#22
wrench turner 85 I'm the Ocho Cinco! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 276 Trading: (0)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Sancho Panza Double Maduros, You can find a box for about 40 bucks. __________________ dam you party liquor

04-22-2009, 06:46 PM	#23
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... I agree with Oliva Gs or Padron 2000! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

04-22-2009, 06:48 PM	#24
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Just remembered that the new Oliva Conn. Reserve would be great also. A nice mild full flavored smoke that anyone should like. __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

04-22-2009, 08:01 PM	#25
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... Great suggestions here. I would also recommend the RyJ Habana Reserve. Mild, and pretty inexpensive with 27 in a box.

04-22-2009, 09:15 PM	#26
ca21455 Working on Reality Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Backyard Posts: 393 Trading: (7)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... If you want something really special for a great price I recommend the 601 Habano Oscuro La Punta box of 20 for $88.20 at Lilbrown. This is a fantastic smoke for a great price.

04-23-2009, 09:09 PM	#28
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... I think you can't go wrong with any of the Padron x000s. Great value cigars.

04-23-2009, 09:15 PM	#29
CigarGuy88 Good Cigar = Good Day Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Steve Location: Massachusetts Posts: 850 Trading: (38)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... I'd say go with the Padron Thousand Series....cant argue with a Padron!

04-29-2009, 11:30 AM	#31
Caymus Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ken Location: Columbus GA Posts: 114 Trading: (0)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... I love the Oliva Connecticuts, and I just bought a 5-pack of Sancho Panza Double Maduros to try because of the recommendations on this board. I smoked my first one last night and I loved it...creamy, rich, smooth, not too mild or too strong...just great !! Thanks for the opinions ! I've just ordered a box of them for a great price.

04-30-2009, 09:11 AM	#33
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Recommendations on a box purchase... My stand by box for this type of scenario is Fuente 8-5-8 Maduros. Tasty enough that anyone will enjoy them, inexpensive enough that if the "I'll try one" crowd pitches them you won't cry about it.