Cigars you can't go wrong with? - Page 2

Bill86 · 11-21-2010, 01:48 PM

Anything Viaje
Montecristo Platinum
Cohiba Black
Tatuaje Black
Fuente Short Story
Don Pepin Cuban Classic
Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real
5 Vegas Gold

CigarInspector · 11-21-2010, 01:49 PM

Thanks for your response (and all the suggestions - I'm keeping track of those) guys!

Padron 1926 & Ashton VSGs are the two blends that I selected among the pricier cigars, I am aware that they are not for everyone's wallet.

@Martel, thanks for your kind words. Padron 2000 is a cigar I always recommend as a great price/quality ratio.

@DaBear, you summed it up very well.

@Stinky, what do you think are the blends available across a lot of cigar shops in the whole country, within a reasonable budget? I'm curious to hear your opinion as you seem to work closely with B&Ms.

11-21-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarInspector

CAO La Traviata

Currently my favorite smoke.

DaBear · 11-21-2010, 02:18 PM

For a lighter cigar, Perdomo 10th Champagne.

Brickhouse is good and fairly easy to find(in my experience) as well, though its more medium bodied

11-21-2010, 02:29 PM

I suggets the following to those who ask for my opinion:
Montecristo Platinum
Romeo Y Juliette 1875
Nub

babybob2k · 11-21-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Erskine

For newbs, what about the Oliva O? I know the V gets all the press because it is outstanding, and easily one of my favs, but if there is a question of strength with the V, I think that the O is a perfectly acceptable starting point.

Since I've started smoking cigars as a hobby, I've turned three of my friends on to them with the Serie O. All three of them have gone on to try different smokes and all come back asking for another Oliva.

They aren't too strong, seem to always burn near perfectly (all of mine have anyways), and are just an all around good first experience.

11-21-2010, 05:35 PM

Padron 1964's. Any of them.

joeobx · 11-21-2010, 07:05 PM

CAO Gold
CAO Gold maduro
RP Edge
CAO Brazllia (spelling ? )
Anything AJ Fernadez

Wharf Rat · 11-21-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babybob2k

Since I've started smoking cigars as a hobby, I've turned three of my friends on to them with the Serie O. All three of them have gone on to try different smokes and all come back asking for another Oliva.

They aren't too strong, seem to always burn near perfectly (all of mine have anyways), and are just an all around good first experience.

Actually, an Oliva sampler spanning from The Conn Reserve to the MB3 would be a pretty good intro...

BeerAdvocate · 11-21-2010, 07:49 PM

Brickhouse - Best cigar for the price!

Wolfgang · 11-21-2010, 08:14 PM

Fuente 858

joeobx · 11-21-2010, 08:28 PM

Man o War

troutbreath · 11-21-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gijoey959

I had the RyJ habana reserve for 5 or 6 dollars and it was easily one of the best smokes in the price range

Anything from DPG Black label, those are amazing

I can't get Tatuaje locally anymore, so I don't know if i'd put that for a general list

Hope this works out for you, sounds like a cool idea

One of my favorite value smokes. Bought a box of robustos about 2 years ago, and I have been digging back into them now that the weather is getting colder -- too cold for the double coronas, anyway.

Other reliables at a value price:

Hemingway -- always reliable, Short Story is a good value
Padron x000 series (fan of the 5000's, myself)
Carlos Torano Exodus Gold
Tatuaje Browns (love the Unicos -- maybe too pricey)
Cabiguan Guapos Jr.
Don Tomas Sungrown Perfectos (#1, is the little guy, I think)
Oliva G special G

boom · 11-21-2010, 09:28 PM

Oliva G's
CAO La Triviata
AF Hemmingway
Tatuaje Havana VI

11-21-2010, 09:45 PM

Yeah, Hemingways for sure. That's a smoke with pretty broad appeal.

Cheers,
G

Shemp Howard · 11-21-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Martel

Yeah, Hemingways for sure. That's a smoke with pretty broad appeal.

Cheers,
G

I concur. They are my current favorite.

markem · 11-21-2010, 11:26 PM

I'll toss in the Punch Punch, which I always liked and compares favorably, in my experience, with the short story.

11-21-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

Padron 1964's. Any of them.

Definitely. I've never been disappointed with one of these.

11-21-2010, 11:51 PM

Punch Rothschild Double Maduro has never let me down either.

SouthernSmoke · 11-22-2010, 12:21 AM

Oliva V's, G's, or O's
DPG Cuban Classics
601 Blue/Red
Cubao
Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro
Tat Havanas

just my .02

11-21-2010, 01:48 PM	#21
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? Anything Viaje Montecristo Platinum Cohiba Black Tatuaje Black Fuente Short Story Don Pepin Cuban Classic Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real 5 Vegas Gold

11-21-2010, 01:49 PM	#22
CigarInspector Blogging hedonist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Denis Location: Europe Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? Thanks for your response (and all the suggestions - I'm keeping track of those) guys! Padron 1926 & Ashton VSGs are the two blends that I selected among the pricier cigars, I am aware that they are not for everyone's wallet. @Martel, thanks for your kind words. Padron 2000 is a cigar I always recommend as a great price/quality ratio. @DaBear, you summed it up very well. @Stinky, what do you think are the blends available across a lot of cigar shops in the whole country, within a reasonable budget? I'm curious to hear your opinion as you seem to work closely with B&Ms. __________________ Cuban & non-Cuban Cigar Reviews at CigarInspector.com Cigars Price Comparison Tool - CigarStash.com

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DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? For a lighter cigar, Perdomo 10th Champagne. Brickhouse is good and fairly easy to find(in my experience) as well, though its more medium bodied

11-21-2010, 02:29 PM	#25
flybum62 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? I suggets the following to those who ask for my opinion: Montecristo Platinum Romeo Y Juliette 1875 Nub

11-21-2010, 05:35 PM	#27
Brad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? Padron 1964's. Any of them.

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joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? CAO Gold CAO Gold maduro RP Edge CAO Brazllia (spelling ? ) Anything AJ Fernadez __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

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BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? Brickhouse - Best cigar for the price! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

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joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? Man o War __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

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boom Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Troy Location: Cen Cal Posts: 1,659 Trading: (107)	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? Oliva G's CAO La Triviata AF Hemmingway Tatuaje Havana VI

11-21-2010, 09:45 PM	#35
Martel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? Yeah, Hemingways for sure. That's a smoke with pretty broad appeal. Cheers, G

11-21-2010, 11:26 PM	#37
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? I'll toss in the Punch Punch, which I always liked and compares favorably, in my experience, with the short story. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

11-21-2010, 11:51 PM	#39
jsd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? Punch Rothschild Double Maduro has never let me down either.

11-22-2010, 12:21 AM	#40
SouthernSmoke Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Patrick Location: Atlanta and Oxford, OH Posts: 131 Trading: (6)	Re: Cigars you can't go wrong with? Oliva V's, G's, or O's DPG Cuban Classics 601 Blue/Red Cubao Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Tat Havanas just my .02