Party at the beach sticks

markem · 05-02-2009, 01:37 PM

I have a friend who has built his retirement home on an island in Puget Sounds (Seattle area). They plan to throw a beach party housewarming in June and I've been asked to provide sticks (well, I said that I was going to do it whether they wanted me to or not and they then graciously asked).

Many (perhaps 30) of the guests are periodic cigar smokers. Most seem to like Fuente but I've also corrupted them with Tatuaje and the like. For a good all around smoke with beer and friends on the beach, I am leaning towards getting the Tat Noellas and Fuente Short Stories.

What would you get if you were supplying sticks for a bunch of drunken bikers at a beach party?

Footbag · 05-02-2009, 01:39 PM

I would go with the Tat's if they're all experienced smokers. Great cigars, and something a little bit rarer or more boutique then a Fuente. Plus the Noellas are tasty.

WildBlueSooner · 05-02-2009, 02:11 PM

I would vote short stories...Love those things and everyone I have given one to loved it

acarr · 05-02-2009, 02:24 PM

If you are going to have a party why not smoke some Party's!

05-02-2009, 02:30 PM

Padron 2000 or 3000. You can even mix in some 6000 for those who like a stronger smoke...All my friends who hardly ever smoke, always seem to enjoy a Padron K series

replicant_argent · 05-02-2009, 03:03 PM

something that burns well when the wind kicks up? maybe a really tasty short filler from Pepin?

SmokinApe · 05-02-2009, 03:05 PM

What's the budget? Are you looking for two boxes?

markem · 05-02-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinApe

What's the budget? Are you looking for two boxes?

It isn't about what *I* should get. I asked what you would get. It's a hypothetical.

SmokinApe · 05-02-2009, 03:13 PM

Unless these people are semi-regular smokers, I wouldn't get tat's or the hemi's... Maybe on box for one of those and a box of a lighter conn wrapped cigar like a 601 or something...

68TriShield · 05-02-2009, 03:22 PM

Maybe Fuente 858 Naturals.Do they have to be NCs?

awsmith4 · 05-02-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

something that burns well when the wind kicks up? maybe a really tasty short filler from Pepin?

I agree with Pete, Benchmades have gone over really well with some non regular smokers I have handed them too and if they don't like them you are only out 3 bucks a stick.

markem · 05-02-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Maybe Fuente 858 Naturals.Do they have to be NCs?

Believe it or not, almost all of them prefer CCs. Many are serious Fuente whores (858s being quite popular). The CC crowd will not be forgotten, however.

I like the 858 suggestion a lot.

05-02-2009, 03:41 PM

If "I" was looking to have enough on hand for about 30 people "I" would shoot for a box of 2000 maddies and a sampler like this one.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...ASST20&cat=106
(I like RP too.) So that way I have a little bit of everything covered. Not saying that the people would all like the RPs bit a sampler covering different strengths.

Or maybe the 2000 maddies and a few 5 packs so "I" pick few different things.

ucla695 · 05-02-2009, 05:01 PM

My experience with bringing cigars for a large number of people is that those who smoke regularly will appreciate what you bring and those who don't will most likely toss the cigar early or not appreciate what they're smoking. That said, I'd go with any of the Padron X000s. Good solid flavor and they're reasonably priced. You can also bring some other cigars for those who will appreciate them.

gnukfu · 05-02-2009, 06:20 PM

If they're all going to be drunk then something inexpensive like Padron 2000's is a good idea....epsecially if they toss it after a couple of puffs or are too drunk to know what they're smoking.

rrplasencia · 05-02-2009, 06:49 PM

nubs, fuente sungrown chateau size, el rey del mundo

kaisersozei · 05-02-2009, 08:13 PM

If it wasn't the Padron x000, I'd consider going with HdM Excalibur Epicure or a Tat P series.

RevSmoke · 05-02-2009, 08:59 PM

I'd so the short stories - or maybe even some Sun Growns. If they are only occasional cigar smokers, then I'd stay away from the Tats - unless they are used to smoking cigarrettes or something, for the Tats can blow you away.

Peace.

scoot · 05-02-2009, 09:25 PM

i like the idea of the 858. its a good cigar in it's own right but its also great for beginners and for situations where you might not be able to give a cigar your full attention, like a beach party.
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05-03-2009, 08:49 AM

a box of tat havana nobles and a box of padron 3000...

05-02-2009, 01:37 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Party at the beach sticks I have a friend who has built his retirement home on an island in Puget Sounds (Seattle area). They plan to throw a beach party housewarming in June and I've been asked to provide sticks (well, I said that I was going to do it whether they wanted me to or not and they then graciously asked). Many (perhaps 30) of the guests are periodic cigar smokers. Most seem to like Fuente but I've also corrupted them with Tatuaje and the like. For a good all around smoke with beer and friends on the beach, I am leaning towards getting the Tat Noellas and Fuente Short Stories. What would you get if you were supplying sticks for a bunch of drunken bikers at a beach party? __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

05-02-2009, 01:39 PM	#2
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Party at the beach sticks I would go with the Tat's if they're all experienced smokers. Great cigars, and something a little bit rarer or more boutique then a Fuente. Plus the Noellas are tasty.

05-02-2009, 02:11 PM	#3
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Party at the beach sticks I would vote short stories...Love those things and everyone I have given one to loved it __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

05-02-2009, 02:24 PM	#4
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Party at the beach sticks If you are going to have a party why not smoke some Party's!

05-02-2009, 02:30 PM	#5
jlaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Party at the beach sticks Padron 2000 or 3000. You can even mix in some 6000 for those who like a stronger smoke...All my friends who hardly ever smoke, always seem to enjoy a Padron K series

05-02-2009, 03:03 PM	#6
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Party at the beach sticks something that burns well when the wind kicks up? maybe a really tasty short filler from Pepin? __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

05-02-2009, 03:05 PM	#7
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Party at the beach sticks What's the budget? Are you looking for two boxes?

05-02-2009, 03:13 PM	#9
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Party at the beach sticks Unless these people are semi-regular smokers, I wouldn't get tat's or the hemi's... Maybe on box for one of those and a box of a lighter conn wrapped cigar like a 601 or something...

05-02-2009, 03:22 PM	#10
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Party at the beach sticks Maybe Fuente 858 Naturals.Do they have to be NCs?

05-02-2009, 03:41 PM	#13
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Party at the beach sticks If "I" was looking to have enough on hand for about 30 people "I" would shoot for a box of 2000 maddies and a sampler like this one. http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...ASST20&cat=106 (I like RP too.) So that way I have a little bit of everything covered. Not saying that the people would all like the RPs bit a sampler covering different strengths. Or maybe the 2000 maddies and a few 5 packs so "I" pick few different things. Last edited by leasingthisspace; 05-02-2009 at 03:48 PM.

05-02-2009, 05:01 PM	#14
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Party at the beach sticks My experience with bringing cigars for a large number of people is that those who smoke regularly will appreciate what you bring and those who don't will most likely toss the cigar early or not appreciate what they're smoking. That said, I'd go with any of the Padron X000s. Good solid flavor and they're reasonably priced. You can also bring some other cigars for those who will appreciate them.

05-02-2009, 06:20 PM	#15
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Party at the beach sticks If they're all going to be drunk then something inexpensive like Padron 2000's is a good idea....epsecially if they toss it after a couple of puffs or are too drunk to know what they're smoking. __________________ Curious George

05-02-2009, 06:49 PM	#16
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: Party at the beach sticks nubs, fuente sungrown chateau size, el rey del mundo __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

05-02-2009, 08:13 PM	#17
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Party at the beach sticks If it wasn't the Padron x000, I'd consider going with HdM Excalibur Epicure or a Tat P series. __________________

05-02-2009, 08:59 PM	#18
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: Party at the beach sticks I'd so the short stories - or maybe even some Sun Growns. If they are only occasional cigar smokers, then I'd stay away from the Tats - unless they are used to smoking cigarrettes or something, for the Tats can blow you away. Peace. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

05-02-2009, 09:25 PM	#19
scoot Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pat Location: Philadelphia Posts: 142 Trading: (0)	Re: Party at the beach sticks i like the idea of the 858. its a good cigar in it's own right but its also great for beginners and for situations where you might not be able to give a cigar your full attention, like a beach party. Posted via Mobile Device

05-03-2009, 08:49 AM	#20
beamish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Party at the beach sticks a box of tat havana nobles and a box of padron 3000...