What are the must have boxes...

MortonMilo · 03-02-2010, 02:52 PM

A general question for the masses. In your personal opinion, what are the "must-have" boxes for any start-up humidor? Keep it realistic! Just want to get a general idea of what boxes everyone views as the building block for their own personal cigar stash.

I know tastes vary widely, and I'm sure this answer will as well...

acarr · 03-02-2010, 02:53 PM

Anything Oliva except Nub and Cain.

Emjaysmash · 03-02-2010, 02:56 PM

Oliva, DPG, Padron, Tatuaje are all very popular.

Id also suggest Perdomo, RP, Ashton, Fuente...

You really need to sample what you like before buying boxes. Otherwise you just spent $$ on a good number of cigars you dont like.

Whynot · 03-02-2010, 02:56 PM

Diesel
Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic
CI Legend Series Yellow(DPG) Can be had cheap on Cbid

ucla695 · 03-02-2010, 02:59 PM

My cornerstones would be something from Fuente (Opus, Don Carlos or regular line), Padron and Tatuaje.

MortonMilo · 03-02-2010, 03:02 PM

I guess I should have phrased a little better. I definitely sample what I can before taking the plunge for a box. I don't think it'd be adviseable to buy a box, cigar unsmoked, only to find that it doesn't get along with my taste buds!

The question was more to gauge what everyone viewed as their own personal must-have's as opposed to the secondary boxes of cigars that find their way to the back (or bottom!) of the humidor. These are the boxes (aside from the collector/rare ones) that you'd be proud to show front and center.

jaydub13 · 03-02-2010, 03:09 PM

Tatuaje Series P and Brickhouse are my must-buy cigars. Very tasty, and cheap enough that I am happy to hand them out with abandon. I also love the La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial and the DPG My Father. Always keep at least a few of those handy.

wayner123 · 03-02-2010, 03:15 PM

Here's a different approach that may grant you better results;

First welcome to the asylum. A good idea would be to look over the review section at different cigars that you may have smoked and liked. Then find someone with similar tastes as your own. Then do a search and put in their username and "favorite" in as the search keyword. I bet you get a good number of results that way and you can get closer to your own personal likes.

Alternatively, just do a search for keywords "favorite" and choose 'search titles only'.

I say this because you will get as many different responses as there are members of this board. And by these methods you can limit those responses and get more accurate to your taste answers.

E.J. · 03-02-2010, 03:21 PM

I am new to smoking cigars(September '09).... Have purchased the following boxes, top 3 were easy decisions, like buying two 5ers.......
E.P. Carillo E.I.
Tatuaje Red Tubos
Tatuaje Black Tubos
Padron 1926 #6 (actually 20/24)
Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Nova
Padilla Miami Robusto

Assume my next boxes will be one of the following -
Fuente Don Carlos #2/DRobusto/Belis (know I love them)
Tatuaje Reserva J 21 (would be buying blind)

neoflex · 03-02-2010, 03:21 PM

No humidor is complete without at least one box of LFDs, and for me they must be wrapped in a nice oily Oscuro wrapper.

E.J. · 03-02-2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaydub13

I also love the La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial

X 2.... I'd probably do myself a favor to purchase a box of these(#5's) and quit buying singles/5ers....

shilala · 03-02-2010, 03:27 PM

I can't imagine my humidor ever being without DPG JJ maduros.
Running a close second would be Anejo, Sancho Panza Double maduros, AVO maduros, Oliva special g maduros, and LGD stuff.
The AVO's, Special G's and Sancho Panzas are all good "starter" stuff, too. Good comfort smokes.

Razorhog · 03-02-2010, 03:42 PM

It all depends on what you can afford.

My suggestion is to not buy cheap cigars unless they come highly recommended by the folks here. Life is too short for cheap cigars! I'd say Tatuaje Havana VI, San Cristobal

Lucky_Hippo · 03-02-2010, 03:52 PM

EO cigars have been hitting the sweet spot for me these days. I.E. 601 Red, Black, Blue, Cubao, Cubao Maduro, Murcielago.

Any box from these guys would be a pretty decent Humi start IMHO.

maninblack · 03-02-2010, 04:39 PM

To me, anything blended by AJ Fernandez and Don Pepin are a great start.

MiamiE · 03-02-2010, 04:40 PM

Under $100. Padron 2000 (M) and Diesel UC.

03-02-2010, 04:49 PM

Oliva V's
Padron 64's
Opus X
Anejo
DPG

03-02-2010, 04:54 PM

Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra

BigCat · 03-02-2010, 05:25 PM

Padron 3000 maduros are a staple in mine, as are partagas black labels. You can get the Padrons for right around 100 and the black labels for closer to 70.

Bax · 03-02-2010, 05:33 PM

Taboo twist is one that I enjoyed starting out and I still like to break one out once in a while. They're pretty cheap and a tasty mild/medium smoke.

For dropping some cash then I'd go either Aston VSG or Pepin blue label.

03-02-2010, 02:52 PM	#1
MortonMilo Blowing smoke Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: R Posts: 215 Trading: (10)	What are the must have boxes... A general question for the masses. In your personal opinion, what are the "must-have" boxes for any start-up humidor? Keep it realistic! Just want to get a general idea of what boxes everyone views as the building block for their own personal cigar stash. I know tastes vary widely, and I'm sure this answer will as well...

03-02-2010, 02:56 PM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: What are the must have boxes... Oliva, DPG, Padron, Tatuaje are all very popular. Id also suggest Perdomo, RP, Ashton, Fuente... You really need to sample what you like before buying boxes. Otherwise you just spent $$ on a good number of cigars you dont like. __________________

03-02-2010, 02:56 PM	#4
Whynot Living the dream... Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Aaron Location: New Mexico Posts: 175 Trading: (11)	Re: What are the must have boxes... Diesel Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic CI Legend Series Yellow(DPG) Can be had cheap on Cbid __________________ "My time coming, any day, don't worry bout me, no. Been so long I felt this way, ain't in no hurry, no"

03-02-2010, 03:09 PM	#7
jaydub13 aka Little Pickle Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jason Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 227 Trading: (5)	Re: What are the must have boxes... Tatuaje Series P and Brickhouse are my must-buy cigars. Very tasty, and cheap enough that I am happy to hand them out with abandon. I also love the La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial and the DPG My Father. Always keep at least a few of those handy.

03-02-2010, 03:15 PM	#8
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: What are the must have boxes... Here's a different approach that may grant you better results; First welcome to the asylum. A good idea would be to look over the review section at different cigars that you may have smoked and liked. Then find someone with similar tastes as your own. Then do a search and put in their username and "favorite" in as the search keyword. I bet you get a good number of results that way and you can get closer to your own personal likes. Alternatively, just do a search for keywords "favorite" and choose 'search titles only'. I say this because you will get as many different responses as there are members of this board. And by these methods you can limit those responses and get more accurate to your taste answers. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

03-02-2010, 02:53 PM	#2
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: What are the must have boxes... Anything Oliva except Nub and Cain.

03-02-2010, 02:59 PM	#5
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: What are the must have boxes... My cornerstones would be something from Fuente (Opus, Don Carlos or regular line), Padron and Tatuaje.

03-02-2010, 03:02 PM	#6
MortonMilo Blowing smoke Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: R Posts: 215 Trading: (10)	Re: What are the must have boxes... I guess I should have phrased a little better. I definitely sample what I can before taking the plunge for a box. I don't think it'd be adviseable to buy a box, cigar unsmoked, only to find that it doesn't get along with my taste buds! The question was more to gauge what everyone viewed as their own personal must-have's as opposed to the secondary boxes of cigars that find their way to the back (or bottom!) of the humidor. These are the boxes (aside from the collector/rare ones) that you'd be proud to show front and center.

03-02-2010, 03:21 PM	#9
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: What are the must have boxes... I am new to smoking cigars(September '09).... Have purchased the following boxes, top 3 were easy decisions, like buying two 5ers....... E.P. Carillo E.I. Tatuaje Red Tubos Tatuaje Black Tubos Padron 1926 #6 (actually 20/24) Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Nova Padilla Miami Robusto Assume my next boxes will be one of the following - Fuente Don Carlos #2/DRobusto/Belis (know I love them) Tatuaje Reserva J 21 (would be buying blind)

03-02-2010, 03:21 PM	#10
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: What are the must have boxes... No humidor is complete without at least one box of LFDs, and for me they must be wrapped in a nice oily Oscuro wrapper. __________________

03-02-2010, 03:27 PM	#12
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: What are the must have boxes... I can't imagine my humidor ever being without DPG JJ maduros. Running a close second would be Anejo, Sancho Panza Double maduros, AVO maduros, Oliva special g maduros, and LGD stuff. The AVO's, Special G's and Sancho Panzas are all good "starter" stuff, too. Good comfort smokes. __________________

03-02-2010, 03:42 PM	#13
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: What are the must have boxes... It all depends on what you can afford. My suggestion is to not buy cheap cigars unless they come highly recommended by the folks here. Life is too short for cheap cigars! I'd say Tatuaje Havana VI, San Cristobal

03-02-2010, 03:52 PM	#14
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: What are the must have boxes... EO cigars have been hitting the sweet spot for me these days. I.E. 601 Red, Black, Blue, Cubao, Cubao Maduro, Murcielago. Any box from these guys would be a pretty decent Humi start IMHO. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

03-02-2010, 04:39 PM	#15
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: What are the must have boxes... To me, anything blended by AJ Fernandez and Don Pepin are a great start. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-02-2010, 04:40 PM	#16
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: What are the must have boxes... Under $100. Padron 2000 (M) and Diesel UC.

03-02-2010, 04:49 PM	#17
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are the must have boxes... Oliva V's Padron 64's Opus X Anejo DPG

03-02-2010, 04:54 PM	#18
druturn Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are the must have boxes... Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra

03-02-2010, 05:25 PM	#19
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: What are the must have boxes... Padron 3000 maduros are a staple in mine, as are partagas black labels. You can get the Padrons for right around 100 and the black labels for closer to 70. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

03-02-2010, 05:33 PM	#20
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: What are the must have boxes... Taboo twist is one that I enjoyed starting out and I still like to break one out once in a while. They're pretty cheap and a tasty mild/medium smoke. For dropping some cash then I'd go either Aston VSG or Pepin blue label. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.