Bachelor Party

phicks85 · 07-14-2012, 10:55 PM

I need the advice and suggestions of my fellow inmates.

One of my best friends is getting married in a few months and I have the honor of being his best man. For the bachelor party we are all going to Chicago for a weekend to bum around the town.

I want to get some cigars for everyone to enjoy and something really great for my buddy. Nobody else in the group has ever had a cigar.

I know what I like (Oliva's and LGC's) but I'm not really sure what to pick up for a group who has never had anything. Please help!

RCS44 · 07-15-2012, 12:00 AM

Romeo-y-Julieta, Arturo Fuente, and Hoyo de Monterrey i think would be good cigars for your friends.

T.G · 07-15-2012, 12:23 AM

Will a lot of booze be involved?

If so, just buy any non-offensive cheap mild cigar (like $30/bundle of 20), most of them will be too drunk to remember the 1" of the cigar they smoked before putting it out or forgetting where they left it.

Dunkel · 07-15-2012, 12:26 AM

For the group any non-offensive bundle will work, for your friend hire a stripper named Monica and she can hook him up with a Diparillo!

area51 · 07-15-2012, 12:58 AM

I'd say go for a bundle.

Wharf Rat · 07-15-2012, 11:21 AM

Oliva Connecticutt Reserve would satisfy your taste for their cigars and is the mildes of their sticks. I like the lonsdale. Or, Flor de Oliva for the less discriminating.

mosesbotbol · 07-15-2012, 11:35 AM

Montecristo No. 4 or Cohiba Robustos would be good ones.

lilcgrsmkr · 07-15-2012, 12:02 PM

romeo-y-julieta or montecristo white for your friends, if you want them to start smoking more than get them something decent so they will crave for more

if you get them something too cheap tasting..they will never go back..

JJG · 07-15-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Montecristo No. 4 or Cohiba Robustos would be good ones.

Ooh, it's been too long since I've had a #4, good suggestion.

guitar4001 · 07-15-2012, 03:23 PM

I would go with something in a tube - seriously. It looks cool to non-smokers and through the course of a night of partying, it will protect the cigar from damage. I wouldn't go too expensive because no one will care.

maninblack · 07-15-2012, 03:59 PM

Cheap, cheaper, cheapest.

phicks85 · 07-15-2012, 04:05 PM

All great suggestions. Thanks guys!

I don't want to go too cheap on them because hopefully they will like the cigars and I will then gain a few more smoking buddies.

Ogre · 07-15-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lilcgrsmkr

romeo-y-julieta or montecristo white for your friends, if you want them to start smoking more than get them something decent so they will crave for more

if you get them something too cheap tasting..they will never go back..

Good beginner cigars.

E.J. · 07-15-2012, 07:18 PM

What about going to a B&M in Chicago, recommend some great smokes, but don't take the hit....assuming they don't actually smoke them?

Assuming you want to actually supply the cigars as you wander....Monty PE's....it is my choice and I'm sticking to it. Bigger RG that tend to be popular, but short, as to not overwhelm....

Ismith75 · 07-15-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

What about going to a B&M in Chicago, recommend some great smokes, but don't take the hit....assuming they don't actually smoke them?

Assuming you want to actually supply the cigars as you wander....Monty PE's....it is my choice and I'm sticking to it. Bigger RG that tend to be popular, but short, as to not overwhelm....

+1. Lots of good B & M's out here, why not head out to one before setting out for the night. My buddies and I always start our night's downtown with a few hours at a one of our favorite lounges so we can prep for the night.

phicks85 · 07-15-2012, 10:06 PM

I hadn't though of hitting a cigar lounge first, but that is a great idea. Thanks!

shopkins82 · 07-16-2012, 10:53 AM

Flor de Oliva (not Maduro, Gold, or Corojo) is a good bundle choice... sweet (usually a boon for first-time smokers), but not as sweet as something like Baccarat or Diamondback. At $35/bundle for Toro or Robusto you won't feel bad if they get pitched, and they're not so offensively sweet that you yourself won't want to smoke anything that's left after the weekend.

That said, I would avoid the Torpedo and Short Topedo... they are prone to being EXTREMELY densely packed near the tip to the point of needing a draw tool to open them up.

If you're looking for something FUN instead of GREAT for the groom, you might consider the Flor de Oliva Giants 1066, a 10" x 66 ring version of the same Flor de Oliva... $44 for a bundle of 8.

mosesbotbol · 07-16-2012, 11:00 AM

For a cheap good smoke for the one time or casual smoker would be a 50 cab of Punch or HdM Rothschild's. About $140 for 50ct.

For a bachelor party it's good to have a cigar one can just put out a whim and not feel like they are committing a crime. Just take another smoke out of the box later on.

pektel · 07-16-2012, 11:33 AM

H Upmann Coronas Major tubos.

BeerAdvocate · 07-16-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

H Upmann Coronas Major tubos.

07-14-2012, 10:55 PM	#1
phicks85 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Paul Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 10 Trading: (0)	Bachelor Party I need the advice and suggestions of my fellow inmates. One of my best friends is getting married in a few months and I have the honor of being his best man. For the bachelor party we are all going to Chicago for a weekend to bum around the town. I want to get some cigars for everyone to enjoy and something really great for my buddy. Nobody else in the group has ever had a cigar. I know what I like (Oliva's and LGC's) but I'm not really sure what to pick up for a group who has never had anything. Please help! __________________ "Music is the only thing keeping the planet together." -- Jaco Pastorius

07-15-2012, 12:00 AM	#2
RCS44 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Ryne Location: Chicago Posts: 233 Trading: (1)	Re: Bachelor Party Romeo-y-Julieta, Arturo Fuente, and Hoyo de Monterrey i think would be good cigars for your friends.

07-15-2012, 12:23 AM	#3
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Bachelor Party Will a lot of booze be involved? If so, just buy any non-offensive cheap mild cigar (like $30/bundle of 20), most of them will be too drunk to remember the 1" of the cigar they smoked before putting it out or forgetting where they left it.

07-15-2012, 12:58 AM	#5
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Bachelor Party I'd say go for a bundle. __________________

07-15-2012, 11:21 AM	#6
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Bachelor Party Oliva Connecticutt Reserve would satisfy your taste for their cigars and is the mildes of their sticks. I like the lonsdale. Or, Flor de Oliva for the less discriminating.

07-15-2012, 12:26 AM	#4
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Bachelor Party For the group any non-offensive bundle will work, for your friend hire a stripper named Monica and she can hook him up with a Diparillo! __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

07-15-2012, 11:35 AM	#7
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Bachelor Party Montecristo No. 4 or Cohiba Robustos would be good ones. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-15-2012, 12:02 PM	#8
lilcgrsmkr Ready to smoke Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: may Location: south bay Posts: 335 Trading: (0)	Re: Bachelor Party romeo-y-julieta or montecristo white for your friends, if you want them to start smoking more than get them something decent so they will crave for more if you get them something too cheap tasting..they will never go back..

07-15-2012, 03:23 PM	#10
guitar4001 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Between Goldsboro, NC and Africa Posts: 359 Trading: (0)	Re: Bachelor Party I would go with something in a tube - seriously. It looks cool to non-smokers and through the course of a night of partying, it will protect the cigar from damage. I wouldn't go too expensive because no one will care.

07-15-2012, 03:59 PM	#11
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: Bachelor Party Cheap, cheaper, cheapest. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

07-15-2012, 04:05 PM	#12
phicks85 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Paul Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 10 Trading: (0)	Re: Bachelor Party All great suggestions. Thanks guys! I don't want to go too cheap on them because hopefully they will like the cigars and I will then gain a few more smoking buddies. __________________ "Music is the only thing keeping the planet together." -- Jaco Pastorius

07-15-2012, 07:18 PM	#14
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Bachelor Party What about going to a B&M in Chicago, recommend some great smokes, but don't take the hit....assuming they don't actually smoke them? Assuming you want to actually supply the cigars as you wander....Monty PE's....it is my choice and I'm sticking to it. Bigger RG that tend to be popular, but short, as to not overwhelm....

07-15-2012, 10:06 PM	#16
phicks85 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Paul Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 10 Trading: (0)	Re: Bachelor Party I hadn't though of hitting a cigar lounge first, but that is a great idea. Thanks! __________________ "Music is the only thing keeping the planet together." -- Jaco Pastorius

07-16-2012, 10:53 AM	#17
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: Bachelor Party Flor de Oliva (not Maduro, Gold, or Corojo) is a good bundle choice... sweet (usually a boon for first-time smokers), but not as sweet as something like Baccarat or Diamondback. At $35/bundle for Toro or Robusto you won't feel bad if they get pitched, and they're not so offensively sweet that you yourself won't want to smoke anything that's left after the weekend. That said, I would avoid the Torpedo and Short Topedo... they are prone to being EXTREMELY densely packed near the tip to the point of needing a draw tool to open them up. If you're looking for something FUN instead of GREAT for the groom, you might consider the Flor de Oliva Giants 1066, a 10" x 66 ring version of the same Flor de Oliva... $44 for a bundle of 8.

07-16-2012, 11:00 AM	#18
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Bachelor Party For a cheap good smoke for the one time or casual smoker would be a 50 cab of Punch or HdM Rothschild's. About $140 for 50ct. For a bachelor party it's good to have a cigar one can just put out a whim and not feel like they are committing a crime. Just take another smoke out of the box later on. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-16-2012, 11:33 AM	#19
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Bachelor Party H Upmann Coronas Major tubos. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.