i wonder what its like to have a human victory cigar. pistons fans?
If you're lookin for Cubans, Cohiba Siglo II and Monticristo Edmundos were both rated in the top 25 for the year.. I honestly don't know any of the other non-Cuban cigars that were rated...
My parents own a gift shop in the Caribbean and we have a walk-in humidor.. So I know quite a bit about Cubans...
If you have any questions, I'll try to answer them
I heard on the radio that quality of Cuban's are going down. What I suspect is that others in Ctrl America are just perfecting the production and curing methods. Even as a non smoker I respect cigars (I used to dip chew in high school) 110% more. Cigaretts are just like dog crap and people toss them everywhere when done. Cigars can compost natually not like the foam that winds up at the beach and lake.
Sorry dude, Blanco & 1604 is where K's Humidor is.
lilmads,
what was rated "the best" cigar?
Id like to at least sample that one.
Whats a good type of humidor? I have never actually bought one of those and would love to, since I would also love to actually try some different types of cigars, instead of the crap I usually buy.
T Park, I would advise against spending the money and smoking a top notch cigar at this stage in the development of your cigar palette - in all likelyhood you will be unable to appreciate the subtle flavors of top notch cigar.
Try out as many $5-10 cigars as you have the stomach for and slowly move up the quality scale. Your palette will be much more developed and it will make your cigar smoking experience all the better for it.
It never occured to me that there are cigar lovers in this forum. Too bad since I could have packed a box of Cohibas and MonteCristos before leaving.
I have a small (but good quality) humidor at home and there's always a few Cohibas in.
For non Cuban cigars, I was very impressed by Sumatra's Cigars, some really good quality and quite affordable (they are not that well known).
Ill check and let you know asap. The magazine is at my parents store. As soon as I get a chance, Ill stop by there and check it out.
meaning ill be able to pick out the flavors better.Try out as many $5-10 cigars as you have the stomach for and slowly move up the quality scale. Your palette will be much more developed and it will make your cigar smoking experience all the better for it.
Ok..
Ill do the best cigars rated at 5 and 10 dollars then.
cigars existance=blunts!
Tpark,
Try the Fuente Fuente Opus X. Very highly rated cigar.
Also, try the Oliva "O" Classico. Can't go wrong with that either.
Macanudo Robustos are great and I love the Punch Grand Crus and Punch Rare Corojos.
All of these are in reasonable price ranges. And if they still have them, go for the pre-embargo cigars. I haven't bought any of the ones that Club Humidor and the Humidor have but I've smoked a few Cuban cigars before and I can tell you that they are worth it.
WOW thanks for all the help guys, this is great stuff!!!
Looks like Ill be making a trip tuesday morning to club humidor!
Thanks for all yoru help guys, I guess Ill take Scott's advice, start out slow, get a palette for it, then go from there.
Maybe we could have a GTG where they allow these cigars and uh,
CIGARS ARE ON ME!!!!
i'm all for a GTG with cigar smoking.
Like I said, I've really shyed away from getting into this habit for a few reasons...
1) Its not healthy for you.
2) It is a pain in the ass with your breath for a day or so for me usually.
3) I'm poor.
4) I have no humidor.
For reasons 1-3 I say it.
Now I just need to buy a humidor so I can partake in some finer types of cigar. That's my goal for sometime in the next couple of weeks. Perhaps after I get a paycheck again. Ya that might work well there.
I should also take Scott's advice. I'd love to try some cheaper priced cigars from all over Central/South America. I'll be visiting one of these fine cigar shops sometime in the next few weeks now myself.
Damn you Tpark.
I know, Im a horrible bas aren't I?
Oh man, can't wait for tommarow, looking VERY much forward to the education and getting some good cigs.
The Gabriels Liquor Store on Callaghan has a pretty good cigar section and the prices are good if you don't need the "hand holding" of the more expensive botique cigar only shops...
I really like The Humidor on San Pedro, and they always have enough staff on duty to answer your questions, and they do it very well
Both Famous Smokes and Thompson Cigars offer good entry level humidors for free with some mail order combos
I am very fond of Partagas, Arturo Fuentes and the Punch Rare Corojo
A cigar GTG is a great idea--would likely get me out of the house
Stay away from any "cuban" cigars near or around any border town, they are 100% fake. For a grat smoke try any of the green banded A. Fuente brand. If you prefer a stronger smoke track down the Opus X from Fuente it is the most sought after stogie that is not Cuban.
You have to try the Hemmingway line from Fuente it is my favorite, you will like.
I am not a big cigar smoker but I've had a few. I buy them directly from the cigar factory we have in town. It is called Finck Cigar Company (www.finckcigarcompany.com). You can order online or go down there and buy them off of the docks. Head down 35S and exit Durango (right by UTSA). Go left on Frio and right on Vera Cruz. It'll be at the end of the street.
It is pretty cheap and they have a good selection. Again, I am definitely not a cigar afficianado but it is worth a look.
Yeah...and Bill still has some bales of pre-castro leaf if you are determined to smoke a cuban...
According to Cigar Aficionado, here are the top five cigars (outta a list of 25):
1. Fuente Fuente OpusX Double Corona (Dominican Republican; $14.50)
2. Montecristo Edmundo (Cuban, $18.00)
3. Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Exclusivo (Nicaraguan, $9.20)
4. Tatuaje Cabinet Taino (Nicaraguan, $12.00)
5. Partagas Series D No. 4 Reserva (Cuban, US$ Price Unknown)
If you need any other info, let me know... My dad ships cigars all over the US as well.
lilmads, would he be willing to ship about 5 of each of those in the top 5?
Shoot me a Pm I will ship you or meet up and bring you a nice lil starter package. I have a humidor filled with many goodies.
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