Last box of CIGARS you could buy?

[Jim]

Just for fun, what would be the last box of cigars you would buy, if you could only buy one more box? Thats it, your last box.

Price is no object, however it has to be readily available.

Photos get extra credit.

[CelticRaven]

Ramon Allones - Specially Selected, or the RASS....

I am dreaming of one right now.

[puffmtd]

The one I'm smoking right now....San Cristobal de la Habana petite corona. Mmmmmm....

[Not A Nice Person]

I have to call a three way tie . . . :001_rolle

1. San Cristobal Fabuloso
2. Ashton VSG Spellbound
3. Another jar of Tatuaje Black Label (yes, I have one already! :biggrin:)

I could happily smoke my way through any of those as many times as budget allowed.

NANP™

[Shane]

A box of the Sancho Panza Bellicosos I enjoyed in Canada.

[Baloosh]

Only one box to choose?

PARTAGAS 150 Signature Series

[davecmu]

Partagas Serie D #4

Because if the world was going down the tubes so badly that we had arrived at the point where I could only buy one more box of cigars EVER, I would want to spend those end-times with good friends, smoking cigars that even the noobiest of noobs could understand and appreciate and which I would not mind sharing. The PSD4 has always been that kind of stick for me and my friends.

[thirdeye]

It would have to be Padron's Anniversary 64's
Come to think of it, that is the last box I bought...:biggrin:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/padron_anniversary-1.jpg

[buzo71]

Cohiba Robustos... and a glass of Anejo or Cacique 500

[AKady]

Davidoff

[momo360]

Siglo VI

[drandall]

padron's rock, but i have to go with montecristo white

[porteno]

I have tried many cigars, and I have to say that if I had to choose one last box, it would have to be Special Blends by Alec Bradley.

To this day still my favorite smoke. It looks, feels and tastes like a $10+ cigar, but it's only $3 / stick.

They blend of the cigar was created by Henrik Kelner who was Davidoff's master blender...

[prophetic_joe]

Bolivar Corona Junior

[joel]

Cuaba's. Any size/model - they're all amazing. I've had the best from all the other major brands - but hands down the Cuaba's stand out as consistently smooth, robust, complex, malty, and just plumb relaxing. Cuaba's go well on their own, with desserts/foods, cognac, whisk(e)y, brandy - you name it - a Cuaba will make everything right with the world, at least during/briefly after enjoying it.

I've never given a Cuaba to someone who didn't LOVE it. Even die hard, top of the line Cohiba fans *cough* NICK *cough* have succumbed to the lovely temptress that is the Cuaba.

I can no longer smoke dominicans (of ANY brand/style/type) and most other Cuban brands - as they just don't do much for me.

[prophetic_joe]

Cuaba's. Any size/model - they're all amazing. I've had the best from all the other major brands - but hands down the Cuaba's stand out as consistently smooth, robust, complex, malty, and just plumb relaxing. Cuaba's go well on their own, with desserts/foods, cognac, whisk(e)y, brandy - you name it - a Cuaba will make everything right with the world, at least during/briefly after enjoying it.

I've never given a Cuaba to someone who didn't LOVE it. Even die hard, top of the line Cohiba fans *cough* NICK *cough* have succumbed to the lovely temptress that is the Cuaba.

I can no longer smoke dominicans (of ANY brand/style/type) and most other Cuban brands - as they just don't do much for me.

I really wish I could say the same. Every Cuaba I have had has had ome type of issue, poor burn, plugged, something. Before you ask yes I am sure they were real. Just never had one that smoked well.

[Maduro 5]

Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos

[joel]

I really wish I could say the same. Every Cuaba I have had has had ome type of issue, poor burn, plugged, something. Before you ask yes I am sure they were real. Just never had one that smoked well.

:eek: In 8 years, i've never experienced that. Too weird. :confused:

[joe mcclaine]

Bolivar Belicoso Finos.

I have a Trinidad Fundadore to try this weekend so my choice might change.

[Laz]

I would choose the Fuente Opus X
26422

[Suzuki]

Partagas Series D No. 4.

One of my all-time favourite stogies.

[jazzman]

Non-Cubans? If I had to decide today, Padilla Miami Churchills.

[SCWilson]

The one I'm smoking right now....San Cristobal de la Habana petite corona. Mmmmmm....

+1. Those are great!!! But my go to, all time favorite is the Comacho Havana Petit. For special occasions Feuente Anejo or Gurkha Centurion.

[davecmu]

Partagas Series D No. 4.

One of my all-time favourite stogies.

Sorry, buddy. I already bought the last box here at the Apocalypse. You're going to have to just sit in my backyard and have one of mine. Bring beer.

[crankymoose]

Montecristo white's which was also my last box purchased

[Ltltony]

It would have to be Padron 1926, no question

http://tkfiles.storage.live.com/y1p6ftJE4pl48Ba85Y4u1k3RsidM8jJmYKiRc7MF7_mj-rfqIj7PA5oTZpSVD5BjzrLN462jTGVlqI

[boboakalfb]

It's been a while since I have had one, but Monte #2 Habanos stick in my head. I know there is talk of inconsistencies, but the ones I have had were fantastic smokes.

[Jimbo]

Punch Double Coronas, really.

[jazzman]

Punch Double Coronas, really.

A cigar flavored cigar, if ever there was one (as opposed to "leathery, with hints of vanilla" or whatever).

[ouch]

It would have to be Padron's Anniversary 64's
Come to think of it, that is the last box I bought...:biggrin:

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/padron_anniversary-1.jpg

+1

[-PO-]

I gotta go with Tatuaje VI Verocu
http://www.jackschwartz.com/images/products/photos/whatsnew/tatew.JPG

:tongue_sm:tongue_sm:tongue_sm:tongue_sm:tongue_sm :tongue_sm:tongue_sm:tongue_sm

[msandoval858]

Hoyo de Monterrey Double Coronas Cabnet
Cohiba Siglo III
Partagas 898 Varnished
Sancho Panza Molinos
OpusX Double Corona

...I could go on and on :D

[Lynchmeister]

Padron 3000 Maduro.

[airhead]

Diplomaticos #5

[Bluestaco]

Felipe Gregorio Belicosos

[tim8557]

Fuente Don Carlos Double Robusto

[davecmu]

Punch Double Coronas, really.

My first cigar ever, and still the benchmark for whether or not I'll ever buy a second of any other type of cigar. The test goes like this:


Smoke Cigar -----> Cigar at least as "cigar-y" as PDC -----> Can buy again
|
|
|
\/

Cigar not as good as PDC ----> Won't buy again

[Mottern Man]

Cuaba's. Any size/model - they're all amazing. I've had the best from all the other major brands - but hands down the Cuaba's stand out as consistently smooth, robust, complex, malty, and just plumb relaxing. Cuaba's go well on their own, with desserts/foods, cognac, whisk(e)y, brandy - you name it - a Cuaba will make everything right with the world, at least during/briefly after enjoying it.

I've never given a Cuaba to someone who didn't LOVE it. Even die hard, top of the line Cohiba fans *cough* NICK *cough* have succumbed to the lovely temptress that is the Cuaba.

I can no longer smoke dominicans (of ANY brand/style/type) and most other Cuban brands - as they just don't do much for me.
WOW!

When ever someone says that Cubans are the best I always say to them "never underestimate the power of a Dominican".

But you foiled my plan...

I guess the Cubans I smoked were lousy (yes they were real) but I did buy them in Japan, Hong Kong, etc. no where near Cuba. :lol:

That being said, Romeo y Julieta (Dominican) Reserve Maduro would be my choice. I have a feeling I am a minority...

http://www.stogiereview.com/waldo/ROMEO%20Y%20JULIETA%20RESERVE%20MADURO.gif

[thirdeye]

That being said, Romeo y Julieta (Dominican) Reserve Maduro would be my choice. I have a feeling I am a minority...

http://www.stogiereview.com/waldo/ROMEO%20Y%20JULIETA%20RESERVE%20MADURO.gif

These are great everyday sticks....Just like the Padron 3000...

[synergie]

Just for fun, what would be the last box of cigars you would buy, if you could only buy one more box? Thats it, your last box.

Price is no object, however it has to be readily available.

Photos get extra credit.

Cohiba Robusto

[synergie]

WOW!

When ever someone says that Cubans are the best I always say to them "never underestimate the power of a Dominican".

But you foiled my plan...

I guess the Cubans I smoked were lousy (yes they were real) but I did buy them in Japan, Hong Kong, etc. no where near Cuba. :lol:

That being said, Romeo y Julieta (Dominican) Reserve Maduro would be my choice. I have a feeling I am a minority...

http://www.stogiereview.com/waldo/ROMEO%20Y%20JULIETA%20RESERVE%20MADURO.gif

Gotta love living North of the Border. Walk to the corner store and can get a fresh Cuban. I love the taste

[Sgt Hartman]

It would hve to be Robert Burns Blackwatch.

[dpm802]

http://www.neptunecigar.com/fpdb/images/Products/p1194.gif

Yeah, I know ... there are lots of more exotic and expensive sticks out there, but if I were to choose one for my LAST box, this would be it. (One box wouldn't be enough, of course. Maybe a truckload.)

Its been one of my favorite smokes for years and years ... I've probably put away hundreds of these, and can't remember ever having a single one that wasn't totally enjoyable.

Its the closest thing I've found to an all-day, every-day 24/7/365 cigar. I never get tired of them. I've had them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight snacks.

The flavor is balanced and universal and seems to go with everything. You can smoke it after steak, lobster, or turkey. You can smoke it before sushi. You can smoke it while munching on potato-chips or jelly-beans.
Whether you're drinking beer, bourbon, scotch, vodka, wine, Gatorade, iced-tea or plain water, this cigar tastes great with all of them.

Its mild enough for beginners to handle easily, and yet I don't know of any veteran cigar smokers that would turn it down if offered one.

Its affordable enough that you can smoke several a day, yet its got enough class and elegance that it fits in well at weddings and other fancy occasions.

And remember, one of the criteria for this thread is that the box needs to readily available, and these fit the bill. Speaking of bills, they're still under $5 each last time I looked.

[Jimbo]

A cigar flavored cigar, if ever there was one (as opposed to "leathery, with hints of vanilla" or whatever).
Well said LOL. Punch are a real cigar!


My first cigar ever, and still the benchmark for whether or not I'll ever buy a second of any other type of cigar. The test goes like this:


Smoke Cigar -----> Cigar at least as "cigar-y" as PDC -----> Can buy again
|
|
|
\/

Cigar not as good as PDC ----> Won't buy again

That's a good strategy. I started smoking Punch and Arturo Fuente Some 25 yrs ago and they are my gold standards.

WOW!

When ever someone says that Cubans are the best I always say to them "never underestimate the power of a Dominican".

But you foiled my plan...

I guess the Cubans I smoked were lousy (yes they were real) but I did buy them in Japan, Hong Kong, etc. no where near Cuba. :lol:

That being said, Romeo y Julieta (Dominican) Reserve Maduro would be my choice. I have a feeling I am a minority...

http://www.stogiereview.com/waldo/ROMEO%20Y%20JULIETA%20RESERVE%20MADURO.gif

Next time you have the chance, try a Cuban Romeo y Julieta. They're not as strong as some of the other Cubans.
But...
If you like a good full bodied Cuban but live in the US, try a La Gloria Cubana. It may change your mind about Dominicans. Lots of brands claim to be just as good as a real Cuban but these do live up to the hype. Good flavor, well made and reasonable price.
http://www.finckcigarcompany.com/finck/brand.asp?brand%5Fid=2379&mscssid=7USF96LXW9BQ9PLHDDDNLCSAMUGEF1C7

[Bluestaco]

http://www.neptunecigar.com/fpdb/images/Products/p1194.gif

Yeah, I know ... there are lots of more exotic and expensive sticks out there, but if I were to choose one for my LAST box, this would be it. (One box wouldn't be enough, of course. Maybe a truckload.)

Its been one of my favorite smokes for years and years ... I've probably put away hundreds of these, and can't remember ever having a single one that wasn't totally enjoyable.

Its the closest thing I've found to an all-day, every-day 24/7/365 cigar. I never get tired of them. I've had them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight snacks.

The flavor is balanced and universal and seems to go with everything. You can smoke it after steak, lobster, or turkey. You can smoke it before sushi. You can smoke it while munching on potato-chips or jelly-beans.
Whether you're drinking beer, bourbon, scotch, vodka, wine, Gatorade, iced-tea or plain water, this cigar tastes great with all of them.

Its mild enough for beginners to handle easily, and yet I don't know of any veteran cigar smokers that would turn it down if offered one.

Its affordable enough that you can smoke several a day, yet its got enough class and elegance that it fits in well at weddings and other fancy occasions.

And remember, one of the criteria for this thread is that the box needs to readily available, and these fit the bill. Speaking of bills, they're still under $5 each last time I looked.

Ain't no flies on those. Nothin' wrong with that at all. :thumbup1:

[Laz]

http://www.neptunecigar.com/fpdb/images/Products/p1194.gif

Yeah, I know ... there are lots of more exotic and expensive sticks out there, but if I were to choose one for my LAST box, this would be it. (One box wouldn't be enough, of course. Maybe a truckload.)

Its been one of my favorite smokes for years and years ... I've probably put away hundreds of these, and can't remember ever having a single one that wasn't totally enjoyable.

Its the closest thing I've found to an all-day, every-day 24/7/365 cigar. I never get tired of them. I've had them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight snacks.

The flavor is balanced and universal and seems to go with everything. You can smoke it after steak, lobster, or turkey. You can smoke it before sushi. You can smoke it while munching on potato-chips or jelly-beans.
Whether you're drinking beer, bourbon, scotch, vodka, wine, Gatorade, iced-tea or plain water, this cigar tastes great with all of them.

Its mild enough for beginners to handle easily, and yet I don't know of any veteran cigar smokers that would turn it down if offered one.

Its affordable enough that you can smoke several a day, yet its got enough class and elegance that it fits in well at weddings and other fancy occasions.

And remember, one of the criteria for this thread is that the box needs to readily available, and these fit the bill. Speaking of bills, they're still under $5 each last time I looked.

Nice choice. I like the ones with the sun grown wrapper myself. Can't go wrong with a Fuente

[rikrdo]

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[ColbyPants]

I have to call a three way tie . . . :001_rolle

1. San Cristobal Fabuloso
2. Ashton VSG Spellbound
3. Another jar of Tatuaje Black Label (yes, I have one already! :biggrin:)

I could happily smoke my way through any of those as many times as budget allowed.

NANP™

All nice choices but my pick takes no thought. If I could only have one cigar forever, it would be the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2, and just for the heck of it, a pic of the last box I got!

http://bp1.blogger.com/_xT2vXBGMtp4/RkVMJiyY9FI/AAAAAAAABS0/2xFco7lVZdM/s1600/Picture028-735018.jpg

TomC

[ColbyPants]

[QUOTE=Jimbo;691856]
If you like a good full bodied Cuban but live in the US, try a La Gloria Cubana./QUOTE]

The LCG Wavell Maduros = one of my go to sticks! cant got wrong with them!

[mr00jimbo]

Not too expensive for me. Mid-range.
H. Upmann Cornoas Major
or
Romeo Y Julieta "Cedero" or whatever.

[GarageBoy]

Hmm..lotsa favorites
Tatuajes West/East, Noellas
La Flor Dominicana DL Lanceros
Davidoff Millenium Blend
Aurora Cien Anos

But if it was one box and one only- Arturo Fuente Anejo in either No 48 size or Shark

If I can have Cubans, Maduro #5 or that Punch Asian Market Selection

[rmrdaddy]

I'm going to go VERY liberal with the term "box".....

Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor......



THE SIGLO XXI HUMIDOR


To celebrate the coming of the new Millennium, the Corporacion Habanos s.a. are producing a limited edition of 21 numbered, commemorative Humidors 20 of which will be offred for sale.
Designed by Sr. Orlando Corzo of Gerencia Ritos in Havana and crafted totally by hand from pure cedarwood by skilled cabinet makers, each of these magnificent humidors contains 2000 cigars kept in perfect condition by a new humidifying system delivering cool, moist air. The top 20 Habanos brands are represented in the Humidor and the selection for each brand includes at least one rare size, not on the market at present, some of which have not been made for many years.

For example the Partagas Salom6n N' 2 (56 x 172.50), the Bolivar Gold Medal (42 x 165) the Cohiba Gran Corona (47 x 235) and the Punch Diademas Extra (53 x 233) as well as the three special sizes from the Reserva del Milenio:
The Cohiba Piramide, the Montecristo Robusto and the Cuaba Distinguidos.


Brands: Cohiba, Trinidad, Vegas Robaina, Montecristo, Cuaba, Romeo y Julieta, Partagas, Punch, Hoyo de Monterrey, Bolivar, La Gloria Cubana, H.Upmann, Rey del Mundo, Saint Luis Rey, Sancho Panza, Rafael Gonzalez, Ram6n Allones, Por Larranaga, Flor de Cano and Quintero.

[dpm802]

I'm going to go VERY liberal with the term "box".....

Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor......



I know the guidelines for this thread stated "Price is no object ... " but you've got my curiosity up.

How much does that thing go for?

[mikem]

Partagas Serie P #2 .or. any VSG .or. Tatuaje El Cohete .or. any Padron '64 .or. La Flor Dominicana Ligero any size .or. something by Don Pepin Garcia .or. ......I don't think I could decide on one

[rmrdaddy]

I know the guidelines for this thread stated "Price is no object ... " but you've got my curiosity up.

How much does that thing go for?

Well, Back in 1999 they went for $100,000. There were 21 of them....
Today..... Quarter million I'd bet, maybe up to a half a mil....:)

[analog_kid]

http://www.neptunecigar.com/fpdb/images/Products/p1194.gif

Yeah, I know ... there are lots of more exotic and expensive sticks out there, but if I were to choose one for my LAST box, this would be it. (One box wouldn't be enough, of course. Maybe a truckload.)

Its been one of my favorite smokes for years and years ... I've probably put away hundreds of these, and can't remember ever having a single one that wasn't totally enjoyable.

Its the closest thing I've found to an all-day, every-day 24/7/365 cigar. I never get tired of them. I've had them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight snacks.

The flavor is balanced and universal and seems to go with everything. You can smoke it after steak, lobster, or turkey. You can smoke it before sushi. You can smoke it while munching on potato-chips or jelly-beans.
Whether you're drinking beer, bourbon, scotch, vodka, wine, Gatorade, iced-tea or plain water, this cigar tastes great with all of them.

Its mild enough for beginners to handle easily, and yet I don't know of any veteran cigar smokers that would turn it down if offered one.

Its affordable enough that you can smoke several a day, yet its got enough class and elegance that it fits in well at weddings and other fancy occasions.

And remember, one of the criteria for this thread is that the box needs to readily available, and these fit the bill. Speaking of bills, they're still under $5 each last time I looked.



The more I think about it the more I think you're right.

[Lynchmeister]

The more I think about it the more I think you're right.

Those are Chateau Fuentes, right? I've yet to try one of those...:frown:

[boboakalfb]

Those are Chateau Fuentes, right? I've yet to try one of those...:frown:

You really should, Cory. They come in a Natural, Maduro and Sun Grown.

[thirdeye]

You really should, Cory. They come in a Natural, Maduro and Sun Grown.

Maduro, now I'm liking the sound of that...maybe I should try one too!!!

[Ltltony]

You really should, Cory. They come in a Natural, Maduro and Sun Grown.

That's not a Maduro

Now this is a Maduro

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1438/748034471_92316a9031.jpg?v=0

[boboakalfb]

That's not a Maduro

Now this is a Maduro

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1438/748034471_92316a9031.jpg?v=0

Indeed...times 2. I have a fiver of MX2 Robustos just hanging out in the humi. I really need to break one out this weekend. Haven't smoked one yet.

[Ltltony]

Indeed...times 2. I have a fiver of MX2 Robustos just hanging out in the humi. I really need to break one out this weekend. Haven't smoked one yet.

They are fantastic, one of my top three.
I always keep a few in the humidor.

[Lynchmeister]

You really should, Cory. They come in a Natural, Maduro and Sun Grown.

Now we're speaking my language. :wink:


That's not a Maduro

Now this is a Maduro

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1438/748034471_92316a9031.jpg?v=0

I still haven't tried one of these either! :ohmy:

[Ltltony]

Now we're speaking my language. :wink:



I still haven't tried one of these either! :ohmy:

You sir lose your "Maduro Fan Club" card.

[analog_kid]

That's not a Maduro

Now this is a Maduro

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1438/748034471_92316a9031.jpg?v=0


It's also a CAO. :lol:

[Lynchmeister]

You sir lose your "Maduro Fan Club" card.

I knew I should have lied and said, "Oh yeah...the MX2s...love 'em...smoke 'em all the time as a matter of fact!"


It's also a CAO. :lol:

Snap!

:biggrin:

[GarageBoy]

Mx2 was nothing spectacular for me. Anejo is still the ultimate in complex Maduro (Okay, okay, the Cohiba Maduro 5)

Anyways, give the Camacho Triple Maduro a try, at least once, worth the price of admission

[Ltltony]

Mx2 was nothing spectacular for me. Anejo is still the ultimate in complex Maduro (Okay, okay, the Cohiba Maduro 5)

Anyways, give the Camacho Triple Maduro a try, at least once, worth the price of admission

The Anejo is ok. The Camacho has to be the least complete one out there. A strong single note all the way through.

[prophetic_joe]

The Anejo is ok. The Camacho has to be the least complete one out there. A strong single note all the way through.

Yeah but that single note is definitely a good note.

[ColbyPants]

You really should, Cory. They come in a Natural, Maduro and Sun Grown.

I prefer the Chateau Fuente Sun Growns, myself.

[Ltltony]

Yeah but that single note is definitely a good note.

True!

[Zeni]

The best I've had was a Cuban Partagas Churchill and a Cuban R&J Churchill. It's a toss-up. Second place Cuban Cohiba.

[Zeni]

Padron 3000 Maduro.

What, not Joya De Jefe's?:tongue_sm

[GarageBoy]

All of you NYC members HAVE to try the Aurora Excepionales aka the Manhattan Exclusive. VERY complex medium bodied cigar and have yet to run into anyone who did not like it

[TimmyBoston]

I would steal the box floating around for the cigar pass. :biggrin: