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    Default Recommend a Good Cigar.

    I used to enjoy the occasional cigar, and still like the aroma of cigar smoke (and pipe smoke, come to that).

    What are the favourite brands amongst you fine Gents, and what would you recommend for a special occasion.

    And please nothing in the realms of Expensive Fantasy, you know "...hand picked by the light of the moon, and rolled on the thighs of an 18 year old virgin, before being packed in dodo feathers, and all this for $750,000 each"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Effigy View Post
    I used to enjoy the occasional cigar, and still like the aroma of cigar smoke (and pipe smoke, come to that).

    What are the favourite brands amongst you fine Gents, and what would you recommend for a special occasion.

    And please nothing in the realms of Expensive Fantasy, you know "...hand picked by the light of the moon, and rolled on the thighs of an 18 year old virgin, before being packed in dodo feathers, and all this for $750,000 each"

    Taste, price point and if you want a box or a single make this question awfully hard too answer , a trip to a local tobacconist is always a good bet.

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    low dollar = Padron 2000 maduro 2-4 bucks
    mid range= CAO Brazilia Gol 4-6 bucks
    High Range= I seem to skip striaght to the 26
    Super Premium= padron serie 1926 (anysize) 10-25 bucks

    Just my .02

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    Default Try these

    Rocky Patel Vintage

    1990 Robusto
    1990 Torpedo

    I enjoy the ocassional indulgence. I have tried both cigars. both were Medium bodied, very smooth on the palate with very complex and rich flavors.

    seems like you are on the other side of the pond (I assume based on you spelling of "favourite"). You have access to Cubans which we in the US have been deprived off for so long

    Castro may almost be kicking the bucket soon so things may change.

    Do try one of those cubans..
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    Quote Originally Posted by puros_bran View Post
    low dollar = Padron 2000 maduro 2-4 bucks
    mid range= CAO Brazilia Gol 4-6 bucks
    High Range= I seem to skip striaght to the 26
    Super Premium= padron serie 1926 (anysize) 10-25 bucks

    Just my .02
    +1 on these choices. EXCELLENT sticks, all!
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    Hard to go wrong on any Padron, especially the anniversarios.

    If you need something with more name recognition (and assuming you are talking about a non-Cuban) several of the top Arturo Fuentes will suffice. Try an Opus X if you can find one.

    You can also get terrific cigars from Montecristo, Punch, Partagas, Hoyo de Monterrey, Rey del Mundo, Dunhill, Macanudo, H. Upmann, La Gloria Cuban, well, you get the point.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Amyn View Post
    Seems like you are on the other side of the pond (I assume based on you spelling of "favourite"). You have access to Cubans which we in the US have been deprived off for so long

    Castro may almost be kicking the bucket soon so things may change.

    Do try one of those cubans..

    I don't know...... somehow, the idea of sucking on a big fat cuban




    BTW, You are correct, I am the right side of the Pond...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Effigy View Post
    I don't know...... somehow, the idea of sucking on a big fat cuban




    BTW, You are correct, I am the right side of the Pond...
    Say hello to Gwyneth for me.
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    Well,

    Of course I have to say Padron's, but I also really enjoy most of the Fuentes cigars the Hemmimgway has always been good to me...

    An Opus X is always a nice treat..

    Gotta love the cubans though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ouch View Post
    Hard to go wrong on any Padron, especially the anniversarios.

    If you need something with more name recognition (and assuming you are talking about a non-Cuban) several of the top Arturo Fuentes will suffice. Try an Opus X if you can find one.

    You can also get terrific cigars from Montecristo, Punch, Partagas, Hoyo de Monterrey, Rey del Mundo, Dunhill, Macanudo, H. Upmann, La Gloria Cuban, well, you get the point.
    Excellent recommendations

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    Davidoff Platinum Series
    Montecristo No. 1

    Low price cigar that stands up to higher priced ones: Astral. Give em a try.

    I also agree with the Padron selections posted, however they are a more full bodies smoke. If you like milder go with the Davidoffs or the Montes.

    Happy smoking.
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    I too find most of the Fuente cigars to be really nice. I really like the Flor Fina 8-5-8, Double Chateau Fuente and of course the Opus X.

    The Gispert Maduro is also nice.

    BDB

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    You have recieved a lot of good recommendations...I will agree with Jim that a trip to the local tobacconist might be a good idea to help you select a few.
    Bob O.

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    Crap I forgot the 8-5-8 super excellent stick in the midrange, of course I was just giving him one from each range. Another good brand among those not listed yet is Gurkha.They make everything from extremely mild to full bodied. Have yet to have a bad one.
    I'm going to get lynched for saying this but IMO Opus X is overrated, dont get me wrong they are fine but I dont think they are worth the going rate.




    BTW I switched to mostly pipes about a year ago. Much more economical and on the premium end as good or better than any stick I've ever cut.

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    The Opus X is overated and overpriced (as are most cigars), but it's still a pretty good smoke.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ouch View Post
    The Opus X is overated and overpriced (as are most cigars), but it's still a pretty good smoke.
    YeahYeah!!
    What he said.

    IMHO...

    Anything made by Padron
    Hemingway by Arturo Fuente
    and I 'll tell ya..

    the JR Ultimate line at
    www.jrcigars.com
    are pretty tasty smokes that wont break the bank.
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    The "Cetro" natural is a perfect fit with.....
    a glass of Chardonnay !!
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    I am a big fan of CAO's. The brazilia is my favorite cigar, all around - but their Criollo, Italia, etc are all top notch, and reasonably priced.

    I am also quite fond of Padron 1964's and every once in awhile for a very light, mild smoke a Dunhill. The dunhill's are really superb with a delicate dram of top notch Irish Whiskey and are so light - they are nearly white in color.
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    Quote Originally Posted by joel View Post
    I am a big fan of CAO's. The brazilia is my favorite cigar, all around - but their Criollo, Italia, etc are all top notch, and reasonably priced.

    I am also quite fond of Padron 1964's and every once in awhile for a very light, mild smoke a Dunhill. The dunhill's are really superb with a delicate dram of top notch Irish Whiskey and are so light - they are nearly white in color.
    Joel, have you tried Private stock cigars? they are made by Davidoff and a pretty decent mild to medium smoke on the cheap! The #11 is a pretty good robusto for about $4.00-5.00
    Cheers, DJ.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dinder1 View Post
    Joel, have you tried Private stock cigars? they are made by Davidoff and a pretty decent mild to medium smoke on the cheap! The #11 is a pretty good robusto for about $4.00-5.00
    Cheers, DJ.
    I agree DJ...I have smoked a few #11's, some #2's as well. Great bang for your buck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by boboakalfb View Post
    I agree DJ...I have smoked a few #11's, some #2's as well. Great bang for your buck.
    Yeah, and if you buy a box online, the price can drop to as low as $2.00 a stick!
    DJ.

 

 

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