Recommend a cigar for me

foxyrick

foxyrick

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I know some of you appreciate a good cigar, along with the scotch and Busses.

For some reason, I've been really craving a good cigar recently, to accompany my 18yo Glenmorangie and HHFSH I often enjoy sat on a hillside somewhere around dusk.

I don't smoke and I've only ever tried cigars twice, a long time ago. I enjoyed them (they were big, likely decent ones) but I've no idea what would be a good one to try. None of my (few) friends smoke.

I was thinking Romeo y Julieta, from reading some descriptions. Does this sound like a good plan? Any suggestions welcome.

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I'll second the cuban Monte #2. A really great smoke!!

In lieu of that, I enjoy Hoyo de Monterrey Sultan in maduro, or an la Gloria Hermosa, or a fuente 8-5-8. All great smokes. But what do I know, I've only been smoking cigars for 35 years;)
 
Since youre in England: I love Romeos, i have some Romeo y Julieta Eecudos Edición Limitada 2007... theyre GREAT. Any Romeo is especially good if youre new to cigars.

You can never ever go wrong with a Monte #2's, Cohibas or Bolivar's. I've had only 1 H upmann but i enjoyed it.

For something cheaper I like Diplimaticos.
 
My two favorites:

Ashton Madura
Cigar.com red label

I'm not a fancy cigar man, but these taste good to me.
 
I recommend YES.


Oh you mean a SPECIFIC one. LOL

Hard to pick a cigar for a man. How good is your palate? Most non-cigar smokers can truly enjoy a Macanudo b/c they have no palate and don't realize there is little-to-no flavor to them. They burn exquisitely and are amazingly consistent, but lack any pizazz.

A step up from that is a Partagas (Dominican). Again fairly mild but more flavor. Consistent to a T.

Beyond that - anyone's guess.

Cubans? I don't bother. They are illegal here and I still continue to support MY country's efforts. But odds are you can get Cubans cheaper than Dominicans in your AO.
 
  • You like Glenmorangie, a nice smooth Highland
  • You take the time to enjoy it
  • You've enjoyed Cohiba in the past
There's only one answer, the Cohiba Esplendido. It's a good 30-60 minute smoke, exceptionally smooth and has the benefit of Cohiba's quality control.
 
I had these when I was down in Mexico. Can't get them in the US but you can probably have them shipped to you in the UK. www.vallartacigarfactory.com Also the CAO's are a good choice. The CAO Criollo is a pretty decent smoke. Padron Anniversario 1926 have a really nice flavor too. Of course this is just my opinion; everyone has different tastes. Buy at least 2-3 cigars of each type you aer interested in so you can compare quality and consistency as well.
 
Montecristo Media Noche is REALLY good.

cigarinternational usually has a bundle pack of 20 for about 100. Get one!!
 
Romeo y Julieta are good. I also like CAO, Arturo Fuente and Carlos Torano. The Carlos Torano Silver Edition Exodus 1959 are my favorite.
 
Since you're not a regular cigar smoker, I won't recommend any of the ballbusters I like. Any of the Montecristo or Romeo y Julietta are good, as are most of the Arturo Fuente line.
 
I will caution anyone who is not a regular cigar smoker: Avoid Criollo wrapper!

Not b/c it's strange flavored - I don't care for it, but it's fine.

Not b/c it's huge nicotine level that will make you pass out in your own puke. It's fine.

Because the room-aroma smells heavily of yer undershorts after a week on the Appalachian trail. BLEECH!
 
Dennis in MA said:
I will caution anyone who is not a regular cigar smoker: Avoid Criollo wrapper!

Not b/c it's strange flavored - I don't care for it, but it's fine.

Not b/c it's huge nicotine level that will make you pass out in your own puke. It's fine.

Because the room-aroma smells heavily of yer undershorts after a week on the Appalachian trail. BLEECH!
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Interesting. I found that most of my friends who don't smoke cigars reguarly really like them. Don't know about the smell though, always light up outside.
 
I just got a box of something nice and hard to find. Haven't sparked one yet, but I will as soon as I can get over to Ben's house. Usually we just stick with 15yr old Balvenie or Glenlivet and Fuente's, but since I'm down in Miami, and my wife is Cuban...well, you know...
 
First of all since you are not use to smoking cigars you should limit your selection to mild body, or no stronger than medium body. I would also choose something not too large, but definitely not small either. The ring gage and length has a determining factor on the taste of a cigar. Even in the same line a thin cigar will have a sligthly different taste than a large ring gage cigar even though the blend is exactly the same. A "Toro" Size cigar would be close to perfect in size. Close to 6" long and between a 48/50 ring gage. That way you also limit your smoking commitment as well. Smoking a 7 1/2 inch 54-60 ring gage will put you down by the time you get done or rather it gets done with you. Out of the Cubans the Romeos should fill the bill rather nicely. And Dennis in MA is correct about pricing. Dominicans or Hondurans will be harder to find and more expensive. Romeos are more medium than a Monty #2, but when you get accustomed to smoking step up to that Monty #2. Nice and rich and still smooth. It is the most popular of the Cubans we sell in our shop. Remember that smoking a cigar is not a casual thing, or rather it shouldn't be. Seclude yourself, turn your phone off, don't be bothered. Then take your time when smoking, and allow yourself to enjoy one of life's pleasure, the good life.
 
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