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SpyderPhreak said:
I've been smoking different Perdomos for about 10 years now (almost since they came out).

I haven't tried the Lot 23 ones yet - I'll have to look for some of those.

I only tend to smoke ocassionally, usually when I'm fly-fishing, so I have a very small collection (usually less than 15 at any one time). Given my affection for Perdomo, can anyone recommend a less expensive stick that smokes as well? :confused: I've come to respect the smoothness in their cigars, but wish they cost what they did back when they came out (barely more than $3 each). I like the lighter ones like fulloflead seems to like, but ocasionally like a maduro too.

Also, what do you guys think about the Madelaine humidifiers? I've been using one of the 2oz clear jars for about a year now in my el cheapo acrylic kitchen bin humidor, and it works great!
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Here's a link to the Lot 23s and the prices aren't bad ($4-5 bucks each)
http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/search/sr.cfm/st/cigbr


I have not tried the Madelaine humidifier yet, but it looks interesting.
 
The chief risk of brining in Cubans is in having them confiscated. Prosecution is pretty difficult, what with the need to prove it's really Cuban beyond a reasonable doubt. One witness testifying about fakes would kill the chance of a conviction. To prosecute for possession of Cubans puts the entire embargo on trial too. The Justice Dept. has no stomach for that. Does anyone know of a prosecution in the US? I imagine there is some mechanism for administrative fines, but I'd only expect that if you're in business smuggling the little darlings.
 
SpyderPhreak said:
Given my affection for Perdomo, can anyone recommend a less expensive stick that smokes as well? :confused: I've come to respect the smoothness in their cigars, but wish they cost what they did back when they came out (barely more than $3 each). I like the lighter ones like fulloflead seems to like, but ocasionally like a maduro too.
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Perdomos are good because they're complex - seems like there's a lot of skilled blending going on. Hard thing to reproduce cheaply.
But here's some to try:
Hamiltons House
Rocky Patel R4
Montesino
Hoyo De Monterey
Rocky Patel Fusion
Fittipaldi Gold (Good luck finding this. Jerri's on the 16th St. Mall has them, though.)

Edwards on Broadway just south of Hampden is the best place in town. Best selection, best prices.

Avoid The Robusto Room at all costs.:thumbdn:

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the montesino's are pretty good. They're pleasant, but more mild and definitely less complex. They are much cheaper though. good cheap cigars. The ones I had were maduros, they tasted like straight sweeter tobacco, with hints of cocoa.
 
Take a look at www.bargainhumidors.com

I purchased one of their inexpensive humidors. Attractive and holds RH well. Even come with a good digital hygrometer. (I did replace the humidifier with a different type due to my personal preference.)
 
fulloflead said:
Perdomos are good because they're complex - seems like there's a lot of skilled blending going on. Hard thing to reproduce cheaply.
But here's some to try:
Hamiltons House
Rocky Patel R4
Montesino
Hoyo De Monterey
Rocky Patel Fusion
Fittipaldi Gold (Good luck finding this. Jerri's on the 16th St. Mall has them, though.)

Edwards on Broadway just south of Hampden is the best place in town. Best selection, best prices.

Avoid The Robusto Room at all costs.:thumbdn:

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SpyderPhreak,

Scratch the Hoyo De Monterey and Rocky Patel Fusion.
They may be stronger than what you want. I wasn't thinking about your post all the way and put in some that aren't real mild. But they're still smooth and not harsh if you want to give a good MEDIUM a try.

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fulloflead said:
Perdomos are good because they're complex - seems like there's a lot of skilled blending going on. Hard thing to reproduce cheaply.
But here's some to try:
Hamiltons House
Rocky Patel R4
Montesino
Hoyo De Monterey
Rocky Patel Fusion
Fittipaldi Gold (Good luck finding this. Jerri's on the 16th St. Mall has them, though.)

Edwards on Broadway just south of Hampden is the best place in town. Best selection, best prices.

Avoid The Robusto Room at all costs.:thumbdn:

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fulloflead said:
SpyderPhreak,

Scratch the Hoyo De Monterey and Rocky Patel Fusion.
They may be stronger than what you want. I wasn't thinking about your post all the way and put in some that aren't real mild. But they're still smooth and not harsh if you want to give a good MEDIUM a try.

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Thanks for the recommendations! I have tried the Hoyo's before when my Dad was smoking a lot (I think I might even have one in the humi). They're decent cigars, and about as much as I like on a regular basis.

Good point about the complexity of the Perdomos; that is something I really like about them (much unlike the Onyx reserve my friend likes). They do tend to change a bit when aged, typically for the better. I smoked a Champagne series this past weekend which I haven't tried before - great smoke, but almost too mild. :o My wife said the smoke didn't smell all that bad, especially compared to others. :eek: Maybe this is a good thing?

I'll definitely stop by Edwards. They're less than 10 minutes east on Hampden from my office, plus I need to go to the Army surplus over there anyway! :D Thanks again!!! :thumbup:
 
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