Looking for suggestions... morning cigar

[jacksfull]

Looking for suggestions on a light-medium smoke for morning or mid-afternoon break... something with enough flavor not to be overwhelmed by a cup o' joe. Must be C&C or close to it. I don't want to blow my daily budget on the first cigar of the day.

Haven't had a Fonseca in years (looking at Cosacos, Delicias), never had a Rafael González (considering RG Panetelas Extra), love PLPC's but never had any other Por Larrañagas (Panetelas, Montecarlos). Comments on these? Other recommendations?

[Buch0]

If I feel like a cigar on my lunch break I usually pick one of the following three depending on what I see first:

PUNCH PETIT CORONATIONS

DIPLO #5

ROMEO Y JULIETA ROMEO NO.2 TUBOS

The Diplo is a bit more fuller than the other two but it is one of my all time favourite cigars so its always hard to look past. The punch makes for a nice sub hour smoke, as does the RyJ and both complement a meal or coffee well.

[samb]

Fonseca, IMO.

[Cubanface]

A Por Larranaga Montecarlos will have you tasting buttered toast every time you smoke one. The perfect morning cigar for me which pairs nicely with coffee. I personally don't like Fonseca's any time of the day but everyone's palate is a bit different. I would get a box of the Panatela's when you feel cheap, and a box of the Montecarlos when you feel rich.

[tsolomon]

I like the Juan Lopez Seleccion No.1 as a nice mid-morning/early afternoon smoke.

[thechenman]

PL Montecarlos make a great C&C moring smoke. The Fonseca Cosacos is not bad either. I prefer the No. 1, but would be happy with a Cosaos as well.

[jjeng]

I'd go with Fonseca too.

[Professor Twain]

My favorite cigars with coffee are Montes and Trinidads. Personal favorites are the Monte Especial #2 and the Monte 5. A Trini Reyes, or if you are feeling extravagant and have lots of time, a Fundadore, are outstanding choices.

[android]

I like a Trini reyes & PL Montecarlos. Late morning I'll take a Parti short.

[riderpride]

PL Montecarlos are good, and so is the Hoyo Palmas Extra; perfect C&C for a morning smoke IMHO.

[Buch0]

My favorite cigars with coffee are Montes and Trinidads. Personal favorites are the Monte Especial #2 and the Monte 5. A Trini Reyes, or if you are feeling extravagant and have lots of time, a Fundadore, are outstanding choices.

A trinidad for a breakfast smoke, I like your thinking! You only live once I guess, why not indulge

[El Capitan]

I second the Punch Petit Coronations Tubo Buch0. Very underated consistent performer, with that Punch kick, they sometimes last me 50mins+, impressive for a small smoke.

If I feel like a cigar on my lunch break I usually pick one of the following three depending on what I see first:

PUNCH PETIT CORONATIONS

DIPLO #5

ROMEO Y JULIETA ROMEO NO.2 TUBOS

The Diplo is a bit more fuller than the other two but it is one of my all time favourite cigars so its always hard to look past. The punch makes for a nice sub hour smoke, as does the RyJ and both complement a meal or coffee well.

[stargazer14]

My fav is the Punch Petite Punch, love, love that with my coffee.

You might also try a Monti Purito, these taste great, are cheap at under $2 a smoke, and last as long as your coffee.

[Kangaroo495]

Anything from Quintero (Nacionales, Panatelas) - the most overlooked cigar ever.

PL Panatelas - gorgeous smoke

Cuaba Divino - can have construction problems, but the flavour will put you in a good mood for the rest of the day - guaranteed.

[Geo17pip]

I would suggest anything small, due to the amount of time you have in the morning running to work or school, unless it is your day off. I like the Mont#5, El Principe, Cuaba Divino, ERDM Demi Tasse, Bolivar CJ.

[thechenman]

I would suggest anything small, due to the amount of time you have in the morning running to work or school, unless it is your day off. I like the Mont#5, El Principe, Cuaba Divino, ERDM Demi Tasse, Bolivar CJ.

El Principe...now that is a fine cigar.

[ucla695]

I like to enjoy a Trini Reyes with my coffee in the morning.

[patham]

Partagas Shorts, probably my all time favorite small cigar. These go great with coffee and make for a great start to the day.

But you never really said how much time you have to enjoy a good smoke in the morning. If you're not rushed for time, grab your Shorts in cabs of 50 and smoke a few

[Bartolomeo]

Fonseca Cosacos is a good start IMHO

Bart

[bunburyist]

would have to agree with the reyes - great little smoke

[mgillett]

I am certainly not a big smoker but I have found that party shorts or monte 5 goes well mid-morning. Could also consider Cohiba Clubs. I rate these with a cup of strong coffee.

[shrink]

Cohiba Corona Especial

[PADDYWHACK121272]

If you don't mind a very small cigar I would go with an ERDM Demi Tasse or a HdeM Le Hoyo de Marie - both fantastic 20 to 30min smokes with a coffee and suprising complexity for the size IMHO

[jacksfull]

Many thanks to all for the suggestions. A lot of good ones!

With an inexpensive morning smoke with coffee in mind, I picked up 3 to try, none of which I've had before:

• Rafael Gonzalez Panetelas Extra
  
• Por Larranaga Montecarlos
  
• Quintero Panetelas
  

Still have my eye on some Fonsecas, too. Would love to add some of the Cohibas mentioned, but for the moment they're not in budget (not if I want some other primo choices for eveningtime, anyway).

I was also recently gifted a box of Partagas Shorts, a choice recommended by several of you. I'm certainly willing to try these when I want a good strong morning wake-up call, though I'm more likely to save them for afternoons and evenings. I'm thinking they'd be especially good for afternoon breaks, or as a bedtime cigar when I just have a little time left to myself after an evening with the family (or get home late, bleary-eyed, and want just one more cigar before bed!).

[NitrousPurger]

small montes are quick and have the most coffee flavor from any other NC cigar ive tasted. Perfect for a morning coffee. Also the small julietas by R&J, i found, have a sweet profile that is almost chocolatly which i find great with coffee.