What should I order next...

[redlir]

Hey all,

I'm slowly starting to build a variety in the humidor. I've got some HUP #2's, Partagas P2's and D4's on the way, I'm wondering what I should go after next.

I may need a bigger humidor shortly to take over from the desktop...

[cigcars]

*El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme * Ramon Allones Specially Selected ***and try a few Quay d'Orsays and also a Rafael Gonzales Coronas Extras, so your sampling can be of complete varieties of as many as you can afford. Then you can determine which suits your palate best.

[CanuckSARTech]

I recommend you order something for me next. Hey, Christmas is on the way soon enough!

Seriously, I'd recommend you get some Montecristo and/or Cohiba tastes in there too, as well as some inexpensive Romeo y Julieta stuff.

Czar has been having some great 10-boxes of Montecristo No. 2's lately, in HQ and PSP. Perfect size to try out your likes, get some in there, while still not being a full 25-box purchase therefore freeing up some cash flow for other stuff.

[redlir]

*El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme * Ramon Allones Specially Selected ***and try a few Quay d'Orsays and also a Rafael Gonzales Coronas Extras, so your sampling can be of complete varieties of as many as you can afford. Then you can determine which suits your palate best.

Thanks for the input. I must say out of all the cigars I've tried up until now, my palette is leaning toward the creamy buttery peanut flavors. I consistently find myself enjoying the 2nd and 3rd '3rds' of cigars more than the 1st. I haven't had too many robusto's though, so maybe that format will be up my alley.

[redlir]

I recommend you order something for me next. Hey, Christmas is on the way soon enough!

Seriously, I'd recommend you get some Montecristo and/or Cohiba tastes in there too, as well as some inexpensive Romeo y Julieta stuff.

Czar has been having some great 10-boxes of Montecristo No. 2's lately, in HQ and PSP. Perfect size to try out your likes, get some in there, while still not being a full 25-box purchase therefore freeing up some cash flow for other stuff.

Ya, I guess I should be clear on what I have had in my humidor along the way. Alot of it has been hand finished stuff I'm generally trying to get away from.

- Cohiba Siglo II / IV

- Monte #2 / #4 ( loved both of these when you get an 'on' one had a couple of meh 4 boxes thus far)

- Diplomatico #4

- Rafael Gonzales Petit Corona ( some of these were amazing, some were meh)

- Punch Royal Selection #12 ( some of these were amazing, some were meh)

- R & J Petit corona, milles fleurs

- Partagas milles fleurs ( very bitter the ones I've had)

- HUP Major Coronas

- Monte Opens ... nuff said

- HUP 46 and 50 .. didn't understand these at all, but I must have had 'off' offerings since everyone loves them. They reminded me of cigarette smoke.. no flavor what so ever

[Colt45]

It never hurts to ask Rob or Lisa what they feel is of high quality at the moment, and take it from there. Let them know what your typical

preferences are, but also try to be open to things you might not normally consider.

And don't forget to post a review

[investandprosper]

I just had my first Upmann Mag 50 yesterday, it was amazing. Makes me want to get a box. Let yours rest for a while then try another.

[redlir]

I just had my first Upmann Mag 50 yesterday, it was amazing. Makes me want to get a box. Let yours rest for a while then try another.

What kind of flavors were you pulling out?

[mbrody]

Redir, +1 on having Rob/Lisa/Smithy recommend what is hot, or have them pick you up a HQ box.

Current "good" samples of 08/09 Mag50/46 should be very flavorfull and robust (when coming from the 25/50 boxes). Any cigar can have some duds or a whole dud box. Having them pick it for you or provide HQ just lessens the chance!

[redlir]

Redir, +1 on having Rob/Lisa/Smithy recommend what is hot, or have them pick you up a HQ box.

Current "good" samples of 08/09 Mag50/46 should be very flavorfull and robust (when coming from the 25/50 boxes). Any cigar can have some duds or a whole dud box. Having them pick it for you or provide HQ just lessens the chance!

Ya I think I'll do this for sure. I didn't get a whole box of the 50's and 46's, just some samples from the local shop. I have no idea what the box codes were so who knows lol.

[CanuckSARTech]

Cohiba Robustos and Partagas Serie D No. 4's are a good go-to to stock, and something from San Cristobal de La Habana (La Fuerza, maybe) especially if you like the nuttier profile.

[redlir]

Cohiba Robustos and Partagas Serie D No. 4's are a good go-to to stock, and something from San Cristobal de La Habana (La Fuerza, maybe) especially if you like the nuttier profile.

I think it is a nutty profile I like.. also that buttery flavor that can come through sometimes. I'm interested to try the D4's I have coming. I've never had a 'real' partagas so it should be interesting.

[CanuckSARTech]

I think it is a nutty profile I like.. also that buttery flavor that can come through sometimes. I'm interested to try the D4's I have coming. I've never had a 'real' partagas so it should be interesting.

This should help you out then.

Check out this thread:

Cigar Flavour Wheel

And then this thread:

Classify your flavour characteristics of the following

Both very helpful threads for you then.

So, I vote for SDN4 and then LCDLH for you. And at one point, you do need to get CoRo's - not nutty, but smooth cream and vanilla bean refinement.

[Wil]

I look forward to the day CoRo is my 'go to'!

Partagas Shorts! Can't lose.

[CanuckSARTech]

I look forward to the day CoRo is my 'go to'!

Partagas Shorts! Can't lose.

It doesn't have to be an everyday stick, if that's what you mean.

What I mean by go-to is those types (CoRo's, Party SDN4's, Monte 2's and 4's) that just consistently perform, time and time again. Ones that you can rely on to be that one cigar a week to hit a 90 for you for sure. A reliable stock that should be in everyone's humidor.

No, not an everyday go-to (if that's how you think I mean it), but a flavour and quality go-to.

[Wicky]

+1 on the Partagas shorts - love them!

anytime/anywhere. A must have.

[gsmoke]

As a relative newbie to habanos (about a year, give or take) I have had your exact experiences with Mag 46. Could be the samples I got were just duds.

In any case, my favorite thus far is the RASS. Have definitelyhad some duds but the good ones have been fantastic. I find I am partial to fruity and chewy flavors in my smokes, for what it's worth, and these deliver on that front. Have also really enjoyed SLR Regios.

Oh, and Partagas Shorts rock as well.

[Puros Y Vino]

Here's my take.

H Upmann Mag 50.

HDM Epicure Especial.

Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios <- Just had my first one tonight. Pure bliss.

[CanuckSARTech]

...Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios <- Just had my first one tonight. Pure bliss.

Wait 'til you get to the Secretos then, if you haven't already.

[kafreeman]

There are some interesting "splits" in the store right now... im eyeing them...

[Puros Y Vino]

Wait 'til you get to the Secretos then, if you haven't already.

Really? It just so happens I have a box of 10 in my humidor. Hmmm... after enjoying the Genios I'm going to have to pull one of these babies out.

[CanuckSARTech]

Really? It just so happens I have a box of 10 in my humidor. Hmmm... after enjoying the Genios I'm going to have to pull one of these babies out.

I personally found (and I've read reviews that many others are the same) that the Genios and the Magicos were so-so. The Secretos, although smaller, seems to have a much stronger and better focused flavour profile - it definitely seems like much more bang for the buck.

Everyone has different preferences and tastes, though. But I find they outperform the others 2-to-1, easily. After trying about 2 or 3 singles of each one, the Secretos were the only ones that I bought a few boxes of.

Just my 2 cents - take it for what it's worth.

[dizedean]

I don't thing you have any Boli or Trini products on your list.

I always have ..

Trini Reyes..

Trini Coloniale

Boli PC

Boli CE

Give them a try..

[bigfunkyg]

I personally found (and I've read reviews that many others are the same) that the Genios and the Magicos were so-so. The Secretos, although smaller, seems to have a much stronger and better focused flavour profile - it definitely seems like much more bang for the buck.

Everyone has different preferences and tastes, though. But I find they outperform the others 2-to-1, easily. After trying about 2 or 3 singles of each one, the Secretos were the only ones that I bought a few boxes of.

Just my 2 cents - take it for what it's worth.

Got an 07 Box of Genios. Never been impressed and definately not work the extra dough. Would be interested in trying a Secretos to see if that theory hold true.

[godfathermint]

I'd say get one of the new split boxes that Czar has put up. That way you can get a wide variety of cigars and it might help you choose the next time you want to buy =D