RagingPorkBun Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hey guys. I'm new here, but I've been smoking cigars for about 2 years now. Mostly NCs (I love anything by Padron, AJ Fernandez, Camacho, and Davidoff), but I've had a box split of Partagas Serie D 4 when I got married last year and absolutely loved it. I'm in grad school, so my money's been tied up for quite a while, but I came up with some spare funds and wanted a bit of input from you guys. I've been wanting to try some more CCs, but there are a lot of new NC releases that I'm interested in. Please let me know what you would choose from this list (other suggestions are welcome). NCs: Room 101 OSOK AVO 85th Anniversary San Lotano Oval Room 101 Namakubi Winston Churchill Spitfire CCs: Bolivar Royal Corona Cohiba Siglo I Ramon Allones Specially Selected Montecristo No 4 La Gloria Cubana Medaille D'or 4 (Can't seem to find this anywhere though) or just more Partagas Series D 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 One vote for RASS, over anything on your NC list IMHO. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631751,-87.070635 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brazoseagle Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 One vote for RASS, over anything on your NC list IMHO. --- I am here: http://maps.google.c...1751,-87.070635 x2 - literally choose anything on your CC list over the NC list!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebbe72 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 The RASS for sure. And for a larger cigar I would vote for the PSP#2. The 2011's are great smokes. And they are available in boxes of 10 if you do not want to take too big a chance with a full 25 box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oouder Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I hate to echo everyone else but RASS tops the list you have there imo. Another great robusto is the Cohiba Robusto. I also enjoy the RyJ Short Churchill. I do agree with Henke above me the 2011 Habanos have been very good to excellent. For a small cigar the Maduro 5 Secretos are very nice as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct4 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Bolivar Royal Corona..RASS and if you can find some the Ramon Allones Allones Extra EL 2011.. enjoy ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hash Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Try the Cohiba #2,RA Extra,bolivar royal corona,PSD #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicko Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 get yourself some petit coronas. good value and delicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondog Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Becareful Wayne, once you wade too deeply in to the Cubans you'll quickly forget about those NC's.....Wayne, the RASS, Parti D4's BRC's are all excellent smokes and good value... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fshaw Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I think Siglo I's deserve a place in everyone's humidor.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Forget the NC's. Maybe grab a few singles. As for CC's..... Sig I's are great little powerhouse stix. Monte4's can be the best/worst CC at times. RASS is a MUST HAVE. If you're budget conscious, HDM Palmas extras are great smokes. PSD4's are solid performers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 If you are loving the D4 I'd get more of them, simple enough. No point taking a chance when you've saved up the funds specially. If you love the flavour profile of the D4 maybe try some of the Partagas 898 varnished, a real powerhouse and classy stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankerT Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I think Siglo I's deserve a place in everyone's humidor.... I dunno. I have always preferred the IIs over the Is. Haven't gone back... Little spendy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 A sampler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 get yourself some petit coronas. good value and delicious ...while everyone has an opinion... this man hit the nail on the head. Smoking is about the experience. Since you are asking, do not get caught in the neophyte robusto rollercoaster. Popularity does not make for a better cigar and neither does the cost. PC's are not only a great place to start, once you smoke a while you will understand that their value is in their taste, not their lack of trendiness! Just my two penneth! - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partifan Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm really not a BRC fan, the BBF and BPC are better cigars. Monte 4s are super inconsistent, so for your list I'd really go with the RASS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Forget the NC's. Maybe grab a few singles. As for CC's..... Sig I's are great little powerhouse stix. Monte4's can be the best/worst CC at times. RASS is a MUST HAVE. If you're budget conscious, HDM Palmas extras are great smokes. PSD4's are solid performers. X2 on the palmas extras budget conscious or not. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631815,-87.070660 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darinjanssen Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 From your list, I would have to go with the RASS. For a longer smoking duration, maybe try a PSP2 or a H Upmann 2 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimschn Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Forget the NC's. Maybe grab a few singles. As for CC's..... Sig I's are great little powerhouse stix. Monte4's can be the best/worst CC at times. RASS is a MUST HAVE. If you're budget conscious, HDM Palmas extras are great smokes. PSD4's are solid performers. x2 on the Palmas Extras.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingPorkBun Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Sweet. Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. Looks like I have a few more things to add to my wishlist. And Diamondog, glad to see you here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrthgr8 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Sweet. Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. Looks like I have a few more things to add to my wishlist. And Diamondog, glad to see you here too. The only NC on your list that I recognize is the AVO. Don't let these guys pooh-pooh NCs too much, though. As much as I love most of the CCs in my cabinet, I know for a fact that some NCs will always have a place in my rotation - I like Fuentes (primarily the Chateau series), Cain Habanos, Perdomos, Padrons, Mi Dominicanas, Ashtons, and many others. CCs are great, for sure. But variety is the spice of life. I've pretty much fallen in love with the Upmann #2. It's not on your list, but it's such a crazy-good smoke that it's almost mind boggling. I've got two boxes of the 2011 variety - and they're only going to get better with age. Cheers, ~ Greg ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingPorkBun Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 The only NC on your list that I recognize is the AVO. Don't let these guys pooh-pooh NCs too much, though. As much as I love most of the CCs in my cabinet, I know for a fact that some NCs will always have a place in my rotation - I like Fuentes (primarily the Chateau series), Cain Habanos, Perdomos, Padrons, Mi Dominicanas, Ashtons, and many others. CCs are great, for sure. But variety is the spice of life. I've pretty much fallen in love with the Upmann #2. It's not on your list, but it's such a crazy-good smoke that it's almost mind boggling. I've got two boxes of the 2011 variety - and they're only going to get better with age. Cheers, ~ Greg ~ Oh, I know. The quality of NCs aren't lower than CCs. It's just the taste profiles are different because the tobacco's grown in different environments. I'm new to CCs, but I find myself in love with Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican tobacco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangundy Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I am new to cc's and I kept bein told that once I started smoking cc's I would dislike my nc's. Besides my Opus X, all my nc's taste bad compared, so whatever you do, get cc's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusthebuckeye Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Dont buy to many NCs....trust me!!! RASS is always nice to have..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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