Reevzy Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Alright? I'm planning my 30th birthday bash for the 23rd of Feb. There's a good mate of mine turning 31 on the same day, there's a bloke turning 32 the day before, a bloke turning 31 then too and a bloke turning 32 on the 24th, so it's always a big deal and someone usually takes their turn in hosting a hootenanny. Seeing as I'm hitting a little milestone it's up to me this time around to put on a good show. Now I've got a couple of Cohiba 1966's that I'll be strutting around with but I want to have some cigars on hand that others can smoke as well. Not everyone will be on board with the idea so I won't need many, maybe four or five, 10 to 20 bucks each in value I guess, I dunno, help me out here. And I guess they'd need to be mild and not too big, don't want people getting sick of them and just turfing them out when I'm not looking. A question that will most likely be asked is "Are these Cubans?" So I guess they should be, unless I can just lie......... Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer14 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 "Never bring out your best wine at a party." Bring out the Quinteros and you wont feel bad when they get tossed 1/3 of the way through, I'd hate to see you collecting 4 inch Monti #2's to re-smoke later after the party is over. Plus they will be smokin' cubans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb5783 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Hdm epi 1s are a great choice IMO and theyre not that expensive or trini reyes all of my non-cigar smoking friends like the reyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophidion Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 PLP or HUp majestics are good for this purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I'd suggest something that is relatively short and fat. Less chance of overheating and being tossed halfway. I'd give them a quality smoke though, as it's a special occasion. You might even convert a few! I think a Monte PE or a HDM petit robusto would do nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cohiba Stevie Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I have had this before, Some of my friends after finding out about my cigar hobby asked if they could share a few of my smokes, i wasnt that convinced so I got in some RyJ No.2 tubos that they attempted to smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overproof Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Partagas Shorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbass Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 This happens to me all the time and I've found that ANYTHING will suffice. I realize that many of you probably have a few friends who want to have a cigar now and then and they may know a thing or two about cigars and actually like them as they smoke them..Those are the ones who should get a Cuban and yes, you may convert a friend or two. Those are the ones who should smoke a: HDM Palmas Extra Fonseca Delicias Cuaba Divinos Romeo y Julieta Cedros Deluxe No 2 Only just a few suggestions... There are many... A Cuban under $20 CDN can be fine But...I rarely do see a buddy finish a cigar and yes, its a waste to give them a nicely aged Cuban only to see half of it sitting in an ashtray. There are times when I notice that my friends having a cigar aren't even really enjoying it, they simply don't want to be left out. For them its time for a smaller ring gauge Non-Cuban Montecristo. They go over very nicely, they don't cost a lot and everyone goes home happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris7 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I guess it depends on how interested they are. If they are actually keen on learning about cigars and possibly taking it up as a hobby then I would happily give them something good, who knows, if they take it up they may return the favour. Unfortunately most of my friends are only in it for the novelty and seem to toss them after not even halfway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevzy Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Great response and a lot to choose from here. The main thing I'm getting here though is a lot of people can't finish a full cigar regardless of it's length. I was a little skeptical of the little 4 inch jobs cause they'd be over in a flash, however........ they may be the way to go. I was thinking of getting some Monte 4's for those who think they have the time. Or something along those lines. Thanks everyone for your thoughts so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 A petit robusto or minuto should last approx. around 45 mins IMO. Any faster than that and you may as well smoke a cigarette as it will taste like... well, not very good. Those who don't smoke cigars tend to smoke too quickly, particularly if they smoke or have smoked cigarettes. I watched a mate smoke a Monte Edmundo in about 30 minutes. Can't have been nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Short filler RyJ or Partagas... tubos if so inclined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khamy Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 monte 4 sounds like a good choice. most who dont know cigars only hear brands like Montecristo, RnJ and Cohiba, so its instantly recognisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghabanos Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Surprised no one has said RASS. Good quality. Not too expensive. Can always share that u have experience outside what the general public is familiar with - cohiba, monte, and even RyJ That's my opinion though. Whatever u pick u can't worry too much about it being thrown out early. It may very well get tossed if they don't have too much experience. But hey you'll be smoking the 1966 so enjoy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrims Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hoyo Petit Robustos or Party Shorts I would say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khomeinist Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Get a five pack petaca of Siglo IV or Hoyo Epi 1 You only turn 30 once. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinZan Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 What if the guy reaches for one of your Cohibas? I had this experience during New Years, couldn't say no to him, and he left it behind not even quarter through. That got me so pissed off didnt want to see the guy the next couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I hate to see half a beautiful steak left on a plate or a half inch burned off a great cigar left for dead in an ashtray. There is a huge difference in the disposal of a bad tasting cigar and the disposal of a cigar by a person with bad taste! People who want to try a great cigar can take a puff off mine. Sharing cigars with friends in an intimate affair and it is not my fault if the non-cigar enthusiast crowd does not know its manners or etiquette! Sorry, it is like throwing your wife's fine crystal into the fireplace after a toast or watching some moron use your Snap-on Torque wrench as a hammer! The sooner that the uneducated understand that a fine cigar is a thing of beauty to be appreciated, the faster they will be on the road to enjoying them for themselves. First things first, I say! Teach your friends what a fine cigar is to an enthusiast first and you may further their education. Give them a cigar to mash in an ashtray and they will be no wiser from the event!!! You will simply be out one cigar. Cheers. -Piggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Went to my mate Jase's 27th b'day party and he decided to put out a box of CoRos (we smoked a Cohiba DC instead! ). Oh the humanity! Halfway through the night and I see a dozen CoRos not even half smoked (some barely 1cm gone) littering the balcony. Felt sorry for Jase that so many went to waste... so I went and nubbed 4 later that night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghabanos Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Went to my mate Jase's 27th b'day party and he decided to put out a box of CoRos (we smoked a Cohiba DC instead! ). Oh the humanity! Halfway through the night and I see a dozen CoRos not even half smoked (some barely 1cm gone) littering the balcony. Felt sorry for Jase that so many went to waste... so I went and nubbed 4 later that night! Meaning u went around collecting the waste, chopped both ends off and smoked em? Well done. Hate to see it all go to waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Meaning u went around collecting the waste, chopped both ends off and smoked em? Well done. Hate to see it all go to waste. Hey! I may dress and rant like the local hob, but that doesn't mean I am one!! I took the 4 fresh from the box!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Suerte Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hi Reevsy, It's a party, not a herf, whereas BOTL know how to combine the two, most first timers don't...I think you'd be wasting precious smokes on the occasional smoker with CC's...as a previous poster has said it's heartbreaking to see the waste after a party. Personally for even special occasions I stock a small humi with some recommended NC's & let those who want a cuban ask!...at least they're interested enough to know there's a difference. Have a great time...go easy... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehikeLover2 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Partagas D4 Tubo or Trinidad Reye's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbeaver Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 "Never bring out your best wine at a party." Bring out the Quinteros and you wont feel bad when they get tossed 1/3 of the way through, I'd hate to see you collecting 4 inch Monti #2's to re-smoke later after the party is over. Plus they will be smokin' cubans! This... and if they like them and you have a couple left over, you can give one to take home you generous fellow you. Shlomo's idea of the tube is great also... RyJ #3 Tubo is very reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevzy Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Wow this really took off! Sorry I haven't been able to comment earlier, I've been flat chat but thanks everyone for your input. The main thing I'm getting here is to be prepared to cop a loss and I am purely for the gesture of offering purely because I will be smoking all night. So with that said, I have gone with a five pack of R&J No.3's. And I think to start off with I won't offer them on a silver platter but if people ask then they are there. Thanks a lot everyone for your suggestions, I'm new here and to be honest I didn't expect such a friendly and helpfull response, thank you all for the friendly welcome!!! Now to decide on what sort of dips should go with the chips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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