Knvb Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Heading to Havana in Apr and cant wait to hit the LCDH's and see what i can find.... Wondering if there are any boxes or cigars in particular i should look out for.... Previous Cuba trip Boxes purchased Partagas P2 2010 and 2012 Loved the 2010's the 12's i think need some time pretty average Partagas D4's 2010 Great for an impatient smoker with a limited 200ct humidor saved a few till this year and a couple of them have blown me away... Partagas E2 10ct box pack a punch tons of flavor Vegas Robaina Unicos 2010 Love them but tended to be a little one note but a very unique profile RA Extra LE Great cigar also feel they need some time... smoked half the box hit and miss some amazing some would just consider very good Hoyo Epi 2 2010 & 2011 Great cigar and those i did let sit a year (i know im impatient) were spectacular a few of which were probably some of the best cigars ive smoked... H.Upmann 46's 2009 great flavor but the box had inconsistent construction and tunneling problems Hoyo (forget the vitola no bands tho) box code 00 Horrible construction and a bit dry just started trying them after 9months in the humi.. again brutal draw on all of them but one of the most unique flavors ive experiences.. one note but i imagine the age brings out the unique flavor Not really a huge Cohiba fan.. they take too long to sit and the cost doesnt match the enjoyment level compared to other brands although im looking to try out (if i can find singles) a couple 1966's and or Behike's Also looking to try this trip Monte 520LE Partagas Lusitanias H.Upmann Sir Winston I suppose i prefer a stronger or more flavorful cigar however what I like best are cigars that develop and transition unfortunately ive found that takes time which im not particularly good at doing... like many others started off with Monte's but now i find most of them a bit weak for my liking but still classic Also if anyone has any Havana hunting tips esp. for singles please let me know... Thanks guys appreciate any info you can provide
El Presidente Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Single Customs would be the go for me over the first few days. Most Divans have a plentiful supply. Find a blend you like, talk to the roller. Congratulate them, tell them you loved their cigar.Order some more and maybe something a little special
Dara Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Single Customs would be the go for me over the first few days. Most Divans have a plentiful supply. Find a blend you like, talk to the roller. Congratulate them, tell them you loved their cigar.Order some more and maybe something a little special I thought the rollers had been pulled out of the casas ?
Jnaube Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Of course customs are great but you simply can't go wrong with 520's. If you can, you may find some H. Upmann Royal Robustos that are also quite a steal. Have a great trip!
Knvb Posted March 21, 2013 Author Posted March 21, 2013 I love the 10ct boxes.... end up filling my limited humidor with more variety... do the new monte 520's come in 10cts or only full boxes?
Ryan Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 As far as I remember the Upmann Royal Robusto is now 75 CUC for a box of 10. Not a huge number of boxes around 3 weeks ago but quite a few in the shop in the Habana Libre hotel. Still a good cigar.
CanuckSARTech Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Agreed, I think it was 75 CUC in November when we went too. Didn't buy any though, so I'm not 100% without checking a factura. But, I agree with others. I'd say look to buy those, or other LCDH releases (RA Superiores were some of what I grabbed). That, and of course, customs - if you can find them decently enough.
riazp Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Single Customs would be the go for me over the first few days. Most Divans have a plentiful supply. Find a blend you like, talk to the roller. Congratulate them, tell them you loved their cigar.Order some more and maybe something a little special Agreed with Rob. Nothing more special than custom cigars by Cubas top rollers. Probably my most cherished cigars in my collection
Knvb Posted March 21, 2013 Author Posted March 21, 2013 Yes im not familiar with Divan in regards to cigars.... also how and where would one go about customizing a blend/finding a good roller in Havana?
jazzbass Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 I'd probably try to find a few "Monsdales". Never smoked one and would love to hear from anyone what their profile is about.
Ryan Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 'Divan' = shop. Monsdales are very good this year. Available in the LCDH in Club Habana in Miramar. Quite strong this year but very good tobacco.
Guest rob Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 We had a couple of bundles of Yolanda's. They were pretty decent, albeit quite wet. Given a chance to dry a touch they are very good. At a last day lunch we had, Hamlet also brought us some of his massive flying pigs creations.... These things are beasts!!
Knvb Posted March 21, 2013 Author Posted March 21, 2013 Interesting... so where do you find these specific roller editions and what prices should i expect to pay..... also how do you go about customizing them? Sorry for the barrage of questions but im intrigued ive been to cuba 5 times and never had any custom roller cigars!
Knvb Posted March 23, 2013 Author Posted March 23, 2013 So far on the shopping list Monte 520's H.Upmann Royal Robustos Partagas C. 3 Try to get a bundle of good customs.... Any others i should check out?
CanuckSARTech Posted March 23, 2013 Posted March 23, 2013 Monsdales are very good this year. Available in the LCDH in Club Habana in Miramar. Quite strong this year but very good tobacco. Agreed. They were just fabulous in November. I only grabbed a couple of handfuls, and I'm regretting that decision very much, as I only have two or three left already. Can't wait until next November, as I'm going to e-mail Jorge ahead of time, and make sure to load up! ...At a last day lunch we had, Hamlet also brought us some of his massive flying pigs creations.... These things are beasts!! Yeah, Rob! He's made those things bigger every year! When I put a couple of those side-by-side, but from different years, it's funny to see how the dimensions have changed. I haven't had one that's really blown me away yet, but I think those are Frank's / "bundwallah's" favourite customs.
Knvb Posted March 23, 2013 Author Posted March 23, 2013 how do you go about ordering these 'Monsdales'? and how much should they run me?
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