nick87night Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 So i've decided to treat myself to a box for my birthday. I've worked hard all year and i deserve it! haha. so my question to all of you.....What should i get myself that will keep me under $200 for a box. I've been leaning towards the HDM epicure #2 because i enjoy a stick with a sweeter note rather than peppery. Is there anything else i've overlooked? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpodiluk Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Go big or go home If you smoke one a year for 25 years even a box of Siglo 6's is only $20 a year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Monte Grand Edmundo EL or HU Royal Robustos? In your budget and not regular production. Its your bday so I think you should smoke something a little more special. I have a box of the MGEs for my bday smoke and when those are done, I'm goin to move onto my Sir Winnie's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livedavid Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I think you will be happy with the HDM #2 as it sounds like you know what you like. I just smoked a very fresh one (LTB FEB 13) from our host and it was a really great cigar after only sitting in my humidor for a month. I was very pleasantly surprised. Have a Happy Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamus Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Go with what you know, if you've tried a lot. If not then I'd spend that money on some fivers to nail down what you like or to add some variety if you don't have a nice stock going. Happy birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 looks like your mind is made up, HdM Epi are good, IMHO, or you could get a few differnt singles to try something new. Happy Birthday, enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackham Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 If you like Epi 2, I'd recommend Juan Lopez #2 and Bolivar Royal Corona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Your epi #2 sound great, it sounds like you have similar tastes preferences to me; sweet and creamy rather than earthy and strong. Maybe upmann sir winstons if you want to push the boat out? QDO corona also are lovely and sweet. If Rob can find you some HQ RyJ short churchills too that could be a nice buy. A box of QDO coronas and a box of Quintero panetelas would probably come in at the same price as a single box of epi #2, both are soft and sweet but you would have an every day cigar in the Quinteros to keep you happy too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hohenthal Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Your epi #2 sound great, it sounds like you have similar tastes preferences to me; sweet and creamy rather than earthy and strong. Maybe upmann sir winstons if you want to push the boat out? QDO corona also are lovely and sweet. If Rob can find you some HQ RyJ short churchills too that could be a nice buy. A box of QDO coronas and a box of Quintero panetelas would probably come in at the same price as a single box of epi #2, both are soft and sweet but you would have an every day cigar in the Quinteros to keep you happy too! Great advice from Captain, I pesonally found the Quintero's always a bit stronger but haven't tried recent ones (maybe they changed it towards the milder side) - in case of doubt I certainly would recommend Por Larranaga Montecarlo or Panetela as an alternative. Cheers, Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robo Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Is it a birthday milestone? If so, you should dole out some more dough, IMO. For my 40th this year I got myself a box of H Upmann Sir Winston. Definitely a splurge but well worth it and justifiable too. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Oh good call on the Por Larranaga Panetela/Montecarlo, same price as the Quinteros essentially but more sweet caramel and cedar while the Quintero is more milk chocolate and cedar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdo2110 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Epi 2s are just delicious. Recently bought a box On the LFTW, and although they are young, they Are already top notch! Do it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick87night Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 haha thank you all for your advice. captain... i'll have to try all of your recommendations soon! it's not really a milestone. i'm turning 29, i figured when i turn 30 is when i'll get the behike. i think i'll gave to get it now and let it fancy up my modest humidor for a year haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrthgr8 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 If you haven't had any of the more recent Monty #2 you might want to get a box of those. A 25 box would be over $200, so perhaps just a 10 box if Rob's given them a good review. I've got a cab of the HdM Epi #2 and a cab of Des Dieux, both of which are some of my faves. I don't think the Monty #2 is exactly the same as either, though - I get a lot of floral/tea notes from the Monty, but more cedar and leather from the Epi #2 and Des Dieux (though the DD does give me a bit more of the floral aromas than the Epi #2). I had tried the Monty #2 a few years back and wasn't super-impressed (not bad, but not good - just a bit boring). But these more recent examples are pretty amazing. I'm down to my last half box and may very well pick up another from our host sometime in the near future. Happy pre-birthday! Cheers, ~ Greg ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backslide Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 QdO coronas for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion21 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Keeping to your budget: 2 boxes of BRC Tubos or, 1 box of POL BRC or, 1 box of MUR QdO Coronas or, 1 10 box of Sig VI's or, 1 box of Monte PE and 1 box of Monte 2's (HP by Rob) or, 2 boxes of HQ PSD4's HP by Rob or . . . I could go on and on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I almost forgot for sweeter cigars, SLR Serie A or Regio (depending on your vitola preference) are very sweet, in fact they are too sweet for my palette! El Ral Del Mondu demi-tasse are a nice little sweet cigar too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion21 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I almost forgot for sweeter cigars, SLR Serie A or Regio (depending on your vitola preference) are very sweet, in fact they are too sweet for my palette! El Ral Del Mondu demi-tasse are a nice little sweet cigar too Great call on the Serie A!!!! You reminded me of how much I enjoy them and that I needed to buy some! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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