Jnaube Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hi fellow FOH'ers! A friend of mine is seriously falling in love with cigar smoking. As we all did at the beginning, he's actually buying some sticks one by one at la LCDH or elsewhere to try some and I've given him a few to help him develop his taste. Slowly, yet, surely, the time is coming for him to buy a box or two for his first humi. He's a robusto fan. Loves his cigars not too strong. So, let's say you would have to start all over again, what would be your first box? In my case, I think it would be a classic box of Edmundos or Monte 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robo Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hoyo Epi #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnaube Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Indeed. Another go to stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2021 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 PSD4 is a favorite of mine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplepie Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 -Ramon Allones Specially Selected, -HoyoDM Epicure No. 2, -Juan Lopez No. 2, -Cohiba Robusto (if you can find any over a year old and if he has the cash), -Bolivar Royal Corona Tubos (better tubed than naught), -Romeo Y Julietta Short Churchill (i find this is an acquired taste and many many others that may just be a tad larger than a robusto. Mainly Hoyo Epi 1, RYJ Wide Churchill, H Upmann Royal Robusto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieninja Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 HDM EP 2 RASS Boli RC PSD4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 My pick would be a RASS. CoRo just needs time and money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnaube Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Lots of good sticks in there. Can't believe I forgot about the RASS. To think of it, I'm gonna light one right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptowncigar Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 HDM EP 2 RASS Boli RC PSD4 this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armaniac Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 JLS2's, RASS and PSD4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 With those conditions I'd pick h.upmann connie no1, ok it's a hermosos #4 but who cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnaube Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 With those conditions I'd pick h.upmann connie no1, ok it's a hermosos #4 but who cares Gotta leave you guys some lattitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb5783 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 RASS Hdm Epi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhenry Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I think the perfect starter is a Erdm cs with age if you can find them if not a fresh party short will do . My .02c . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbritish1976 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Psd4 or jl2 Party short is also a good starter Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontrealRon Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 First, introduce him to FOH. Then, let him get Rob to select him a HQ Rubusto sampler, either the 8 piece one on *****INT, or even a 24 or 25 piece mix. Since everyone's taste is different, this will help your friend get a good oveview before choosing his first full box. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMJoe Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Although it is a Corona Gorda, rather than a Robusto, I would suggest a Mag 46. They are smoking really well right now, and shouldn't blow his socks off from either a power or price perspective. I have many options these days, but this is a very reliable smoke, which I reach for more than anything else in my rotation. Good luck! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogieluver Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 He likes Robustos, and not too strong. I'd suggest the Hoyo Epi 2 or H. U. Connie 1 Some of the other suggestions are a little on the full bodied side and aren't robustos. JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMQQKIN Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 HDM EP 2 RASS Boli RC PSD4 X3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorman Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 As someone who is constantly championing cc's around here to the uninitiated, I always start them with a Monty #4. After the Monty 4 I get them to try a Hoyo #2. That usually does it. I'd say a box of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bclass1 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 RASS all the way IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplepie Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 oi chaps: remember when offering cigars to a newbie (or bloke who wants startup sticks) to always use full, or at least semi-full names. just trying to be helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikesupremedunk Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I can't think of a bad robusto. I would say if money is not a concern then Coro by far but I think he would really enjoy the Epi 2's. D4 and RASS might be a bit too heavy if he likes light sticks. I would also recommend getting a Robusto sampler from Rob. I did that with PC's when I first started and definitely helped me get a decent idea for each marca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtlpadron Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Montecristo #4 Or Vr famoso Can never go wrong with a partagas 898 either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coug28 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Used to get quite a bit of love here but has long since been forgotten since being discontinued it seems. Trinidad Robusto T is still a damn fine smoke IMO that fits the bill of his preferences. That and another vote for the Connie 1s, ERDM CS and Epi 2s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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