GodofFire Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I have a buddy getting married in about 6 weeks and he is wanting something for his wedding hand out. He does not smoke much but he wants something good but not over board on price or size. What he thinks he might want are either the Cohiba Siglo II or the Siglo III. Can you give me some insight as to how these smoke right from the box. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Fresh Siglos are nothing to write home about. When you hear people say they don't like Havana cigars, it's mostly because the ones they smoke are young or wet and consequently are bitter, tannic, and strong. Ask Rob what's smoking great fresh. Or, you might get a box of AF Hemmingways. Great cigars for the uninitiated. How would you feel if you saw 18 Siglo III half smoked in ashtrays all over the reception hall? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I can't speak on recent production of the cigars you've mentioned, but the first cigar that pops into my head is the Bolivar PC - I've found them to be very consistent, and I enjoy their flavor. Second would be the Montecristo No.4 - but for me, they can be a bit rough when young. If you can acquire a good box, they are an easy choice (again, for my personal tastes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodofFire Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Fresh Siglos are nothing to write home about. When you hear people say they don't like Havana cigars, it's mostly because the ones they smoke are young or wet and consequently are bitter, tannic, and strong. Ask Rob what's smoking great fresh. Or, you might get a box of AF Hemmingways. Great cigars for the uninitiated. How would you feel if you saw 18 Siglo III half smoked in ashtrays all over the reception hall? That would really stink. I will chat with him about something different. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 x2 wasted cigars unless the guests are cigar smokers, at best Id go with bolivar pc but personally would go with Upmann corona majors or ryj tubo #2 etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebender Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 +1 Monte #4 Well known marca even among who aren't regular cigar smokers, and the are smoking great ROTT these days. But don't buy Monte #4 blind as they are inconsistant; ask Rob to get you PSP or HQ box.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 What about RASCC?I've got a box in the humi now and its great ROTT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogus Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 +1 Monte #4 Well known marca even among who aren't regular cigar smokers, and the are smoking great ROTT these days. But don't buy Monte #4 blind as they are inconsistant; ask Rob to get you PSP or HQ box.. I concur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren516 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 You have to think about who's going to smoke the cigars and how experienced they are. If there's going to be a lot of waste, I would go with the suggestion Joeypots made - the AF Hemmingway Signature. It's a consistant smoke, novice smokers won't be blown away by a stong cigar and you won't die seeing 1/2 way smoked cigars laying there. If a majority are smokers - Monte #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 He can buy me two boxes of the Boli pc and I'll give him the equivalent of five boxes of my miscellaneous Arturo Fuentes, ranging from Short Story to Sungrown. It would make me sick to see those Boli pc's wasted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbandz Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 El Principe...........excellent now,good price,anybody who finishes one can have another. Flor de Cano pc.......have fun watching Uncle Merton trying to smoke his with the cedar still on it.. Cuaba Diademas.......have fun watching everyone trying to figure out which end to light,and laughing maniacally watching each other trying to smoke one and be cool.......... Wadical,weally wadical..........Elmer Fudd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I would agree with the Boli PC recommendation. Fairly inexpensive and can be an excellent smoke. Stay away from the Cohiba's unless he's just interested in giving away money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newkarian Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I would agree with the pc size as well. 9 times out of 10 when I offer a cigar to someone not experienced tbey reach for a pc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxman Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Can't go wrong with Boli PC's, consistent and smoke great fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodofFire Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 I am going to convince him to go either BPC or RASCC I have had 1 of each and enjoyed both. Might even go the Monte 4 way as well. Thanks to all. I an going to show him your responses so he doesn't think it is just my idea but coming for all of you He actually just might listen. Thanks everyone Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I am going to convince him to go either BPC or RASCC I have had 1 of each and enjoyed both. Might even go the Monte 4 way as well. Thanks to all. I an going to show him your responses so he doesn't think it is just my idea but coming for all of you He actually just might listen. Thanks everyone Mike For all that, I'd suggest the Monte. Besides the Cohiba (expensive) just about anyone that's heard anything about cigars knows Montecristo and Romeo. Might as well go Cuban for the wow factor and Hemi's aren't any cheaper. Most wouldn't know Bolivar, let alone PL, VR or RA, so go with the brand name. That's from my experience in these situations..... Enjoy the event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac77 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Monte 4's are always well received. I find that for this type of occasion the petit tubos are best. basically a monte #4 in a tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagermeister Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Monte 4's are always well received. I find that for this type of occasion the petit tubos are best. basically a monte #4 in a tube. This is a great idea if he'll be giving them out as favors. Anyone who can't smoke right then can still take a cigar home for later. And the empty tubes will make great "souvenirs" of what will undoubtedly be some peoples' first CC experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtemusGordon Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Any thoughts on the hoyo de monterrey epicure no. 2? Smoking great fresh, won't break the bank and are a killer smoke for people who don't smoke regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Festa Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Whatever it is! If it's a wedding. Go a tubo! From my mobile phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul3 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Any thoughts on the hoyo de monterrey epicure no. 2? Smoking great fresh, won't break the bank and are a killer smoke for people who don't smoke regularly I'm with you on that. HdM Epi 2 is one of my go to's for friends new to cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro2486 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I've actually had a pretty good result with Cohiba Magicos for noobs. A lot of them smoke cigs though so the nicotine isn't as much of an issue. Pricey sticks to have abandoned though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subport Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Cheap tubos for sure. RyJ no2,no3 or such Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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