groundhog Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Before I enter the land of boxes, I'm trying to figure out what I like and don't like as I'm new to this. So I'm looking for suggestions, based on my minimal smoking history so far. Enjoyed: Punch Petit coronations Hoyo de monterrey Petit robustos H. Upmann Half Corona Inka cristales Average: H. Upmann Coronas Junior Disliked: Trinidad Reyes Rafael Gonzalez Petit Coronas Hated: Arturo Fuente Short Story Chinchalero Novillo Inka Half corona I've got some inkas, a novillo maduro and two RG's left. I'll probably never smoke them, but might leave the RG's to see if they improve at all. So based on the above and the fact that I'm a non smoker new to all this - any suggestions would be most welcome. I've added a page to my spreadsheet for future orders and need some ideas for it :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingMeadery Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 My suggestion... Purchase several "selections" of different Marcas in sized/styles of vitolas from our friends at Czar's. This will provide a great snapshot of flavour profiles you may enjoy...and what sizes suit your current enjoyment. I found it beneficial to gain experience before buying boxes in this way. You may find Montecristo Petit Edmundo and Ramon Allones Specially Selected are good foundations for initial box buys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog4 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 That new sampler czar has sounds like your alley 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Was looking at that, but am limited to about half that at the moment... I'll check it out and maybe get a few singles from that list though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Speak El Pres and im sure he can put somethign together for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Ask pres to put a petit corona sampler together for you for your budget and you'll be fine or just say what's your budget and people will help here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Cohiba siglo 2 Upmann petit corona Quintero panetela Quai d'orsay corona Ramon Allones small club corona Monte especial #2 bolivar petit corona san Cristobal de la habana el principe Juan Lopez petit corona 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 My budget's limited to about about £60 - but I won't be ordering that often to start - combination of pennies/storage/time..Would like to build up a bit of a selection so I can learn what I like. I've got a couple of those mentioned sat in the tupperdore, which I'm quite looking forward to - so at least I was on the right lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thanks to all the lovely botl on here and a UK for their suggestions - I now have a list of 25 sticks to go at! Excellent :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 If you can hold out and save a bit longer, you'll get a lot more bang for your buck in a full sampler! Singles will cost you a lot more in the long run. And I personally think you won't get the full experience if you stick to the smaller sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbandz Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Also remember to try several sticks of one kind before dismissing them ,one cigar is no way to make a decision.............. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Also remember to try several sticks of one kind before dismissing them ,one cigar is no way to make a decision..............I kind of understand that idea. But I figure I should try sticks I haven't in the hope of finding one I like before trying ones I've already tried, but didn't like again...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Sampler is the way to go, it seems you enjoy the smaller sticks. I must say I'm surprised you dislike the Reyes and RGPC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 I'm starting off on the little ones, partly budget, but partly as I wouldn't cope with the bigger sticks yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikek Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Cohiba siglo 2 Upmann petit corona Quintero panetela Quai d'orsay corona Ramon Allones small club corona Monte especial #2 bolivar petit corona san Cristobal de la habana el principe Juan Lopez petit corona This is A top notch selection I have smoked all except Quai dorsay my favorite RASCC! Also I found the Trinidad Colinial to be prety good but they have to rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Just my opinion but the little cigars, like petit coronas, for me carry the most concentrated marca flavours, if you dislike for example the siglo 2 then you probably wont enjoy the siglo 6 etc. Unless you prefer a more mellow version of the smaller sticks. Small cigars are the way to go to test likability for a brand! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdo2110 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I agree with the above. I feel the smaller sticks really demonstrate a marca's profile, although I tend to choose longer time frame smokes. I feel bad for saying this, but maybe save your coin, and don't waste it on affordable NC. My experience is this... Fuente tends to have the most reasonably priced, bang for your buck smoke. But the other premium NC's budget cigars don't hold a candle to CC C&Cs (cheap and cheerful). Just ask or look for fivers. Guys are very accommodating. Again, just my opinion, but it's better to be patient and have a few good ones, than do what I did and waste hundreds before I actually listened. Just trying to save you a few bucks, brother... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Cheers guys! Am going to give the nc's a wide berth for the moment and leave the ones I have to sit for a long while. The down (or up) side of this is that I'm going to need more storage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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