Best Cuban Beginner Box

[foursite12]

Sure it makes sense. There are a ton of choices that fit the bill; in fact, Rob's Newb sampler comprises 20 different singles! You absolutely would not go wrong with doing that, although it is an investment. Otherwise, cut the list down to maybe 10-12 from his sampler and order them as singles. That is a good sample size so long as it is enough to get the shipping covered. Try to vary the sizes as well as the flavor profiles. Do a little research and order what sounds appealing to you. Some of the choices that people have given you on here are logical since they are extremely popular--Monte 4 for example--and I suggest starting there or maybe Punch Punch to establish a middleweight "classic" baseline to measure how other cigars vary from that center point of reference. Others are notable due to unique flavor profiles--Partagas and Ramon Allones, for example. Try those next, to illuminate the differences from the baseline. Then maybe try a milder smoke, such as HDM Epicure 1, to see that being mild does not mean that flavors are sacrificed. Take notes and narrow your preferences down to 4 or 5 to start with. Building your own sampler pack to try and then working your way through it is really an enjoyable-and educational-exercise.

[mk05]

...What is the classic Cuban box?

Late 80's to mid 90's Hoyo DC, Punch DC, Partagas Lusitanias, Montecristo #2, RyJ Churchill.

So you know what cigars are supposed to taste like.

[TonyAccardo]

Late 80's to mid 90's Hoyo DC, Punch DC, Partagas Lusitanias, Montecristo #2, RyJ Churchill.

So you know what cigars are supposed to taste like.

Umm ok. Since those cigars are so available at such fair and accessible prices for your average smoker. Gimme a break man.

To the OP....you can purchase any Cuban PC, pyramide, or DC/churchill of modern day vintage that will give you the cuban flavor you desire. You're still going to have guys who are going to post that no cuban cigars of today's vintage are any good compared to yesteryears. Their reason for doing this? I can only guess that it is to separate themselves from the pack and it reeks of arrogance and elitism!

Cuban cigars of today are of very fine quality and have come a long ways since the "dark years" of 1999-2003-4! And again, you're always going to have some elitist pricks who'll constantly go on about how anyone who is starting out in this hobby today will never,ever experience what a "true cuban cigar" is like unless they're willing to drop thousands of dollars on a box or two of 80's-90's vintage cubans. Again, pay it no mind, because it all boils down to whether your box is a."good one" to begin with, whether it is from 1984 or 2014.

[ElPuro]

Partagas D4s were my first box (first Cubans overall). Do not regret it at all. Hoyo De Monterrey Epi. 1,2 or Especial would be good choices.

[garbandz]

I guess my main request is a relatively affordable non-overbearing smoke that embodies the "classic" cuban cigar experience. Does that make sense?

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Monte 4

[airtrade]

Monte 4, RyJ PC, H Upmann Half Corona.

[mk05]

What is the classic Cuban box?

Umm ok. Since those cigars are so available at such fair and accessible prices for your average smoker. Gimme a break man.

Please tell me where he denotes any of your own parameters.

...constantly go on about how anyone who is starting out in this hobby today will never,ever experience what a "true cuban cigar" is like unless they're willing to drop thousands of dollars on a box or two of 80's-90's vintage cubans.

Wrong. It is about learning how things came to be, and about understanding cigars. What were cigars like in the past, establishing a taste memory, and building up from a solid foundation of fundamental knowledge rather than casting a net into an ocean of duplicity and misinformation.

[brschoppe]

I was concerned that the PSD4 was listed as a Full strength cigar. I was pleasantly surprised that it did have a good taste, but wasn't as strong as something like a Cohiba. I would also recommend the HDM1/2. That is another cigar with a surprising flavor pallet. I have also enjoyed the R&J Ex No. 4 too. Everyone has their own personal preference when starting out. Maybe try one of Rob's samplers to gauge your strength level and brand preference.

[greyhulk]

I'm new also and i really like the Bolivar petit Corona, rascc, and Saint Luis Rey regios..

After trying a few of each , I decided to buy box of each..

All very good but each taste different..