Help me decide

[schquigly]

So my friend is coming over after work to have his first Cuban cigar. He's been smoking regularly for a few years and hasn't taken the plunge from NC to CC yet, so I'll be breaking his cherry so to speak. I've gotten my list down to 3 for him to try.

Montecristo no2

RASS

Boli BF

I think any of the above would be great introductions to what CCs are all about, I just can't decide which to go with...

Most of the time I just wait for one of them to "call out to me."

Any suggestions would be great!

Scott

[cosmoker]

If he is used to NC's then I would suggest the Boli BF. I think it is a little more on the spicier side that he would akin to.

[foursite12]

While the Monte is not necessarily my personal favorite, this is about your friend and his intro to CC. I think for the sole purpose of being a representative sample the monte presents the world of CCs more universally than either of the other two.

[schquigly]

If he is used to NC's then I would suggest the Boli BF. I think it is a little more on the spicier side that he would akin to.

I was thinking this too, as he likes Pepin Garcia and AJ Fernandez blends that tend to be spicy.

[schquigly]

While the Monte is not necessarily my personal favorite, this is about your friend and his intro to CC. I think for the sole purpose of being a representative sample the monte presents the world of CCs more universally than either of the other two.

I was thinking the Monty would be the most 'generic' CC flavor to start with.

[ChefBoyRG54]

The boli bf may play well to a stronger transotioner given its boldness, but the rass may be the one that really catches him off guard

[LeafLover]

I would stay away from giving him anything that is more similar to NC. He might draw quick comparisons (ie strength and spice) then say "it's not much different than my NC.

Give him the flavor bomb and the Cuban complexity.

For this is voted Monte 2.

[stogieluver]

My first thought was to give him the iconic Monte 2, but they have been so inconsistent, I changed by vote to the RASS.

[joeboxer]

My vote is RASS. It has the strength and body to appeal to more traditional NC smokers but a flavor profile that marks it as a Cuban cigar. IMO a quality Monte 2 also has a very unique profile that cannot be found in NC, but they are inconsistent in quality. The BBF has more similarities to NC than the RASS or M2 in my experience.

[planetary]

Which of the cigars have been most consistent, and deliver rich flavor? Choose that one.

If pressed, I'd choose Monty 2. Tough to think of a better first Cuban cigar!

[PuffDaddie]

The BBF is my favorite.

[MrGlass]

Another vote here for the classic Monte 2.

[Pharmacovigilant]

Of these three, the Monte 2 may serve as the best "reference point" from which to orient a newbie. Of course we have milder and bolder examples across the spectrum, but if you'd like to introduce him to the world of CCs with something that is most representative (not to mention legendary, or "identifiable" among the uninitiated) then the No.2 may be the best example.

[MIKA27]

BBF bud

[aliz388]

Monte 2 provided it's a got a good wrapper and is well rolled. When it's on its ON! However as previously stated many issues with consistency....

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[ksblazer]

I would describe the flavor profiles of the three cigars and find out which one he might prefer to start with.

[RijkdeGooier]

Monte 2 is the best representative of the Cuban cigar taste.

[earthson]

BBF might be the best to get his feet wet; most Bolivars taste a bit Nicaraguan to me, which is why I don't typically buy them.

The RASS is a personal favorite and a cigar I unconsciously measure most others up against. It's supremely complex, develops in flavor along the length of it, and is such a good mix of rustic and refined, in my opinion.

Why not get a couple boxes or a sampler so your friend can experience the range of flavor profiles across the different marcas?

I didn't mention the Monte 2 because Monte is one brand that never quite wowed me. Quality tobacco, of course, but I just don't like the blend.

[luv2fly]

BFF or RASS. Both great intros to CC's in my mind. I gave a friend a BFF for his first CC some years back and he fell in love with CC's and has not looked back.