Christmas box of cigars

[Wertman]

So as Christmas approaches I want to buy a Christmas present for myself.  My limit is 500.  My wife want ls Botox so I said I want some cigars.  So my question is what would you buy.  5 boxes of hUpmann half coronas or a box of sir Winston or get a box the new Cohiba?  Also willl anyone be doing the same purchasing a box or two special for Christmas?

[Narhcoc]

Everyday is Christmas around here (excluding weekends and holidays)!

[Wertman]

I wish that was the case.  My cigar budget is somewhat limited I try to buy cigars that are on clearance or the occasional splurge.  So this to me would be a big splurge.  I think of @piggy who always has good cigars that are aged.  That's my goal.  Regular production that smoke like a dream ten/fifteen years down the road.

[Islandboy]

Being more like @PigFish is everyone’s goal here 

Seriously though, I’m with you on wanting to always have a few boxes of nicely aged cigars in the humidor...trying to see the light at the end of that tunnel isn’t easy. I just had the first Sir Winston out of my 2016 box. It was good, damn good. Hard to imagine there will be any left in a few years, let alone 5 or 10. So you know what I would buy, assuming I could still find any. This year’s supply appears to be waning.

[PapaDisco]

Merry Christmas! 

first you need a more tactical strategy. Realize that most boxes of the bigger sticks run $280 - $380. So you need to be negotiating with wifey for a $560 - $760 budget. Don't just pick a round number, pick a functional number. Your goal is TWO boxes not one. WWSD: What Would Santa Do?  Santa would bring Two boxes, not One. Santa is a sharing dude and likes those who share, and of course the only way to do that is with a second box, there's certainly not enough in One box to go around! ?

 

What to get with this expanded budget?  Go for luxurious time consuming sticks; something that will make you pause and remember what you're grateful for, none of this "I'm in a rush Minuto" nonsense.   Upmann Magnum 50, Lusitania, Punch DC, etc.

[Danimalia]

I hope to buy myself a nice X-mas box too. I am hoping to grab something that might be a stretch for me, financially, and my budget would be about the same. So yeah, Sir Winston. Trinidad Fundadores, Cohiba Lanceros.

If I can't swing one of those, maybe a less expensive box to age, medium to longer term like the 898 or a box of Double Coronas. Of course, then I'd have to include a box of PCs or something to smoke in the short term.

 

[Martin_F]

My Christmas box was a 10er of Montecristo No. 2.

Guess I play in a different league...

[BrightonCorgi]

6 hours ago, Danimalia said:

So yeah, Sir Winston. Trinidad Fundadores, Cohiba Lanceros.

If I can't swing one of those, maybe a less expensive box to age, medium to longer term like the 898 or a box of Double Coronas.

All solid choices.

[prodigy]

I'm in the same boat right now. I'm on a slightly larger budget, but I'm looking for double coronas or rare things not normally available.

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[garbandz]

Bought my Christmas box in August, a box of Bolivar Coronas Gigante.

Had to buy it then, as they are gone now.

Get something to cherish and enjoy on special occasions, not for a price point or to fill a gap.

What is special to you?  

 

[OB1]

I personally follow my rule of “minimizing chances of regret” when it comes to these one-and-done decisions. 

So.... I would go for something I know I would enjoy instead of taking a flier on the new cohiba or anything unknown to me. This way I won’t regret having spent the money on something I may not like. 

[Fugu]

2 hours ago, Martin_F said:

My Christmas box was a 10er of Montecristo No. 2.

Guess I play in a different league...

Excellent choice!

[Danimalia]

2 hours ago, Martin_F said:

My Christmas box was a 10er of Montecristo No. 2.

Guess I play in a different league...

That's a special, legendary cigar. A great X-Mas treat.

[JR Kipling]

Bought my Christmas box in August, a box of Bolivar Coronas Gigante.
Had to buy it then, as they are gone now.
Get something to cherish and enjoy on special occasions, not for a price point or to fill a gap.
What is special to you?  
 

Those are on my ‘shoulda, coulda’ list. Congrats on having the foresight to jump on them early. I thought they’d be around longer. They weren’t.


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[Bsonwine]

I look at it this way. It’s easy to spend a hundred bucks 5 times, but it’s much harder to justify 500 for a single box so buy the Sir Winstons. You’re gonna buy the half Coronas when you need them anyway.

[Wertman]

Good points.  Then I see boxes of Monte 2 for 225 which would accomplish the goal.  Decisions decisions 

[Bsneed51]

The answer should always be Sir Winstons.

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[Fugu]

On 27.11.2017 at 12:57 AM, Wertman said:

Good points.  Then I see boxes of Monte 2 for 225 which would accomplish the goal.  Decisions decisions 

And talk your wife outta that Botox thingy...

[Wertman]

So in the interest of saving a few bucks I have two choices I have not had either cigar.   But a box of Connie1s or Hoyo de Monte epi 2?  Opinions?

[Kferguson]

26 minutes ago, Wertman said:

So in the interest of saving a few bucks I have two choices I have not had either cigar.   But a box of Connie1s or Hoyo de Monte epi 2?  Opinions?

@Wertman I personally would buy a variety of half boxes with a portion of my Christmas fund, nice way to get a hold of a nice variety and also allow you to try some things you might have not gotten the chance. Do you prefer a mild, medium, or full bodied smoke?

[MrGlass]

I've really enjoy both, but Hoyo de Monterrey is probably my favourite marca and the Epicure No .2 will always hold a special place in my heart, so I'm always biased towards that stick.  

[SMQQKIN]

I say splurge as long as you will not regret the amount you spend. Make the buy something special. I look forward to doing just that at Christmas, birthdays, & special life events. Every time you light one of them up you appreciate that moment & often the memory.

[Wertman]

Your right though about getting the best you can afford and have them at special times.  I don't get to smoke much anyway.  Maybe one every month or so. 

[Santiago]

If you don’t smoke often you’ll inevitably have some nice aged cigars down the line, so pick something that will age well

[JohnInCleveland]

Botox, much like Cuban cigars, is a slippery slope...