What to buy next?

[Jackinkc]

Happy Saturday. I am starting a Cuban collection and would like some input on what to add next. I would like to purchase additional boxes to smoke now and boxes to age. What’s something that is still available that you wished you would have purchased more of? Thank you! 

So far, below is what I have or have coming. 
1. Partagas Shorts 25 Box 2019

2. Bolivar Royal Coronas 25 Box 2021

3. Montecristo #4 25 Box 2018

4. Ramon Allones Small Club Coronas 25 Box 2018

5. Trinidad Reyes 25 Box 2018

6. Por Larranaga Cab 2019

7. Hoya M. Petite Robusto 25 Box 2019

8 Partagas D4 25 Box 2015

9. Juan Lopez #2 25 Box 2016

10. RASS Cab 2016

 

 

[Kevin48438]

Of what you have now, what do you like best?

[DeskSmkr]

Staying with the 4 to 5 inch theme

Cohiba Robusto

H Upmann Connoisseur No 1

RyJ Exhibition No. 4

[Jackinkc]

8 minutes ago, Kevin48438 said:

Of what you have now, what do you like best?

I have only had 1-7. Still waited on the aged. I got them from the sale here last week. Honestly, I have liked the flavor profile on all of them. The Hoya would probably be my least favorite, only because it was so mild. It might be the box, but I’ve only had on from it and the flavors were muted. 

[Kevin48438]

Hard to beat DeskSmkr’s suggestions.  Would allow for more sampling to find what stands out most for you.

How many cigars do you smoke per week?  What is usually the setting/how long do you have to smoke?

[Cairo]

If you like stronger smokes, time to beef up the Bolivar with a box of BBF and Petite Coronas--both are smoking great lately.

Then--a variety of Trinidads, can't go wrong with any of them.

H. Upmann--in addition to the Connie 1s (suggested earlier) grab a box of Connie As.

[BrightonCorgi]

Can never have enough Juan Lopez No. 2's or Bolivar RC's.

[Bri Fi]

Your flavor preference will change as your palette changes over time. One cigar that has always been good to me was partagas D4. If you’re coming from Nicaraguan cigars you may want to stick with full bodied CC smokes for now. Someone mentioned Bolivar. Cohiba is expensive but fits the description. Good luck. 

[Jackinkc]

All very helpful. Thank you! 

 

2 hours ago, Kevin48438 said:

Hard to beat DeskSmkr’s suggestions.  Would allow for more sampling to find what stands out most for you.

How many cigars do you smoke per week?  What is usually the setting/how long do you have to smoke?

Kevin-

I smoke 1 cigar in the morning before work. Normally can dedicate around an hour at that time. I also smoke 1 in the evening. No time constraints. 

[Kevin48438]

24 minutes ago, Jackinkc said:

Kevin-

I smoke 1 cigar in the morning before work. Normally can dedicate around an hour at that time. I also smoke 1 in the evening. No time constraints. 

In that case you’ll want quite a stockpile.  You wrote earlier that you more or less graded the bunch pretty equally, so it sounds like you want to keep exploring.   Is worthwhile to try at least 2 vitolas from most brands.  Other than, as boxes start coming in it’s wise to have storage sorted out ahead of time.

Maybe if a typical order is 3 boxes, get 2 new ones and 1 of a favorite to age?

[Derboesekoenig]

I recommend you buy multiple singles of as many as you can try. Usually 3-5 will give you a good idea. It took me a long time, but I've tried just about the entire HSA collection for regular production. You develop exactly which profiles you like, don't like, and are neutral about. There's not many I don't like admittedly, but there are for sure some i prefer over others, and some I probably wouldn't buy again. Also of note, our taste buds change every couple of years, so it's nice to come back to something you may not have enjoyed or preferred in previous years.

[Cairo]

2 hours ago, Jackinkc said:

I smoke 1 cigar in the morning before work. Normally can dedicate around an hour at that time.

Generally I smoke a petite corona in the morning with coffee.      I would recommend adding the San Cristobal Principe to your list for that purpose.

[rcarlson]

I've been grooving on the Trini Coloniales, Mag 46, BBF and VR Famosos lately.  

[LordAnubis]

Looks like you like smaller smokes, and you don't have H. Upmann on that list, so I'd go H. Upmann Half Corona

[StogieSteve23]

Upmann - Mag 46, Connie A, Connie 1

HdM - Epi 2 or Epi Especial

Punch - Punch Punch or Short de punch

VR - Famosos

Partagas - E2 or D4

[NSXCIGAR]

Seeing as how RASCC are a bit low on the ground at the moment I'd say I wish I had bought some more. But El Principe is keeping me happy. 

[Edicion]

5 hours ago, Derboesekoenig said:

I recommend you buy multiple singles of as many as you can try. Usually 3-5 will give you a good idea. It took me a long time, but I've tried just about the entire HSA collection for regular production. 

This is a good idea, and I would also add some Churchills or longer sticks just to have a good 1.5-2 hour smoke at hand. 

[Hollywood Ninja]

All of them.


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[GVan]

Welcome to the hobby!  You've already made some great choices. Pursuing that next great box can become relatively addicting pretty quick.  I would spend some of your free time watching the reviews here on FOH - there is an amazing amount of information available.  My favorite way to pick a new cigar!  For example; just a little while ago, Rob and Ken were video reviewing SCdlH La Puntas (RAT May-20).  I very much enjoy the El Principes with a morning coffee.  After listening to the flavors they were getting and the fact that they both agreed on just how good of a CC this was (and would become in the future) -- I went out and bought 4 boxes.  Smoked one a little while ago after 60 days and wow - right on the flavor profile that I like!  Trying not to touch them again for at least another year but I'm certain it was a great purchase that I will enjoy for several years.

That's why FOH is so cool - lots of people here will help guide you.  Lot's of very good intel.  One other recommendation - pull together a reasonable purchase plan and budget that fits your situation.  Otherwise, .... you'll become like many of us here ..... somewhat out of control!

Good Luck!

[Jimmy_jack]

What are you trying to do. Collect for the sake of collecting? Some kinds of flip investment plan? Or just enjoy smoking?

 

if it’s to enjoy smoking then the following. 

#1. Stop throwing your money at so many boxes. In the end you’ll sell/trade those to buy what you like.
 

#2. Find out what you like. Then go deep on that. Then slowly creep outside of that range if you think you’d like to store others that may develope into your palate. 
 

#3. Smoke everything you can. Try all the marcas and vitolas, across years. What smokes like garbage in 2016 could be good in 2019-2020

[CHPSteve]

I think R&J Ex 4s and some Monte 2s would go nicely with what you have going. Both are solid smokes right now that age well and have a very broad appeal. Nothing exotic about them but they consistently put a smile on my face. 

[Jackinkc]

Thanks for all the recommendations and ideas!