El Presidente Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 The attached list represents what is regularly available right now. There are a few others but we are limited to 30 options so make due as best you can. it is no use us looking at cigars that are unavailable at this time. The mission. The forum is to develop a "Welcome to Cuba" sampler. You have been entrusted to put together 12 cigars from the list that strikes the balance of: Displaying the wide array of flavours/profiles that Cuban tobacco can deliver. Cigars that you believe a newcomer will enjoy. 12 picks only 👍' Gracias...and it is not as easy as it looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Needs a Punch Punch on there, especially at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 8 minutes ago, 99call said: Needs a Punch Punch on there, especially at the moment. I had it on there but managed to delete it. Fixed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdm_86 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Definitely not as easy as it looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDB Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I would simply avoid what I think of as the stronger, fuller-bodied marcas: Bolivar, JL, RA. But that’s assuming someone is new to smoking, rather than making a transition from other kinds of tobacco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 At the time of my voting, all 31 participants had voted for a Partagas Serie D No.4. That says a lot, doesn't it? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozerhead Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I can't believe the Party Short isn't getting more love. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riderpride Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 1 hour ago, JohnS said: At the time of my voting, all 31 participants had voted for a Partagas Serie D No.4. That says a lot, doesn't it? Yeah, there's only 2 regularly available Partagas I submitted less than 12 selections just to keep @JohnS on his toes. Cheers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I think variety is what a welcome pack needs. So a few different sizes. A few different brands of the same (Robusto). Varying prices points. The thing missing from the list that I would add is a short filler. Favoritos or JLP petite caballeros. Just to give the lower end of the spectrum aswell. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBoot Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 15 hours ago, JohnS said: At the time of my voting, all 31 participants had voted for a Partagas Serie D No.4. That says a lot, doesn't it? It’s a must smoke. One of the most recognizable cigars worldwide, and a lot of info on taste can be made if you like ‘em or leave ‘em . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsAnole Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I would just say include cigars that aren’t plugged or wind tunnels, but then, that wouldn’t be an introduction to Cuban cigars. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sageman Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Don't know enough to cast a vote but hoping this becomes available to the forum! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgoodrich Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Can’t believe RASS nor RASCC didn’t make the list. They seem to be frequent on 24:24. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moogypug Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 I picked CORO, Siglo II, PSD4, RJ short Churchill, Monty 2, Trinidad Vigia. I would vote for getting two of each, making it 12 total. That way, you can smoke one, take one home. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MossybackR Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 I tagged the CORO and Siglo II, but I would replace them if this sampler list were to be offered by any means other than “de nada”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustDave Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Being new the CCs I'd have bought a few of whatever sampler this turned into instead of basically buying a quarter box of each of these as they came up on 24:24. I guess though a question I'd have would be would you need these to come from an already aged stock? Like take a CoRo as an example, would the sampler include a 2022 CoRo or a 2017 CoRo? What would give the right impression? "Here is your welcome to Cuba sampler pack, stick it in your humidor for 3 to 5 years" seems less effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, JustDave said: Being new the CCs I'd have bought a few of whatever sampler this turned into instead of basically buying a quarter box of each of these as they came up on 24:24. I guess though a question I'd have would be would you need these to come from an already aged stock? Like take a CoRo as an example, would the sampler include a 2022 CoRo or a 2017 CoRo? What would give the right impression? "Here is your welcome to Cuba sampler pack, stick it in your humidor for 3 to 5 years" seems less effective. Would love to! However in a world of poor supply, an broad market aged sampler request wouldn't be possible. I wish it could be achieved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 You forgot to add Guantanamera Cristales. You always need to know what the bottom of the barrel tastes like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpchips Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 4 hours ago, El Presidente said: Would love to! However in a world of poor supply, an broad market aged sampler request wouldn't be possible. I wish it could be achieved! Next time you have some aged stock, would it be possible to offer an aged vs fresh sampler of one or two cigars? Like a pack of two aged Monte 4s vs two fresh Monte 4s to get an inkling of what time down can do for a blend. Might be tough with availability across the board, but would be awesome to be able to compare and contrast a fresh vs aged example of the same cigar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucko8 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I really like this poll. So interesting to observe the consensus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BrightonCorgi Posted July 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2022 When should I expect the 12 I picked mailed to me? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevrknow Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 6 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said: When should I expect the 12 I picked mailed to me? My thoughts exactly! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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