cjmaas Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 …or euro, pound, whatever. Not a lot of truly cheap options in these trying times, but I know there are fine smokes to be had at a reasonable price yet. So what’s your sweet spot? Which cigar brings you the most enjoyment for the price? Note: I don’t mean most grams of tobacco per dollar. Honestly, the little guys are often the best fit for my schedule anyway. Looking forward to this group’s feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdm_86 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 The H. Upmann Majestic is one I think is really great value. A corona that is true to it’s marca. Not majorly complex, but definitely enjoyable. Also Partagas Mille Fleurs, same as above and bonus points because they also come in 10ct boxes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmaas Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 Thanks very much for the response. Haven’t had either and I’ll be on the lookout for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakes Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Big fan of the Partagas Aristocrats and Habaneros. Had some outstanding boxes in the last 5 years. For cheaper smokes I'm looking to explore the short fill offerings that I don't have that much experience with.. such as, Quintero, JLP, Flor De Cano, Fonseca.. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmaas Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 5 hours ago, Blakes said: For cheaper smokes I'm looking to explore the short fill offerings that I don't have that much experience with.. such as, Quintero, JLP, Flor De Cano, Fonseca.. etc. I have to say I’ve been really pleasantly surprised with the JLP Brevas. Never mind blowing, but I find myself reaching past a bunch of higher prices NCs to grab one again and again. I’d like to try some of the others as well. Thanks for your other recommendations also. How do these cheaper Partagas compare to the shorts? Only party I’ve had and really enjoy. On 10/9/2022 at 5:40 PM, Tdm_86 said: The H. Upmann Majestic is one I think is really great value. A corona that is true to it’s marca. Not majorly complex, but definitely enjoyable. Also Partagas Mille Fleurs, same as above and bonus points because they also come in 10ct boxes. Do the Magestics taste similar to the half coronas at all? I feel like those punch way above weight class sometimes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdm_86 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 35 minutes ago, cjmaas said: Do the Magestics taste similar to the half coronas at all? I feel like those punch way above weight class sometimes. There are similarities. The Majestics are not as bold as the HUHC though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakes Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 2 hours ago, cjmaas said: I have to say I’ve been really pleasantly surprised with the JLP Brevas. Never mind blowing, but I find myself reaching past a bunch of higher prices NCs to grab one again and again. I’d like to try some of the others as well. Thanks for your other recommendations also. How do these cheaper Partagas compare to the shorts? Only party I’ve had and really enjoy. I find them more of an old school Partagas flavour, lots of Leather and a touch of that spiced soured cream. Maybe not as complex as the shorts can be but I don't find the quality of the tobacco any different, just a different profile. I find they age well too. I don't rate the Mille Fleurs or PCE as much as the Aristocrats and Habaneros, the boxes I've had of the former have been hit and miss, whereas the latter much more depth of flavour and intensity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmaas Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 This is really great. I hope others will keep chiming in. The more targets to shoot for, the better chance I (we) find a reasonable deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cjmaas Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 1:48 PM, Ford2112 said: Rafael Gonzalez Perlas This is one I’m especially interested in trying. It seems to have a very enthusiastic following. What makes it great? Also, and this goes for any of the suggestions, at what price per cigar is this your top pick? I can’t find these for less than $6/ and I can get a monte 5 for the same. Is the RGP>mont5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford2112 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 19 hours ago, cjmaas said: ? I can’t find these for less than $6/ and I can get a monte 5 for the same. Is the RGP>mont5? I think so, as I find the Perlas to be a bit more interesting to me. They need age though. 6 bucks a cigar these days is likely as good as it will get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmaas Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 20 hours ago, Ford2112 said: I think so, as I find the Perlas to be a bit more interesting to me. They need age though. 6 bucks a cigar these days is likely as good as it will get. Great info. Anybody have experience with any of the other RG vitolas? Missed some cheap panetelas extra the other day but not sure how the short filler stacks up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex1126 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Rafael Gonzales panatelas extra. Such a good smoke, I have 2 boxes from 2019 that have been stellar and I picked up 4 more boxes recently that I havent tried yet. If these new ones are as good as the 2019s i'll be very happy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frinkiac7 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 3:28 PM, alex1126 said: Rafael Gonzales panatelas extra. Such a good smoke, I have 2 boxes from 2019 that have been stellar and I picked up 4 more boxes recently that I havent tried yet. If these new ones are as good as the 2019s i'll be very happy. I really enjoyed a box or two of these (can’t remember how many, it has been several years). I really dug the cocoa powder notes you could sometimes get. Tight draw was a not infrequent problem, though. for the HU Majestic fans, when I have seen those lately the price has been shockingly high. Almost not in C&C world anymore! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 On 10/18/2022 at 3:42 PM, cjmaas said: Great info. Anybody have experience with any of the other RG vitolas? Missed some cheap panetelas extra the other day but not sure how the short filler stacks up. Perlas are excellent. A serious cigar and I believe the best RG. Richer than the PC although with some age the PC can be quite nice but mellow. The PE, I'm not a fan. Short filler and just not using the best leaf IMO. The PL Panetelas were much better however. On 10/17/2022 at 6:59 PM, Ford2112 said: 6 bucks a cigar these days is likely as good as it will get. Party Shorts are usually the same price as the RGP and it's a Minutos. I would say pound for pound the Shorts is probably the best value CC. When the PL Panetelas were still around I would say those were the best value CC. I also think the Quintero Tubulares is pretty good if you don't mind a drop in quality. Usually around $3 and decent size. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmaas Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 16 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: Richer than the PC although with some age the PC can be quite nice but mellow. Just ordered all three of the RGs. If I’d read this first I might have skipped the PC in favor of something else. Still excited to try all 3. 16 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: I also think the Quintero Tubulares is pretty good if you don't mind a drop in quality. Usually around $3 and decent size. Don’t mind a bit. I’d love to try but these have been scarce and priced pretty stupid when I’ve seen them at all. Next time I see a decent price I’ll pounce. Is there another vitola with same or similar profile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 hour ago, cjmaas said: Is there another vitola with same or similar profile? The Tubulares is the only Quintero I've found to be any good although the Favoritos is quite popular here and worth trying. I find them to be a little too rustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamboinee Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I have nothing new to add on the cc front in this respect. I recently tried my first vagueros which I wasn't super impressed with but would smoke before most nc sub $8 sticks. If you're open to sub $10 nc smokes I'll offer the following: 1) aladino, 2) aladino Cameroon, 3) charter oak. As good as NCs? Meh prob not. But the aladino is 100% cuban seed corojo that comes in a lot of great smaller sizes and the aladino Cameroon is cheap and interesting. Charter oak would fool a lot of people that didn't know it was affordable imo. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmaas Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 I really like the Aladino PCs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford2112 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 I am smoking through a box of 2021 Party Shorts. I regret not buying these a few years ago when they were dirt cheap! Great little smokes! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmaas Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 My ENE 22 party shorts have been very good. At <$6 I paid last spring, I think they’re a strong candidate for best value for me. At current pricing, it’s a tougher call. No denying they are yummy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alephilmac Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 On 10/19/2022 at 1:28 PM, alex1126 said: Rafael Gonzales panatelas extra. Such a good smoke, I have 2 boxes from 2019 that have been stellar and I picked up 4 more boxes recently that I havent tried yet. If these new ones are as good as the 2019s i'll be very happy. Just to chime in on this, I have also found the RGPE to be very good with just a bit of age on them. Quite rustic still, but not quite so pronounced as when they are first rolled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmaas Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Quick update: smoked a few of the RG panetelas and one of the PCs. Both more than hold their own at the price. If you can find them at a reasonable price ($4ish and $7ish respectively) I recommend pulling the trigger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveller Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 I've been enjoy Partagas Habaneros and Aristocrats of late. The Aristocrats are a little tamer less intense then the Habaneros but still full flavoured, and I've had a couple of super complex full of transitions Habaneros 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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