Fresh smoke with a creamy, traditional Cuban profile for a newbie?

[01Vert]

 Hello everyone,

    I have only recently started down this Cuban cigar rabbit hole and I have been asked to split a box with a buddy who enjoyed a couple Punch coronations in tubos he has tried.  
   Looking for recommendations on low to mid priced (for Cubans) cigars to recommend to him that have little to no pepper and a creamy quality to the smoke, smooth and medium or medium-light in strength.

   Any help would be appreciated.   The biggest issue I find is the lack of stock and my inexperience when it comes to the gamut of Cubans.  
 

TIA

[Chibearsv]

I think H Upmann #2 is right in the wheelhouse based on your description. Might be a largish cigar for a beginner but it’s got the profile you’re looking for. 

[targa88]

I would potentially suggest Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure #2.

Creamy - oreo flavours. Robusto size.

[El Presidente]

If you come across them, El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme. Gorgeous 

 

[KCCubano]

12 minutes ago, El Presidente said:

If you come across them, El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme. Gorgeous 

 

Yep. Those would fit the bill and stated criteria nicely

[NSXCIGAR]

2 hours ago, 01Vert said:

enjoyed a couple Punch coronations

If you can stomach those I'd say the Hoyo Coronations & Palmas Extra and HU tubos are worth a shot. Save some money. 

[jakebarnes]

13 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said:

If you can stomach those I'd say the Hoyo Coronations & Palmas Extra and HU tubos are worth a shot. Save some money. 

Upmann Coronas Major are definitely a bready cigar with some cream. I like em. 

Hoyo Epicure Especial is a cream forward cigar with a nice size to it as well.

[karp]

20 hours ago, targa88 said:

Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure #2

Second that - cheap(er) too..

[Troels]

Upmann regalias

[Wfriar]

Hoyo Epi 2 or petite robusto. Haven’t tried a De Depute to recommend it.  

[01Vert]

Forgot to mention he smokes new world stuff so not a complete newbie to cigars, just to Cubans.  
 

thank you all for the suggestions.  Now to find something in stock or (hopefully) on 24:24

[Bill Hayes]

There were a few on 24:24 weekend that might suit - Hoyo Epicure Especial, Upmann Mag 54, QDO #50. Some in 10 count boxes that could be the go for you guys. Get to try two different cigars instead of 25 of the same. But 5 less cigars. Could always get a 1/4 box as well. 26 cigars and 3 different ones to try. I second the Hoyo Epi #2 Robusto as a good choice. Cheers.

[01Vert]

Thanks  Picked up a box of the Hoyop EEs to have him try.   That and a box of Bolivar Belicos Finos are incoming from a prior 24:24 IIRC.   

[patrickamory]

BBF blew away a friend who is mainly familiar with non-Cubans.

[KCCubano]

For a smaller format the Monte Media Corona would do nicely. Just had a excellent example over weekend

[Chas.Alpha]

3 hours ago, therealrsr said:

Hoyo Epi 2 or Epi Esp.

Ditto.

[SCgarman]

Upmann Connie#1. Creamy, smooth, buttered toast, mild Earth. Medium/body. Perfect for a Cuban noob.