Jerryvonkramer Posted July 13, 2023 Posted July 13, 2023 I've seen iterations of this thread before, but they were not done correctly. Why? Because you get FIVE picks for the Desert Island. That is five marcas that you'd be limited to for the rest of your life. I have been giving this some thought and think I'd end up playing a very "straight-bat", no limited editions, or specials, all standard production and fairly typical choices. But the rationale is important. Hoyo Epi 2: Perfect morning smoke, lighter option but always interesting. For example, the ones I've had recently (about 18 months on them) have become very tangy, almost reminded be at times like a cheese wotsit, and I had to wonder if they'd "gone off" in some way like the cream had "gone sour", but still pretty interesting. Also I think they look gorgeous, the band is class etc. Partagas D4: This is the flipside of the Epi 2, the evening smoke, stronger, fuller, seldom disappoints; I always get hits of sweetness in mine to go along with the more "manly" and savoury elements. Juan Lopez S2: For me probably one of the most underrated cigars period. The best description I ever saw for it was "Jaffa Cake", but you can reach for one of these at any time, morning, afternoon, evening, night, before a meal, after a meal, very consistent for me and always great. RASS: Always get caramel and spice, and in my mind it vies with the JLS2 for a perfect utility go-to smoke for any occasion. I realise these are all very "standard" picks, but I think there's a reason why the core CC lineup is as well established as it is. H Upmann Connie A: This would be my "special occasion" cigar, seldom disappointed with them. Sucker for the shortbread and I often get a sort of "salt hit" with the Cuban twang on these. Upmann is probably my favourite brand. Best cigar I've ever had was actually just a week or so ago, the Sir Winnie, but it feels a bit ostentatious taking that as a pick. Looking at it now, I realise I've just taken five Robustos, which is not actually representative of my taste overall, I've been more into Coronas and PCs of late, and I also love a Lonsdale or a Lancero, but I'm not willing to sacrifice any of the above. The Montecristo No. 3 (severely underrated) would likely be the next stick up, or perhaps the classy and aristocratic Monty Especial. 4
TheDonTX Posted July 13, 2023 Posted July 13, 2023 Lusi, Sir Winnie, La Fuerza, Sig ii and Trini Reyes. I can live with only these 5 and be happy! 3
NeoGeo Posted July 13, 2023 Posted July 13, 2023 That's a tough one, and assuming price is an object, but availability isn't, I think I'd go for (in no specific order of preference): HdM Epi Esp: similar in reasoning with the creaminess/velvety stick that keeps getting better PLPC: for that sweetness/caramel when I need a fix, but also can pack punch while young Monte PE: when I need a quicker smoke, but also want the cocoa fix RA Superiores: I've just recently gotten into these and am obsessed! Love everything about them with age, haven't tried anything young, but looking forward to. QdO CC: But only specific years LOL! '15 - '16 2
MagicalBikeRide Posted July 13, 2023 Posted July 13, 2023 Davidoff No 2, Cohiba Lancero, PLPC, Monte Esp and HdM DC. Feel like I’d have every itch scratched. 3
Capn_Jackson Posted July 13, 2023 Posted July 13, 2023 JL2, BBF, Connie 1, Punch Short, and RA Superiores. 2
btort910 Posted July 13, 2023 Posted July 13, 2023 Mag46, Lusi, RA Superiores, Connie A, Punch 48 LCDH 2
Tunkat92 Posted July 14, 2023 Posted July 14, 2023 Lusitania, JL2, Double Edmundo, Hoyo Epi2, and Libertador. Runner up would be a QDO 50. These are my staples and for regular releases and would be happy just to smoke those and those only. Just don’t make me pick one that would be way too hard. 2
Popular Post HDGSN Posted July 14, 2023 Popular Post Posted July 14, 2023 In order… H. Upmann Sir Winston Partagas 8-9-8 Cohiba Esplendido Diplomaticos No. 2 Por Larrañaga Petit Corona 5
Low Posted July 14, 2023 Posted July 14, 2023 Epicure #2 - Best anytime cigar Siglo IV - My personal favorite Cohiba since money is no issue Lusitania - Best larger format smoke imo Mag 46 - Favorite corona gorda El Principe - Favorite small format cigar I was tempted to rip all Cohiba but I know I'd get tired of them 3
shokao Posted July 14, 2023 Posted July 14, 2023 Trinidad Media Luna Partagas Lusitanias HdM Double Corona Montecristo Edmundo Bolivar BF 2
karp Posted July 14, 2023 Posted July 14, 2023 Lusi, HdM DC, RyJ Churchill, Monte no2, Upmann no2. Hey, if I’m on a deserted island I have time for big smokes. 3
BrightonCorgi Posted July 14, 2023 Posted July 14, 2023 No Order: Cohiba Esplendidos Upmann Sir Winston Cuaba Salomones Fonseca No. 1 Cohiba Robusto 2
JoeyBones777 Posted July 14, 2023 Posted July 14, 2023 CC: Sir Winnie, RASS, BBF, Party 898, CoRo NC: 2012 Connecticut toro, Illusione Epernay Le Ferme, Liga Privada No.9 Corona Viva, Fuente Casa Cuba Divine Inspiration, Davidoff Winston Churchill Churchill Runners up: PSD4, Monte No.1, Illusione Le Grande Classe, Illusione Fume D'Amour Concepcions, PLPC 2
Chibearsv Posted July 14, 2023 Posted July 14, 2023 I thought about this and can't come up with a list. I'd pick 5 and then be pissed that I didn't have one I wanted for the day. I don't have a favorite 5. Depending on the day, any cigar I own could be the one I need. 4
Popular Post Chas.Alpha Posted July 14, 2023 Popular Post Posted July 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Chibearsv said: I thought about this and can't come up with a list. I'd pick 5 and then be pissed that I didn't have one I wanted for the day. I don't have a favorite 5. Depending on the day, any cigar I own could be the one I need. The entire Monte Open line. If i got my sorry ass stuck on a desert island, I deserve no less...😔 1 6
shokao Posted July 14, 2023 Posted July 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Chas.Alpha said: The entire Monte Open line. If i got my sorry ass stuck on a desert island, I deserve no less...😔 This is the way. 1
DeeBeezy Posted July 15, 2023 Posted July 15, 2023 Coro connie B sancho belicoso VR famoso hoyo DC variety of formats and flavour profiles. VR and cohiba on the richer side of things, the other three have softer profiles IMO 1
GoodStix Posted July 15, 2023 Posted July 15, 2023 Excellent choices! Mine…. Cruise in a boat around desert islands rescuing brothers — boarding pass is a few fine sticks 😉 3
targa88 Posted July 16, 2023 Posted July 16, 2023 No specific order CC HdM Epi #2 PLPC Mag46 Sir Winnie Punch Punch NC Undercrown Maduro Corona Viva Oliva Lancero V Foundation Charter Oak Illusione Epernay Le Grande 1
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