^nsmoke Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 What 5 or 6 cigars should be in everybodies humidor? There are probably many opinions on this forum as to what cigar best represent the cuban people and there culture. But what I am asking is what regular production cigars fit the bill. Nothing fancy because not everybody just starting out can afford, find, or even appreciate the suttle nuances of rare ,aged, or custom sticks. I have found that most partakers of the leaf love to share there passion and find great satisfaction when introducing friend or family to a damn fine cigar. So I'm asking guys and gals what are the most haves!!! :-P
dysfunctional Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 My picks will be a Partagas D4 and Shorts, Cohiba Siglo VI, H Upmann Sir Winston, Juan Lopez Petit Corona, RASS......
genevapics Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 As you are aware, there are no right or wrong answers to your question. With that in mind, I will offer my opinion, in no particular order: Montecristo No2 Cohiba Lancero Cohiba Siglo VI Bolivar PC Bolivar Royal Corona Partagas Serie du Conn No1 Trinidad Fundadores All of the cigars listed above are currently in my humidor. There are many more classics, but I have yet to try them all.
connoiseur29 Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 Monte#2, BBF, RASS, Partagas Lusitania, Trinidad Fundadore, Siglo VI
tattoodad13 Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 being very new to Cuban cigar's here is what I have more than one of PSD #4 Monti #2 San Cristobal El Principe Diplomatico #2 It will be interesting to see what everyone suugest.
Colt45 Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 » There are probably many opinions on this forum as to what cigar best » represent the cuban people and there culture. If such a cigar exists, I suppose it would be one graced with the Robaina band.
El Rushbo Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 Cohiba Sig VI Bolivar Belicoso Fino Partagas SD 4 Ramon Allones Specially Selected Monte 2
Cohiba007 Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 RASS CoRo Mag 46 Punch Punch Edmundo-smoking nicely now :-P
sloth Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 Sancho Panza Non Plus Monte #2 RASS VR Clasico blah blah Cohiba blah blah Trinidad oh, and a big jug of rum!
Van55 Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 I would name the following as five "classic" Cuban cigars: Montecristo #2 Romeo y Julieta Churchill Partagas Lusitania Cohiba Lancero Trinidad Fundadore Slightly less "classic" Montecristo #4 H. Upmann Sir Winston Cohiba Robusto Montecristo A Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona Note that Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Hoyo de Monterrey, Cohiba and Partagas are the only Cuban marcas that are distributed world-wide.
Van55 Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 Oh.... as an afterthought... By identifying the cigars above as Cuban classics, I don't intend to endorse them for your purchasing pleasure. Monte #2 and Monte #4 are far too inconsistent for my taste. I would opt for the H. Upmann #2 and Bolvar PC for these marcas. Cohiba Lanceros and Cohiba Robustos are not, to my taste, worth the premium you pay for them. I would opt for Partagas Serie du Connoisseur or Monte Especial #1 in lieu of the Lancero, and RASS in lieu of the CoRo. For my taste, Bolivar Coronas Gigantes are the best Churchill sized cigar going, though aged RyJ's are excellent. Ramon Allones Gigantes and Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro are better Prominentes than Hoyo DC's in my opinion.
El Presidente Posted April 21, 2006 Posted April 21, 2006 Nice list Van When I think Cuban cigars I think: Cohiba Robusto Romeo y Julieta Churchill Montecristo No 2 Partagas Serie D No 4 Hoyo De Monterrey Double Corona Habanos regard these brands as "The Big 5" You will never see a regional release selected from these brands.
Tave1225 Posted April 21, 2006 Posted April 21, 2006 » I would name the following as five "classic" Cuban cigars: » » Montecristo #2 » Romeo y Julieta Churchill » Partagas Lusitania » Cohiba Lancero » Trinidad Fundadore » » Slightly less "classic" » » Montecristo #4 » H. Upmann Sir Winston » Cohiba Robusto » Montecristo A » Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona » » » Note that Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Hoyo de Monterrey, Cohiba and » Partagas are the only Cuban marcas that are distributed world-wide. Ditto. Nice list.:-D
Elric Posted April 21, 2006 Posted April 21, 2006 For the neophyte I would stay away from the esoteric/needing age sticks and concentrate on the more approachable vitolas: SP Beli Mag 46 CoRo RASCC Partagas D4 RyJ churchill Punch DC These, IMO, represent a good starting point for an intro to Habanos.
cigarnut Posted April 21, 2006 Posted April 21, 2006 Epicure no 2 (Hoyo) Romeo y Julieta Churchill Montecristo No 2 Partagas churchill de lux Hoyo De Monterrey Double Corona
tacmedic Posted April 21, 2006 Posted April 21, 2006 For me the classic cuban cigars would be...in no particular order.. Monte 2 Boli PC RASS Mag46 Partagas Lusi
^nsmoke Posted April 21, 2006 Author Posted April 21, 2006 » Nice list Van, Finally got this to go through!!! My first intro to cuban cigars was about 6 years ago with a chance purchase of a box of Lanceros, guy I worked with had just came back from overseas and needed the money, Do to the lack of availability these cigars were well rationed and in fact I still have 5 left. Inter the world wide web and purchasing practices changed about 1 1/2 years ago. My palate is still in its infancy but here goes. Cohiba Lanceros (classic)- pricy but not as costly as a fundadora(another fine cigar) the corona esp is good when your lacking the time. Partagas conn. #1 (classic)-just smoked one from 03 last night what a fine cigar, some say old world partagas flavor, I wouldn't know but I like em! PLPC- (maybe not a classic but unique) I just love these bastsrds, glad I have a extra cab KMM 04 in deep sleep. PSD4- (classic) smoke em young, PSP2 should has potental needs to be around a few more years Partagas Lusitanias(classic)- When I want a big stick( relax Ken :-D)I reach for this one. Cohiba esplindidos (classic)- I had to come back and add this cigar, they're way over priced probably would never buy a box unless someone found some that were exceptional ;-) but when there on they'll take your breath away!!- Life is not the destination but the journey and purchasing is a pleasure ,right EL PREZ ;-). thanks for the feedback!!!
Sparky Posted April 26, 2006 Posted April 26, 2006 Here's what sales reults would prob say Cohiba Esplendidos RyJ Churchill Monte 2 BBF PSD4 Another top 5 RyJ Ex#4 Mag46 Partagas Shorts Hoyo Epi2 Trini Reyes Can't make up my mind LOL Monte5 Lusi QDO Coronas Sancho Beli Punch RS11 Damnit...... no where to put the VR Unicos
Kodiakbr Posted April 26, 2006 Posted April 26, 2006 Lets see my top 5.....HMMMMMMMMM BBF Coro PSD4 RAG Trini Fundadore
dogbreath Posted April 27, 2006 Posted April 27, 2006 RASCC RASS Party Shorts Juan Lopez No. 2 H. Upmann PC Boli CJ Many others :-)
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