Lazy Summer Afternoon Cigar...

[genevapics]

I need some recommendations for a light, easy going cigar for these hot, hazy days of summer that are fast approaching. Complexity is welcome, but not a must. I saw the Czar's recommendation of the Juan Lopez Seleccion No.1. Sounds like it might fit the bill. Any other recommendations? I prefer thin gauge cigars, but am open to anything.

Thanks.

[nugget]

I would recommend a Cohiba Siglo III, not too sure how the current stock is, I heard they have increased in strength, but in the past I have found them a great afternoon cigar. Otherwise I would spark up maybe a Monte 3 or 4, because I am very impartial to Montecristo and could enjoy one anytime.

[habanohal]

Would take Bolivar anytime I am undesisive. I have never been let down with one ( as to a bum Monty #2)

Royal Corona or Tubos #1, #2

[Professor Twain]

» I need some recommendations for a light, easy going cigar for these hot,

» hazy days of summer that are fast approaching. Complexity is welcome, but

» not a must. I saw the Czar's recommendation of the Juan Lopez Seleccion

» No.1. Sounds like it might fit the bill. Any other recommendations?

» I prefer thin gauge cigars, but am open to anything.

»

» Thanks.

Light and easy going--here are some suggestions:

Cohiba Exquisitos

Dip 4 or 5

ERDM Demi Tasse

Hoyo des Dieux

La Gloria Medaille d'or #1

Por Larranaga Panatellas

Punch Margaritas

Punch Super Selection #1

Punch Petit Punch

Quai D'Orsay Coronas Claros

San Cristobal El Principe

Trinidad Reyes

Makes we want to go have one.

[Moglman]

Had an 05 Quai D'Orsay Corona last night. Not the first stick I'd normally grab, but was very pleasant and fit the evening sun and mood. Some good cinnamon, honey and leather notes. I need to try the Grand Corona again.

[Tony Maduro]

Trinidad Coloniales is my suggestion

[shrink]

I saw the Czar's recommendation of the Juan Lopez Seleccion

No.1.

Funny, but JLP #! was exactly what I thought when I saw the thread. You know, Ken is right.... El Prez does get 'em right sometimes.

[Wiley]

» » I need some recommendations for a light, easy going cigar for these hot,

» » hazy days of summer that are fast approaching. Complexity is welcome,

» but

» » not a must. I saw the Czar's recommendation of the Juan Lopez

» Seleccion

» » No.1. Sounds like it might fit the bill. Any other

» recommendations?

» » I prefer thin gauge cigars, but am open to anything.

» »

» » Thanks.

»

» Light and easy going--here are some suggestions:

»

» Cohiba Exquisitos

» Dip 4 or 5

» ERDM Demi Tasse

» Hoyo des Dieux

» La Gloria Medaille d'or #1

» Por Larranaga Panatellas

» Punch Margaritas

» Punch Super Selection #1

» Punch Petit Punch

» Quai D'Orsay Coronas Claros

» San Cristobal El Principe

» Trinidad Reyes

»

» Makes we want to go have one.

Good God in Heaven, you consider a Punch SS#1, the SCdH El Principe, and Trinidad Reyes as LIGHT? That boggles my mind.

[shrink]

Good God in Heaven, you consider a Punch SS#1, the SCdH El Principe, and Trinidad Reyes as LIGHT? That boggles my mind.

I know this guy, and he is weird. He puts jalapenos in his martinis instead of olives...

[Curt]

» Good God in Heaven, you consider a Punch SS#1, the SCdH El Principe, and

» Trinidad Reyes as LIGHT? That boggles my mind.

»

» I know this guy, and he is weird. He puts jalapenos in his martinis

» instead of olives...

I put jalapeno stuffed olives in my martini.

[Professor Twain]

»

» Good God in Heaven, you consider a Punch SS#1, the SCdH El Principe, and

» Trinidad Reyes as LIGHT? That boggles my mind.

In contrast to many Partagas, Bolivar, Ramon Allones, and Montecristo, yes, these are on the light side to me. I think of them as full flavored, but not as strong.

I have a chart that was sent to me by a Board member when I was starting out that classifies Cuban cigars by strength--not sure of the original source--that might be of interest in discussing strength.

Overall Cigar Brand Strengths

Mild Fonseca - Guantanamera - Hoyo de Monterrey - Quai d'Orsay - Rafael Gonzalez -

Mild - Medium El Ray del Mundo - Gispert - H Upmann - Por Larranaga - San Cristobal - Troya

Medium Belinda - Cohiba (Siglo line)

Flor de Cano - La Gloria Cubana - Punch - Quintero - Romeo y Julieta - Sancho Panza - Trinidad

Medium - Full Cohiba (classic line) - Cuaba - Diplomaticos - Jose L Piedra - Juan Lopez - Los Statos de Luxe - Montecristo - Vegas Robaina

Full Bolivar - Cabanas - Partagas - Ramon Alones - Saint Luis Rey - Vegueros

[Ginseng]

Andre,

The cigars in this category that hit the spot for me are:

QdO Coronas

ERdM Lunch Club, Petit Coronas

LGC MdO 1, 3, 4

Fonseca Delicias

I don't care much for the Sancho Panza, Rafael Gonzalez, or Juan Lopez profiles but there might be cigars in those marcas that appeal to you.

Wilkey

[El Presidente]

Sultry hot afternoons....thunderstorm building in the distance, cicada's making a racket....cold beer or cisp white wine.

Juan Lopez Seleccion No 1.

Sancho Panza Belicoso

Hoyo De Monterrey Le Hoyo Du Dieux

Sancho Panza Non Plus

San Cristobal La Punta

San Cristobal Principe

Monte 4

La Gloria Cubana Tainos

[Mel]

HDM du Gormet is a great thin gauge medium bodied cigar to suit the summer occasion.

[genevapics]

Thank you for all of the suggestions. Great list of cigars.

[bassman]

Light & easygoing? How about a Fonseca #1 or SLR Churchill. Both should be very satisfying. As for the MdeO #1, an excellent cigar, but my 97s are quite strong. I've had a few 99s that are lighter but still quite tasty.

[broozer]

i'll repeat what i said at ICC: SP molino or QDO corona. :-D

bruce

[CoryOllis]

Wow, great thread! Ah, summertime! Of course, down under it's a whole other story!

[Cam]

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