Guest josho2001 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 so, while I have already professed my undying love for the Habano, I am honestly no more than a child, lost in the woods. To date I've only tried about 5 different types, mainly sticking with the monte 4's, RyJ cedros no 3's, and now I've tried the short churchill. I immediately fell in love with the monte 4. So seeing as how there is a much wider array of Cubans out there than I had originally thought, where would people recommend I start. I don't usually smoke Churchill sized sticks, so I guess that's the only thing limiting what I'd be willing to try. Please, feel free to throw your advice at me. I figure I'll probably just have to start with a sampler, but I'd love some input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpetchris Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I would advise sticking with the number 4- Diplomaticos 4, PSD4, Cohiba Siglo IV (or the II- the petite corona). Also PLPC and H. Upmann Magnum 46 should be on the "must try" list. Now get out there, and get smoking!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 » so, while I have already professed my undying love for the Habano, I am » honestly no more than a child, lost in the woods. To date I've only tried » about 5 different types, mainly sticking with the monte 4's, RyJ cedros no » 3's, and now I've tried the short churchill. I immediately fell in love » with the monte 4. So seeing as how there is a much wider array of Cubans » out there than I had originally thought, where would people recommend I » start. I don't usually smoke Churchill sized sticks, so I guess that's » the only thing limiting what I'd be willing to try. Please, feel free to » throw your advice at me. I figure I'll probably just have to start with a » sampler, but I'd love some input. I would go alphabetically, by brand... ;-) As long as you are enjoying your smokes, that is all that matters! To that point, I have seen posts professing to buy three smokes of any cigar you are going to try for the first time. I think that is a brilliant idea, particularly if you do not know what to expect from the smoke. You will never end up with lots of smokes you do not want in the long run. Cheers, DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 » » so, while I have already professed my undying love for the Habano, I am » » honestly no more than a child, lost in the woods. To date I've only » tried » » about 5 different types, mainly sticking with the monte 4's, RyJ cedros » no » » 3's, and now I've tried the short churchill. I immediately fell in » love » » with the monte 4. So seeing as how there is a much wider array of » Cubans » » out there than I had originally thought, where would people recommend I » » start. One suggestion, if you are looking for info on what is out there, check out Trevor's site. [link]www.cubancigarwebsite.com[/link]. It is just straight info. For instance, you said you fell in love with the Monte No.4. Maybe other cigars that size would be something you would want to research? On Trevor's site you can get the Vitola name, the exact size and every other regular production cigar in that size or even search around cigars in similar sizes. The Monte No. 4 vitola (size/shape) is called a Marevas - here is the link to this cigar size and the other brands producing Marevas. [link]http://cubancigarwebsite.com/3-sizes.htm#Marevas[/link] You can search by brand, size, release, etc. There is quite a bit of very good info there. I find it to be a great resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I realize that a couple of these don't fit your size requirements, but when asked this question, my answer is usually: -Montecristo No.2 -Cohiba Robusto -RyJ Churchill -HdM Double Corona -Punch Punch They're all kind of classic cigars that I enjoyed early on in my journey with Havanas. For the most part, I've moved on from them, as I've found other things that interest me more. But they should all be experienced, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Bolivar Coronas Junior Bolivar Petit Corona Bolivar Coronas Extra Bolivar Inmensas Bolivar Coronas Gigantes (a churchill, but if you're going to try one, this is it) Partagas Serie du Connaisseur No.3 Ramon Allones Small Club Coronas and on and on and on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest josho2001 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 hahaha, thanks for all the advice guys, it sounds like this is going to take me quite a while. I think I'll have to try a bunch of the recommended ones I see listed in here and combine that with getting just 2 or 3 of each at a time before going for full boxes. Other than a box of the monte 4's of course . Thank you all, maybe I'll just have to report on my entire journey. I better get goin' soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Siince you seem to like the RyJ profile, try some recent EX#3s. A very tasty corona gorda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiley Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 It's tough to give good advice other than this: get used to the idea that you're going to have to go through the whole list. To make matters more complicated, some cigars may not taste good to you young, but may be some of your favorites when aged. And the reverse may be true, too. I can recommend you read other people's reviews, especially Rob's, and see if their flavor descriptions sound good to you. It may take a while for you to figure out which descriptions really equate to something appealing to you. At least, it has for me. Good luck! Have fun! Get a book on Habanos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklyn Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I ask Rob or Lisa for suggestions as I am building stock. Always right on.:-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 It is my considered opinion that you should buy some Jose Piedras and Guantanameras. Yes, they will be awful. But with a little luck you will be so discouraged from any further purchases, that you will save tens of thousands of dollars in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest josho2001 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 » It is my considered opinion that you should buy some Jose Piedras and » Guantanameras. » » Yes, they will be awful. But with a little luck you will be so discouraged » from any further purchases, that you will save tens of thousands of dollars » in the long run. Hahahaha, oh man, I may not know much, but I have certainly heard some horror stories about Guantanameras. I might as well just buy Philly Blunts and call it a night. But about aging, since I'm new to the whole thing, is the only way I'm really going to be able to get a feel for a cigar that's been rested for about 2 years or so in a humidor going to be if I buy them and wait 2 years myself? Or is it possible to get singles with that kind of age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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