nadavspi Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I apologize if there is already a thread covering this, I didn't find it. I'm going to visit my family in Israel next week and I'd like to pick up some singles to figure out what I like before I start buying boxes. I'm mostly looking for medium to full cigar, and some cheap and/or short cigars. I've only smoked a few Habanos so I appreciate any suggestions. On the non-Cuban side I've been smoking a variety of Don Pepin sticks, Carlos Torano, Padron, etc. Here's what I have in mind so far: Bolivar PC, RC Partagas Shorts Punch Punch, RS11, RS12 (I had one and loved it) RASS© What should I try from San Cristobal? I had one La Punta and thought it was great. I hope you can help. This might get expensive so I will consider it a belated birthday present to myself. :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub7 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I'd add Monte 2, Cohiba Siglo VI, Boli Coronas Gigantes. All of these are excellent cigars when they are "on" and the last three have had great recent stock, which means you don't have to sit on the cigars for 3 or 4 years before they are truly good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyopr Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 » I apologize if there is already a thread covering this, I didn't find it. » I'm going to visit my family in Israel next week and I'd like to pick up » some singles to figure out what I like before I start buying boxes. » I'm mostly looking for medium to full cigar, and some cheap and/or short » cigars. » I've only smoked a few Habanos so I appreciate any suggestions. » On the non-Cuban side I've been smoking a variety of Don Pepin sticks, » Carlos Torano, Padron, etc. » » Here's what I have in mind so far: » Bolivar PC, RC » Partagas Shorts » Punch Punch, RS11, RS12 (I had one and loved it) » RASS© » What should I try from San Cristobal? I had one La Punta and thought it » was great. » » I hope you can help. This might get expensive so I will consider it a » belated birthday present to myself. :-P Can't help with the SCdLH, not a fan, but you might want to try Diplomatico #2 for a piramide and the Dip #4 for a short and well priced PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 RASS Mag 46 Monte #2 Patagas Lusi Bolivar BCF... R& J Churchill A/T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winelover Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 You've got to try a monte 4 I think. There is nothing quite like a good monte 4 and you might find better examples in the tubes, sold as montecristo petit tubos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 There are many great cigars, and you'll get many answers. Some cigars will need time to show their true selves, others, as mentioned, are nice right now. Nothing wrong with your list as it stands. As for San Cristobal, I enjoy the Principe, and it fits the bill of a shorter cigar. In my opinion, the Punch RS 12 will need time. I've smoked a few from an '05 box, and they are tannic buggers. I agree with a number of the cigars mentioned - Montecristo No.4, Bolivar Coronas Gigantes. I might add the RyJ Short Churchill A/T...... the list goes on :-D Have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa1257 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 You have a good list started. I noticed several people suggesting very large cigars, where you stated that you short cigars or inexpensive ones. Let me suggest the following: Por Larranaga PC RyJ Short Churchill Partagas Serie D No.4 Montecristo No.5 SCdH El Principe Diplomaticos No.5 Vegas Robaina Famosos H.Upmann Magnum 46 These along with several of the other already suggested cigars should give you a good mix to decide what you like or don't before you start buying boxes. Good luck and enjoy! Tampa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpg Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 A lot of good suggestions so far. I'll add another vote for the Por Larranaga PC and the El Principe. You might also try the Hoyo Petit Robusto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armedak Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 » A lot of good suggestions so far. » » I'll add another vote for the Por Larranaga PC and the El Principe. You » might also try the Hoyo Petit Robusto. Your idea of going with short sticks is a good one more bang for the buck. I would go with Partagas Shorts Por Laranaga Petit Corona Trinidad Reyes Cohiba Siglo I SCDLH El Principe Bolivar Corona Junior Montecristo 5 Le Hoyo De Monterrey Du Prince Ramon Allones Small Club Corona This will give you a good sampling of the major marcas at somewhat reasonable cost. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasso Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 » Here's what I have in mind so far: » Bolivar PC, RC » Partagas Shorts » Punch Punch, RS11, RS12 (I had one and loved it) » RASS© Bolivar PC and RASS are great choices. A couple other suggestions: Diplo #4 or #5 RASCC Por Larranaga PC Not on the cheap side - but you should definitely try a Cohiba. Maybe a Siglo III or Robusto. Be careful though, you will probably want to buy more :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evo03 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Partagas PC Especiales Punch RS#12 Bolivar Coronas Extra RASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88keys Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 The only thing to add to the great advice guys have already given is that when I was in Israel (unfortunately a long time ago) I got some Habanos that were in subpar condition. You want to think about where you buy. Since 2000 there's been an LCDH in Jerusalem -- here's an article about it from the Jerusalem Post last month: http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid...ticle%2FPrinter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavspi Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 » You want to think about where you buy. Thanks, I'll keep this in mind. I'm planning on checking out the duty free store on the way out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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