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In the past several weeks I've been able to pick up the following for my new wineador (and me). I want to buy four to six more boxes/cabs and I should be done for a while. I want to diversify my collection...so I always look forward to my limited opportunities to smoke with myself...and guests.

Here's what I've got:

Cab of BBF 25

Cab of BBPC 50

Box of BRC 25

Punch Spec II's 25

Juan Lopez 2's 25

Cohiba Sig III 25

I had been smoking NC's for the past three years....medium to high end. I think I'm pretty much done with them. I can't imagine taking the time to smoke anything else but the forbidden leaf.

Any thoughts on what I should add? Am I missing some must have staples?

Thanks

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As a piece of advice (for what it's worth). You have enough to work out the flavour profiles you like and do not like.

There is no such thing as "must haves". There is such a thing as "what I like"

Take your time. If purchasing over the next few months purchase singles in groups of 3 to determine new frontiers. When ordering ask the vendor to select singles which are great representations of the cigars you have requested. If he says "no...they are fairly ordinary currently" then allow him or her to make some recomendations.

You have plenty of time. One of the core enemies of regular newcomers to CC's is over enthusiasm in that 12 months down the track they are loaded with boxes many of which they do not like.

No need for that :cigar:

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Excellent Advice...and I appreciate your insight. I think that after smoking the NC's for the past several years I was trying to make up for lost time.

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There is no such thing as "must haves". There is such a thing as "what I like"

Take your time. If purchasing over the next few months purchase singles in groups of 3 to determine new frontiers. When ordering ask the vendor to select singles which are great representations of the cigars you have requested. If he says "no...they are fairly ordinary currently" then allow him or her to make some recomendations.

You have plenty of time. One of the core enemies of regular newcomers to CC's is over enthusiasm in that 12 months down the track they are loaded with boxes many of which they do not like.

No need for that :jester:

Absolutely. If I did make a suggestion, it would be to try a few from the Partagas marque - any or all of the Serie du Connaisseur line,

as well as the 898.

A few Bolivar Coronas Gigantes wouldn't hurt, and while we're at it, perhaps a few Upmann Sir Winstons and Magnum 46.

And then there's........... :jester:

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Buy more singles or sampler packs and buy less full boxes until you work out what suits you.

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Absolutely. If I did make a suggestion, it would be to try a few from the Partagas marque - any or all of the Serie du Connaisseur line,

as well as the 898.

A few Bolivar Coronas Gigantes wouldn't hurt, and while we're at it, perhaps a few Upmann Sir Winstons and Magnum 46.

And then there's........... :jester:

Never pay any attention to Colt, even when he's right. Sir Winston and 898's...they don't come much better. Grab some Connie 2's while you're at it.

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There is no such thing as "must haves". There is such a thing as "what I like" ...

Those... are LIES!! Everyone needs a separate, fully stocked humidor filled with nothing but Partagas!

;)

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Those... are LIES!! Everyone needs a separate, fully stocked humidor filled with nothing but Partagas!

;)

I second that. And by Partagas, I mean Bolivar.

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I second that. And by Partagas, I mean Bolivar.

Yeah well... you make a good point. You should have a separate, oversized, completely stocked humidor filled with Partagas AND Bolivar.

;)

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As a piece of advice (for what it's worth). You have enough to work out the flavour profiles you like and do not like.

There is no such thing as "must haves". There is such a thing as "what I like"

Take your time. If purchasing over the next few months purchase singles in groups of 3 to determine new frontiers. When ordering ask the vendor to select singles which are great representations of the cigars you have requested. If he says "no...they are fairly ordinary currently" then allow him or her to make some recomendations.

You have plenty of time. One of the core enemies of regular newcomers to CC's is over enthusiasm in that 12 months down the track they are loaded with boxes many of which they do not like.

No need for that ;)

This is sage advice and I would take it. My friend Rob left out one important detail! There is more to life than large ring cigars. In my world the Cuban cigar revolves around a 42 ring gauge sun! 42 ring cigars present balance and perfection. I would pick up a slew of singles like Rob suggested but include in those a nice selection of Petit Coronas. These are great sized cigars, worth more than their weight in tobacco. Don't get caught in the bigger is better trap! -Piggy

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I would pick up a slew of singles like Rob suggested but include in those a nice selection of Petit Coronas. These are great sized cigars, worth more than their weight in tobacco. Don't get caught in the bigger is better trap! -Piggy

Amen to that!

As a friend of Petit Coronas my reccomendations are Diplomaticos 4, Montecristo 4, Punch PC and Bolivar PC. I dont think you´ll regret it...

Posted

Thanks to all for your suggestions. They were properly noted and acted upon. Mr. President...I have done my part. Now I'm counting on you...

Thanks

  • 8 months later...
Posted

smll2, you have come a very long way from this, lol. Thanks again for the smokes. Ive let them rest enough for now I think, and I've started to smoke some. The Parti Shorts are amazing.

Posted

Welcome from Tennessee.

Great advice from great people as usual. I know as a noob I got on another site and tried to keep up with the Jonse's and chased cigars for 18 months. Now I have many boxes that I hope will age into something. You have all the time in the world.

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smll2, can you give us an update? what have you discovered?

I've learned that in this business...finding a vendor you trust and respect is the single most important step you take. This is key. Cuban cigars as we know are fickle as all hell. Knowing where they come from is numero uno. I've got my vendor. While my vendor has excellent prices IMO I would not stray elsewhere....for a deal...it's just not worth the hassle or gamble.

I love my CoRos...Sig V's.... PCC aged stock...PSD 4's from 2004

...RASS...PSP stock....Party Shorts, Monte 2's BBF's...monte 4's

I have the Cohiba Maduros...and I very much enjoy them.

Mag 46, 48's and 50's are out of this world.

My Esplenspensives....have under performed. Sir Winnies...so so..Sig III's have consistent draw problems.

I've found I'm not a big fan of larger smokes.....Party Lusi's and Salomones, HDM Double Coronas...the big SLR's....they seem to be hit and miss...some very good...others blah.

I have really enjoyed the Monte especials...cohiba lanceros...These will be my next box purchases re: PSP or HQ. I think the skinny guys might be easier to construct...

I smoked a RACF last week.....they have improved slightly but still kick.

Dip 5's and Connie 1's are great values.

I have had a few VR's and I like.

I don't consider myself an afficionado....still a novice....not a level to post reviews.

I could ramble on and on....

I know I'm still a freshman.

In 2010 I'll be a sophmore.....oh ya!!! :)

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smll2, you have come a very long way from this, lol. Thanks again for the smokes. Ive let them rest enough for now I think, and I've started to smoke some. The Parti Shorts are amazing.

Sam,

The party shorts were from the PSP program....excellent. What have you smoked....and how are they smoking?

I'm interested to hear your feedback...thoughts

Tom

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Sam,

The party shorts were from the PSP program....excellent. What have you smoked....and how are they smoking?

I'm interested to hear your feedback...thoughts

Tom

All I have smoked so far was the Party short. Let it rest for awhile and it has come around perfectly. Construction, burn, draw were spot on. It was a stout smoke for such a small package. You got a great deal on those PSPs.

Planning on the Party Lusi for Turkey day.

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