Tubos - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly?

[deltawhisky]

Chaps,

I am making another trip this coming weekend, and I want to road-test a couple of tubos.

I have tried the Monty' Petit Tubos, and it was quite smooth, had a good aroma, burn was okay. Pretty middle of the road. I got what I paid for.

So -- what would you recommend for me? I am looking for a tubos due to my not having enjoyed too many tubed sticks, and would be interested in your views.

Cheers

Deltawhisky

[Kdot]

Depends on what your looking for. if you want something long lasting with a kick then you cant go wrong with the Partagas P2 Tubos

[cohibaIV]

I love the R&J Churchills...

[HabanoSy]

Like Kdot said 'depends what your looking for?'...

The Monty tubos that you have tried are great, the others I have tried and liked similar to that are the Bolivar Tubos No.3, the RyJ Tubos No.2 and the Punch Petit Coronations...

But as Cohiba IV rightly stated if you are after a great smoke and you've got the time then the RyJ Tubed Churchill is a mighty fine one to go for...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[Stevieboy]

The Montecristo Petit Edmundo takes some beating...beautiful design on the tubo too :thumb:

[ACMCC]

Bolivar tubo No.2 are good smoke full of flavour, even better with a few years on... Mag 46 are available in a tube, should be good, and Hoyo Epi. Esp. are also available, along with the other BOTL suggestions thats about it....:smoke:

[TJCoro]

What about the Cohiba VI Tubo, senor :photo: ACMCC?

:nerd: A lovely puro in a beautiful tube! A real show-off piece, IMO.

I've also enjoyed the nice and cheap partagas tubes in the past.

But that's just me, :shocked: BJ, BJCoro.

[ACMCC]

Yes.. I forgot the Cohiba's good suggestion...:smoke:

[cj121]

The Romeo y Julieta Romeo No. 3 Tubos is a nice, tasty, smoke (in my experience) and not overly expensive.
If you've tried the Petit Edmundo, have you considered his big brother, Edmundo? Not quite as flavoursome, but he is a big lad
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp154/cj155121/P1020633.jpg
Met him on the inaugural London walk, earlier this year
:biggrin1:

[misterbulgarin]

thats well good. I want a giant siglo II tubo :D

[Deano]

Partagas P2! Superb sexy looking mofo of a tube too. I recently did a very large box split of them on the forums.

http://www.cigar-czar.com/store/images/pi_3939.jpeg

[misterbulgarin]

Yeah Ive seen those tubos in my local retailer, they do look flash

[HabanoSy]

I had a couple of 3 packs of the Tubed H.Upmann Magnum 46 a while back and I have to say that these smoked absolutely superb, so it may be worth giving these a pop...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[deltawhisky]

Sorry, I *have* to name this my picture of the week! 'He is a big lad' .... hell that is a talking point when it comes to cigar tubes!

Thanks for the suggestions, gentlemen. Helpful and insightful as usual.

Deltawhisky

:smile:



The Romeo y Julieta Romeo No. 3 Tubos is a nice, tasty, smoke (in my experience) and not overly expensive.
If you've tried the Petit Edmundo, have you considered his big brother, Edmundo? Not quite as flavoursome, but he is a big lad
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp154/cj155121/P1020633.jpg
Met him on the inaugural London walk, earlier this year
:biggrin1:

[Seriesteve]

I'm with Deano,
The Party P2 is Wonderful :cowboyic9:

[HabanoSy]

The P2 is certainly very seductive in that all black tube...!!!

Cheers, HabanoSy

[cj121]

He He Delta. Keep 'em peeled for a big yellow bloke encased in aluminium, at a cigar store near you!:smile:

[deltawhisky]

Yeah and also, chaps, I'm much interested to hear about the Bolivar tubos. From what I have read, the smaller Boli-tubos pack a punch for their size. Now I'm not gonna have two or three hours to fumigate my friends with, this weekend. (Considering two-thirds don't smoke, and one-third is gonna be popping out for a L&B, excuse my off topic non-cigar references).

Who's got any views on the Boli tubos number 3? Good punchiness in a petite body? (SFW, please, not a cue for aforementioned glamour shots). LOL

[Simon-JG-hr]

Only really had three 'proper' tubos. All RyJ (2x Cuban 1xDominican).

RyJ No1 Tubo - my first 'real' cigar. Very nice. Certainly the good! :biggrin1:

The No3 Tubo was okay, nothing stand-out (although I did have it at a beer festival, so the quality probably wouldn't have sunk it). One to give a second shot.

RyJ something-or-other, NC. Not sure which vitola it was, but I remember it being quite large and similar in size to the No1 Cuban. Very pleasant. :thumb:

PS. Gorgeous looking photo Deano. I want to go out and buy some P2 tubos right now... :849:

[misterbulgarin]

Yeah and also, chaps, I'm much interested to hear about the Bolivar tubos. From what I have read, the smaller Boli-tubos pack a punch for their size. Now I'm not gonna have two or three hours to fumigate my friends with, this weekend. (Considering two-thirds don't smoke, and one-third is gonna be popping out for a L&B, excuse my off topic non-cigar references).

Who's got any views on the Boli tubos number 3? Good punchiness in a petite body? (SFW, please, not a cue for aforementioned glamour shots). LOL

I got a bolivar tubo with my 1000cuban order so make sure to check out the review section in the coming weeks (days :849:)

[Cohiba Fan]

The Montecristo Petit Edmundo takes some beating...beautiful design on the tubo too :thumb:

My first ever cigar! On arrival at the hotel in Cuba, I asked the man behind the bar to recommend me a smoke. This was his selection and he did a good job or I wouldn't be sat here writing this now!

[whisky77]

Have to go with TJ Coror on this one.The Siglo VI are the best Tubos i have ever experienced, and the tubes are the coolest thing out there, bar none.

You should give them a go just for the chance of getting a look at one of those not too shabby tubes.:eek:

[spacemonkey_no9]

Bolivar Tubos No.2 is a good bet for a small smoke, you should get more from it than the Monte. Assuming your staying in the same price range as the Monte, the tubed Upmann Corona Major was one of the first boxes I bought, still don't have a bad word to say about them, a great emergency smoke to have in the pocket or glove copartment.

[nicwing]

Have to go with TJ Coror on this one.The Siglo VI are the best Tubos i have ever experienced, and the tubes are the coolest thing out there, bar none.

You should give them a go just for the chance of getting a look at one of those not too shabby tubes.:eek:

I'm with Whisky on this one chaps.

The Cohiba Siglo iV is the best cigar I think I ever tasted, I just wish I could afford to smoke 'em all the time. If I had the money I don't think I would ever look further for a regular smoke.

Beeeeoootiful! Dead sexy tube with the gold band too, much nicer that those bals out, show off, black Partegas toobes.

[TJCoro]

I'm with Whisky on this one chaps.

The Cohiba Siglo iV is the best cigar I think I ever tasted, I just wish I could afford to smoke 'em all the time. If I had the money I don't think I would ever look further for a regular smoke.

I gotta go with nic on this one, lads. :der:

:nerd:Can't beat the Siglo VI tubo for untimate pleasure and packaging. A real show-off piece, IMO.

:shocked: BJ, BJCoro....



I gotta go with nic on this one, lads. :der:

:nerd:Can't beat the Siglo VI tubo for untimate pleasure and packaging. A real show-off piece, IMO.

:shocked: BJ, BJCoro....



I gotta go with nic on this one, lads. :der:

:nerd:Can't beat the Siglo VI tubo for untimate pleasure and packaging. A real show-off piece, IMO.

:shocked: BJ, BJCoro.

[deltawhisky]

Okay, cheers people. Certainly when it comes to branding, our Cuban friends know how to do it well with the tubos! I will have a think about the uppmann. Not that I have much time, I'm visiting the local tomorrow ... :tongue:

[cohibaIV]

Ye gotta luv da siglo vi tubo:cool:

[Stevieboy]

I too love the Siglo VI tubo :rolleyes:

[nicwing]

Can you feel the love in the room?

[Stevieboy]

Has anyone mentioned how nice the Siglo VI is. If not, I'd like to say how much I love it. It's great

[HabanoSy]

Gotta love the Siglo VI, got five 3 packs of these 'tubed' cigars and I still haven't smoked one yet, everytime I go to, I open the pack slide one out and then think no I can't...!!!

It just looks so special in that tube, I think only a very special ocassion does one deserve to be smoked...

My 4th year wedding anniversary on the 6th Aug (celebrating it on the 8th at Hotel du Vin in Winchester) so maybe I'll smoke one, or two then...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[TJCoro]

Sounds like a good plan to me, senor :spy:.

Happy anniversary, mate! :top:

:shocked:

[HabanoSy]

Sounds like a good plan to me, senor :spy:.

Happy anniversary, mate! :top:

:shocked:

Thanks TJ

Not sure if it feels like 4 or 40...!?!

Bless her...!!!!!!

Cheers, HabanoSy

[monkey66]

So I gotta ask - what is the difference between tubed and regular from a smoking pint of view.... if anything?

NB - I use my Sig VI tube all the time as a carry case - never fails to impress.

[nicwing]

Monkey, I'm with you on the recycling of Siglo IV tubes, can't bring my self to throw them away, far too pretty!

I read that back and it sounds like I have lots...I have one. Wish I had more:cool: :cool:

[whisky77]

I do the same with mine Nic.They are a great talking point when you are out and about.:smoke:

[misterbulgarin]

I never chuck my tubos away, I have a draw full of them. I was thinking what I could do with them, something artyfarty

[deltawhisky]

That is the top thing about the tubes. I see them as old mint tins. They're decorative pieces, not just containers to put a stogie in. My Boli' tube from today's little trip is going nowhere!

[bigbarneyhotdog]

I stick a couple of wasps in one and give to the Mrs :smokin:

[daverave999]

I stick a couple of wasps in one and give to the Mrs :smokin:
Ha ha! You're all heart you.

[nicwing]

I stick a couple of wasps in one and give to the Mrs :smokin:

Ha ha ha, very environmentaly friendly!!

[TJCoro]

They are a great talking point when you are out and about.:smoke:

YEAH! And the chicks love 'em :wink:

Hello, my name is :shocked: BJ, BJCoro, and me birds are always after me tube :41:

[TJCoro]

I stick a couple of wasps in one and give to the Mrs :smokin:


:der:

:help: Somebody get this hombre a puro....PDQ!

:shocked: BJ