Recommendations Required

[cohibaIV]

I would like to try some different Cubans, so would appreciate some recommendations from fellow member?s Cuban Cigar's tastes and experiences.;)

I currently have:
Partagas 898
Partagas Corona
Cohiba Double Corona
Siglo's I, V and VI's
Cohiba Maduro-5 Secretos
Diplomaticos
Monte 2's

Viva Le Cuba :D

[Deano]

Oh good idea, I'd certainly be interested too.

[cohibaIV]

As far as I know there are 34 different official brands of Cuban cigars, so would like to narrow the search down a bit for the next purchases.

[Deano]

I wouldn't mind trying some more Punch's and H Uppman - never tried those.

[cohibaIV]

Been told to try HOYO DE MONTERREY: LE HOYO DES DIEUX (Corona Grande) instead of Cohiba III's.....?????

Found this write up...
An elegant cigar. It has a noble smoke. This vitola is classified and quite rightly in our view, among the Classic Havanas. A pleasant sweet toasty taste, with hints of roasted nuts and aged cedar wood flavours.

All comments welcome....

[smokiejoe]

i got some Uppmans VINTAGE 1960,s coming soon,might be willing to trade on some.they will need to be put into a humidor for a month.

[Montesmoke]

What i reckon you guys who havent tried too many of the cuban brands yet, is to basically buy as many singles one of each from the entire cuban brands, then you will know what you like & dislike:)

Monte.

[smokiejoe]

thats probly the best way mate.what would you reconmend ..give me a price on selection of cubans on say 15 or so.cheers mate.

[SmokinCohibas]

I would like to try some different Cubans, so would appreciate some recommendations from fellow member?s Cuban Cigar's tastes and experiences.;)

I currently have:
Partagas 898
Partagas Corona
Cohiba Double Corona
Siglo's I, V and VI's
Cohiba Maduro-5 Secretos
Diplomaticos
Monte 2's

Viva Le Cuba :D

I'd recommend u to try Cohiba Robustos.

Great smoke -spicy lots of flavours excellent draw lots of smoke....Perfect.

[cohibaIV]

I'd recommend u to try Cohiba Robustos.

Great smoke -spicy lots of flavours excellent draw lots of smoke....Perfect.

Thanks Mate,
Thats one for the list then....

[Robusto]

I'd definitely second a Cohiba Robusto trial. :)

[cohibaIV]

I'm on the case right now...

[cohibaIV]

Any one got any thoughts on CUABA's?
I beleave the are all off figurado shape but in different sizes and blends....

[Montesmoke]

Cuaba Divinos are a nice stick small but a nice smoke as so is the Generosos:).

[cohibaIV]

Cheers Monte..
Have you had a CUABA DIADEMAS??

[cohibaIV]

Be-Jesus!!! now that sounds like a long smoke.....
Have you heard anything about how they smoke??

[smokiejoe]

For value for money you chaps gotta try some jose peidras nacionales,you can get these from our man montesmoke,i buy these all the time.Bloody good smoke,lots of smoke ,araoma is good with a steady burn. 25 cigars you gotta try um.they are a steal.punch and uppmanns tubos are a damm good one and i smoke a few of these too.:D

[Montesmoke]

yes they are a good smoke nice flavours too;)

[smokiejoe]

I found the ones i got from you were nice and fresh,the ones i have been having from a local dealer were a little dry and not moist at all, but yours andy were jut right mate.im well happy with them.:D:D:D

[emeraldisle]

Hello,

Gabriel here, have been purchasing my cigars from a retailer in Northern Ireland, focused on developing my pallate to begin with. Anyone think of a cigar that would be on a par with say a Bolivar.

[smokiejoe]

bolivar are good cigars,try a cohiba or a montecristo,they will give you the same taste and aroamas as you would with your bolivar.;)

[emeraldisle]

Got some recommendations from online retailers, you think that is a good idea or not?

[smokiejoe]

No probs gabby,we have loads of good people on here of which you will find out.:D

[emeraldisle]

Have noticed that already Andy there is a sense of universal all round goodwill going down which is good to see.

[smokiejoe]

Yeah we all like a good laff and the site owner is cool too.down to earth,thats why this site is taking off because everyone has usefull info about cigars and expriences and also good to talk to,just like yourself.lol.

[emeraldisle]

Don't know if I would class myself in the expert league just yet Andy. Tend to write notes say if I have tried a new cigar.

[smokiejoe]

The thing is there are so many types of cigars about,and they dont come cheap either,but you also gotta watch out for non origanal cigars that are about on the market too,they look the reall thing but arent.the wrappers are all wrong and they taste like crap,so be careful from who you buy from.

[emeraldisle]

True,

Cigars are not cheap Andy, but then again, I don't mind paying for a quality product.

[smokiejoe]

youve knocked the nail on the head there gabby.thats whats i always say.

[emeraldisle]

I think also that those who smoke cigarettes were to think of changing and opting for a cigar, then perhaps they would enjoy smoking more.

[smokiejoe]

we had this disscusion before and you just cant beat the smell of an cigar,its so better than fags dont you think.

[emeraldisle]

Cigarettes never did it for myself at any stage Andy if I am being honest.

[emeraldisle]

Do you have a view on the inhale or not to inhale debate? It would relate to guys that I would notice on Youtube who would inhale after each draw.

[smokiejoe]

God gabby if i inhaled i whould shorly die,i would turn green like one of rokkitsci,s martians,he is one of our members on this site by the way.lol.

[Montesmoke]

God gabby if i inhaled i whould shorly die,i would turn green like one of rokkitsci,s martians,he is one of our members on this site by the way.lol.

:D:D

[emeraldisle]

Still people don't follow the ettiquette that should and ought to accompany cigar smoking.

[cohibaIV]

No havent tried them yet, sold a few boxes, they come in 5 in a box, they are very long cigars around 22-23 cm long.:eek:

Some good reviews...One for the list me thinks...:D;)

http://www.cigars-review.org/Cuaba-Diademas.htm

[hemclas]

I?ve always leaned towards some of the less popular (at least for some people) brands. The VEGAS ROBAINA Unicos is a great smoke. Most people I?ve shared them with consider it a creamy cigar. I also recommend the TRINIDAD Coloniales and HOYO DE MONTERREY Epicure N?2.

Like cohibaIV said this is a good site to get opinions on taste.
http://www.cigars-review.org


That's my 2 cents.
:eek:

[Montesmoke]

Review sites are partly a good place to get an idea on cigars but i do find that everyone has a different palate/tastes not everyone will have the same flavoured experience with the same cigar.
The only way is to smoke them yourself & find out, thats part of the enjoyment;)

[rokkitsci]

God gabby if i inhaled i whould shorly die,i would turn green like one of rokkitsci,s martians,he is one of our members on this site by the way.lol.

Eckshually (did I pronounce that right?), I'm still technically a "Junior" Member.

Regarding the inhaling thing... I inhale everything.

When I switched from cigarettes to a pipe, I inhaled. When I discovered the joys of cigar smoking, I inhaled. And, yes, back in the day, I inhaled that too.

I know proper etiquette dictates that you merely swirl the smoke around in your mouth, letting your pallette acquire all those wonderful nuances of "a hint of allspice, with overtones of isopropylene and a touch of rutabaga," then exhaling, but I just don't get it.

Do you order a nice, thick, juicy steak at your favo(u)rite restaurant, cut off a tender slab, then chew it up and spit it out? I don't freakin' think so!

[cohibaIV]

Eckshually (did I pronounce that right?), I'm still technically a "Junior" Member.

Regarding the inhaling thing... I inhale everything.

When I switched from cigarettes to a pipe, I inhaled. When I discovered the joys of cigar smoking, I inhaled. And, yes, back in the day, I inhaled that too.

I know proper etiquette dictates that you merely swirl the smoke around in your mouth, letting your pallette acquire all those wonderful nuances of "a hint of allspice, with overtones of isopropylene and a touch of rutabaga," then exhaling, but I just don't get it.

Do you order a nice, thick, juicy steak at your favo(u)rite restaurant, cut off a tender slab, then chew it up and spit it out? I don't freakin' think so!

OOooooooOOOOOOOOoooo:confused:
No,No,No....could'nt do it..:eek:
Been a cigarette smoker (many moons ago) and the other one smoker(yes I enhaled).. but I don't and don't want to inhale cigar smoke.....
Bar from enjoying the flavours, I would 'in smokiejoe words' be so green they would have thought the little green men had arrived:D;)

[SmokinCohibas]

Inhale???? No way.....:eek::eek:

[Montesmoke]

I would like to keep my lungs thanks:(

[ffalab]

i fancy smoking cigars as long as possible, thats why i have periods in winter while I don't smoke anything, and inhaleing seems like a great way to cut my cigar hobbie short through ill health,then again my Grandad smoked woodbines(cigs) untill my grandmother complaned that they where turning the wallpaper yellow so he quite at 93 then died at 96!

[Drewmidorn]

The Ramon Allones Specially selected is a great Robusto and the Cuaba Distinguidos is a great smoke with a really interesting flavour.

Always worth trying the Romeo y Julieta short churchill too.

[Deano]

Thanks for contributing guys, I'll be sure to check a few of them out.

[Montesmoke]

Yes the RASS are a good cigar,:)

[cohibaIV]

The Ramon Allones Specially selected is a great Robusto and the Cuaba Distinguidos is a great smoke with a really interesting flavour.

Always worth trying the Romeo y Julieta short churchill too.

Cheers
I will give them a go...

[Robusto]

I've re-read this thread and I don't think I've seen a reference to the Partagas Serie D. This is one of my very favourite Robustos. It has a full-bodied taste and smooth draw that I love, and which I've only come close to strength-wise in Bolivar and Cohiba Robustos.

I'm not an expert on the whole playing field of Robustos by any means, but I do stick with what I find reliable - and sublime.

I find the Partagas Serie D Robusto is always a totally satisfying and beautifully relaxing smoke. I'd urge anyone who hasn't smoked this cigar to try one. I'm working on one in that picture!

[cohibaIV]

I'll get a couple and try them...

[Montesmoke]

partagas serie D great cigar:) so is the RASS.

[cohibaIV]

I've re-read this thread and I don't think I've seen a reference to the Partagas Serie D. This is one of my very favourite Robustos. It has a full-bodied taste and smooth draw that I love, and which I've only come close to strength-wise in Bolivar and Cohiba Robustos.

I'm not an expert on the whole playing field of Robustos by any means, but I do stick with what I find reliable - and sublime.

I find the Partagas Serie D Robusto is always a totally satisfying and beautifully relaxing smoke. I'd urge anyone who hasn't smoked this cigar to try one. I'm working on one in that picture!

With regards to Robustos, I was lucky enough to have a few Juan Lopez Selection No.2 given to me a while back, and really recommend them..
Not had a Partagas Serie D so can't compare but they are on par with the Cohiba in my mind....
Really nice smoke....;)

[Drewmidorn]

The series D is a great cigar and, not wishing to court controversy, are be up there with the Cohiba robusto for consistently great quality along with the Ramon Allones Specially selected and the Bolivar Royal Corona... always have a box of each in the humidor!

May be worth trying a petit edmundo if Robustos are your thing, not my absoloute favs, they can have an over easy draw but still a good cigar!

[Montesmoke]

I quite like the Hoyo Petit robusto, great smoke, great construction, great draw.

[smokiejoe]

They hoyo sound and look like a good cigar there monte,might have to go and try one from the tabacco shop in town.dale had some picks of them as they come in tens i think,dont know how much they go for as singles or packs.

[SmokinCohibas]

Epicure no1 and 2 are both great cigars I recommend them to all u guys!

[smokiejoe]

Are they big cigars then are they mate,how much do they retail as singles.

[SmokinCohibas]

Also, Sancho Panza Belicosos! What a wonderful smoke,I love that cigar!

Sancho Panza is bit overlooked brand in my opinion but a tremendous smoke.

[SmokinCohibas]

I'd recommend RYJ Churchills and Short Churchills too...

I think the short ones even better than the big Churchill.

[SmokinCohibas]

Another cigar that should get more attention: Punch -Punch Punch

Five star top cigar.Great taste.

[smokiejoe]

Send us the stumps mate,lol.yeah gotta try them as i just ordered some from monte as well,jose piedra,s naccionalles.these are cuban and a nice size to stick in my mouth when im working,lol.great stuff.God if only i won the bloody lottery.:rolleyes:i was one number away last week from winning a tenner.

[SmokinCohibas]

I did win a tenner last week hehehe......

[smokiejoe]

I had loads of r&j churchills and i am partial to punchs as they have a great taste,very much the same as uppmanns as they taste very simular.dont know if any of you guys have tried jose piedras nacionalle as i find these cubans very pleasing and great cigars for little money.;)

[Montesmoke]

Sancho panza belicosos, i do recommend these, good cigar.

[shed17]

Two smaller cigars that I have tried recently was a Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos, beautiful little cigar with lots of smoke and great flavours and a Hoyo De Monterrey Petit Robusto, starts off mild and just builds as you smoke it.

Both medium smokes.

I don't normally smoke cigars of this length, but if you want a quality cigar and don't have a lot of time I would highly recommend both.

[did64]

Two smaller cigars that I have tried recently was a Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos, beautiful little cigar with lots of smoke and great flavours and a Hoyo De Monterrey Petit Robusto, starts off mild and just builds as you smoke it.
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Interesting recommendations, I'm with you that they can both be amongst the best available.

I'd say this though fom my experience with the smokes.

Cohiba Secretos. I've had a few all from different boxes. They are wildly variable in temrs of consistency, with no apparent way of telling whether you are buying a great cigar or a shoddy one.

Hoyo PR. Generally a superlative smoke, but seems to be very affected by its wrapper colour. Lighter wrappers deliver sweet cream and light milk coffee flavours. Just like its big brother the Epicure no.2 tends to. Darker wrappers are much more full bodied and spicier. Both are good, just depends what you prefer.

[goldencigars]

I would like to try some different Cubans, so would appreciate some recommendations from fellow member?s Cuban Cigar's tastes and experiences.;)

I currently have:
Partagas 898
Partagas Corona
Cohiba Double Corona
Siglo's I, V and VI's
Cohiba Maduro-5 Secretos
Diplomaticos
Monte 2's

Viva Le Cuba :D
I see you like a partagas..
try some serieD #4 and serieP #2..or serie D #1 LE 2004
also a cohiba robusto...king of robustos IMO..
and don't forget a Trinidad(any size)well coloniales is my favorite..and some H.Upmann..mag 50 LE 2005