If you could have only one of...

[Pilot]

... the cigars in the poll, which would you have? Please vote! :)

[satch]

Please God don't let this happen!

[Soulmanure]

That was easy. Why are there those other cigars alongside the 898? Confusing.

[Big J]

LOL!

[Big J]

That was easy. Why are there those other cigars alongside the 898? Confusing.

You're right, that was pretty easy.:biggrin1:

[Corto Maltese]

I voted for the 898 too though I've never had one, nor any of the others either ( God I've gotta lot of catchin up to do !) but I thought that after all I've read about them that if was allowed to choose one cigar to get stuck on a desert island with then it would have to be something I'd love to try.
I hope my vote still counts !.

[Soulmanure]

I voted for the 898 too though I've never had one, nor any of the others either ( God I've gotta lot of catchin up to do !) but I thought that after all I've read about them that if was allowed to choose one cigar to get stuck on a desert island with then it would have to be something I'd love to try.
I hope my vote still counts !.

I'm always impressed with one who does his research--good call!

[bopmachine]

Another vote for Party D4. this simply is a great cigar that never fails to disapoint.

[daverave999]

Hmmm. Excellent question! Given the choice, I would go for the BBF as I just lurve Bolivars but it's not my fave of the brand.
Why these cigars in particular? Why just the one?

[Stevieboy]

JL1 for me and only because the JL2 is missing....:)

[tippexx]

Why these cigars in particular? Why just the one?

+1. And why the bias towards Partagas?


TriniRobboX for me.

[Soulmanure]

+1. And why the bias towards Partagas?

Because they're, oh, I don't know, better. :top:

[tippexx]

Because they're, oh, I don't know, better. :top:


Than Guantanamera maybe .... on a good day! :eviltongue:

[Pilot]

Thank you all for sharing your preference!

Dave, tippexx, these cigars are in my list of cigars to sample. I compiled this list based on Internet reviews so it is incomplete and, in a way, arbitrary. I actually have the Bolivar Coronas Gigantes on the list, as well, but I had to restrict the number of choices to ten. My plan is to see which cigars top this poll and include them in a second poll with the rest in my list; although, I do suspect that satch will not be thrilled with that idea! :).

For completeness ;), here is the whole list:


Bolivar Belicosos Finos
Bolivar Coronas Gigantes
Diplomaticos No. 2
H. Upmann MAGNUM 46
H. Upmann Monarcas
H. Upmann Sir Winston Cabinet
H. Upmann Upmann No. 2
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2
Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto
Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 1
Montecristo A
Montecristo Edmundo
Montecristo Grand Edmundo Edicion Limitada 2010
Montecristo No. 2
Partagas 898
Partagas Lusitanias
Partagas Serie D Especial Edicion Limitada 2010
Partagas Serie D No. 4
Partagas Serie P No.2
Partagas Shorts
Punch Double Coronas
Ramon Allones Specially Selected
Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills
Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas
Saint Luis Rey Regios
Saint Luis Rey Serie A
San Cristobal de la Habana El Principe
San Cristóbal de la Habana Muralla
Trinidad Robusto Extra
Vegas Robaina Clasicos
Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro
Vegas Robaina Famosos

[tippexx]

Thank you all for sharing your preference!

I do suspect that satch will not be thrilled with that idea! :)


:smile: I don't think Cohiba would be best pleased either Costas.

[Soulmanure]

Than Guantanamera maybe .... on a good day! :eviltongue:

Oh, Snap! A man of taste, I see.

[senor_robusto]

hey pilot,
looking at your list...... which is quite extensive and varied (in terms of sizes, brands and strengths), i'm a little perplexed!!! if these are all the cigars you've yet to try, you're definitely gonna be very busy (and very skint), lol!!!! i'm kinda confused why these cigars aren't included on your list (forgive me if i've missed something)!!!

bolivar royal corona, next to the partagas D4, probably the best and most consistant robusto in production right now, IMO!!!

why the trinidad robusto extra and not the robusto t? the trini RE may be bigger, but the trini RT is nicer?

IMO, the h upmann magnum 50 is probably the better than the 46!!!

why keep to the 2010 EL's????

what, no cohibas listed???

anyway, i voted for the partagas D4, so you know!!!!

all the best,

alex:849::rock::41::smile:




Thank you all for sharing your preference!

Dave, tippexx, these cigars are in my list of cigars to sample. I compiled this list based on Internet reviews so it is incomplete and, in a way, arbitrary. I actually have the Bolivar Coronas Gigantes on the list, as well, but I had to restrict the number of choices to ten. My plan is to see which cigars top this poll and include them in a second poll with the rest in my list; although, I do suspect that satch will not be thrilled with that idea! :).

For completeness ;), here is the whole list:


Bolivar Belicosos Finos
Bolivar Coronas Gigantes
Diplomaticos No. 2
H. Upmann MAGNUM 46
H. Upmann Monarcas
H. Upmann Sir Winston Cabinet
H. Upmann Upmann No. 2
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2
Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto
Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 1
Montecristo A
Montecristo Edmundo
Montecristo Grand Edmundo Edicion Limitada 2010
Montecristo No. 2
Partagas 898
Partagas Lusitanias
Partagas Serie D Especial Edicion Limitada 2010
Partagas Serie D No. 4
Partagas Serie P No.2
Partagas Shorts
Punch Double Coronas
Ramon Allones Specially Selected
Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills
Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas
Saint Luis Rey Regios
Saint Luis Rey Serie A
San Cristobal de la Habana El Principe
San Cristóbal de la Habana Muralla
Trinidad Robusto Extra
Vegas Robaina Clasicos
Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro
Vegas Robaina Famosos

[Pilot]

Alex, thanks for the suggestions - the list just got longer! As I said, I was just jotting down cigars, as I came upon various reviews on forums, blogs, etc. This is why the list is incomplete and inconsistent (Goedel would cringe, I suppose :)). It will definitely take some time to try everything but, then again, I have already sampled seven on the list. I am buying in singles or threes at this stage.

I have left the Cohibas for later, as they are rather more expensive. (I have already tried the Siglos II and VI - they are very good, especially the VI).

[Monkey Nuts]

I've voted for the Trini Robusto Extra as I think it's a cracking smoke. I will also freely admit to have smoked less than half the cigars on your list however......:rolleyes:

[Pilot]

I have tried the Trini, too. Excellent, except for the burn issues on mine. I have a couple more, and I will give them another go after they have settled for a month or so in the humidor.

[cohibaIV]

Hey, I voted for the JL No.1....Fecking great cigar IMHO..

But greatness comes in the form of a Cohiba IV.....Try one...really..TRY ONE!!

[Soulmanure]

Hey, I voted for the JL No.1....Fecking great cigar IMHO..

But greatness comes in the form of a Cohiba IV.....Try one...really..TRY ONE!!

One day, my friend, one day--the IV and VI's are on my wish list for sure. I have a cab of II's that I love, and was enthralled with the robusto and secreto that Rokkitman bombed me with (he says he's no saint, but that was a right-saintly act on his part).

[cohibaIV]

One day, my friend, one day--the IV and VI's are on my wish list for sure. I have a cab of II's that I love, and was enthralled with the robusto and secreto that Rokkitman bombed me with (he says he's no saint, but that was a right-saintly act on his part).


Got to love the II...It really is a good go to cigar..:41:

[spacemonkey_no9]

I voted based on what I would smoke if it was before 9am...

Go big or go home :top:

[monkey66]

I cant vote because I cannot process the idea of only smoking one cigar...where are the Monte 2's, the Cohibas etc?

[Soulmanure]

I cant vote because I cannot process the idea of only smoking one cigar...where are the Monte 2's, the Cohibas etc?

Oh yes--the incredible Monte 2. I had one the other day, not very old even, that left me feeling nostalgic immediately after I was done with it. 'Twas like a glorious sunset, it was.

[cohibaIV]

Oh yes--the incredible Monte 2. I had one the other day, not very old even, that left me feeling nostalgic immediately after I was done with it. 'Twas like a glorious sunset, it was.


Monte 2..:cool:

Got two X10 2004 box's last year from Dubia airport...:biggrin1:

Five left....:(

Top smoke...:biggrin1:

[moidoid]

Clearly the Partagas Lusitania wins hands down.

Lasts longest.

[senor_robusto]

hey pilot,
seriously mate, i love my bolivars and partagas cigars!!! i couldn't live without my boli RC's and party D4'S....... the rest are good, don't get me wrong, but you gotta consider that, as much as a party lusi may be great, unless you're smoking indoors, 2hrs on a cigar is too much, bearing in mind winter is fast approaching!!! robustos are, IMO, 'real cigars' and last around an hour, hence why i love them so much!!! here's my 'go to' top 5:
1. partagas d4
2. bolivar royal corona
3. trinidad robusto T
4. ryj short churchill
5. monte petite edmundo (technically not a robusto, but close enough)!

as for my choice of 'go to' 'BIG cigars' (1hr-1hr30mins):
1. partagas p2
2. magnum 50
3. monte no.2
4. hdm epicure especial
5. cuaba salamones

reckon most on here would agree with these choices!! also, they're all available in boxes of 10.......

hope this helps!!!

alex:849:

[senor_robusto]

btw, this is a hell of a debate you've started!!!! it just goes to show how much everyone on here wants to help you out, by advising you on what good cigars to get!!!

also, you're right about the cohibas, i've found them over rated and pretty hit and miss e.g the cohiba robusto, a good one is hard to beat, a bad one will having you cursing like a sailor with syphilis and spoil your day.....

all the best,

alex:849::41::smile:

[Pilot]

...it just goes to show how much everyone on here wants to help you out, by advising you on what good cigars to get!!!

Very true. This is a great forum!

About the Monte #2, it is in the "longer" list :). I have already tried it; it is a great cigar, indeed.

Also, cohibaIV has me convinced - I will try a IV at the soonest :). About the Cohibas in general, Alex, I have a friend who smokes them almost exclusively and he was telling me the other day the same thing, that they are hit and miss. On the other hand, isn't this true of any brand?

[senor_robusto]

.......About the Cohibas in general, Alex, I have a friend who smokes them almost exclusively and he was telling me the other day the same thing, that they are hit and miss. On the other hand, isn't this true of any brand?

well pilot, to be honest, in my experience so far, i've never had a bad partagas or bolivar yet!!! that is one of the factors why i rate these brands so high, i've found the quality to be very consistent, they seem to 'hit the mark' everytime, i've not been let down so far!!! if you look into past experiences with others in this forum, you'll find that there were consistency issues with the quality of montecristos (especially the no.2's, 4's & sublimes) and cohibas (robustos & esplendidos)!!!!

you've put together a fantastic list, pretty much most of the habanos in production....... i, like most others on this list, am only doing my small bit to help you select cigars that have been rewarding for me!!!!:smile::41::rock:

all the best mate,

alex

[senor_robusto]

also, i find that these guys give good, proper, honest reviews!!! most of the cigars you've listed have been reviewed at one time or another, check them out!!! may help you make up your mind:smile::
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=FriendsofHabanos#g/u

alex:rock:

[tippexx]

About the Monte #2, it is in the "longer" list :). I have already tried it; it is a great cigar, indeed.


Not mentioned much on the Forum but every bit as good as the Monte2 and PSP2, and certainly worth a single sometime .... H.Upmann No2

[Pilot]

Thanks again, Alex! I knew of the forum but I didn't realize they had so many reviews on youtube!

Good to hear that Partagas are consistent. The SD4 and SP2, which I have tried, were outstanding. My favourite brand so far, really.

tippexx, thanks, the list just grew by one :).

[gooseman]

First vote for the Mag 46 - Little disappointed with the lack of support as I have had some truly fantastic ones this year. :proud:

[El Catador]

Love this thread.

Reminds me of playing 'Donkey Derby' in Blackpool.

"It's the Party SD4 by a short head, coming up on the inside rails is..."

http://www.myemoticons.com/images/sports/outdoor/horse-racing.gif (http://www.myemoticons.com/emoticons/sports/outdoor/horse-racing-012251/)

[Puff Scotty]

Love this thread.

Reminds me of playing 'Donkey Derby' in Blackpool.

"It's the Party SD4 by a short head, coming up on the inside rails is..."

http://www.myemoticons.com/images/sports/outdoor/horse-racing.gif (http://www.myemoticons.com/emoticons/sports/outdoor/horse-racing-012251/)

LMAO :rofl:

[nev coss]

RASS for me , never had a bad one

[Simon Bolivar]

Just studied your list Pilot & I have smoked all these apart from the 2010, which I wouldn't be smoking yet if I had come across them. Don't rush it, you will get through them, make a few notes as you go - certianly helped me in the the begining. I envy you; so many fine stix to try for the first time. I won't prejudce your tasting, just take your time to savour each one & get to know the taste profile & learn which stengths & flavours you enjoy the most.
Come back to this thread in a couple fo yrs & lets us know how it went:cowboyic9:

[Hot_Sauce]

Lot's of good choices to choose from.

But another vote for the 8-9-8 Varnished:smoke:

[Pilot]

Thanks for your votes so far!

Simon, excellent advice and, indeed, that is the plan: to keep exploring! :)

[Simon Bolivar]

PS I forgot to mention my vote was for the Boli BF:biggrin1: