sergiodeblanc
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I was hoping this thread would live on. Not enough of us burning stogies I guess.
I’m never left alone long enough for a cigar.
I was hoping this thread would live on. Not enough of us burning stogies I guess.
Let's say one could obtain a Cuban cigar. What would be a good one to look for? I'm not looking of the rarest or most expensive, just a solid representation of what a Cuban cigar should be.
Thanks WedgeI don’t have the most experience but a Cuban Montecisto #2 or a Romeo y Julieta Churchill are two fine smokes.
Shawn, Make sure you buy your Cuban smokes from a La Case Del Habanos (they are the official store of Habanos SA). Cigar Aficionado published an article suggesting that 95% of all cCuban cigars in the the US are counterfeit. Many of them come from Cuba.Let's say one could obtain a Cuban cigar. What would be a good one to look for? I'm not looking of the rarest or most expensive, just a solid representation of what a Cuban cigar should be.
Let's say one could obtain a Cuban cigar. What would be a good one to look for? I'm not looking of the rarest or most expensive, just a solid representation of what a Cuban cigar should be.
I'd suggest a Partagas D4 or a Montecristo #2...they're a great representation of Cuban cigars at their finest. I wish I would have known you were interested, and I would have brought you one at the factory!
If you do have interest in trying one though, as Hans suggested, make sure you are buying an authentic Cuban as counterfeits can have some REALLY nasty stuff in them.
Shawn, Make sure you buy your Cuban smokes from a La Case Del Habanos (they are the official store of Habanos SA). Cigar Aficionado published an article suggesting that 95% of all cCuban cigars in the the US are counterfeit. Many of them come from Cuba.
If you're looking for a representative selection, be sure to get at least 2 of each smoke. Hand-made cigars can vary more than you might think from one to another. Then turn your attention to the following:
1) The Hoyo De Monterrey Double Cornona. This might just be the highest rated Cuban cigar through the years.
2) Just about anything from Cohiba; especially the Esplendidos, Robustos, Siglo IV, Siglo VI, and any one of the three vitolas from their Maduro 5 line (I love the Secretos).
3) The Partagas D4 is one of the greats. I am told the E2 is just a bigger vitola of the same blend.
4) Any of the Romeo Y Julieta Churchills. The Wide Churchills is my favourite. Great flavour and big smoke.
5) Bolivar Belicosos Finos. This is a man's cigar. Strong. Not for the faint of heart. The Royal Corona is also worth a look.
Paul is right, the Montecristo #2 is very popular. It may be the best selling Cuban in the world. Alas, I prefer Montecristo's Open Eagle.
Apparantly.
Had to quarantine about 10 exceptional smokes and hope like hell I can save them.
I'm sure I'm not the only cigar smoker in the crowd. Post up.