Limecreek Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Prices of my favorite cigars are getting a little out of hand. The Ashtons use to be a wonderful smoke and a great price performer. Even the Macanudo's have gone up by 20%. I'm looking for the little known, great smokes that are reasonably priced. Are you willing to give up a few of your secret favorites? I promise not to drive up the price or tell anyone else of your discovery. So what is in your humidor? Just noticed this is in the wrong category. Mod's please move as needed. Thx. Link to comment
Tank Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Gregory, Ever since I've been on this DB. Cigars have seemed to be Bike Related Things, Along with Single Malt, Guns , Oils Link to comment
Weavo53 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Greg I'm also a fan of Ashtons... Cabinet, Heritage, VSG, but they aren't inexpensive. My solution is to smoke less and enjoy it more. If I'm going to take the health risk, it better be worth it. I can get Davidoff 2nds that are pretty good, but inconsistent as one might expect. Goog Luck. John Link to comment
Mike05 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Came across this site referencing "cheap cigars"; might be worth a peek. http://www.neptunecigar.com/faq/cigars.asp?a=4&q=70 Good site for "choices"? http://www.bestcigarprices.com/ Link to comment
Fastman Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Sancho Panza Glorioso. $2.50 a smoke for a box of 20 at JR Cigars Link to comment
rtpitt Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I understand the Monicanudo from the Clinton collection performed extremely well. Sorry, I couldn't resist. Link to comment
Deadboy Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I have always thought the Punch or Hoyo box of 50 cigars for around $100 from JR was a great deal. Rothschild size, various wrappers available... http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=cig_view&itemcode=PUR http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=cig_view&itemcode=HMR4 Link to comment
Kinsley Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 How about JR's own cigars ? Link to comment
roydog007 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 As far as my strategy I've taken to smoking more expensive cigars less frequently. I've grow quite fond of the the Cohiba's. But I may have to rethink my plan if something good pops up here. Link to comment
kcscout Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm better versed in single malt than cigars, but I've heard good things about Ashton and Onyx. As for single malt - I prefer these two from the isle of Islay... Lagavulin and Laphroig. Link to comment
kpjensen Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 As far as my strategy I've taken to smoking more expensive cigars less frequently. I've grow quite fond of the the Cohiba's. But I may have to rethink my plan if something good pops up here. If you like the Cohiba's, try Don Thomas cameroon, great cigar for a lot less. http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=cigars Also the Toroao 1916 Comeroon are really good! http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=cigars Link to comment
Limecreek Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Gregory, Ever since I've been on this DB. Cigars have seemed to be Bike Related Things, Along with Single Malt, Guns , Oils Well, I can't argue with that! Link to comment
Limecreek Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Came across this site referencing "cheap cigars"; might be worth a peek. http://www.neptunecigar.com/faq/cigars.asp?a=4&q=70 Good site for "choices"? http://www.bestcigarprices.com/ Those are good leads Mike. Thx. Link to comment
Limecreek Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Don Thomas cameroon, great cigar for a lot less. I've tried Don Thomas and was underwhelmed if I recall, however it is worth a second look. The flavor was pretty good, but it burned eradically and I had to keep lighting it. Link to comment
Limecreek Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 As far as my strategy I've taken to smoking more expensive cigars less frequently. I've grow quite fond of the the Cohiba's. My favorite cigar is the Cohiba Black Supremo. It is not an inexpensive cigar. If I adopt your strategy I can go buy a box/buddle of those today and enjoy the anticipation. This may be the best suggestion so far. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I've bought a few of the different samplers from Thompson cigar. I don't smoke them often, but I do keep a few sealed in the tube under my sargent seat in event that I get inspired while riding. I also have a cutter, lighter, and a corkscrew under the seat for camping trips. The rest can wait for beer to chill, I'm pulling a bottle out of the saddle bag and enjoying wine and a smoke! Link to comment
ericfoerster Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 La Gloria Cubana La Flor Dominica Punch Buy them by the box. I usually order three or four box's and never pay close to retail. Works out to 4-5 per stick. Link to comment
notacop Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Ya know I used to get a block of hand made no name Dominican cigars for $12.50. 25 in a block. Then the wave followers caused the price to shot to $89.00. I gave up the Brandy and cigar session after work due to costs. I found Robusto Rejects...made from the floor sweepings of better cigars,to be a satisfactory fill in. Cheap, plentyful . Perfect while adjusting valves or mowing the lawn. Now they are a thing of the past. When your cigarette smoking brother is diagnosed with lung problems, one may want to ponder the wisdom of injesting poison for pleasure.... Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 When your cigarette smoking brother is diagnosed with lung problems, one may want to ponder the wisdom of injesting poison for pleasure.... That totally sucks! That is also one of the reasons that I have limited myself to the few cigars I have a year. Celebrate life! Link to comment
notacop Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Absolutely!! The daughter used to give me a handful of expensive cigars for Bday/Xmas and I'd really enjoy them. Some more than others. On the rare occasion I 've had real cubans...Superb! I don't know how guns and oil are combined with cigars and single malts? Maybe somebody confused malt liquor and tiparillos. Those will make you crazy! Link to comment
tallman Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I've bought a few of the different samplers from Thompson cigar. I don't smoke them often, but I do keep a few sealed in the tube under my sargent seat in event that I get inspired while riding. I also have a cutter, lighter, and a corkscrew under the seat for camping trips. The rest can wait for beer to chill, I'm pulling a bottle out of the saddle bag and enjoying w h ine and a smoke! Fixed for you. Fuentes 8-5-8 always work in a pinch. Link to comment
Deadboy Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 This is a bit off topic but if you want real cubans the only on source I trust is this one: www.cigarosofhabanos.com Spendy but worth it for those special occasions when only an ISOM will do.... Link to comment
pclarin Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 How about JR's own cigars ? I use to buy Jr's own by the boxcar load. Loved them. Then the quality went to hell. Wouldn't touch one of their alternatives now for love or money... well, perhaps for money. Link to comment
PhillyFlash Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I cut back on cigar smoking for awhile, but have gotten back to it now. I'm trying a variety of cigars in the $3.00 to $8.00 range. I've smoked some less expensive cigars, but found that after finishing them, I wasn't that crazy about them. I don't plan on smoking ofter, but when I do, I want something that I enjoyed all the way to the end. So I'm on a never-ending search. Of course, it also means I have to have some good Port, Bourbon, or Scotch to occasionally cleanse my palate, as the flavor of quality cigars does change as they are smoked. Such a chore, but sometimes you just have to struggle through. Ashton have always been good (I think I turned you on to them, Greg), and I still smoke the Magnums (natural and maduro) occasionally. But as you said, their price has gone up. Their Sun Grown and Cabinet series are getting very pricey. Rocky Patel makes some very good reasonably priced sticks. I think you'd like some of those. Their Vintage 1990 series is very good, but they may be getting up to around $8 or $9 dollars now. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature is a great smoke for about $7.50. I smoked my first one at DVD, smoked it all the way to my fingertips, and hated to let it go. But for an inexpensive cigar, I just tried Gispert this week. Smoked the natural and found it to be very smooth and consistent to the end, with a very nice draw. I would actually put it in the same category as the Ashton Magnum, but for a lot less money. The Gispert Maduro Robusto was on the Cigar Aficianado Best 25 list in 2005, and I have one of those to try, too. It's medium to full bodied, while I'd say the natural was more mild to medium bodied (closer to medium). The best part is that you can pick up Gispert for about $3.50. Well worth a try. I'll let you know some others as I try them. My humidor has been filling up lately, and it's time to start emptying it. I think we need to have a very long chat about this when I see you at Torrey this spring. This may take some time (and beverages). Link to comment
notacop Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I had started to collect the labels from the cigars the kids gave me and the better ones I got and have a humidor full of them. Unfortunately I didn't write down an evaluation of them at the time. Now they are just interesting reminders of what I had but couldn't justify a rebuy based on the image. A buddy gave me a presentation box of Torpedo shaped cigars for doing a repair on his bike. Boy, they were good but strong. All this talk of cigars almost makes me want to raid the local tobaccorie! UUMMM nicotine..... Link to comment
kpjensen Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 How about JR's own cigars ? The JR Ult Cabs # 10 are one GREAT cigar! http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=cig_view&itemcode=UL10 Link to comment
tom collins Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 i like the CAO products, especially the Brazillia. sadly, the price seems to be going up on these as well. tom Link to comment
PhillyFlash Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 But for an inexpensive cigar, I just tried Gispert this week. Smoked the natural and found it to be very smooth and consistent to the end, with a very nice draw. I would actually put it in the same category as the Ashton Magnum, but for a lot less money. The Gispert Maduro Robusto was on the Cigar Aficianado Best 25 list in 2005, and I have one of those to try, too. It's medium to full bodied, while I'd say the natural was more mild to medium bodied (closer to medium). Tried the Gispert Maduro Robusto and was greatly disappointed. Very tough draw, even down to the end. I smoked this cigar longer than I should have, hoping that it would draw easier and taste better, but at the end, it was still hard to smoke and became harsh. Based on this one try, I would have to recommend against this cigar. However, since I liked the natural I will try one of those again. I was really hoping to like the Maduro. Too bad. Link to comment
Effervescent Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'll second Brazilia's! -Eff Link to comment
Rider1200RT Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I am going to post something self-serving here but I sell cigars on-line. The house brand (Calle Ocho) is hand made from Cuban seed tobacco by Cubans who fled Cuba long ago. 4 generations of cigar makers make those. FWIW, the best Cuban cigars are made in Tampa and Miami by the many cigar makers who fled their country. We also have other brand cigars not made by us. www.miamistogies.com Link to comment
Eschelon1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Drew Estates "Liga Privata" #9. About $14 single, drops down to about $10 if you buy the box. Medium bodied, draws like a straw, consistant burn, Sun Grown Honduran filler and Binder. Loveley smoke. Very limited and hard to find. Link to comment
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