21st bday cigar splurge..
illinoisgolf99
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Hey everyone so my 21st birthday is coming up soon on May 25th and I've asked for some ccom gift certificates and some cash so that I can splurge and buy a few boxes.. So far I've decided on the Tin Man Sampler for sure, but these are the choices (I'd like to buy 2 boxes) the Gran Habano Vintage 2002 (havent had one but I've heard good things), Graycliff G2, and either the 5 vegas gold or classic, Gurkha Micro-Batch C-10, LHCOF, Gurkha Sherpa Cafe,Gurkha Cuban Legacy, Verdadero Organic, oh and a nub sampler with a torch.. (this is just hopes and dreams, lol).. I know these are a lot of choices but I'd like your guys' input as to which two I should buy! Im open to all suggestions, but I'm lookin for boxes between $40-$80 each
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In that price range, two of my favorites are the sol cubano cabinet #4, and the sancho panza double maduro.0
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The 5Vegas Classic and the NUB Sampler....
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I would go with the nub sampler and the gurkha Micro batch C-10. I have found that pretty much if gurkha makes it you can't go wrong.
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I don't think you can go wrong with a mazo of the Gran Habano Vintage 2002, one of the best $2.00 sticks around. Had my first the other day (got it in a trade with The Cank) and popped for a mazo the very next day. By the way, Happy 21st! I remember mine like it was 20 years ago, LOL.0
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you're more into mild-medium stuff, right? check out the Padilla Achilles. Creamy smoke, anytime of day, really enjoyable. Boxes are pretty cheap - you can always call in a beg if it's a bit more than you want to spend. Especially if you're ordering a good sized order, get Jeff or Tim on the line and beg them to hook you up.
Nica Libre is another you can't leave off your list. And I haven't had it in a long, long time, but grab a Hoyo de Tradicion while you're at it for a nice medium bodied cigar. I've got one staring at me in my humidors that's been in there for far too long...0 -
god so many choices... im a broke college student but I hope to get a couple boxes for my bday... just got my coolerdor up and running and I need to fill it with some sticks!!!0
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Get a few boxes of House Labels. Great bang for your buck.
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Nub sampler for sure. It wont disappoint.0
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I got a nub sampler for Xmas and have enjoyed it. I'm sure it won't disappoint.
"Long ashes my friends."
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illinoisgolf99 You have a PM0
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illinoisgolf99:Hey everyone so my 21st birthday is coming up soon on May 25th and I've asked for some ccom gift certificates and some cash so that I can splurge and buy a few boxes.. So far I've decided on the Tin Man Sampler for sure, but these are the choices (I'd like to buy 2 boxes) the Gran Habano Vintage 2002 (havent had one but I've heard good things), Graycliff G2, and either the 5 vegas gold or classic, Gurkha Micro-Batch C-10, LHCOF, Gurkha Sherpa Cafe,Gurkha Cuban Legacy, Verdadero Organic, oh and a nub sampler with a torch.. (this is just hopes and dreams, lol).. I know these are a lot of choices but I'd like your guys' input as to which two I should buy! Im open to all suggestions, but I'm lookin for boxes between $40-$80 each
Get a nub sampler before your bday, figure out what you like and buy a box of em. You will go through them!
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+1 if you are going strictly off your list. However, if you are just looking for suggestions for any cigars in the $60-80 per box price range, I highly recommend these:stephen_hannibal:The 5Vegas Classic and the NUB Sampler....
Indian Tabac Super Fuerte - full bodied, but not as strong as the name would lead you to believe, very good flavor, lots of caramel and coffee
Ccom Brazilian Label Corona - one of the most flavorful, best bang for your buck sticks out there
La Vieja Habana (Habano or Cameroon) - great, great mixed filler cigars
Alec Bradley Harvest Selection '97 - for the price you can't beat these, plenty of pepper but still very smooth
Gurkha Signature 101 Maduro - these are fantastic smokes, and although they don't comes in boxes, you can almost always find them in 5-packs and "Gurkha Samplers" for around $60-80 for 20 sticks0 -
rgalyon0911:I would go with the nub sampler and the gurkha Micro batch C-10. I have found that pretty much if gurkha makes it you can't go wrong.
There is a pretty big debate on this forum of teh awesomeness V. awefullness of Ghurka. I totally disagree with every gurka is great. Ive had a few and have had as many duds as greats. Now I havent had the C-10, so i cannot comment on that specific cigar.
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I'll even go as far as to say most of the Gurkhas I've had have been sub-par. There are a few I dig, but most of those are way overpriced. The SIgnature 101 Maduro and Symphony are about the only reasonably priced Gurkhas (by reasonably priced, I mean you can get them for less than $5 each if you look around for deals) I like. Oh, and the Empire VI, that was a damn good smoke.Fourtotheflush:rgalyon0911:I would go with the nub sampler and the gurkha Micro batch C-10. I have found that pretty much if gurkha makes it you can't go wrong.
There is a pretty big debate on this forum of teh awesomeness V. awefullness of Ghurka. I totally disagree with every gurka is great. Ive had a few and have had as many duds as greats. Now I havent had the C-10, so i cannot comment on that specific cigar.0 -
thanks for the suggestions guys! keep em coming if you can think of anything! ill post what I get when the big day comes!0
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btw stephen congrats on 1000 posts!0
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mild smokes.. well I enjoy ccom blue labels. They're cheap and taste really good. 3siglos is a great cigar, very creamy and it's not to spendy. I think gran habano makes them. I don't do a lot of mild smokes or at least what are considered mild smokes but these two are at the top for me. I haven't enjoyed much of what has been mentioned already. Nub connies aren't bad but for the price I'd go with the 3 siglos any day plus much creamier.0
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I like more full-bodied smokes but it seems like the less expensive boxes are the milder sticks.. Im also thinkin about a box of diesels, who knows, so much to choose from..0
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Second the Nica Libre. Great stick for the money.TatuajeVI:you're more into mild-medium stuff, right? check out the Padilla Achilles. Creamy smoke, anytime of day, really enjoyable. Boxes are pretty cheap - you can always call in a beg if it's a bit more than you want to spend. Especially if you're ordering a good sized order, get Jeff or Tim on the line and beg them to hook you up.
Nica Libre is another you can't leave off your list. And I haven't had it in a long, long time, but grab a Hoyo de Tradicion while you're at it for a nice medium bodied cigar. I've got one staring at me in my humidors that's been in there for far too long...0 -
If you like more full then something I have been on lately is the AB Harvest Selection 97 Habano. They arent bad for a box starting at $59 and the LHC Oscuro Fuerte starts at $59 as well. I have been smoking alot of those lately.illinoisgolf99:I like more full-bodied smokes but it seems like the less expensive boxes are the milder sticks.. Im also thinkin about a box of diesels, who knows, so much to choose from..0 -
Gran Habano 2002 . I LOVE EM !0
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Don't forget Cu Avana Intenso. Call in and ask Jeff to hook you up. Last time I asked for them I think he got them to me for $2 a stick for the toro. Yum. Beefy, delicious smoke, and full bodied for sure.illinoisgolf99:I like more full-bodied smokes but it seems like the less expensive boxes are the milder sticks.. Im also thinkin about a box of diesels, who knows, so much to choose from..0 -
definitely gona have to think about the cu avana intenso, been meaning to smoke one of these, hope I like it!0
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I can't give any suggestions on what to get, but my .02 are to NOT get a Vegas 5 Gold box. I love that 'gar, but they are on the dailydeal between cigar.com and cigarsinternational.com about once a month, and each time I've seen them on there it's been a better deal than buying a box. Well, Except you don't get the fancy gold bar shaped box from the dailys >.> Lol!
Happy 21st B-day, Buddy! Welcome to the world of (legally) drinking with your 'gars!0 -
thanks! btw diesel is added to the list, great stick0
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YOu should also check out the segundos section for some good prices on sticks. I love the nub sampler, I would also check out La Aurora's. Great cigars for the money. ANd I just got a box of Sol Cubano cuban cabinets and some 5 vegas limitada's not bad money for those great sticks either.0
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thanks for the suggestions I'll definitely have to check those out!ironhorse:YOu should also check out the segundos section for some good prices on sticks. I love the nub sampler, I would also check out La Aurora's. Great cigars for the money. ANd I just got a box of Sol Cubano cuban cabinets and some 5 vegas limitada's not bad money for those great sticks either.0 -
You can check out the segundos and see if something peaks your interest. I would recommend calling in and asking for a deal for the 1st though. I was able to get 1st for about 50 cents more a stick for the same cigar....I wanted the bands. I would agree that 5 Vegas are a great stick but you can get them on the cheap everyday. Go with something like the diesel & Nub....house blends aren't a bad way to go either.ironhorse:YOu should also check out the segundos section for some good prices on sticks. I love the nub sampler, I would also check out La Aurora's. Great cigars for the money. ANd I just got a box of Sol Cubano cuban cabinets and some 5 vegas limitada's not bad money for those great sticks either.0 -
thanks for all the suggestions guys! cank you swear by the gran habano vintage 2002, can you give a review? Im definitely interested in em.. smoked a Cu-Avana Intenso Churchill the other day and it was kind of a dud.. not much flavor. Love the diesel though!!0
