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BigDaddyBigDaddy Posts: 124 ✭✭✭
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I want to buy a box of cigars for my son's wedding September 10th.  He is my only son and I want a real good Cuban cigar.  So here are my choices.  I would like to hear everyone's opinion, especially if you have smoked one of them. 

1. Bolívar Belicosos Finos
2. Bolívar Libertador
3. Montecristo #2

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Danny B
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  • 90+_Irishman90+_Irishman Posts: 12,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Beli Fino, it's still my benchmark cigar that I measure all other ISOM's against. They are brilliant. 

    Brett
    "When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,917 ✭
    BBF for the win, however, the Monte #2 are just as good.
  • Lee.mcglynnLee.mcglynn Posts: 5,960 ✭✭✭✭
    Bbf's it's a great all around smoke!
    Money can't buy taste
  • miller65rodmiller65rod Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭✭✭
    BBF's for the smell alone. Many say their not like the old BBF's. Never had one so I can only say these are good in my book. The libs are are good also. But for amount and price BBF's.

    You can't really go wrong with any of them IMO. 
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  • Big''nBall''nBig''nBall''n Posts: 767 ✭✭✭✭
    I'm not sure i haven't had any of those, are they med- full bodied, and what kind of strength do they have? what kind for flavor profile would you guys say they have? and what would you pare them with?

    The Names Ball'n.... Big'nBall'n! 
  • Lee.mcglynnLee.mcglynn Posts: 5,960 ✭✭✭✭
    If you really want a great smoke go for the monte anejados! The box I got was from 07
    Money can't buy taste
  • robertgreen30robertgreen30 Posts: 2,105 ✭✭✭✭
    Lee, I say just buy all three boxes lol
  • BigDaddyBigDaddy Posts: 124 ✭✭✭
    robertgreen30 said:
    Lee, I say just buy all three boxes lol

    I like the way you think.  But, the wife has me on a budget until the price of oil comes back up.  Business is too slow right now. 
    But, when is does come back up..... I'm ALL IN!!!
    Danny B
  • BigDaddyBigDaddy Posts: 124 ✭✭✭
    WOW... so far the BBF's are taking it hands down.  They must really be good. The reviews were way over the top for experienced smokers or beginners.  All walks loved them. 

    Do they really have a natural sweetness to them?
    Danny B
  • 90+_Irishman90+_Irishman Posts: 12,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As I said it is hand down my benchmark cigar that I measure EVERYTHING else against. I've been lucky enough to smoke hundreds and hundreds of sticks and it is still my benchmark. I like be the Monte's though haven't tried other Boli's but for the Monte it is very good but much milder and much creamier but nowhere near the strength and depth of flavor for me. You won't go wrong with any of them mind you, but for the cream of the crop BBF without question. 

    Brett
    "When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
  • 0patience0patience Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ok, so can I ask why you chose those 3?

    PSD4 or RASS are considerably less money.
    But give the choices, I would go with the Monte 2, then the BBF.

    Mostly bases on vitola and cost.
    In Fumo Pax
    Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.

    Wylaff said:
    Atmospheric pressure and crap.
  • avengethisavengethis Posts: 5,689 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2016
    Out of those 3 I would pick the BBF however I would also look at Hoyo Epicure #2 or the Ramon Allones Specialy Select as well as the San Cristobal La Punta
    Team O'Donnell FTW!

    "I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
  • tabakotabako Posts: 365 ✭✭✭✭
    Out of the three, my vote is strongly for the BBF. Great sticks with an appeal for a wide range of tastes I think. Personally not a big fan of the Monte's. 
  • jgibvjgibv Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭✭✭
    0patience said:
    Ok, so can I ask why you chose those 3?

    PSD4 or RASS are considerably less money.
    But give the choices, I would go with the Monte 2, then the BBF.

    Mostly bases on vitola and cost.
    RASS!!!  mmmm soo good

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  • BigDaddyBigDaddy Posts: 124 ✭✭✭
    0patience said:
    Ok, so can I ask why you chose those 3?

    PSD4 or RASS are considerably less money.
    But give the choices, I would go with the Monte 2, then the BBF.

    Mostly bases on vitola and cost.
    I wanted to buy REAL Cubans and I was told the Monte 2 was very good in the Cuban. Plus I'm a Montecriso guy. 
    Danny B
  • avengethisavengethis Posts: 5,689 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Monte #2 is very hit and miss. If you get good ones they are very good but that's no guarantees.
    Team O'Donnell FTW!

    "I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
  • 0patience0patience Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭✭
    BigDaddy said:
    0patience said:
    Ok, so can I ask why you chose those 3?

    PSD4 or RASS are considerably less money.
    But give the choices, I would go with the Monte 2, then the BBF.

    Mostly bases on vitola and cost.
    I wanted to buy REAL Cubans and I was told the Monte 2 was very good in the Cuban. Plus I'm a Montecriso guy. 
    Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!
    Ease up on the reigns big fella.
    PSD4 and RASS aren't considered REAL cubans by whom?

    Crap, all this time, I've been misled.
    LOL!

    Again, "good" cubans is as subjective as any other cigar.
    You are a Cuban Monty person or a non-cuban Monty person.
    Cause you realize they are completely different critters, right?
    In Fumo Pax
    Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.

    Wylaff said:
    Atmospheric pressure and crap.
  • Lee.mcglynnLee.mcglynn Posts: 5,960 ✭✭✭✭
    Agree @0patience! The cc montes never really wowed me. Every bolivar I've had has been good. Cc montes and nc's montes are way different and you shouldn't put either name together. Personally I like the punch punch, rass,trinidads and bolivars. Some montes are good but any cc needs a nap and well at least 3 monthes time before you try one so take that into consideration
    Money can't buy taste
  • BigDaddyBigDaddy Posts: 124 ✭✭✭
    Ok!  I've made my decision...
    #1 - BBF

    now where did I put that $300.  :)
    Danny B
  • miller65rodmiller65rod Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you are buying them, I would suggest a SLB over a dressed box. They will age better unless you plan on chain smoking them. These should rest for some time as well. IMO.
    Free Cuba
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  • avengethisavengethis Posts: 5,689 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yeah and you shouldnt need $300
    Team O'Donnell FTW!

    "I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
  • Lee.mcglynnLee.mcglynn Posts: 5,960 ✭✭✭✭
    Agree with the above posts...plus maybe you should find a good "dealer" first! Too many noobs have been burned and will still get burned because they don't know any better
    Money can't buy taste
  • BigDaddyBigDaddy Posts: 124 ✭✭✭
    miller65rod said:
    If you are buying them, I would suggest a SLB over a dressed box. They will age better unless you plan on chain smoking them. These should rest for some time as well. IMO.
    SLB?
    Danny B
  • avengethisavengethis Posts: 5,689 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sliding lid box
    Team O'Donnell FTW!

    "I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
  • BigDaddyBigDaddy Posts: 124 ✭✭✭
    avengethis said:
    Sliding lid box
    Oh gotcha!  
    Danny B
  • miller65rodmiller65rod Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭✭✭
    SLB - Slippery Lady Bits
    Free Cuba
    "I ain't got no Opus's"
    LLA     - Lancero Lovers of America
    2016 Gang War (South)
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