Super flavorful recommendations

[ccd1977]

Funny. Now I remember the MJ12. I was looking for that when I first began smoking. I could never find it. let alone the Liga Unico stuff. I did take your advice and posted in the ISO section. Thanks.

 

[Lipher]

My suggestion would jump into the newbie trade do a cash deal and tell your sponsor what profile you are looking for. From there find your tastes and buy boxes later once you work out what best suits you.

 

[ky70]

I like, creamy, nutty, some spice, cinnamom, nutmeg, sweet etc.. lol.

Sounds like a La Jugada Habano. Terrific flavorful smokes...I highly recommend trying a 5 pack.

 

[blessednxs65]

Plus one on this. Only thing that I would add is that if you want to buy boxes, you may want to consider a split here on the board or purchase something of the "can't miss" varietal. That way, if you decide you don't like it, you can age it or sell it.

I would absolutely say DO NOT rush into buying some boxes. $600 is awesome - put it aside and start sampling. Try a bunch of cigars that fit your preferred profile, and if you like them buy 5. If after smoking the five you still like them, get 5 more. If you STILL think they're box-worthy, only then buy a box.

I could give you a list a mile long of my favorite full-flavored cigars... and the Cohiba Maduro Robusto isn't going to be on it. It's not full-flavored. The Antano 1970 would be.

You can ask for full-flavored sticks, but what difference does it make if it's full of flavor you don't like as much? My point is, you need to try cigars before buying quantity. Otherwise you're taking a shot in the dark.

Figure out what you like first, spend the money later. Patience is rewarded in this hobby of ours. Why blow a bunch of money now on cigars you've never tried when you could spend that money later on cigars you've tried and loved?

If you're dead set on buying a box, why not buy a box of something you already tried and loved instead of taking a gamble.

 

[Occupied_Throne]

Explore some of the options of Tatuaje. I find some of there most value-minded sticks to be very flavorful.

 

[3/5King]

When it comes down to it, 600 bucks is not that much money when talking about the caliber of smokes you've tried. You couldn't get through five high end blends (I'm talking a few sticks from each maker) before that money's gone.

So unless you have something that you've already tried that you consider box worthy. Ex. Padron box of 8 is (1926 80th) 250ish bucks. With 600 and looking at those caliber of cigars.

I recommend getting into a cash deal with a seasoned member, it's your best bet. I also recommend trying to find some low cost gems that you could fill 4 humidors with 600!

Your new to cigars like me, explore and find what you love!

My recommendation for a top notch cigar with amazing flavor that was truly memorable to me was a La Mia, which is an exclusive from Atlantic Cigars. Around 6-8 bucks a stick.

Tatuaje's are delicious, along with Arturo Fuente's, Rocky Patel 15th anniversary was really good. Maybe try out some lanceros too because vitola size affects flavor.

Good luck brother!

 

[AdamJoshua]

I'd hit up a major reviewer, like Halfwheel, check their descriptions, see what sounds good to you, and start seeking out 5ers of those smokes.

I agree with this, with a add-on, before i started to herf weekly with a great group of guys, allowing me to PPP many many great cigars, I would read reviews and buy one or two of the sticks I read about, I'd smoke it and see if I could pick out the subtle flavors I read about, it helped my pallet develop a bit and I found out how what I read about aligned with what I liked.

I have found that two people I herf with have the same taste in cigars I have, quite literally, so I know when they recommend a stick it will fit my flavor profile pretty much to a T, if you have a group that smokes around you or a B&M you can smoke at that's another good place to not only meet people but try different sticks, herfing is a blast specially when you get in with a good group of guys.

 

[ky70]

La Jugada Habano
El Centurion
L'atelier Speciale 46
L'atelier Extension de la Racine
JD Howard Reserve
Perdomo 20th Anniversary (Sungrown and Maduro)

 

[Kloned]

a really good cheap cigar within your likes... I would highly recommend trying the

La Aroma De Cuba Immensa

its a really creamy/coco smoke great with a cup of coffee

 

[ccd1977]

I'd hit up a major reviewer, like Halfwheel, check their descriptions, see what sounds good to you, and start seeking out 5ers of those smokes.

I agree with this, with a add-on, before i started to herf weekly with a great group of guys, allowing me to PPP many many great cigars, I would read reviews and buy one or two of the sticks I read about, I'd smoke it and see if I could pick out the subtle flavors I read about, it helped my pallet develop a bit and I found out how what I read about aligned with what I liked.

I have found that two people I herf with have the same taste in cigars I have, quite literally, so I know when they recommend a stick it will fit my flavor profile pretty much to a T, if you have a group that smokes around you or a B&M you can smoke at that's another good place to not only meet people but try different sticks, herfing is a blast specially when you get in with a good group of guys.

I will have to try this.

 

[ccd1977]

a really good cheap cigar within your likes... I would highly recommend trying the

La Aroma De Cuba Immensa

its a really creamy/coco smoke great with a cup of coffee

I will try this too

 

[Undercrown509]

Flor de las Antillas by My Father
Champagne Noir by Perdomo
Osa by CAO
Java by Drew Estate
NDB by Drew Estate
Those have been very flavorful to me.

 

[rdomfoto]

You might want to buy samplers as opposed to boxes. Once you have decided on a new favorite cigar, then grab a box..

I agree. If you're not sure what to get, get samplers. Don't spend all $600 on samplers but buy 5 or 6 (or a few more) and try different ones.

 

[ccd1977]

Thanks everyone. I gave been sampling much. So far Ashton illusione, immense are good too. I will try a RASS this weekend.

 

[Mr.Maduro]

Padron 64 Maduro, one silky smooth criminal. Tasty.