Special occasion cigar

[Mr.Draned]

Hey BOTL,
Another question from Mr. Draned about cigars.
My wife and I got some good news a few weeks back, and I need a cigar.
Not a cigar to smoke right away, but one to stash until around October. If things go well, I will be torching it at some point in time during that month. Exact day, not too sure...
So the question is this, what do I get to put in my tupperdor for that special day?
Thanks!

 

[Tim H]

How about a Fuente Anejo #50? 10 bucks at my local B&M and should be great come October.

 

[Ducttapegonewild]

That is entirely up to you. I can tell you that X cigar is the best for things like that, and when you smoke it, it's the worse thing you've ever smoked, or it could be a knock your socks off wow situation. Whatever you decide on, get two of something, or, better still 3 of something. Try one now, if you like it, put it down for a few months, then smoke the second one, then, if you still like it, on the big day (she's pregnant isn't she?) you smoke the final one...

 

[8ball]

I smoked a diamond crown Maximus the night my daughter was born. The label is perfect since she's my little princess and it looks great in the scrapbook my wife put together.

Congrats on the good news!

 

[XYRNTX]

good news few weeks back....hmm jan/feb plus nine months is close to oct bro Sounds like congrats are in order first man!!

 

[oside]

Padron 1964 Anniversary are a great celebratory cigar imo.

 

[Mr.Draned]

You guys are good!
@Ducttapegonewild, the rule of 3 is a great idea!

 

[broadleaf]

The ones I keep stashed are tatuaje 2012 cojonu sumatra's. Can't think of a cigar I have enjoyed more than that one. Which justifies it for a special occasion cigar.
I think you should buy a cigar that you really enjoy an bury it in the tupperdor. I use to do that with la riqueza's. And they got super good with age haha. I could suggest an opus or a pardon, but really just make it something you know you will enjoy.

 

[Craig Mac]

Man, you are going to get a shitload of answers. Why not pick your favorite and enjoy it.

 

[Mr.Draned]

So far, I have really, really enjoyed these:
Illusione Rothchildes
My Father Flor de Las Antillas
DE LP9
Oliva Serie V Melanio
Leaf by Oscar

I can narrow it down to those ones, but that takes the fun out of hearing what you guys like to smoke. You really do point me in the direction of cigars that I either have no knowledge of, or that I forgot that I liked.
I'm thinking I'll have to try a couple more this weekend (from the bombs that hit my mailbox), see if they make the above list, and go from there!

 

[sofc]

What's your budget?

 

[jmartins]

He ignored Matt's question...Is your wife expecting good sir???

 

[Mr.Draned]

What's your budget?

You know, I should have posted that, as it's a great question. Thank you for asking!
I'd like to spend around $15-$20.

He ignored Matt's question...Is your wife expecting good sir???

Yes, that is the good news!

 

[jmartins]

Congrats brother...Shit 2015 is the baby year...FACK

 

[EO80]

That Olivia is pretty damn good.
Congrats on the news, man!

 

[Zigarro]

I was going to suggest the Melanio and/or the de las Antillas but you beat me to them. Both are superb smokes so why not get both; make it a night to remember! And congrats on the impending young'un!

 

[herfdog]

 

[Nevermore]

Padron 1964 Anniversary are a great celebratory cigar imo.

I'm getting married in June and already bought one so it could age a bit. Our reception and ceremony is outside. I will be lighting one up while the party is getting started. Good choice.

 

[sofc]

In my opinion and clearly it is just one man's opinion on the internet, Oliva or FDLA are not good enough to be special occasion cigars ever at their price point. This is not about what one can afford or cannot afford for everyday smokes.

For $20 a stick, I expect to be wowed and not just okayed.
. My Father Limited Edition (everyone loves the 10 but hard to get)
. Any Casa Fuente
. Ratzilla
. Pepin 10th (my recommendation if you can find one.)
. Don Carlos lance
. Tatuaje Wet Packed Cojonus
. Tatuaje Black Lance.

There ya go.

 

[oside]

@Mr.Draned Congrats on the upcoming baby!

@Nevermore Congrats on the upcoming wedding!

Another idea is to buy a box and celebrate that special day each year with that same special cigar. Or, buy the same cigar at a b and m each year.