So been smoking for many years... have questions...

[sp33d]

Hello,

So I've been smoking cigars for close to 10 years. I'm not really cigar smart, I usually buy from cigars international because all of the smoke shops around here are garbage to say the least..

My typical smoke is something 5 vegas (i know most people hate them) or ghurka (only the centurions) and other randoms I pick up. My personal favorite cigar is a Rocky Patel sungrown.

I recently ordered some Bahia (orange label) And i love them (and their cheap as dirt)

But I'm ready to step up my game, I'm fairly cheap. But I want to expand my horizons. Edgumacate me! I like a medium-full body. I've tried sorting through the forum various times but always get over whelmed.

 

[BesstR]

Welcome the boards there are a lot of info here. What part of Iowa are you from. I lived in Lone Tree growing up.

 

[sp33d]

Cedar Rapids yippie.

 

[D Quintero]

nc / padron londres
&
cc / jose l. piedra

:cbig:

 

[BesstR]

O yes Iowa bitter cold winters and hot humid summers.

 

[sean]

Tried any of the "devil" auction websites? You can get some tasty picks for 3-4 a stick.

 

[derfatdutchman]

Welcome!

 

[kockroach]

Welcome to BOTL from a fellow Iowan (originally from Des Moines). Try as many cigars as possible...everyone's taste is different. However, I would recommend Fuente, Padron (love the 3000 Maduro), Tatuaje (don't forget Cabaiguan/La Riqueza/El Triunfador), Illusione, Don Pepin/My Father, just to name a few.

 

[sp33d]

good info, im not familiar with "devil" auction sites.

Yes our weather blows giant (insert animal) ass.

I've had a couple mentioned Fuente in particular. But like i said this is Iowa smoke shop humidors are god awful, and it was prior to me knowing how much proper humidity was crutial to good cigars.

 

[Craig Mac]

Welcome to BOTL from a fellow Iowan (originally from Des Moines). Try as many cigars as possible...everyone's taste is different. However, I would recommend Fuente, Padron (love the 3000 Maduro), Tatuaje (don't forget Cabaiguan/La Riqueza/El Triunfador), Illusione, Don Pepin/My Father, just to name a few.

+1 on this, if you like the med-full stuff with a little spicy/peppery profile, those are the way to go. I would also add LFD and EPC to that list.

 

[GoingPostal]

This has been covered manytimes in many different threads. You'll see certain sticks keep getting mentiond. Diesl, ManOWar, Padron, etc. I say pick a list and start from there. Also always be on the lookout for sales sometimes "pricey" cigars can be found at good prices. To answer your question I'd say the Perdomo Lot 23 and Oliva V Lanceros are two of the best.


Official Budget smoke thread

Bang for your buck smoke

Suggestions for thrifty smokes

your goto inexpensive smoke

 

[sean]

good info, im not familiar with "devil" auction sites.

Look out... you might consider increasing your storage capacity. :glassesgr

Cigar Auctioneer and CBid are the two I know off. Damn-near cost me my marriage...:smokingme

 

[blacklabel]

Med body smoke...Try the Cain Daytona! I'll be you love it!

 

[sp33d]

This has been covered manytimes in many different threads. You'll see certain sticks keep getting mentiond. Diesl, ManOWar, Padron, etc. I say pick a list and start from there. Also always be on the lookout for sales sometimes "pricey" cigars can be found at good prices. To answer your question I'd say the Perdomo Lot 23 and Oliva V Lanceros are two of the best.


Official Budget smoke thread

Bang for your buck smoke

Suggestions for thrifty smokes

your goto inexpensive smoke

I've pretty much smoked all of those, looking for something a tad more exotic.

 

[sp33d]

Med body smoke...Try the Cain Daytona! I'll be you love it!

These have caught my eye a couple times, maybe ill give them a try.

 

[sp33d]

Look out... you might consider increasing your storage capacity. :glassesgr

Cigar Auctioneer and CBid are the two I know off. Damn-near cost me my marriage...:smokingme

LOL, i already have 2 humidors stuffed. I know my wife thinks im a nut job.

 

[sean]

LOL, i already have 2 humidors stuffed. I know my wife thinks im a nut job.

Well, brother, you are not alone. Together, we smoke in solidarity!

 

[StocktonJohn]

Here are a few I really like. Chaveta, PDR 1878 Capa Oscuro, Torano Virtuoso, Torano Exodus 50 Years, Pedro Martin gold, EPC (all of them), Nestor Miranda Special Selection, Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro, Gran Habano Azteca and Gran Habano Special Reserve 2008.

 

[AbeFroman]

Hello from a native Iowan, as well! From West Des Moines. I'd check out some of the Padron x000 series. I know the 3000s go for about $3-4 a stick and they're amazing.

 

[Alwayslit]

Another vote for the Padron x000 series.