Recommendations for a Montecristo #2 lover!

[hoser45]

Ok, haven't smoked a lot of Habanos, but the Monte #2 sticks out in my mind. I've heard the #4's are great too. How do they compare?

I have a robusto and torpedo Partagas before too and loved them, but can't remember exactly which they were.

Others seem sort of "light" to me and was disappointed. Any other recommendations based on those flavor profiles?

 

[SuprHasan]

Partagas Robusto is the PSD4
Partagas Torpedo is the PSP2

Get some Diplomaticos 2 and H Upmann 2, both torpedos and great smokes.

 

[BEN(SWEDEN)]

Hmmm.......Imo hard to compare them.....Monte 2s is one of the best cigars in regular production, cant say the same thing for Monte 4s......try to get some Diplo 4 instead.
If you like cigars with a little power you will enjoy Partagas 898.
I think you should try the Trinidad Robusto T and Cohiba Robusto to see wich you enjoy more. The trinidad is much more balanced but you might enjoy cigars with some power in it and you will like the Cohiba more then.

 

[BEN(SWEDEN)]

I forget, the other monte that is as good if not better(they get amazing after 10 years) is Monte especial.

 

[hoser45]

Actually, you just reminded me that I did have a Diplomatico #2 many years ago...I DID love that smoke! Thanks for the great feedback!

 

[BEN(SWEDEN)]

MAn talking about the Monte 4....I have to smoke one. Just have to make something to drink with it....keep you eye open for that thread in couple of minutes.
btw...its from 1989

 

[Bass man]

Monte #4 can be one of the best, but they make so many quality is quite variable. This is one cigar where I use a higher priced vendor to hand select a box to my specifications, since I don't have the luxury to check them myself prior to buying.

 

[Hot_Sauce]

I would look to give the Vegas Robaina line a try. If you like the No.2 then I'd start out with the Unicos. My favorites are the Classicos. Was gifted a Famoso the other night and will report when I get the chance to smoke it.

 

[hoser45]

Branchin' out! Every once in a while, if I come across a choice, I'd like to have my knowledge powder dry and ready to make a good, informed decision!

 

[JNT]

Are you looking for a cheaper alternative to the #2, or just other smokes that would taste the same?

 

[KPP]

If you like cigars with a little power you will enjoy Partagas 898.
I think you should try the Trinidad Robusto T and Cohiba Robusto to see wich you enjoy more. The trinidad is much more balanced but you might enjoy cigars with some power in it and you will like the Cohiba more then.

Can't argue with this at all...smoked both the Trini T and CoRo recently and they're both stellar smokes. The T certainly being more refined, while the CoRo has a subtle strength that is very enjoyable.

I'm early into my cc branching out as well, and while I can't comment on the 898 quite yet, I will be able to soon as some are on the way. :cbig:

Happy hunting!

 

[hoser45]

Are you looking for a cheaper alternative to the #2, or just other smokes that would taste the same?

I guess I'm looking for smokes that you'd recommend based on the fact that I like the Monte #2. Sometimes people give me sticks and tell me "If you love the #2, you'll love this one." but they end up really mild or not very interesting. I chalk it up the the fact that my friends don't smoke as much as I do, and they bring me a Habano and think they're all the same!

 

[hoser45]

Can't argue with this at all...smoked both the Trini T and CoRo recently and they're both stellar smokes. The T certainly being more refined, while the CoRo has a subtle strength that is very enjoyable.

I'm early into my cc branching out as well, and while I can't comment on the 898 quite yet, I will be able to soon as some are on the way. :cbig:

Happy hunting!

YEAH, let me know about the 898! Not that I'd easily FIND one, but my taste buds will live vicariously through yours! :clap:

 

[MiamiE]

I recommend you purchase a few petacas of different Habanos to try!

 

[U-Boat Commander]

If you're branching out, some basic CCs that should be on your list (many have already been mentioned above):

Partagas SD4
Partagas SP2
Cohiba Robusto
Cohiba Siglo VI
Cohiba Siglo IV
Trinidad Robusto T
VR Unicos
VR Famosos
Bolivar Belicosos Finos
Bolivar Royal Coronas
Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 2
Ramon Allones Specially Selected

Maybe also try an EL, like the Partagas SD 2010 EL or the Montecristo Grand Edmundo 2010 EL.

 

[Bass man]

If you like stronger cigars, Bolivar Corona Extra, Corona Junior, Corona Gigante & Petite Corona would be a better choice than BBF & BRC.

 

[JNT]

I think you cant go wrong with any Cuban, other then the obvious cheap brands like Guantanamo and Quintero.

I've tried numerous vitolas of the following;
Montecristo
Cohiba
Partagas
Bolivar
Hoyo de Monterey
Diplimatico
Romeo y Juilieta
Punch

While every brand seems to have their own flavour, I've yet to strike out when I've bought from the major brands. I have no doubt when I get around to trying Ramon Allones, Upmann, Trinidad, Vegas Robaina, and others that they will be good as well.

I've even had great success with a cheap brand like Por Larranga. Not sure why every Quintero/Guantanamo has been a complete waste, but at any rate I'm done with those brands.

I really don't think you can go wrong with any Cuban. Sure you can get a bad stick, but so far for me they have been few and far between.

 

[hoser45]

Since I've not tried any of these, how do these rank against each other?:
PARTAGAS SERIE D"# 4 ROBUSTO (already recommended)
COHIBA SIGLO VI GRAN RESERVA
COHIBA MADURO 5 GENIOS
COHIBA SUBLIMES
COHIBA MADURO 5 SUPREMAS
COHIBA MADURO 5 MAGICOS
ROMEO SHORT CHURCHILLS
PARTAGAS LUSITANIAS
H.UPMAN SIR WINSTONS
HOYO EPICURE # 2 ROBUSTOS
MONTY SUBLIMES
ROMEO CHURCHILLS
BOLIVAR CORONA GIGANTES