Tis the season

[gehrig24]

A co-worker knows that I enjoy habanos and he has asked me to order him a box so he can take home to share with family and friends over the holiday. The guy has no clue on cigars in general and I am sure he is just wanting to say to everyone this is a cuban cigar. I told the co-worker I would order him a box but did not give him the website info as I do not know him that well and not sure if he would tell the world and have a bunch of tossers around, thus violating the tosser ruler. Anyway, I am looking for suggestion on a good smoke for the $. I told him how much they can cost and he gave me the impression he wanted to stay on the cheaper end of the spectrum. I was thinking ERDM Choix Supreme, other opinions.........

[habanohal]

» A co-worker knows that I enjoy habanos and he has asked me to order him a

» box so he can take home to share with family and friends over the holiday.

» The guy has no clue on cigars in general and I am sure he is just wanting

» to say to everyone this is a cuban cigar. I told the co-worker I would

» order him a box but did not give him the website info as I do not know him

» that well and not sure if he would tell the world and have a bunch of

» tossers around, thus violating the tosser ruler. Anyway, I am looking for

» suggestion on a good smoke for the $. I told him how much they can cost

» and he gave me the impression he wanted to stay on the cheaper end of the

» spectrum. I was thinking ERDM Choix Supreme, other opinions.........

Asd I read the post that was the ist choice I thought also

[mgillett]

What about Partagas Shorts or Monte 4s? I assume this guy doesn't smoke too many cigars? These are a couple of mild, cheap alternatives.

[El Presidente]

He will fell like a King with Monte 4's.

Naturally, my preference is Cohiba Esplendidos

[gehrig24]

» He will fell like a King with Monte 4's.

»

» Naturally, my preference is Cohiba Esplendidos

Well I am going to order a box for myself too. First chance I have had a chance to take advantage of the special so I might just have to get some Esplendidos for long term aging. What is the profile of the Monte 4, I have never had the privilege of having one

[ALB]

Monte # 4s are a great starter box & very underrated smoke.

[Bill Hayes]

Get him Petit Coronas. He'll feel like they're big cigars. Any bigger and he's likely to be knocked about by the tobacco. And as the Pres said, he'll feel like a king with the Monte 4. Or even R&J Petit Coronas. But no-one I know has ever complained about Trini Reyes (1/2 corona). Then you could say this is the brand Fidel smokes.

[strayvector]

Can't go wrong with either Monte 4 or Choix Supreme, but my favorite short stick right now is the JL PC. Great smoke for a beginner with its smoothness and light body, and great value.

[1f1fan]

I would go with:

Cohiba - if he does not smoke a lot and wants the "forbidden fruit" this will get his attention. Sig III or IV Might be more $$ than he is looking to spend.

Monte - #2 or #4

RyJ - Corona or Churchill

Upmann - Mag 46

On the stronger side

Partagas - P2, young D4 or Corona

Bolivar - PC, RC or Corona

I would try and stick with some popular marcas.

Staying on the lesser expensive side with the

Boli PC, RC or Corona

Mag 46

Tell him anything under $200 for a good cuban cigar is what he should spend.

Check the aged list

H. Upmann Petit Corona 25 ? Sep 03 $151 USD

[Curmudgeon]

He doesn't smoke cigars and he just wants a box so he can impress everyone by telling them he's smoking a Cuban cigar?! Get him some Cazadores!

[DocRKS]

A GREAT value for the $$ is the Sancho Panza Belicoso !!!

For just a little over $110 from our favorite vendor here - how about a box of Upmann Coronas Majors (TAM). They come in an aluminum tube that says Habana all over the place - will definitely leave the neophyte Habana smoker with that famous Habana 'twang'.... and for that price ---everybody wins!!!