Saint Luis Rey, what do you recommend?

[David67]

This is going to sound strange for someone who has smoked cigars as long as me but there are many brands that I have not tried much of. One such brand is Saint Luis Rey. My cousin gave me one of their cigars to smoke yesterday, a Robusto I reckon. It was probable only the secound I have ever had of this brand, if at all. I did love the full flavour of it.

Can anyone recommend cigars from the Saint Luis Rey range? Rob if you see this you know I would love to know your thoughts on this one.

[Rye]

I love the serie A, regios are good too.

[ritan]

SLR has a very succinct offering - the Regios, the Serie A and the double coronas.

My opinion is that you just cannot go wrong with any of the regular production. Having said that, the Pacificos is a luscious, decadent cigar with flavors amplified. Start with the regular production but treat yourself to a HQ box of the Pacificos when you can.

[bassman]

Ten years ago, SLR was my favorite brand. I had more Serie A than any other cigar. Today my taste and possibly the blend has changed. I like the 07 & 09 DCs. That's about it. Old PCs are good if you can find any.

[davidsan]

I really enjoy the SLR DC, had a couple HQ from Rob last year and they were stellar

[sengjc]

Serie A for regular enjoyment.

Double Corona for the long haul.

Pacificos for the special occasions in between.

[Ken Gargett]

good DC's can be spectacular.

[Dimmers]

Have fallen in love with the Pacificos, so am also keen to explore the marca further

[laficion]

In my humble advise,try the Serie A and then the Robusto.

[Hazza]

I've only tried the Serie A and they are excellent.

[Troels]

Had a '12 dc recently that was very enjoyable and made me want to buy more

[DrunkenMonkey]

They're all great. Get all 3.

[Hafner32]

I had a SLR Pacifico last night that was quite good. A little more flavor than the Regios I tried last week. I haven't tried the Serie A but I hope to correct that this week.

[bstarrs]

I really enjoy the Regios. They are great yound and have a nice unique taste.

[qman22]

I've have boxes of the Serie A and Regios and really like them both. If I had to pick one, I would go with Serie A

[finecigar]

My favorite of SLR is the Regios, yet have experienced nothing but good things with other vitolas in their range. It surely isn't my most favorite marca, but not unpleasant at all!

Also, from time to time I smoke a great SLR DC, but I do prefer other DCs.

[ramon_cojones]

Think I've had a dc before but I haven't smoked hardly any recent stuff. The 98 lonsdales are fantastic, such a shame.

[ChanceSchmerr]

Apparently it was Frank Sinatra's Havana marca of choice. It's one of mine too.

The PC's are my current "White Whale"/Holy Grail. I would suggest trying all the current 3 vitolas, but also try the Corona and PC if you can find them. The Corona needs 5+ years, but once it's rested, it is relentlessly flavoured!

[PaulP]

Love the SLR churchill but alas it has been discontinued.

[jazzbass]

Smoked a SLR Double Corona ( '00 ) yesterday in the car. 13 yrs old and tasted very smooth. A great Cuban brand.

[CanuckSARTech]

Apparently it was Frank Sinatra's Havana marca of choice. It's one of mine too.

The PC's are my current "White Whale"/Holy Grail. I would suggest trying all the current 3 vitolas, but also try the Corona and PC if you can find them. The Corona needs 5+ years, but once it's rested, it is relentlessly flavoured!

Chris, you'll have to remind me of your white whales prior to the Havana trip later on this year. I think I remember seeing some SLR PC's, but I can't be sure. We found lots of hidden gems while down there.

[dan5974]

Very underated.You cant go wrong with any of the marca.The Serie A is my favorite due to size.

[mk05]

I'm also not experienced in SLR; is this a marca that needs significant time before it's enjoyable? My '01 A's are just getting good now, and seems the older stuff is much friendlier on the palate than the young ones.

[BonVivant]

98 Lonsdales are to die for in cabs

[sengjc]

98 Lonsdales are to die for in cabs

Pretty hard to find those though.