groundhog Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 No idea where this should go, so please can a mod move if it's in the wrong place? My daughter's been granted a wish to do to Disney World for a week in September. Got me thinking about what smokes to bring back and how best to do it... I know nothing about decent NC smokes and my experience so far has been poor to say the least. Could possibly go to Ybor City (but it's a 150 mile round trip, so it's highly unlikely). Or could hit the net and get them to deliver to our Villa at GKTW. I can bring back 50 - (or 100 if I include my wife's allowance). Have no idea where to start or what to go for. The only thing I think I've found out so far is to stay away from Gurkhas! Any thoughts, help or advice would be most welcome. I've had a look at a few sites already and the choice is dizzying - I have a feeling a lot of them will be a bit poor though... I fancy trying the Punch bareknuckle, but haven't got beyond that really!
Laynard Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 You're right, the choices are near endless. Many like Padron. I am a fan of Arturo Fuente. Unfortunately, I don't know where locally to get some, as I am on the other coast, and you know us Americans...geography is not a strength. Punch makes some really good cigars, the Bareknuckle being one of them. The Uppercut is also good. Many NC smokers also like Drew Estate. Specifically the Liga Privada or Undercrown lines. Stay away from ACID. Hopefully others chime in for you. Have fun Stateside!
DrunkenMonkey Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Hopefully you'll have some time to do some smoking while you're here, before you have to buy your boxes, so you can figure out what you like. There are some very good cigars, and much different from Cuban cigars. I would suggest trying some cigars in your favorite vitolas from the following marcas to get your choices narrowed down: - Illusione - Tatuaje (the Miami made ones with the brown bands. Avoid the Havana VI line) - Padron (don't neglect the regular line and just go straight to the expensive Padrons (which are very good, too); the cheap ones are very good, simple cigars: try a Palmas) - Fuente (I would start with the Don Carlos and Hemingway lines) - Don Pepin Garcia - I like the original blue banded line, especially the lancero. That's where I would start; get yourself 10 or 15 singles and start smoking through them. If you find some you like, that's better than guessing and buying boxes that you might not like when you get home. There's a huge cigar store called Corona in Orlando. I've never been, but I've heard it's a nice shop. 1
SMQQKIN Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 It would be hard for me to recommend a box without knowing your taste preferences. IMO pick up a sample of various cigars to try and you will have a better idea what to purchase next time you return. The below are in no specific order & some may of be limited availability - Arturo Fuente Anejo (Sharks are hard to find) Arturo Fuente (Don Carlos, Hemingway & Work of Art) Opus X God of Fire Padron 1926 & 1964 (Natural & Maduros) Tatauaje (Petit Cazadore Reserva for sure & other brown labels) Drew Estates (No. 9 & T52s) Jose Sejas La Flor Dominicana Punch Rare Corojo Ashton VSG EP Carrillo Short Run Herrera Esteli Flor de las Antillas
DrunkenMonkey Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Smqqkin's post reminded me: I left out Ashton VSG. I love those cigars. Definitely try them. You're right to avoid Ghurkas, I think. Also avoid Rocky Patel. 1
mikek Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 If you go to the net try Cigar Place Biz......you can buy box's 5'rs,and singles,I think they also deliver internationaly,but it's always supper fast! Wether you buy one stick or A box they always include A water pillow to keep them fresh! I smoke ALOT of Padrons esp.1926,1964,maduro cant get enough Full bodied cigaralso Padron 3000 maduro! Buenos Suerte mikek
LordAnubis Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 If you can find a God of Fire cigar try that. They are pricey though, 20 bucks a stick. My favourite is the Churchill.
srbbones Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Hard to go wrong with Tatuaje, Illusione, Padron My Father or Ashton 1
Smallclub Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 If you go to the net try Cigar Place Biz...... err... the question was "how to get them while I'm there"... My advice: get a cabinet of 50 Illusione Rotchildes if you find them. One of the best Q/P ratio ever, IMHO. 1
Maplepie Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Have no idea where to start or what to go for. The only thing I think I've found out so far is to stay away from Gurkhas! found the toilet image, eh? 1
garbandz Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 http://www.coronacigar.com/ store is in Orlando,possibly you could make a list of what you want and stop in ................. They also offer a catalog,email them and maybe they can send it before you leave on your trip........ Ashton,Fuente,Padron are representative of medium NC sticks,the Padron being the fullest bodied. La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero can make you see spots,sweat and feel nauseous. San Lotano Habano is a good Nica stick. Paul Garmirian makes broadly flavored blends,full flavored. Pepin Garcia blue label is worth a try. If you try these you will have an excellent idea of what things are like, however certainly not the full spectrum of blends. Definitely do get a handfull of Maduro sticks,Padron,San Lotano,Pepin Garcia all have them....... You will find there are few corona sized sticks.Robustos abound,toro and gordo and larger are the normal fare in the US....... 1
groundhog Posted July 19, 2014 Author Posted July 19, 2014 err... the question was "how to get them while I'm there"... My advice: get a cabinet of 50 Illusione Rotchildes if you find them. One of the best Q/P ratio ever, IMHO. To be fair, I was wondering if it would be worth buying some on the net and having them delivered to our villa...
bigharpoon Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 I would keep an eye out for Regius, one of the best NC cigars out there in my opinion. Lots of new, good stuff being made that isn't like all the old NC's that most people bash (and really, deservedly so). Elogio, El Cedro, Cabal are also good. Padron 1964 as well, but expensive. I'd say skip the Padron 26, good but not worth the price jump over the 64. 1
Firebender Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 I second visiting Corona Cigars in Orlando and AF Don Carlos and Hemingway..
Stogieninja Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Well... first of all what are you looking for? Bold, mild, peppery, smooth, etc? Some of my favorites right now: Las Calaveras Tatuaje Regios Reserva My Father Liga Privada No 9 Padron 1926 Maduro Opus X (these need years of downtime) Quesada Espana Short Robustos and Coronas
ogus Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Try em at corona cigar and then mail order your boxes cheaper all the suggestions above are excellent I would be buying Drew Estate Black Market. Former Fuente nut.
mikek Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 err... the question was "how to get them while I'm there"... My advice: get a cabinet of 50 Illusione Rotchildes if you find them. One of the best Q/P ratio ever, IMHO. They are in Florida and have every cigar listed checkout there long list phone them they have A 24hr. tiurnaround!
groundhog Posted July 19, 2014 Author Posted July 19, 2014 Cheers guys. Fave smokes so far are hdm Petit robustos, punch Petit coronations, rg perla, upmann half corona... Anything along those lines would be good- i'm still new to cigars and trying to find my way...
ogus Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 NC: Excalibur, Chateau Fuente, Davidoff Seconds called Private Stock, Drew Estates anything in their line, try a Padron
kb20four Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 I really liked the tatuaje 10th anniversary noellas. It's a corona size with lots of coffee cream flavor. I also like everything Padron makes my favorite of the Padron is the 85th anniversary maduro.
subiemech Posted July 19, 2014 Posted July 19, 2014 Just finished a fuente don carlos robusto. I love so many things about it. Hemingway is also good, but prefer the maduro if they can be found. Happy shopping!
JHands Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 I would agree with what most have said and would really gravitate towards the fuente anejo line, any padrons, my father la flor de los Antilles and le bijou lines, and liga privada by drew estate. If you make it to ybor, PM me and I will meet up with you for a smoke at one of the nice cigar bars down there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Stogieninja Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 I would be buying Drew Estate Black Market Alec Bradley Black Market?
Stogieninja Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Cheers guys. Fave smokes so far are hdm Petit robustos, punch Petit coronations, rg perla, upmann half corona... Anything along those lines would be good- i'm still new to cigars and trying to find my way... Based on that:-Quesada Espana -Tatuaje black corona gorda -Headley Grange -Hererra Esteli -My Father -illusione MK I'm sure there are others, but these are ones I've tried that are in a similar vein. That being said, since you're looking for something different that Cubans, you could go all the way to the other end of the spectrum and go completely different with a number of maduros: Liga Privada 9, Tatuaje Regios Reserva, Las Calaveras, etc. I personally would go the Maduro route, but it's a risk since you've never smoked one.
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