El Presidente Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 The best pound for pound Cuban cigars in the world today? I get the above question asked regularly of me and I have my list which I will post later today. However I would like your list which you will need to keep to no more than three cigars. Taking into account: Enjoyment Value/Price Consistency For you.....which are your top 3 "pound of pound" Cuban cigars in the world today? If you have time, expand and let us know why.
foursite12 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Using those criteria, 1. Por Larranaga Petit Coronas. High bang for the buck. Distinctive flavor profile, with early bite giving way to mellow caramel as they mature. Consistent high build quality. 2. Punch Punch. More cigar than most in a reasonable size and cost. I understand quality may not have been up there prior to 2014 but for me this is my go-to CG, along with RA Superiores (which are at a totally different price point). 3. Diplomaticos No. 2--but I haven't smoked enough to speak about consistency. So far, they appear to be an excellent price/performance cigar.
luv2fly Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 1 and 2 for me. Add Boli PC and a Party Short... 2
kuma Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 HDM DBL Corona MOB AUG 14 PUNCH PUNCH AUM / ABR SEPT 14 HDM EPIC #1 LUA OCT 14 Seems like 2014 was a very good year!
GasGuy82 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Punch Punch Partagas Shorts Bolivar Belicosos Finos 1
SCgarman Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 1. RASS-simply my favorite 2. Upmann PC-love the profile(shortbread) 3. Monte 4- love the flavor(milk coffee/chocolate) 1
FLB03TT Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Day in day out, no muss no fuss, steady Eddie, good to the last drop. One caveat is hand picking, especially by Rob, help to insure the above qualities. RASS, preferably 50 cab. BRC CORO, pricey, but worth it! 1
ehdg Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 BBF, Upmann Conni A n D4. Close behind RASS from 50 cab n Upmann 2
TheFullMontecristo Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 I can only give you the best pound for pound Cuban cigars in my current inventory by weight class. These are the ones I am always thinking about smoking but don't always reach for as a regular go to. Heavyweight - H. Upmann Sir Winston (Connie A runner up) Middleweight - Bolivar Royal Corona Featherweight - Trinidad Reyes 1
BBS Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Recent examples of the JL#2 have been pretty fantastic for such a reasonably priced cigar. Add BRC's, CoRo's, and recent Party Shorts to my list.
Shikar Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Monte Petit Edmundo RyJ Obese Churchill HdM Epi #1 Regards.
MrGTO Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Enjoyment= Connie A/ Cohiba PE Value/Price= just about any PC Consistency= Party short/HUHC
CaptainQuintero Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 I can't see past: PLPC Bolivar PC Bolivar RC I just can't honestly see anything else giving you the quality, consistently and price point more than those. 1
Dimmers Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 hmm ..... HdM Epi 1 PLPC Hdm des dieux great value, always consistent and enjoyable.
joejack11 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Rj PC- great blend , price is great , consistent . Dip2- when on .. Deep sweet spices ,! Creamy smoke , decently good consistent Sc ep- deep rich sweet flavors . Price is bit high for the size format , consistency is quite good
JohnS Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 1) Partagas Shorts 2) Ramon Allones Specially Selected 3) Bolivar Petit Coronas 2
stogieluver Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 Monte 4 PLMC PLPC Could exchange the RyJ Exh#4 POU JUN13 for any of these. 1
perkinke Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 I'd have to go with: Partagas shorts BBF H. Upmann Royal Robusto
topdiesel Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 Boli Tubos No. 3 Boli Tubos No. 2 Boli Coronas Jr. I have spent a lot of money and time looking for better. For my palate these are the ones. It was a tough decision though. I have had individual cigars that are better, but not consistently better. I have smoked hundreds of the combination of these and every time I light one up I think "If I don't have time or if anything is wrong I will just pitch it and get a different cigar" I have never tossed one of the above smokes. They are all varying intensities of the same flavor profile. Bolivar leather and a sort of dried apricot.
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