Comp: From 1970 to now. The one cigar you could bring back ...at least for yourself.

[alloy]

 

I have a chance to procure a few of these. Republica de Cuba Presidencia. Wish I could  have been a cigar smoker back then. But who knows, I may yet get a chance to smoke one.

 

 

[polarbear]

Diplomatico #6

In my opinion, the HSA portfolio needs 2 things, more regular production Diplomatico Vitolas and more long and skinny formats
Lets kill 2 birds with one stone

[ff8092]

I would love to buy more of these babies

[SirVantes]

ERDM Grandes de Espana for me. Their combination of class and complexity I’ve found nowhere else. And could the good fairy make sure that the construction on every one is perfect please?

 

[mkz]

Whats better than a Corona?? A Long Corona!!

Quai D´Orsay Grand Coronas please! 

[99call]

I want the "Fancy Tales of Smoke" 39 x 6.7" back, But I want it in a Habanos Seleccion Sampler box

1x Gloria Cubana FTS

1x Diplomaticos FTS

1x ERDM FTS

1x PL FTS

1x Quai D'Orsay FTS

1x Rafael Gonzalez FTS

This would be a super little book box of magic sweetness.  Sit is down for 5 years and let the closed feet keep in all the goodness. 

[IanMcLean68]

I share the sentiments of many here. I would love to see cuban Davidoffs and Dunhills again. And I would love to try the Gran Reserva Cohiba Siglo VI too, based on the glowing review done by El Pres. and Smithy (even if they were tainted by wood glue at the start!), but I never did get the chance.

But for something a bit closer to present, I really miss and have a hard time forgiving HSA for the deletion of one of my favourites, the Diplomaticos No.4.

I hope too that the Saint Luis Rey Serie A and the HDM Des Dieux don't permanently disappear! 

 

[ATGroom]

Not a great choice as it was more or less the first 90,000 euro humidor and arguably kicked off the whole decline, but the Partagás 150 was as good a cigar as I have ever had in life.

[Akela3rd]

Another vote here for a Cuban Davidoff. The 1000 and 2000 look like a great size for just regular, not special occasion, smoking. Some of the finest (in the sense of 'refined ') cigars I've had have been Davidoff - the Escurio Robusto and WC Churchill - and combining their undoubted finesse with Cuban tobacco would be quite something to experience.

[Ryan]

I'm not saying I'd win but I'm a mod so I excuse myself from the competition but I need to post this.

Someone else posted the Dunhill Malecon, once of the best cigars I've ever had, and in great company.

But for me, for one cigar since the 1970s, the old style Partagas Lusitania, as it was until 1976. I like Lusitanias now but they're slightly too long.

50 rg and 10mm less in length, close to a perfect cigar for me.

Here's one from 1972 beside a much younger version.

[Puros Y Vino]

This was a tough one for me.  My first instincts were the Davidoff No 1.  But I'm a big La Escepcion fan, so I'd go for a lifetime supply of the La Escepcion Coronas Extra Largas.

I had two and down to one left I reviewed one back in 2016 here.

PS.  As a mod, I'll remove myself from the contest portion of this thread. 

[MooseAMuffin]

I like smaller RG long cigars. But the Churchill-esq size is another favorite of mine. A ehile back I found a thread on FoH about a Tang Monarch and did some research around it. Turns out there was a regular production H. Upmann monarch as well that has been discontinued. I'm guessing it wouldn't be the same blend as the Tang Monarch but the background story has me interested in trying a HU Monarcas.

[Martin_F]

Diplomaticos #1

Because I wish I could have tried them, before they got discontinued...

[Lant63]

Punch ssn1

Great size for the punch marca.


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[finecigar]

I will undoubtedly go for the Bolivar Supremas Churchills "Tubed." Have smoked a few from the 1980s and each has been 100 pt perfect cigar. Love the format. I often go for a lonsdale or robusto extra, this is a nice balance between the two. While I only have a handful left, I dream of the days I can savor them. 

 

       

[krish the fish]

The only cigar that I've lamented being discontinued since I started smoking (plenty that I've smoked that were discontinued prior to me being of legal smoking age) is the Trinidad Robusto T. Ring gauge was a bit big, but I never had one that disappointed. They were pricey, but I wish I had stocked up on 10+ boxes of it because the Robo T was one of my absolute favorites.

 

[planetary]

1 hour ago, MooseAMuffin said:

I like smaller RG long cigars. But the Churchill-esq size is another favorite of mine. A while back I found a thread on FoH about a Tang Monarch and did some research around it. 

I know you opted for the discontinued HU Monarch, but the Tang Monarch seems like it would be a brilliant choice for this thread,  I seem to remember Rob indicating at one point that it was one of the most closely-held cigars in the collections of those who have them.

[Jbhunter223]

I have not had either but would be a toss up between RAPC and Diplo. 4.  95% of what I smoke are PC’s, so I imagine I’d love either of these. Love RASCC’s and Diplo 3. Just wish they were in a PC size!

[rckymtn22]

Have tried to track down the Partagas Serie du Connaisseur No. 2 a few times over the years. Have a couple singles hiding in one of my coolidors. Would love this one to come back as a regular production. Heck would be great if the whole SdC line was brought back!

 

[dvickery]

3 minutes ago, rckymtn22 said:

Have tried to track down the Partagas Serie du Connaisseur No. 2 a few times over the years. Have a couple singles hiding in one of my coolidors. Would love this one to come back as a regular production. Heck would be great if the whole SdC line was brought back!

 

Be nice if they were still 125$cuc ... while we are fantasizing .

derrek

[dvickery]

Any of the “lost” coronas ... especially 

 

[MooseAMuffin]

19 minutes ago, planetary said:

I know you opted for the discontinued HU Monarch, but the Tang Monarch seems like it would be a brilliant choice for this thread,  I seem to remember Rob indicating at one point that it was one of the most closely-held cigars in the collections of those who have them.

I agree @planetary. I would rather have the Tang Monarch than the regular production that was discontinued. I wasn't sure if it was something I could select since it was a 1 time special blend release for someone and not a regular production, RE or LE.

But now that I read your post and think about it, my logic was dumb as there are one time releases, i.e. Cohiba 1966 or grand reservas, that people might want to be brought back. Let's be honest, no one has ever accused me of being smart.

So after a quick reflection on my flawed logic, I'd definitely choose the Tang Monarch. 

Here is a link to a thread about it on FoH for anyone interested: 

 

[yannis]

for me it would be the Davifoff s chateaux range....

 

and some early cohibas- 94 esplendidos come to mind. Magic smokes

[Danimalia]

9 hours ago, 99call said:

I want the "Fancy Tales of Smoke" 39 x 6.7" back, But I want it in a Habanos Seleccion Sampler box

1x Gloria Cubana FTS

1x Diplomaticos FTS

1x ERDM FTS

1x PL FTS

1x Quai D'Orsay FTS

1x Rafael Gonzalez FTS

This would be a super little book box of magic sweetness.  Sit is down for 5 years and let the closed feet keep in all the goodness. 

Plus, Fancy Tales of Smoke is just an amazing name for a cigar. Never had any, but the size seems great.

[99call]

Just now, Danimalia said:

Plus, Fancy Tales or Smoke is just an amazing name for a cigar. Never had any, but the size seems great.

I  (nor, I imagine anyone else on here has), But to me, it would have the perfect 'mechanics' for a complex, sweet, aromatic smoke. Plus the closed foot may allow for interesting ageing. 

Yep the name is much better then whatever is coming next in the BS Habanos line. It can only be a matter of time before people are smoking "Optimus Prime" EL's