premium lightish cigars

[corneliusmaximus]

Hello guys and gals! I was wondering what you would recommend as a top quality cigar that’s on the lighter side. I don’t smoke often now adays (a cigar every few months), so I’d be willing to spend a good amount for them. Ideally it also lasts a while - flexible on size just not too small. Also, would you recommend I try to get something through the 24:24 to get something truly special?

[rcarlson]

QDO.  

[99call]

25 minutes ago, rcarlson said:

QDO.  

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[Akela3rd]

Fonseca No1 would seem to fit the bill. Lonsdale size, mild to mid in strength and flavour but a lovely smoke. Reliable too, quality is generally above the Cuban average with regard to over/underfilling.

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[CampDelta369]

Agreed on the Quai d’Orsay. The 50 is mild-medium at best. Very nice pleasant smoke. Punch Punch is also one to try if looking for a longer vitola.

[nKostyan]

Cohiba Siglo Linea 1492

[RDB]

Also ERDM Choix Supreme. Incidentally I find the new QdOs to have quite a range of body, from light to medium.

I would also call Romeo Churchills a light smoke for at least the first half, and v good quality.

[SmokyFontaine]

I think a Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure 1 is really light. A little too light for me, which is why I love the Petit Robustos so much. I also find most of the Upmanns to be fairly light. 

[El Presidente]

Few Cuban cigars are full bodied. Most are medium or a tad under.

If smoking every couple of months then a box of Partagas Lusitania would be a fine choice. They are more than approachable young, construction is generally good and you will see them age beautifully over the years. 

 

[teamrandr]

ERDM with some age

[Yellot00tr]

Qdo and fonseca def fit the bill

[Astar20]

Anything HDM and Fonseca or ERDM. 

[Frinkiac7]

Will second ERDM and Hoyo. Also LGC (when you can find them) and PL.

[Connoisseur Kim]

LGC.MdO4 is the classic premium light CC IMHO. I really enjoyed the flavour profile of that cigar! Earl grey tea works well with this CC too!

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[corneliusmaximus]

Thank you for the recommendations! I ordered a couple of each of these to try:
* PARTAGAS - LUSITANIAS
* ROMEO Y JULIETA - CHURCHILLS
* COHIBA - SIGLO VI

[Meklown]

Trinidad La Trova, if you can find some. Love the buttery profile

[RDB]

9 hours ago, corneliusmaximus said:

Thank you for the recommendations! I ordered a couple of each of these to try:
* PARTAGAS - LUSITANIAS
* ROMEO Y JULIETA - CHURCHILLS
* COHIBA - SIGLO VI

Well, you couldn’t order a better selection in my view. No messing about!

[StogieSteve23]

QDO-Coronas/No. 54, HDM - Epicure No. 2, Upmann's.  For me these are pleasantly mild-medium in strength and nice flavors.  

[Chibearsv]

16 hours ago, corneliusmaximus said:

Thank you for the recommendations! I ordered a couple of each of these to try:
* PARTAGAS - LUSITANIAS
* ROMEO Y JULIETA - CHURCHILLS
* COHIBA - SIGLO VI

That's a great list of 2 hour cigars.  Smoke them slowly for max enjoyment, especially the RyJ, it can pack a wallop.  

[corneliusmaximus]

Trinidad La Trova, if you can find some. Love the buttery profile

What’s the deal with Trinidad? I hear it’s considered near the top but also very unreliable?

[Chibearsv]

37 minutes ago, corneliusmaximus said:

What’s the deal with Trinidad? I hear it’s considered near the top but also very unreliable?

Not for me - Fundadores, Vigia, La Trova all excellent.  Would love to try some of the others but they sell out fast

[Sir Diggamus]

For my taste I think anything Hoyo de Monterrey is your best bet. I had a HdM Epicure Especial recently and it reminded me just how light of a cigar many Hoyos can be. Great cream and spice notes.

[jvd1291]

I've only had one so I don't know how accurate my opinion is, but I found the Hoyo de Monterrey no. 2 to be very light and mild, even for a Cuban cigar.

[Meklown]

2 hours ago, corneliusmaximus said:

What’s the deal with Trinidad? I hear it’s considered near the top but also very unreliable?

I consider Trinidad to be probably my favorite marca (cost notwithstanding). As for unreliability, I would say in general that it's no more/less unreliable than any other Cuban

[La_Tigre]

2 hours ago, corneliusmaximus said:

What’s the deal with Trinidad? I hear it’s considered near the top but also very unreliable?

Every La Trova I’ve had has been incredible. Makes me want more and I haven’t touched my Fundadores yet to keep them from ritual sacrifice.