Question for seasoned smokers

[MrBirdman]

I’d add votes for Lanceros, Siglo III & V, and PLPC. 

[Paladin865]

Those that are starting out in the Cuban cigar journey. Start with a 3 or 5 pack. Can also go with a ten count box , a little ambitious, but if resources are limited it a good start. This is a journey of time and patience.

[PigFish]

Do you know what you like to smoke? Why then would you ask me what I like to smoke, assuming that is my motivation for stocking my own humidor?

Buy what you like... Hell with the rest of us!!! MHO...

Cheers! -Piggy

[Greenhorn2]

Thanks for all the feedback. I'm new to CC's so I really don't know what I like. I work 10hrs a day 7 days a week public job and try to keep a 50 acre farm from growing up.  Really don't have much spare time to enjoy a good stick but I'm getting some age on me and plan on slowing down in the future.  I have a half dozen or so cc's in the humi that are around 3 yrs old. Smoked oneCoRo(impressive) and a DIP2. Mainly what I was looking for was smokes that have the legs for a 5+yr nap due to the fact that living in the U.S. I have very limited access to singles to try. Haven't found an espy, sir Winston or any other goodies in singles and don't care to drop a grand on cigars in the blind. Just looking for solid sticks that stand the test of time. Lots of recommendations for PLPC's and RASS ,CoRos which are available in single.  That's probably my first round out of your suggestions. Waiting on some singles to arrive (fingers crossed) so maybe I can find my way on this journey. Thanks again.

[CaptainQuintero]

  I think there isn't really any cuban cigars which age badly. Some change subtly, some quite noticeably but if you like a cigar with a year or three on them, you're more than likely to enjoy them with more years on. A safe bet would be to buy cigars you enjoy and a by product of modern life will be that some end up with age on them.

  Some of my favourite aged cigars have been mild ones like QdO and full bodied like Bolivar Corona extra so I wouldn't worry about life draining out of them because of the years going by. 

  I'd probably suggest to try as many singles as you can to see what you love, that's one of the best parts of this hobby; you can only discover things once! After that you can add boxes of what you enjoy. Try to take the easy road, there's no need to stress over any of the hobby, that's the point remember ?

[Greenhorn2]

6 minutes ago, CaptainQuintero said:

  I think there isn't really any cuban cigars which age badly. Some change subtly, some quite noticeably but if you like a cigar with a year or three on them, you're more than likely to enjoy them with more years on. A safe bet would be to buy cigars you enjoy and a by product of modern life will be that some end up with age on them.

  Some of my favourite aged cigars have been mild ones like QdO and full bodied like Bolivar Corona extra so I wouldn't worry about life draining out of them because of the years going by. 

  I'd probably suggest to try as many singles as you can to see what you love, that's one of the best parts of this hobby; you can only discover things once! After that you can add boxes of what you enjoy. Try to take the easy road, there's no need to stress over any of the hobby, that's the point remember ?

Thanks for the reply. Have a QDO about 3 yrs old and I'm itching to try it out.

[MrBirdman]

@Greenhorn2 given what you're looking for and looking to commit to, I would add to others' suggestion that you snag some packs and 1/4 boxes as they pop up. Commit to a couple different sticks that intrigue you, then give them at least 90 days down before smoking. You should get an idea of what you like fairly quickly - once that's established you can either go deeper on some of the ones you got or ask for recs here based on your taste. You'll get plenty of input.

I would aim to spread your choices across different strengths and profiles, within reason. Give any vitola at least 2-3 tries before passing judgement, be it good or bad. 

As for what ages well, a better question may be what doesn't age well. Age is a matter of taste like with marcas. Few cigars will change for the worse over 5 years, IMHO, though some may not improve much; others will improve much more. Some really need that much time to get where I like them (e.g. RA Superiores).

But by far the most important factor will remain your personal taste and preferences. I am not a huge Partagas fan, and while an aged D4 is better than a fresh one, I would still take a year old Espy 2 over a 5 year D4. But that's just me of course, and many here will no doubt strenuously disagree!

Above all, relax and enjoy!

B. Birdman

[LordAnubis]

Im at this same process and here's what i learnt. It depends what your aim is. i originally thought id age cigars to sell on BR in the future, but then i changed my tactic. My aim now is to have a stash of cigars for life based on the assumpton the lovely Australian government will soon ban cigar ordering as they have done with every other tobacco product. 

Ive gone about it like so;

Whats my favourite vitola?  Small ones

What are my favourite brands? Hupman, Bolivar, Punch

So then i kind of combine my criteria and i have the following list

Half coronas - Aim to have three boxes of everything HUpmann, Petite Royales, Media Corona, a few boxes D6 and one box medio siglo

Petite Coronas and lanceros panatellas etc - a few boxes of HUPC, Regalias, PLPC, 3 boxes of Bolivar PC, RG PC, RyJ PC, Partagas shorts, Siglo 2, Montecarlos, Corona Especiale, Monte Epecialle 2

Robustos- One box of everything. I don't normally reach for a robusto but i'm coming around to them of late. Gone reasonably deep on Short de Punch.

Lonsdales - Partagas 898s, Monte 3,

Torpedo- Dip 2, Monte 2, Sancho Belicosos

Larger - Punch DC, Lusis, RyJ Churchill and Sir Winston.

Ultimately for me in heavily stcked i nthe smaller stuff i reach for, and i still have a range of stuff i dont smoke too often. 

THe problem is palates change, and your circumstance does too. A friend pointed out that while i smoke smaller stuff now because i don't have the time for larger smokes. When i'm retired i'll have all the time in the world and so i should stock up on DCs ?

[Greenhorn2]

1 hour ago, MrBirdman said:

@Greenhorn2 given what you're looking for and looking to commit to, I would add to others' suggestion that you snag some packs and 1/4 boxes as they pop up. Commit to a couple different sticks that intrigue you, then give them at least 90 days down before smoking. You should get an idea of what you like fairly quickly - once that's established you can either go deeper on some of the ones you got or ask for recs here based on your taste. You'll get plenty of input.

I would aim to spread your choices across different strengths and profiles, within reason. Give any vitola at least 2-3 tries before passing judgement, be it good or bad. 

As for what ages well, a better question may be what doesn't age well. Age is a matter of taste like with marcas. Few cigars will change for the worse over 5 years, IMHO, though some may not improve much; others will improve much more. Some really need that much time to get where I like them (e.g. RA Superiores).

But by far the most important factor will remain your personal taste and preferences. I am not a huge Partagas fan, and while an aged D4 is better than a fresh one, I would still take a year old Espy 2 over a 5 year D4. But that's just me of course, and many here will no doubt strenuously disagree!

Above all, relax and enjoy!

B. Birdman

I appreciate your advice and I am following it. I have 2-3 sticks of several marcas and vitolas on the way. I figured heck try a couple of them all and go from there. Thanks.

[Pag]

Parti shorts
D4
RyJ shorts
Monte#2
Punch shorts
Boli jr
Ryj pc
San Cristobal
Rass and club
Hu half and Petite
Mille fluers
Vegueros
Most taste better with age.
As many said you don't need to break the bank.

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