In a bad rut

**knightnorth** · 05-07-2009, 05:43 PM

I'm in a bad rut and I'm looking for a few suggestions.

I've gone through a whole bunch of $5-$10 finding what I like what I don't like. Found a few winners and favorites. I didn't want to spend too much on something I knew very little about. Then I went on a hunt (mistakenly) to smoke $1-$5 cigars. What a mistake - I found one that might become a staple (fuma) but despite the prices I found no real winners. I've gone through one bad cigar after another the past few days and the last Quarum I had was the last straw.

I have a few fall backs that will get the taste out of my mouth. But I'm looking to go to the next tier. I'm looking for a better quality cigar. $10-$20. I like a medium bodied smoke that's not overly spicy. I like wood flavors and a white ash. In a few weeks I'll probably try the newbie sampler thread but I'm just not ready for that kind of commitment yet. I appreciate any suggestions.

**MarkD60** · 05-07-2009, 06:23 PM

How about some Jose Piedras Cazadores, about $75 for a pack of 25. Cuban.

**ggiese** · 05-07-2009, 06:53 PM

Most Avo's fall in the category. Ashton's - I especially like the VSG's. Fuente Don Carlos...

Just a few suggestions...

**denver24** · 05-07-2009, 10:56 PM

I second GGIESE, the VSG is a great smoke with some interesting flavors and little to no spice. The Fuente Hemingway line is very consistent and tasty. Have you tried Oliva? I am on a big Serie G kick right now. They are medium bodied and pretty reasonably priced.

**Mikey-OH** · 05-08-2009, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by denver24

I second GGIESE, the VSG is a great smoke with some interesting flavors and little to no spice. The Fuente Hemingway line is very consistent and tasty. Have you tried Oliva? I am on a big Serie G kick right now. They are medium bodied and pretty reasonably priced.

To add to this Oliva cigars are very good and very affordable as well. The Serie G, V, and O are all phenomenal smokes at around $5-$12 or so depending on the B&M you buy from.

Also as a side note Oliva makes a "bargain brand" cigar by the name of Flor de Oliva. These sticks are about $2 a piece but have come to be my all time favorite go to cigar. Medium body, solid construction, and smokes like it should be $10. Hope some of this helps you out!