Im new, need some advice.

[hypersnyper694788]

Hello all, its a pleasure to be a new member here. I am fairly new to the whole cigar world but have been enjoying a good smoke from time to time for awhile. I was given a Davidoff Aniversario No.3 for winning a cigar selling competition at my bar. I have had some cigars before this one but nothing that was ever this good. I REALLY liked this cigar but dont want to spend $20 every time I want a smoke. So my question is what are some comparable cigars that are a little lighter on the wallet?

Thanks in advance.

[hypersnyper694788]

This was my first thread i tried to start as my first post but it wouldnt let me till a mod looked at it. So now it randomly popped up. I am still interested in what would compare to the davidoff anniversario series that is not quite so expensive if anyone can give a suggestion.

Thanks

[hypersnyper694788]

Well I have been doing some research of my own and stumbled on Oliva Connecticut Reserve. Has anyone tried these, there supposed to be quite good and similar to the Davidoff and Ashtons.

[hondo1312]

I think the Connecticut Reserve is great stick for the price. I smoke alot of Ashtons, Padrons, and Fuentes, but I always pick up an Oliva or two (or box) because they never seem to let me down for the price. I also like the Serie O maduros, and the Serie G special maduro (the little ones) for when I don't have a lot of time to devote to smoking.

[mrtr33]

Well I have been doing some research of my own and stumbled on Oliva Connecticut Reserve. Has anyone tried these, there supposed to be quite good and similar to the Davidoff and Ashtons.

Buy it. Smoke it. Then make your own opinion. While I understand the desire to save a buck or two, I also wouldn't want to eat caviar for every meal every day. Maybe try a bunch of different cigars, looking for some particular flavor profile that you find agreeable. Also, keep in mind that your tastes will change over time.

My advice? Smoke more. Lots more. Keep the Davidoffs as treats for special occasions.

And welcome, from deep in Hell.

[Mangyrat]

Buy it. Smoke it. Then make your own opinion. While I understand the desire to save a buck or two, I also wouldn't want to eat caviar for every meal every day. Maybe try a bunch of different cigars, looking for some particular flavor profile that you find agreeable. Also, keep in mind that your tastes will change over time.

My advice? Smoke more. Lots more. Keep the Davidoffs as treats for special occasions.

And welcome, from deep in Hell.

Excellent advice.
Give the Romeo y Julieta offerings a try.

[Eville]

I have never smoked any Davidoffs, but I hear they are mild bodied. A couple of mild smokes that I always like are Montecristo White's and Platinums.