Best bang for the buck....

[55Kingpin]

Howdy all,

I'm new to this forum and obviously this is my first post. I've been smokin stoagies for 6 years now, and I have smoked everything from Swisher Sweets ( ) to some choice ISOM sticks. I'm always trying new brands and I hardly ever buy a box of smokes. To me there's just too much out there to settle on ONE! I currently have a box of Esplendidos though, and a few Buccaneeros, Fuentes, RyJ, Punchs, Puros Indios, VSGs, Padrons, Camachos, Trilogies, CAOs, and some Carlos Toranos.

I have long since left SS behind me, but I'm always looking for a quality smoke that is "worth" what I paid for it. Now I realize that everyone has their own idea of worth and not everyone can afford the same cigars. I don't mind spending money on cigars because I enjoy them, but I also like to feel like I'm getting the most for my money......

So, my question to you is: What cigar is the best value? For me, I've been partial to Trilogys lately.....but I'm kinda partial to torpedoes to begin with. I really like the different shapes....they seem to smoke better.....don't know why...???

[grand cru no 2]

Welcome to Csmokers brother!

My vote for bang for the buck cigar is Padron 6000 maddies. At $6.00 a stick, they're worth every penny to me.

I wouldn't classify these as bang for the buck smokes at all but definately worth it when you find them near msrp: OPUS X

[55Kingpin]

Thanks for the reply.......

I'm actually hoping to compile a list of all the responses and see what I have and have not smoked.....More than likely, if I get a nice list going, I'll report back and do a review of all the sticks.....at least this is what I was thinking.

Padron 6000 maddies are on the list to pick up tomorrow......I just hope the local shop has some.

[MMAB]

the following:

Arturo Fuente Double Chateau Sun Grown @ $5.00 a cigar
Arturo Fuente Cuban Belicoso Sun Grown @ $6.00 a cigar
Punch Deluxe Chateau L in EMS @ $6.00 a cigar
Punch Deluxe Corona Gorda in EMS @ $5.00
Torano Exodus 1959 Silver Grand Churchill @ $5.00 a cigar (but you know that already)
Romeo y Julieta Churchill en Tubo OR
Romeo y Julieta Clemenceau en Tubo both at around $5.00 per cigar
Joya de Nicaragua Antano Series all at around $5.00 (these are real head kickers)
Gurkha Expedition Churchill also at around $5.00
La Gloria Cubana Serie R..... oooooo ..... closer to $7.00 a cigar (another GREAT head kicker)
Rocky Patel Toro Sun Grown @ $6.00 a cigar (actually better than the Fuentes!)
Bauza Fabuloso @ $5.00 a cigar

My head hurts now.......

[55Kingpin]

Whoa!!! Nice list......

The hardest thing for me is remembering the EXACT name of certain sticks. It gets frustrating because when I smoke something I like I'd like to be able to tell people the exact name, but I usually just have to point it out when we go to the shop......it makes ya a little

[cigar no baka]

Whoa!!! Nice list......

The hardest thing for me is remembering the EXACT name of certain sticks. It gets frustrating because when I smoke something I like I'd like to be able to tell people the exact name, but I usually just have to point it out when we go to the shop......it makes ya a little

That's natural, when I first started I was like WTF, I couldn't remember all the names, brands and such, but it's like anything else. You will get used to it.

[Island Epicurean]

As far as band for the buck goes, I would recommend the following:

1. Jose L Piedra - Nacionales
2. Don Thomas - Churchill

If you are willing to let a box of stogies sit for 1-3 years, I would also recommend:

3. No. 265 Churchill's (Really Cheap but actually good with age!)
4. Bances - Palma de Luxe (Tis is probably the cheapest tubed cigar out there but with a couple years of age it is excellent!!! It is also acceptable virgin.)

Best of luck and it is nice to see you on the forum!!!