Best bang for the buck....

**MMAB** · 07-17-2005, 10:10 PM

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** · 07-17-2005, 10:18 PM

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** · 07-18-2005, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 07-18-2005, 11:10 AM

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!!!

**Island Epicurean** · 07-18-2005, 11:13 AM

Yeah, the brands and names will become second nature to you soon enough... Also, dont feel bad about asking someone at your local smoke shop about a particular brand or name. Most smoke shop people are really helpful and they would rather you ask a question before buying than have you buy something you dont want. (Remember, I stress MOST smoke shops!)

**cigarsarge** · 07-18-2005, 12:19 PM

I once knew girl named Sally. She was a good bang for a buck.

Ooooppppsss...Wrong bang.

**jdavis4082** · 07-18-2005, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by cigarsarge

I once knew girl named Sally. She was a good bang for a buck.

Ooooppppsss...Wrong bang.

and wrong board

**nhcigarfan** · 07-18-2005, 12:30 PM

I always go with the 3X3's for a good smoke that is cheap. I have been told they are davidoff seconds, something to do with the wrapper. I pay 2.99 for them.

In response to you liking difference shapes, I have always liked Partagas "S" series. They are all figurado shapes so I believe they are all free rolled without molds. The couple I have smoked were all good.

**55Kingpin** · 07-18-2005, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by Island Epicurean

Yeah, the brands and names will become second nature to you soon enough... Also, dont feel bad about asking someone at your local smoke shop about a particular brand or name. Most smoke shop people are really helpful and they would rather you ask a question before buying than have you buy something you dont want. (Remember, I stress MOST smoke shops!)

I guess my statement made me sound like a total NEWB, but that's really not the case. I have no problem remembering brands, but particular (specific) names of the cigars within that brand. I guess I couldn't give you the EXACT name of one of my first fav. smokes, it was a RyJ Torpedo. Now if that is the actual name I do not know (or care, so I guess that's why I have an even harder time remembering).

I'm gonna miss my local (not now) shop b/c I became good friends with the owner.....he was/is extremely knowledgable. "VTcrosscut" knows who I am talkin about I bet.