Best bang for the buck....

[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!!!

[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!)

[cigarsarge]

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

[jdavis4082]

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

and wrong board

[sungrownbill]

I faced the same problem! I slowly graduated to the bolder cigars and really enjoyed the Fuente VSG's, but couldn't afford to smoke them regularly, let alone find them. A cigar store pointed me to the Fonseca Sungrown Cedars. Wonderful smoke, sold construction, and reasonable in price on the net ($76.00) a box from Bonita Smoke Shop. Been smoking them now for years, and never looked back. I still enjoy an occassional VSG in a shop, but my everyday smoke remains the Fonseca.

[flushh]

One smoke I enjoy a good bit is the Sancho Panza Double Maduro Cervantes. This is a boxed pressed maduro from Honduras that can be had for about $4 as a single, and for cheaper than $3 a stick if you buy a box! IMO, it's a good smoke and a real bargain.

[nhcigarfan]

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.

[bfreebe]

Chateau Fuente SG!

[55Kingpin]

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.

[55Kingpin]

Looks like I've got a nice list going....and I'll be stoppin by my local shop to see what they've got in.....

Thanks so far fellas

[55Kingpin]

I picked up a few sticks today:

A Fuente Short Story
A Fuente 8-5-8
Padron 6000 maduro
Partagas Serie S
Punch Champion
Punch Deluxe Chateau L
CAO MX2
CAO Italia Gondolla
Rocky Patel The Edge
Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Maduro

I got a couple of each....I'm actually gonna put out an Excel spreadsheet (wish I would've done this years ago).

Hopefully we can keep the list goin. I'm willin to try any cigar (if I can get my hands on it), so maybe this spreadsheet will be useful.

[Cigar Jack]

Rocky Patel The Edge

The Edge Maduro TOrpedo is one of my favorites and can be had for under $5.


Here are some others I think are great cigars for the money.

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Stories (Small but oh so tasty)
Carlos Torano Casa Torano (Best Mild to Medium cigar on the market)
Belmore Cameroon Selection (hex turned me on to these addictive smokes)