Similar to Cohiba?

[jamills73]

I got some Red Dot Cohiba Robustos that came with that excellent Xikar cutter deal. I love these cigars, but I can't afford to buy them very often($12each). Is there something somone can recomend that has a similar characteristics? I'm kind of a cigar newbie, but I do like those Cohiba Red Dots Some of my other faves are the RP 92 vintage segundos, and Padron 2000s. I seem to prefer the full flavored stogies. Any suggestions would be appreciated

[basil]

Those red dots are way over-rated, IMO. There's a lot of very good full flavored cigars out there for less than 1/2 the price.

Oliva has re-packaged their stuff, but look for maduros (are bolds still available?) BPP would have the new marketing scoop on these

Fuente has a sungrowns out in a couple of vitolas that are currently easy to find - look for rothchilds and belicosos with a black ribbon on the foot - these are excfellent

I've been on a Camacho Corojo kick - I'm finding them displayed in boxes and cabinets, in 3-4 sizes. BPP and an article I found convinced me to try these and they are excellent.

Partagas and RyJ have maduro lines that are nice

La Flor Dominica has some very nice smokes out there - try the chisels

If ya really want an ass-kicker, get Joya de Nicaragua Antanos. But brace yourself.

Carlos Torano virtuoso line is another outstanding cigar

There's more - these are a few of my favs (not that JdN though - good flavor, but too strong for me)

[guzziwrydr]

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I've been on a Camacho Corojo kick - I'm finding them displayed in boxes and cabinets, in 3-4 sizes. BPP and an article I found convinced me to try these and they are excellent.
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Love those cigars, Gran habano makes a tasty corojo also.