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[banu]

Hi,

I am a new member and would like some advice on my new purchases. Any suggestions would be grately appreciated.

This is what I'm planning to buy as a 'starter/taster':

Bolivar Petit Coronas
San Cristobal El Principe
Montecristo No.4
El Rey del Mundo Demi Tasse
Chinchalero Chicos
Romeo y Julieta Cedros De Luxe No.3
Romeo y Julieta Petit Princes
Cohiba Panatelas

I've based my choice on writeups, and the fact that I live in the UK where tobacco tax duty is HIGH, so I've gone for the lower priced cigars in a range.

Also used to smoke 20+ Marlboro Lights a day, figured cigars would be better.

Regards

[rsanz]

Gidday Banu,

Welcome from down under down under.

I'd add Ramon Allones Small Club Corona to your list. Very tasty.

[drew_goring]

Welcome. As far as hand-rolled cuban cigars go, you really can't go wrong with anything. It all comes back to personal preference. Try sampling different brands so you can see what flavor profile you personally enjoy, then go seek out the different vitolas. Since you live in the UK, you have the advantage of going to your corner tobacconist and picking out some singles to sample before you commit to a full box.

Happy smoking.

[slcraiders]

Welcome from SLUT (Salt Lake, Utah).

Good list of smaller smokes: You should also try the Tatuaje H6 Angeles, Don Pepin Cuban Classic 1952, Ashton Tres Mystique, Davidoff Grand Cru #5, CAO Brazilia Piranha, Fuente Don Carlos #4, Illusione 68, Padron 1926 #35, and the Placencia TKO. In my opinion, the Montecristo #5's have a better flavor profile than do the #4's.

[basil]

Welcome from West Texas. I've recently had the Tatuaje Noella that was very good. the RASCC mentioned above are outstanding as well.

[Mikey-OH]

Welcome from Ohio. See ya around the boards!

[cls515]

Gidday Banu,

Welcome from down under down under.

I'd add Ramon Allones Small Club Corona to your list. Very tasty.

I second that. Follow his advice. Also add the Partagas Serie D Conn #3 to the list.

[banu]

Gidday Banu,

Welcome from down under down under.

I'd add Ramon Allones Small Club Corona to your list. Very tasty.

NOW ADDED. Thank you very much.

[pub spears]

Welcome from SC.

[mithril]

welcome from IL

[stjohnroe]

Welcome from a fellow Englander, where do you buy cigars in London?

I would add the Partagas short to the list and if you like a medium to full flavour try something from Jose L Piedra (cheep and cheerful).

TTFN

Stjohn