Hypothetically Speaking

[tsangster]

If you were about to become a dad for the first (probably only) time, let's say around early October, and wanted to purchase a box of cigars to share with a few friends, what would you choose. Now, suppose you're a wuss and prefer mild-medium smokes with a budget of $100-$150. Extra credit: What bourbon (similar budget) would you pair the stogies with?

[DeanSheen]

How many are in a box?

I find myself in a similar situation in January.

[tsangster]

Usually 20. occasionally 25.

[Vange]

I asked the exact same question a year ago in cigarpass and went with Don Pepin's "My Father" for cigar smokers and Fuente's It's a Boy (Girl) for casual smokers.

[fricky]

A very good (<$100 per box), mild, reasonably-sized cigar is Macanudo Hyde Park. I believe any bourbon goes well with any cigar.

[bonneamie]

ummm ... congratulations?

[callmeox]

ummm ... congratulations?

Yes, hypothetically.


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[ggilbertva]

The Hyde Park Mac's are a good choice and a tasty cigar. The My Fathers are expensive, ~$12 each and excellent flavor. For what you're looking for; mild-medium reasonable priced I would select 5 Vegas Gold. Since these cigars are on the mild side (still good flavor), I would pair it with a bourbon that has a little spice to it. An AAA Ten Year or ETL would be good choices.

[tsangster]

short list so far:

CAO Gold
Alec Baldwin SCR
Oliva Serie G

In the humidor waiting to be tested:

Rocky Patel Vintage 1999

Will look for this weekend:

Hyde Park
5 Vegas Gold

Thanks for the responses.

[smokinjoe]

Good luck finding that Alec Baldwin SCR.

There are tons of great cigars to choose from, but my only advice would be to save at least 1 (or more) of them for the "little one's" special occasion(s) "down the road".

Congrats!