Cubans

[DrinkyBanjo]

All

I'll be traveling to Ireland in a few weeks and was wondering what Cubans I should pick up. Any specific brands that I MUST try?

[FlashPuppy]

Cohiba, if you can find the real ones. I saw a thread on here not too long ago about how to tell the difference.

[contrarian]

I tend to smoke smaller, medium to full bodied cigars. These 10 or so are some of the best I've ever had.

Coronas Gorda: Punch Punch and H. Upmann Magnum 46 (both better than Cohiba Siglo IV IMO and significantly less expensive)

Robustos: I love Ramon Allones Specially Selected, Partagas Serie D #4, and H. Upmann Connoisseur #1. Cohiba Robusto is muy bien, maybe the best of this size, but close to twice the price of these three.

Coronas and Petit Coronas: Bolivar Corona and PC, Punch Royal Selection 12. (better than the much more popular Montecristo #4)

Minutos (4x40): Trinidad Reyes and Partagas Shorts


Hope this helps,

Jeff

[DrinkyBanjo]

Any information helps. I had a box of 'real' Dominican Cohibas. The first one I had I didn't care for, the second one was very nice though. I'm a newbie when it comes to puros so maybe my palette is maturing a bit.

[BourbonJoe]

The Cuban Romeo & Juliettas are just as good as the Cohibas IMO and a lot cheaper.
Joe

[AVB]

If you are a cigar smoker you should join www.cigarpass.com , the most user friendly cigar board I found.

[BourbonJoe]

Knowing that I liked the Romeo Y Julieta No. so well, which Cohiba would you recommend?
Ed

Ed,
Try the Cohiba Esplendido. Make sure it's not a counterfeit.
Joe

[Joeluka]

Monte Cristo # 2, expensive but the pyramid all other pyrmaid's are measured up to.

[TimmyBoston]

Monte Cristo # 2, expensive but the pyramid all other pyrmaid's are measured up to.

MonteCristo #2 is my favorite cigar of all time. You definately should try it.

[DrinkyBanjo]

I don't know, my buddy told me they run about $40. I don't think I have enough cigar experience to appreciate something like that yet.