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darkninja67
04-05-2009, 08:09 AM
Advise needed from fellow BOTL, I am looking for a box of higher end smokes ($200-$300) to get for my birthday. I am looking at the Don Carlos line mostly but also looking at Rocky Patel, Ashton,La Gloria de Cubana, Torano, Diamond Crown, Litto Gomez, Camacho and the Don Pepin stuff. My tastes usually run medium to full. Looking for a robusto, toro or torpedo as far as vitolas go.

I am a fan of Avos and really want to see what the 787 has to offer as well. Any suggestions or brands I may be overlooking?
md4958
04-05-2009, 08:23 AM
Esencia made by BOTL... they can be difficult to find but they are one of my favorite sticks out there... the torpedos are awesome.

Also Tatuajes are great if you like Pepin... and within that same family La Riqueza.
thebiglebowski
04-05-2009, 09:10 AM
how about the tatuajae especiales (brown label)? elegant, spicy smoke that can be had in your price range. had one friday night that was just a pepper bomb!

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icehog3
04-05-2009, 09:12 AM
Some great choices in that Don Carlos line you are thinking about....

http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=shop/browse&category_id=6e4b1c257c9f59212952063506440060&PHPSESSID=f32006b42f65e1ea74b88594c5408cae
darkninja67
04-05-2009, 11:07 AM
Not a huge fan of Cabs but the Tat brown label Regios that I had was very good. I cannot go wrong with a Don Carlos either. Maybe I will grab two boxes. :D
huero71
04-05-2009, 11:21 AM
How about the Tatuaje Reserva J21? Excellent smoke. :tu
poriggity
04-05-2009, 12:55 PM
Reserva J21, or the new Conoju 09... :D
Scott
BORIStheBLADE
04-05-2009, 01:34 PM
How about the Tatuaje Reserva J21? Excellent smoke. :tu


These are a good smoke.

I would also recommend the Ashton VSG too.
JaKaacH
04-05-2009, 01:38 PM
Someday I want to pull the trigger on a box of the Diamond Crown Maximus #4s...

What a great cigar..:dr
marge796
04-05-2009, 01:42 PM
One can never go wrong with a box of Diamond Crown Maximus No. 1 that's just me though.



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huero71
04-05-2009, 01:52 PM
These are a good smoke.

I would also recommend the Ashton VSG too.

I didn't even think about those. Good call. :tu
darkninja67
04-05-2009, 04:50 PM
How are the Maximus robustos? or is the whole line good?

a local B&M has the #5 for $162 a box. Not bad
JaKaacH
04-05-2009, 05:05 PM
Great cigar, Great price.
$18.00 cheaper than Famous and CI..How can I sneak another box in the house...:rolleyes:
SmokinApe
04-05-2009, 05:48 PM
DPG JJ Maduro...
shortstory5
04-05-2009, 06:54 PM
How about the Tatuaje Reserva J21? Excellent smoke. :tu

:tpd: I like this choice.
smokin5
04-05-2009, 07:13 PM
Go for the Don Carlos & don't look back!:ss
Chemyst
04-05-2009, 08:04 PM
PAMs, Ashton San Cristobal and LA Cien Anos fit your requirements.
I'd go for the PAMs or San Cristobal. VSGs are xlnt, too.

Chemyst :cool2:
poriggity
04-05-2009, 08:09 PM
I also enjoy the padron anniversary in natural or maduro. Vsg is also a great stick.
BillyCigars
04-05-2009, 09:00 PM
The Avo 787s are a really nice cigar - I especially like the Perfectos. They are fairly full-bodied and incredibly complex smokes but probably nowhere near what you are looking for in terms of strength based on what you listed as your tastes. I wish I had some left; I'd be happy to send you a couple to see what you think.

A little further along the Avo line you have the Avo 80th Anniversarys. These are wonderful cigars, full-flavored, tremendously complex, great aroma, and very elegant. Though a little beyond your price range ($325 at Corona Cigar Co), they'd be a great birthday treat.

Perhaps the Davidoff Millenium Blend Pyramids. You can usually find these in boxes of 10 for around $185.

Ultimately I think for the price range you are looking in and given the flavor profile you prefer, I'd think you would be really happy with a box of Illusiones (whatever size you normally go with).
marge796
04-07-2009, 03:21 PM
How are the Maximus robustos? or is the whole line good?

a local B&M has the #5 for $162 a box. Not bad

The whole line is outstanding, at $162 a box get two!


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skullnrose
04-07-2009, 03:47 PM
I'd recommend Esencia they can be found online at twoguyssmokeshop.com and they seem to fit what you like.

Also the Davidoff Maduro is good if you really want to drop more money than you need to get a nice smoke.

Myself I'd buy 2 boxes of Esencia's and wouldn't look back. The Corona Gorda Is my favorite of the line and they run about $150/Box of 21

I noticed you're in Boston Twoguyssmokeshop has a location in Nashua NH about a 30 min ride from Boston. I have no connection to them I just Pop in there for a smoke when I'm in area. Nice shop/Nice Selection/NH has no tax
rrplasencia
04-07-2009, 03:50 PM
La Flor Limitado III, just had a couple of these recently and they are damn good.
darkninja67
04-08-2009, 07:02 AM
I'd recommend Esencia they can be found online at twoguyssmokeshop.com and they seem to fit what you like.

Also the Davidoff Maduro is good if you really want to drop more money than you need to get a nice smoke.

Myself I'd buy 2 boxes of Esencia's and wouldn't look back. The Corona Gorda Is my favorite of the line and they run about $150/Box of 21

I noticed you're in Boston Twoguyssmokeshop has a location in Nashua NH about a 30 min ride from Boston. I have no connection to them I just Pop in there for a smoke when I'm in area. Nice shop/Nice Selection/NH has no tax

I have been there before. Good shop. Great prices on some stuff.

Now the La Aurora 100 Anos had caught my eye. Definitely adding them to the list.

The Esencias look good too for the price. thanks dude.