Favorite small cigar?

[AD720]

I'm a big fan of the small cigar, 4 x30ish is the perfect size for before dinner or grilling a couple quick burgers for dinner.

For slightly bigger cigars I really like the Oliva Special G and the Arturo Feunte Short Story (the short story is tough on the wallet though) but sometimes I want something even quicker.

I'm loving the Arturo Fuente Cubanitos, especially the maduro. I'm also liking the H. Upmann Demitasse and (laugh if you will) Macanudo Ascots, which were what really got me into cigars.

I'm looking to grab a couple more tins - anyone else have a small cigar they are really digging?

[WildBlueSooner]

I agree with you on the Special Gs and Short Stories....but that is as small as I have ever gone!

[AD720]

I agree with you on the Special Gs and Short Stories....but that is as small as I have ever gone!

I'm glad you are liking the Special G's, that was a good box split. :tu

[The Poet]

Others I like include:

JR Ultimate Habanitos
R&J Romeos
Hoyo Sabrosas

and for dry-cured you can just stick in your shirt pocket for whenever, Villiger Exports ain't bad at all.

[WildBlueSooner]

I'm glad you are liking the Special G's, that was a good box split. :tu

Indeed it was...a great quick smoke. I go to them often!:banger

[AD720]

Others I like include:

JR Ultimate Habanitos
R&J Romeos
Hoyo Sabrosas

and for dry-cured you can just stick in your shirt pocket for whenever, Villiger Exports ain't bad at all.

Oh man, I tried one of those recently and really, really did not like it! I have one more so I'll try it again at some point when I'm feeling brave but it tasted almost like it was flavored.

[kydsid]

Short Stories and JR Habanitos. I tell you the trouble I went through to find a box of short stories recently was amazing. Why do you all have to like them so much.

[troutbreath]

Love the Short Stories and Special G's. How about the Illusione 68? Another one that can put a hurt on the wallet, but is definitely tasty.

Not quite as small, but a good value is the Punch Champion.

In the PC size, I'm a big fan of the Tatuaje Noella.

[Emjaysmash]

Oh man, I tried one of those recently and really, really did not like it! I have one more so I'll try it again at some point when I'm feeling brave but it tasted almost like it was flavored.
I've heard mixed reviews about the Villagers. I hear the maduros are better than the naturals, but I dont think I'll be trying any any time soon as I dont tinhk there are any local shops carry them here. I'll have to try and find them elsewhere.

[WildBlueSooner]

Love the Short Stories and Special G's. How about the Illusione 68? Another one that can put a hurt on the wallet, but is definitely tasty.

Not quite as small, but a good value is the Punch Champion.

In the PC size, I'm a big fan of the Tatuaje Noella.

+1 on the Punch Champion...all though it is a good deal longer to smoke!

[Mr. Ed]

Some Pepin smokes come to mind for me.

The Black Label Perlas, the Blue Label Demi Tasse. You also have the Petite Cabaiguan and Tatuaje, which taste great, but they're pretty pricey for small smokes.

[floydpink]

Hardly a day goes by when I don't smoke at least a 5 pack of Montecristo Puritos.

I love those things and always have a few in my front pocket at work.

The Partagas Chicos are good, but not as as the Puritos for my tastes.

[AD720]

Others I like include:

JR Ultimate Habanitos
R&J Romeos
Hoyo Sabrosas


Short Stories and JR Habanitos. I tell you the trouble I went through to find a box of short stories recently was amazing. Why do you all have to like them so much.

That's two for the Habanitos. Do you guys have a preference for the maduro or natural?

Some Pepin smokes come to mind for me.

The Black Label Perlas, the Blue Label Demi Tasse. You also have the Petite Cabaiguan and Tatuaje, which taste great, but they're pretty pricey for small smokes.

I was looking at the Petite Tats but you are right - that's about 5 times what I'm looking to spend on a cigar that size. I do have one Blue Label DT that I got in a box pass a while back but even they are a little on the pricey side for such a tiny cigar.


Hardly a day goes by when I don't smoke at least a 5 pack of Montecristo Puritos.

I love those things and always have a few in my front pocket at work.

The Partagas Chicos are good, but not as as the Puritos for my tastes.

I have a box of the Chicos and I'm not over the moon for them, I'll look into the Montes. :tu

[Mugen910]

los statos delerios...cheap and imho :tu

[Mr. Ed]

That's two for the Habanitos. Do you guys have a preference for the maduro or natural?



I was looking at the Petite Tats but you are right - that's about 5 times what I'm looking to spend on a cigar that size. I do have one Blue Label DT that I got in a box pass a while back but even they are a little on the pricey side for such a tiny cigar.

:tpd:

~$3 per seems a little steep

blackcat cigars has a nice deal on the black label perlas, still about $3 a stick when you factor in shipping and that they're only 20 to a box

[kelmac07]

Short Stories and DP Firecrackers!!!

[AD720]

I've heard mixed reviews about the Villagers. I hear the maduros are better than the naturals, but I dont think I'll be trying any any time soon as I dont tinhk there are any local shops carry them here. I'll have to try and find them elsewhere.

I got them at my local B&M, next time I'm in if they still some I'll grab a couple for you. Don't hold me responsible for the result though. :r

los statos delerios...cheap and imho :tu

Those are pretty darn good for the price too!

[kydsid]

That's two for the Habanitos. Do you guys have a preference for the maduro or natural?


I am a whore for anything maduro.



:tpd:

~$3 per seems a little steep

blackcat cigars has a nice deal on the black label perlas, still about $3 a stick when you factor in shipping and that they're only 20 to a box

Ya. And to think I was happy when I scored a box of Stories for $4.60 a stick.

I just try not to think about the size. It isn't the size of the stick it's the taste in my mouth.

[AD720]

I am a whore for anything maduro.





Ya. And to think I was happy when I scored a box of Stories for $4.60 a stick.

I just try not to think about the size. It isn't the size of the stick it's the taste in my mouth.

That's what she said. And for the record I don't consider the Short Story in the same class as the other "tinned" cigars I was talking about. That is a real cigar as far as I'm concerned.

[darkninja67]

Short Stories and DP Firecrackers!!!

I like the cut of your jib.

Also Party Shorts for CCs

[TheTraveler]

The Sancho Panza Double Maduro Quixote is a tasty little cigar, though it might be a little larger than what you're looking for. I like that H Upmann Demi Tasse too ... the SP is bigger but definitely good.

[kydsid]

That's what she said. And for the record I don't consider the Short Story in the same class as the other "tinned" cigars I was talking about. That is a real cigar as far as I'm concerned.

I really should read what I write :bh

I don't see it the same as a tinned cigar either, but it's so good I had to mention it and agree.

[AD720]

I really should read what I write :bh

I don't see it the same as a tinned cigar either, but it's so good I had to mention it and agree.

:tu No worries.

If you can still get them try to find a CFO (cigar factory outlet) "Not a short story", it is pretty darn close for significantly less coin.

[Tripp]

I think my favorites would be the Tatuaje Petit, and the DPG Black or Blue petit corona

[hotreds]

QdO corona.

[Starchild]

One I like for a cheap tasty smoke is Punch London Club Maduro.

[poker]

old MC Joyitas :)

[JJG]

Party short! hands down. (I'm about to light up a Trini Reyes though so that may change, we'll see)

but if I were to pick a NC I would say the Honduran ERdM tinos. It's a strange answer I know, but I got a box of these not too long ago with a '02 box date and they were some of the best NCs I've ever had.

[sofaman]

Illusione 68 :tu

[Mugen910]

That's what she said. And for the record I don't consider the Short Story in the same class as the other "tinned" cigars I was talking about. That is a real cigar as far as I'm concerned.

same here...along with the DPG firecrackers...they are a bit pricey..

Davidoff Cigarillos are my favs...powerful too.

[md4958]

Ramon Allones Small Club Corona (RASCC)

Ive seen them for prices that, when averaged per stick, are close to the tin of Oliva Gs I purchased last year.

One of my favorite cigars too

[BlackIrish]

I'm not a big fan of small tinned cigars but if you like the CAO Italia line, the piccolos are surprisingly good.

BTW, JR has a big sale on tinned cigars going on - think it's a brick of 50 for $30.
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[rizzle]

Cabaiguan Petite. Look no further.
:wo

[floydpink]

old MC Joyitas :)

Those are what got me hooked. There was a special on buy one, get the second half off a year ago and they were 00's. If only I bought more. The Puritos are a close second though.

[mikeyj23]

Punch margaritas

[DMK]

ERDM Cafe au Lait / Cafe Noir, Great little quickie for at work.:tu

[icehog3]

Party shorts for me...good fresh or aged.

[cricky101]

I'm not a big fan of small tinned cigars but if you like the CAO Italia line, the piccolos are surprisingly good.

BTW, JR has a big sale on tinned cigars going on - think it's a brick of 50 for $30.
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http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=itemDetails&itemcode=TM7

I've tried both of these and they weren't bad. I don't usually buy many tinned cigars, but there is a good price on these: 50 of each for $60.... They're each about 4x30

[bobarian]

NC-4x30-CAO Extreme Tin, Camacho Machito's Tin, LFD Tin
NC-Approx 5x38-Cabiguan Jr's, Camacho Corojo Petits,

CC-4/5x30-Partagas Chicos, Montecristo Joyitas, Punch Margaritas, Hoyo du Maire:2

[DocLogic77]

PL Panatella
PL Montecarlos
Party Short

[groogs]

I would have to go with the Tat Junior in the size range you described.

[The Poet]

Two other to consider:

Montecristo Afrique Safari
Punch Grand Puro Laguna

As for the JR Ultimate Habanitos, I think they only come EMS, so you don't have to decide btw nats and maddies. But since EMS is sorta btw nat and maddie anyway, you have in a certain way chosen both. In any case, I likes 'em.

[vankleekkw]

Bolivar PC
Tat Noella Reserve
Punch RS12
Illusione 68
LFD Chilelito Maduro
Opus #5
LHO Corona

[AD720]

Having a La Aroma de Cuba Interlude - 4.25 x 34(NC).

Pretty good!

[Mr. Ed]

Having a La Aroma de Cuba Interlude - 4.25 x 34(NC).

Pretty good!

The corona minor is another great small smoke from La Aroma (albeit larger than the interlude)

[AD720]

Going with a 5 Vegas "Shorty" tonight while I wait for the grill to warm up.

[Jimbo14]

Partagas Short for sure.

[jjirons69]

Going with a 5 Vegas "Shorty" tonight while I wait for the grill to warm up.

Whatcha think about that stick?? I thought it tasted like a Kent Light. Much too tobacco-y and a little harsh/bitter.

I love maduros - so my best little stick:

5 Vegas A Anomaly

I got a box of 20 for $30 on CB a couple of months ago. They're cheap, so it's all right if you don't finish the entire thing. And they're tasty!!

[acarr]

Oliva Special G is my favorite cigar regardless of size or price. They are real nice!

[PuffingRob]

Short Story for me, the only other cigar I smoke is the Cuchillios by Illusione.

[TriStar]

Partagas Shorts
Partagas Corticos (NC)
Partagas Chicos
Aroma de Cuba Interlude (NC)

[dannyboy]

Cabaiguan Petites...

Yes, a bit pricy at about $3/stick, but man are they good. Delicious cedar and spice that comes in a manageable 30-45 minute smoke. Have gone though 2 boxes in about 6 months, and about to buy another one. Its the best small cigar that I have found, especially after 6 months to a year in the humi. My last box was 2 years old and absolutley amazing:ss

[Barteur]

Rocky Patel Sun grown junior are pretty good IMHO

[yourchoice]

Andrew, next time you're in Vineland and stop by Oro Cubano pick up one of their PC sized bundles. A little larger format than you're looking for but a nice little smoke and for $15 for a bundle of 25 the price is right. I finally made it there one day when I went into town for some business. An hour later I walked out with about 50 smokes! :r

[borndead1]

These: http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/search/stats.cfm/ihdnum/21868

Kinda pricey at retail but can be had on auction for much less. They also come as giveaways with another purchase fairly often.

[AD720]

Whatcha think about that stick?? I thought it tasted like a Kent Light. Much too tobacco-y and a little harsh/bitter.


Not too bad. It got a little harsh so I slowed down and that helped.

Andrew, next time you're in Vineland and stop by Oro Cubano pick up one of their PC sized bundles. A little larger format than you're looking for but a nice little smoke and for $15 for a bundle of 25 the price is right. I finally made it there one day when I went into town for some business. An hour later I walked out with about 50 smokes! :r

That is a cool shop, I haven't been in there in a while but last time I was in the House rolled cigars were anything but cheap - like $8 and up a stick. I'll have to swing by next time I'm in town.

[Dunkel]

VigilantE Corojo Petite Coronas are nice. It's the only small cigar i have on hand.

[yourchoice]

That is a cool shop, I haven't been in there in a while but last time I was in the House rolled cigars were anything but cheap - like $8 and up a stick. I'll have to swing by next time I'm in town.

The singles were expensive, but I bought a Corona Gorda bundle for $75 and a PC bundle for $15. I asked before I bought to make sure they were the same as what was on the singles shelves and they said yes. Hopefully they are! :r They're pretty good either way.

[TXRebel]

Smoked a Little Havana Cigar (http://www.littlehavanacigars.com/categories.asp?cat=45)half corona, 4 X 40 connecticut wrapper, this morning. Good 45 minute smoke, IMO. The half coronas are also available in maduro and the bambino, 4 X 32 connecticut, which I haven’t tried.

[Kreth]

I figured I'd bump this rather than create a new thread. I'm looking for a good small cigar to keep on hand for quick fixes so I can finally lose the cigarettes. Ideal would be medium to full flavor with a burn time of 15 minutes or less.
CI and Famous have some good candidates, but don't seem to offer them in less than large bundles. I'd prefer to pick up a 5er or sampler first rather than order blind.

[JJG]

Partagas Short for sure.

:tpd:

after burning through (no pun intended) a 5 pack of Trini Reyes in the course of two weeks, I can say with renewed confidence that the Party short is still king.

edit: and to make things worse, I just got an email from my guys saying the 50cabs are back in stock. Damn you slope! How am I supposed to save for retirement?

[ucla695]

Party Shorts
Party Chicos
BPCs

[The Poet]

I figured I'd bump this rather than create a new thread. I'm looking for a good small cigar to keep on hand for quick fixes so I can finally lose the cigarettes. Ideal would be medium to full flavor with a burn time of 15 minutes or less.
CI and Famous have some good candidates, but don't seem to offer them in less than large bundles. I'd prefer to pick up a 5er or sampler first rather than order blind.


If you don't wanna go to your local shop and pick up a tin of something, then mebbe you should search the sites for one offering a freebie tin with something in your regular rotation. This happens often enough so that it should not be too hard to find. Just :2

[Kreth]

If you don't wanna go to your local shop and pick up a tin of something, then mebbe you should search the sites for one offering a freebie tin with something in your regular rotation. This happens often enough so that it should not be too hard to find. Just :2
My local shop is out as they mainly carry stuff like Dutch Masters and White Owls, and a very limited selection of highly over-priced premium sticks.
Thanks for the suggestion. I'm mainly limited to accessing the internet on my phone right now and most of the sites aren't very WAP-friendly.

[gnukfu]

Party Short is number one for me.

[Starscream]

Party Short is number one for me.

:tpd:

[Magma]

ashton vsg tres mystique
trini reyes
rasc
cohiba I
fonseca kdt cadets
and of course party shorts

before i went on my uber long smoking break, i went through a small cigar phase for about 8months, smoking only what was listed above and rarely smoking anything else.

[bobarian]

For a small NC(4x32) with a kick the Camacho Corojo Machitos are hard to beat. :tu

[yourchoice]

I figured I'd bump this rather than create a new thread. I'm looking for a good small cigar to keep on hand for quick fixes so I can finally lose the cigarettes. Ideal would be medium to full flavor with a burn time of 15 minutes or less.
CI and Famous have some good candidates, but don't seem to offer them in less than large bundles. I'd prefer to pick up a 5er or sampler first rather than order blind.

These may be right up your alley. Not too full of flavor, but a nice quick long filler smoke: http://www.holts.com/category.html?id=201666&trail=86665.

There are better, but for the money and as an aid to quell the cigarettes, they aren't too shabby.

Buying 50 would suck if you didn't like them...shoot me your addy and I'll send you a handful to try out. :tu

[Kreth]

These may be right up your alley. Not too full of flavor, but a nice quick long filler smoke: http://www.holts.com/category.html?id=201666&trail=86665.

There are better, but for the money and as an aid to quell the cigarettes, they aren't too shabby.

Buying 50 would suck if you didn't like them...shoot me your addy and I'll send you a handful to try out. :tu
Thanks, I appreciate that. PM coming your way. :ss

[Silound]

AVO Puritos and Zino Platinum XS tins are outstanding. Depends on your tobacco tax, but around here they sell for about $20 per tin/10.

[rennD]

Siglo I, Partagas Short, SCdlH El Principes -- in that order :)

[hornitosmonster]

CC
Party Shorts

NC
Sancho Panza Extra-Fuerte Pamplona

[Savor the Stick]

I agree with you on the Special Gs and Short Stories....but that is as small as I have ever gone!

:tpd:

I would have to second this and add the Monticristo #4 to the list.

[massphatness]

Punch Margaritas!!
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[rennD]

Punch Margaritas!!
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havent had these yet. *added to the "to try" list* :tu

[punch54]

the cao brazilia pirahana great short smoke

[GoldnGT]

VSG Mystique
Short Story
Special G

I think those are probally on just about everyone's list. ;) I use at least one of those every time I go out for a lunch smoke. Works out quite nicely.

[acruce]

I got a good deal on a 30 pack of Trinidad Trinidadito's they are a small smoke 4 x 33 but very tasty.

[The Poet]

Jeff, JRs has a special on tins at the moment - 50 each of 2 select brands for about $55-$70, depending. I'd post their site for you, but the last time I tried to help someone with that somebody deleted the thread, pronto.

:ss

[klipsch]

"So far"...

VSG Tres Mystique & Enchantment
PAM Principe
La Riqueza #5
FFOX #5

[bowhnter]

CAO Gold Karats and MX2 Daggers...both 4 x 38

[troutbreath]

ERDM Cafe au Lait / Cafe Noir, Great little quickie for at work.:tu


If anyone likes these, JR has them for $10 a box (for the natural wrapper) with another qualifying purchase. I got some, just because $0.42 per stick seemed to good to pass up. I enjoyed the first.