The Biggest Bargin Cigar of the Year!

[e-man67]

So we know what you thought was a waste of coin...what do you think was the best value cigar NC and CC you have had this year?

CC would be Partagas Habanero (very good, price/flavor profile is outstanding)

NC would be Perdomo ESV 91 conny seconds (yeah I said it Perdomo, these are the only ones I really like)


What say YOU?

[wayner123]

The best bargain smoke for me this year was the Famous Nicaraguan 3000.... yet again. These are consistently great.

Honorable mention:

Benchmade
My Father Le Bijou Petite Robusto
Corona Cigar Co. 10th Anni


As far as CC goes, it's hard to beat the Super Partagas.

[Bax]

The best bang for the buck so far for me have been the Punch RS11's. Unlike the other sale sticks I've picked up, I've had a wonderful experience with every single one. Worth every penny.

[e-man67]

Never had a Super Partaga or an RS11...gotta look them up!

[Bax]

Never had a Super Partaga or an RS11...gotta look them up!

Really????:D Anyoen have the cookie monsters addy?

[pnoon]

PL Panatela. A tasty little smoke not many folks smoke or talk about. About $2-$3/stick when you can find them.

[Doctorossi]

NC... hmm... would it be passe to say Oliva Serie V Double Toro? Or, maybe El Baton?

For CC, some great price/performance can be had with the non-tubo Boli RCs. Same goes for RASS.

[tenbaseg]

Diesel. $99 for a box of 30. Very tasty.

[stearns]

PL Panatela. A tasty little smoke not many folks smoke or talk about. About $2-$3/stick when you can find them.

gotta agree here, i've seen em as low as under $2 per, you really cant beat that. i love the montecarlos as well, $3 per and they smoke amazing

stearns

[elderboy02]

Really????:D Anyoen have the cookie monsters addy?

I have it ;) PM incoming.

[elderboy02]

CC: Partagas Habanero
NC: Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1977

[e-man67]

I have it ;) PM incoming.

Ah crap! Thanks ahead! Dan you are gonna get it! :su

[BORIStheBLADE]

For me its the 06 box of Romeo y Julieta Petit Julietas and PL P's I picked up. very tasty sticks.

[GreekGodX]

PL Panatela. A tasty little smoke not many folks smoke or talk about. About $2-$3/stick when you can find them.

gotta agree here, i've seen em as low as under $2 per, you really cant beat that. i love the montecarlos as well, $3 per and they smoke amazing

stearns

Both the montecarlos and the panatelas are fantastic :tu

[md4958]

Both the montecarlos and the panatelas are fantastic :tu

:tpd:

Gotta agree with Ben, Peter and Christos PL makes some tasty, inexpensive sticks.

Id like to add CC Punch Double Corona from the sales. These are some of my favorite sticks with a little time to dry out. At the price they really couldnt be beaten.

Couldnt fairly nominate a NC bargain cigar.

[Skywalker]

NC = Brick House hands down!!!(IMHO):tu

[Adriftpanda]

858 sg

[BFallehy]

As far as NC's go I would have to say:

Cigar.com Corojo label's are great and cheap enough you don't have to worry about who you pass them too.
and the Benchmade.

For CC's I wouldn't be able to tell, still only dipping my feet in the CC pool but I do love the Party shorts I picked up. :tu

[njstone]

Whenever I smoke with friends, there are 2 cigars they I hand out that have ALWAYS--I mean every time--received rave reviews:

I'm with Eric on the Perdomo ESV '91 (or seconds) ... amazingly yummy and every time I smoke one I can't help but feel like I ripped someone off with how cheap it was! Mild-medium-bodied and perfect for the beginner or the pro.

Tied for 1st would be the Padilla 1932. These used to be $10, now they are half that or less. Incredibly great cigars, and I also have that "I seriously STOLE these suckers!" feeling whenever I smoke one. This one is close to full-strength by the end, so I only give this to guys that really smoke cigars.

[strider]

Only NC here, but for nc I would have to say Nica Libre. For under 2 bucks a stick (not hard to do) it's just a amazing deal.

[NCRadioMan]

CC: PL Pan $2-$2.50
NC: GR Specials Red Label $1.75-$2.50

[bobarian]

The PL Pan's have been even better than the PLPC's I have smoked. Every one of the PLPC's has shown some signs of sickness.
Hoyo Coronation tubos have also been fantastic. :2

[elderboy02]

Only NC here, but for nc I would have to say Nica Libre. For under 2 bucks a stick (not hard to do) it's just a amazing deal.

I totally forgot about this. Yes, I would definitely agree! I love this cigar.

[BryanB]

NC: Brickhouse
CC: Party Short

[Tripp]

I'm gonna have to go with Fumadores #3 for Best NC Bargain of the Year. If timed right, a box can be had for ~$1.50 per stick. Though they are mixed filler, the construction and taste tend to be pretty spot on.

As for CCs, I don't think I've even smoked enough to say.

[Subvet642]

NC = Brick House hands down!!!(IMHO):tu

:tpd: I also love the LGC Wavell Maddies; $5 a stick at my local B&M.

[weak_link]

The PL Pan's have been even better than the PLPC's I have smoked. Every one of the PLPC's has shown some signs of sickness.
Hoyo Coronation tubos have also been fantastic. :2

Once again, Bob is 'da man. :banger I agree with him but I think I like the Montecarlos better than the pans.

[icehog3]

The PL Pan's have been even better than the PLPC's I have smoked. Every one of the PLPC's has shown some signs of sickness.


I smoked an '07 last night, and it as pretty good after wetting it. ;)

For me, Partagas Shorts in a cab for less than $4 a stick.

[s15driftking]

CC would be PLPC by far! and Punch RS12

NC would be:
Brickhouse
Bucanero house blend
Nestor Reserve maduro's
Maria Mancini
La vieja Hababa Corojo
Oliveros XL Bold

[s15driftking]

NC = Brick House hands down!!!(IMHO):tu


+1



you should also try that NC ERDM that's wrapped in tissue paper. Very similar in taste, a few bucks more, Better cigar overall.

[pmwz]

the pl pans are good for the money but i prefer the pl montecarlos for a bit more. pl pans are shortfiller + montecarlos longfiller. i would buy 10 boxes of the pl pan if i could get them for the price in cuba.
the jose l piedra petit cazadores is another good value.
don tomas classico is also good for the money.

[dannysguitar]

I like the Brick House and La Traviata, but my favorite "bargain" cigar had to be the Tabaccos Baez SF. :-)

[csbrewfisher]

Only NC here, but for nc I would have to say Nica Libre. For under 2 bucks a stick (not hard to do) it's just a amazing deal.

I had one of these last night that had about 6 months rest. It was surprisingly good, and smelled fantastic. Even Mrs. Brew thought so.

[csbrewfisher]

CC: PL Pan $2-$2.50
NC: GR Specials Red Label $1.75-$2.50

Is that based on sales or taste bro?

[bobarian]

the pl pans are good for the money but i prefer the pl montecarlos for a bit more. pl pans are shortfiller + montecarlos longfiller. i would buy 10 boxes of the pl pan if i could get them for the price in cuba.
the jose l piedra petit cazadores is another good value.
don tomas classico is also good for the money.

Montecarlos are also Tripa Corta unless they have changed in the last year.

[bobarian]

I smoked an '07 last night, and it as pretty good after wetting it. ;)

For me, Partagas Shorts in a cab for less than $4 a stick.

:D Good to hear that Tom! :tu

[NCRadioMan]

Is that based on sales or taste bro?

Both.

[Kreth]

Anything by AJ Fernandez. Some tasty sticks, and pretty much all of his blends can be had cheap.
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[RevSmoke]

You know, this kicks back to that other thread about affordability.

Simply put, $5 a stick isn't a bargain to me - I'll buy $5 sticks, but when I'm looking for bargains, I'm looking for cigars that are less than that.

So, the minor problem I see with this thread is that we didn't define the $$ range for bargain. Of course, bargain means different things to different people. To me, bargain sticks are under $3.00 each. What I got the other day was a bargain, normal $6.00 sticks for $2.50. And nobody anywhere is going to tell me that deal wasn't a bargain. OK, it was more a steal... But, that isn't a normal bargain cigar.

So, for my $$, the biggest bargain stick (normally under $3.00 a cigar) is Omar Ortez - usually about $2.60 a stick and excellent.

[Bax]

Ah crap! Thanks ahead! Dan you are gonna get it! :su

Don't worry, he PM'd me and said he completely forgot what it was! :r

[Bax]

:tpd:



Id like to add CC Punch Double Corona from the sales. These are some of my favorite sticks with a little time to dry out. At the price they really couldnt be beaten.

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I forgot all about those!

[njstone]

You know, this kicks back to that other thread about affordability.

Simply put, $5 a stick isn't a bargain to me - I'll buy $5 sticks, but when I'm looking for bargains, I'm looking for cigars that are less than that.

So, the minor problem I see with this thread is that we didn't define the $$ range for bargain. Of course, bargain means different things to different people. To me, bargain sticks are under $3.00 each. What I got the other day was a bargain, normal $6.00 sticks for $2.50. And nobody anywhere is going to tell me that deal wasn't a bargain. OK, it was more a steal... But, that isn't a normal bargain cigar.

So, for my $$, the biggest bargain stick (normally under $3.00 a cigar) is Omar Ortez - usually about $2.60 a stick and excellent.

+1 on the "bargain" thing. To me, a stick has to be under $3 to be a "cheap smoke." In that category, I'd nominate:

Perdomo ESV 2nds
Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve 2nds
Padilla 1968
Tatuaje Series P
RP Vintage '92 2nds
Oliva G


For MEGA CHEAP (i.e. yard gars), like $1.50/stick, I like:

RP Nicaraguan Factory Selects "Liga B" robustos (CI/Cbid)
RP Fusion 2nds
Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend
5 Vegas Classic/Gold

[elderboy02]

Don't worry, he PM'd me and said he completely forgot what it was! :r

Yep, that is exactly what I said :r

[Doctorossi]

Id like to add CC Punch Double Corona from the sales.

For my nutty tastes, Punch DCs are a bargain at full price.

[Starscream]

Indian Tabac Super Fuerte
Perdomo Fresh-rolled

CC: Party Short

[lopro]

so many cigars left to try! (especially the CC's!).

This thread is great!

[Steelergar]

Anything by AJ Fernandez. Some tasty sticks, and pretty much all of his blends can be had cheap.
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I'll second that, I have a box of disel on the way I picked up for about 2.75 a stick. I also discovered the Little Havanna Overuns III this year.

[madwilliamflint]

Ya know, I really love the J&R knockoff of the Montecristo C (http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=itemDetails&itemcode=ELMOC). Buying them by the bundle ends up at less than $2 a stick. My smoking buddy reports that they have other knockoffs that smoke far better. He's a couple hours away so it'll be two or three weeks before I can validate that kind of claim.

But my favorite bargain really is the PH 681s from Famous (http://www.famous-smoke.com/puros+huerfanos+681+robusto+cigars/item+30178?Nav=&Ne=). They're orphaned sticks from some unidentified premium maker. (They're a Nicaraguan Puros.) I picked up a box of 25 on a Cigar Monster deal for $70 (on top of the couple/few 5 packs I've bought in the last six months.)

Really a solid stick. My favorite Maduro so far. Yes, I said it. ;)

[Subvet642]

I bought a couple of mold boxes of Gispert Toros recently, and what a bargain, about $3 a stick; a great everyday smoke! :ss

[dannysguitar]

Ya know, I really love the J&R knockoff of the Montecristo C (http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=itemDetails&itemcode=ELMOC). Buying them by the bundle ends up at less than $2 a stick. My smoking buddy reports that they have other knockoffs that smoke far better. He's a couple hours away so it'll be two or three weeks before I can validate that kind of claim.

But my favorite bargain really is the PH 681s from Famous (http://www.famous-smoke.com/puros+huerfanos+681+robusto+cigars/item+30178?Nav=&Ne=). They're orphaned sticks from some unidentified premium maker. (They're a Nicaraguan Puros.) I picked up a box of 25 on a Cigar Monster deal for $70 (on top of the couple/few 5 packs I've bought in the last six months.)

Really a solid stick. My favorite Maduro so far. Yes, I said it. ;)

Those are supposed to be Liga Privada #9's right?

[icehog3]

Cheap means different things to different people, $1.50 to some, $4-5 to others. Doesn't make the people who choose the latter wrong. :2

[madwilliamflint]

Those are supposed to be Liga Privada #9's right?

(disclaimer: Never smoked the Liga Privada #9)

I was all set to say no but then I went back and looked up the descriptions.

I'm losing my mind here. I could've sworn I'd read that the 681s were all Nicaraguan (hence my mention of it in my previous post.) But I'm guessing I'm just delusional because the text from Famous is this:

...blend consists of select Honduran and Nicaraguan Cuban seed longfiller tobaccos with a Brazilian Mata Fina binder, flawlessly rolled in an ebony Connecticut Broadleaf.

So yeah, maybe it is. I should pick up one of those to give it a taste and see. If that's really what that smoke is, then the box of 25 for $69 is a steal.

I babble about how much I love these things so much that when they come up on cigar monster I get people sending me emails and twitter messages (plus, my cigar site hits spike from google searches.)

[markem]

In '09, I didn't buy enough NCs to form any real opinion, so I'll pass.

As for CCs, the du Depute cabs from the sales turned out very good. Not once-in-a-lifetime smokes, but definitely above the norm. They worked out to be less that $2 per stick. However, finding several boxes of 1998 Partagas 8-9-8Vs in perfect condition for under $6 per stick was perhaps my best bargain. No, they aren't for sale and the vendor has no more :D

[OHRD]

I'd have to go Brickhouse and CAO La Traviata

[RevSmoke]

Cheap means different things to different people, $1.50 to some, $4-5 to others. Doesn't make the people who choose the latter wrong. :2

I think I'm that one who brought this up, as I know I made the point about what I consider "MY" bargain price point was. And, I thought I wasn't trying to say one is wrong and one is right - I was trying to say that what is a bargain to one may not be to another. Neither is better than the other. When I look for a bargain stick and when Howard Hughes looks for a bargain stick, we're probably not looking in the same bins.

I guess I was trying to level the playing field so that we're all looking in the same price range. I chose the Omar Ortez for under $3 a stick (that's what I consider a bargain). But, if by bargain we mean up to $6 a stick, I'd have to choose Oliva Vs.

That was my only point. I was not in any way trying to cast aspersions on anybody else's idea of "bargain."

Forgive me.

[icehog3]

I think I'm that one who brought this up, as I know I made the point about what I consider "MY" bargain price point was. And, I thought I wasn't trying to say one is wrong and one is right - I was trying to say that what is a bargain to one may not be to another.
Forgive me.


Nothing to forgive, Todd, I was just making a counterpoint. I got nothing but love for you, My Brother. :)

[Subvet642]

I'd have to go Brickhouse and CAO La Traviata

Brick House is my go to stogie; I'm getting a box for my B'day! :banger

[The Poet]

you should also try that NC ERDM that's wrapped in tissue paper. Very similar in taste, a few bucks more, Better cigar overall.

Amen. The maduro ERDMs are one of my particular faves, whether tissue or cello skinned.

[cort]

However, finding several boxes of 1998 Partagas 8-9-8Vs in perfect condition for under $6 per stick was perhaps my best bargain. No, they aren't for sale and the vendor has no more :D

I hate you:mad:

[Jfire]

Rass for CCs (looks like I'll be trying a few more)
Lho 3s from holts 2 bucks for Nc.
Thanks for the recommendations!

[markem]

I hate you:mad:

Sometimes I hate me to, Gary. :D Self imposed exile. I won't be opening these back up until I pack for SoCal XI. See you there, bro :tu

[Mr B]

For NC's:
Cigar.com Corojo Label (Pepin Blend). For $2.30 its hard to beat.

C.I. Legneds Yellow (Pepin also). They can be had for $2.25-$2.50 each.

As for N.C's, Sorry, still getting my feet wet.

[acarr]

Diesel for NC

[Smokin Gator]

This one is so easy for me... but both are due to some good luck...

NC: DPG Cuban Classic 1977- Rizzle told me about a too good to be true deal from Tampa Humidor... turns out they were $2.20/stick. They are one of my absolute favorite NCs and a good deal at twice that. Turns out it was a mistake but they honored it.

CC: Super Partagas - These were on sale a couple of times for right at $2.25/stick. The '08s are so good with just a few months age and I really think will be stellar with a few years.

[Skywalker]

Only NC here, but for nc I would have to say Nica Libre. For under 2 bucks a stick (not hard to do) it's just a amazing deal.

Brick House +1



you should also try that NC ERDM that's wrapped in tissue paper. Very similar in taste, a few bucks more, Better cigar overall.

Thanks for the suggestion!!!:tu

[NCRadioMan]

Forgot to add the Tobaccos Baez SF's. Great cigar for just $2.

[Starscream]

Ya know, I really love the J&R knockoff of the Montecristo C (http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?page=itemDetails&itemcode=ELMOC). Buying them by the bundle ends up at less than $2 a stick. My smoking buddy reports that they have other knockoffs that smoke far better. He's a couple hours away so it'll be two or three weeks before I can validate that kind of claim.

Haven't tried these but I love the JR Alt Cuban Cohiba Sig IVs.:tu

[Caymus]

NC: Hoyo de Tradicion Corona....can find many places online for less than $3 (box)
Oliva Connecticut...about $3 online
Taboo...just about anything they make


CC: No clue...I haven't figured out how to get these and am afraid to ask

[s15driftking]

NC: Hoyo de Tradicion Corona....can find many places online for less than $3 (box)
Oliva Connecticut...about $3 online
Taboo...just about anything they make


CC: No clue...I haven't figured out how to get these and am afraid to ask



HTD for the win

[madwilliamflint]

Haven't tried these but I love the JR Alt Cuban Cohiba Sig IVs.:tu

The Montecristo C knockoffs we spotted because they seem to move so much faster off the shelves than anything. A side-effect of that is that they're usually pretty young and definitely benefit by some time in the box (we're still experimenting with finding the point of diminishing returns, but they're very nice after a few weeks and a couple months really become something special.) Any tips about how long to age things? I have a coolidor (as of Friday) with a several hundred stick capacity. Time to put that baby to work.

I'll definitely pick up a bunch of those next time I'm over in the People's Republic of Jersey.

Thanks for the tip o/