Cigars for my first child

[South Shield]

I need your help all. My wife and I are expecting our first child late July and I want to get a box of cigars where I will only smoke one on my child's birthday.

Or at least that is the plan now.. :r

But, I'm looking for that right box to get. They can be Cuban or Non, but the box must be at least 20 cigars and my limit is $400 for the box.

I would appreciate what you would get to help me out. :ss

[n.olson99]

i'd have to suggest something cuban and i'd suggest looking for something elite, known for the highest quality tobacco. 20 years is a long time. something from cohiba perhaps?

[Darrell]

H. Upmann Sir Winstons.

Trust me on this one, my friend.

[n.olson99]

H. Upmann Sir Winstons.

Trust me on this one, my friend.

can't go wrong there.

[sikk50]

I'd suggest a box of Padron 2000 Maduros and the rest in the diaper fund :r

[JJG]

H. Upmann Sir Winstons.

Trust me on this one, my friend.

:tu

[bobarian]

Esplendidos:banger:tu

[sikk50]

Hell I'll even send you an opus to save you money if you like

[tuxpuff]

Maybe a single Monte A or something special for the birth...then grab a box of 2010 EL's when they come out.

[pitbulljimmy]

I've never had a Sir Winston, so I really can't say for sure, but I have never been disappointed by an Upmann. Also the Cohiba Maduro 5 line is pretty fantastic.... Congrats on the new baby on the way!

[Razorhog]

Lol my twin boys are due in April and I bought Fuente "it's a boy" Brevas. Decent cigars and cheap enough to hand out. Two are going deep in the humi labeled with their names, birthday, weight, etc and I plan on smoking them with the boys on their 18th birthday.
Buy a decent box and save the rest for diapers! If you are going to buy a premium box, my advice is to buy what you know you like.

[md4958]

Travis, how about something in a tube? Boli RC tubo, Mag 50 Tubo, etc. With the RC tubos and $400, you can be smoking till the little tyke is 40 :tu

I was able to track down Boli RC June 06 box codes for my sons birth.

[St. Lou Stu]

Esplendidos:banger:tu

:tpd:
I knew I liked you Bob!
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[Zanaspus]

Only NC I can see making sense would be Cain.

[ZJB]

Padron 45th or RyJ Short Churchills

[icehog3]

Nice thing about the Sir Winstons is not only is it a great cigar, but also a beautiful presentation....nice for a special event like this.

[CasaDooley]

2010 Limited Edition Series


Montecristo Grand Edmundo Robusto Extra: June/July

Partagas Serie D Especial Robusto Extra: June/July

Trinidad Short Robusto T Petit Robusto: June/July

These are the limited editions slated for release this year and might be a good choice if you can wait until they are released. just a thought.:ss

[jkim05]

I'm gonna go with either a box of Esplendidos or Sir Winstons.

[Blueface]

Wait for the 2010 LE's to come out and get one of those with the nice 2010 band on it.

[duckmanco]

I'd go with something super stout that will age nicely, rather than go bland in a few years time. To fit that bill, look into La Flor Dominicana

Coronado by La Flor
Litto Gomez Diez smokes (super potent, but excellent cigars)
LFD Limitado smokes also
LFD DL Chisel even.

If you plan on smoking these for years and years to come, I would def. look into these.

Oh and congrats man, life as you know it now is OVER, but in the best way possible.

[Darrell]

I'd go with something super stout that will age nicely, rather than go bland in a few years time. To fit that bill, look into La Flor Dominicana

Coronado by La Flor
Litto Gomez Diez smokes (super potent, but excellent cigars)
LFD Limitado smokes also
LFD DL Chisel even.

If you plan on smoking these for years and years to come, I would def. look into these.

Oh and congrats man, life as you know it now is OVER, but in the best way possible.

Go bland in a few years? You obviously have never smoked an aged Sir Winston. :td

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Im with everyone on the Sir Winstons:tu

[South Shield]

Thanks for the responses, looks like Sir Winstons

[duckmanco]

Go bland in a few years? You obviously have never smoked an aged Sir Winston. :td

I meant in general terms, wasn't talking about the Sir Winstons at all, and you are right, I have never smoked one. My point was to just advocate getting something, anything, with enough oomph to take well to the aging, if the Sir Winstons fit the bill, then so be it.

[Robert Mabona]

I meant in general terms, wasn't talking about the Sir Winstons at all, and you are right, I have never smoked one. My point was to just advocate getting something, anything, with enough oomph to take well to the aging, if the Sir Winstons fit the bill, then so be it.

very good point and advisement on the "aging potential".

[bobarian]

I meant in general terms, wasn't talking about the Sir Winstons at all, and you are right, I have never smoked one. My point was to just advocate getting something, anything, with enough oomph to take well to the aging, if the Sir Winstons fit the bill, then so be it.

While I love LFD's and Litto's, there is no empirical evidence that NC smokes will age with anywhere near the grace of a Cuban cigar. Strength of cigar has no bearing on its aging potential. However, there is a strong body of evidence that Cuban cigars, even mild marcas such as Por Larranaga and ERDM will shine with 10-20 years of age. :2

[duckmanco]

While I love LFD's and Litto's, there is no empirical evidence that NC smokes will age with anywhere near the grace of a Cuban cigar. Strength of cigar has no bearing on its aging potential. However, there is a strong body of evidence that Cuban cigars, even mild marcas such as Por Larranaga and ERDM will shine with 10-20 years of age. :2

Not much empirical evidence that cuban cigars have grace either



wait for it, wait for it....flame suit ON! But seriously, taste is subjective, just offering up an idea.

[South Shield]

Not much empirical evidence that cuban cigars have grace either



wait for it, wait for it....flame suit ON! But seriously, taste is subjective, just offering up an idea.

I agree, but the day I see someone post a review on a 20 year old Arturo Fuente Hemingway will be the first.

[hotreds]

Well, since it's a child, I'd suggest something mild...... oh, wait a minute.... I get it- sorry! Never mind!

I'd agree with Sir Winstons!

[maverickdrinker]

I would suggest:

2010 ELs, particularly the montecrito canonazo size

cohiba VIs or lanceros

Congratulations man!!!!

[Skywalker]

:dance:Congratulations to you, Travis and your wife!!!:dance:

[whodeeni]

Are you serious? Ashton VSG's, Opus X, Padron 45's, LFD's..., The new Liga Privada Line I know id don't know you yET, but imma have to watch you! *lol*:bx

Only NC I can see making sense would be Cain.

[TheRiddick]

I agree, but the day I see someone post a review on a 20 year old Arturo Fuente Hemingway will be the first.

Last year I finished the last few of 1995 Padrons I bought way back then, they smoked really well and I only wish I had stashed some more away. As someone who has been aging cigars for quite a long time now, I can only state, WITH empirical evidence, that good, quality Nicaragua smokes, DO age as well as ANY Cuban cigar out there. And given my experience with Nicaraguan cigars I see no reason why any other quality cigar, regardless of region of origin, should not age and develop as well.

If the OP is settled on Sir Winston Churchill, great. But let's not go off tangent and make claims with no basis in reality, or rather, "I heard from my neighbor's second cousin's teacher's father's friend, who heard it from...".

Cigar's power has nothing to do with ability to age.

[icehog3]

I can only state, WITH empirical evidence, that good, quality Nicaragua smokes, DO age as well as ANY Cuban cigar out there.

I might take issue with the "ANY", but that's just my empirical experience. ;)

[Bubba - NJ]

I would go with the Sir Winston over the Esplendidos any day of the week . As for a review on a 20 year old Hemingway , when I get some fresh Hemis I smoke through them pretty quickly . They just don't last with me , love them fresh from the cigar shop . I'm sure somebody somewhere has some stashed away for ages sake . :2

[TheRiddick]

I might take issue with the "ANY", but that's just my empirical experience. ;)

Well, I did have a few really "old", 30-35 year old Cuban cigars, some even machine rolled, and they did age really impressively, IMO. Any good quality stick should be fine with age, that's all I am saying.

[TheRiddick]

I might take issue with the "ANY", but that's just my empirical experience. ;)

Also, the biggest "issue" with Nicaraguan smokes' Aging is that they are mostly "johnny-come-latelys" and as such really have no "track record" save for Padron and JdN. And looking at what is available these days coming out of Nicaragua, better and much better when compared to Padron and JdN, IMHO, I only see a huge upside to their ability to age. But, hey, as is your slogan, Smoke what you like.

[icehog3]

Well, I did have a few really "old", 30-35 year old Cuban cigars, some even machine rolled, and they did age really impressively, IMO. Any good quality stick should be fine with age, that's all I am saying.

Gotcha now, Greg. :tu

[Cyclone]

2010 Limited Edition Series


Montecristo Grand Edmundo Robusto Extra: June/July

Partagas Serie D Especial Robusto Extra: June/July

Trinidad Short Robusto T Petit Robusto: June/July

These are the limited editions slated for release this year and might be a good choice if you can wait until they are released. just a thought.:ss

I went the EL route when my son was born in July '06...

In my case, it was Partagas SD #3 EL ( June '06 )...

I broke down though... I smoke them on Father's Day and his Birthday... too bad they are only ~6 weeks apart....

Congrats on the impending arrival!!! :tu