Help me spend my CI gift card.

[AUguy]

So it turns out that my wife loves me and she gave me a $100 gift card to CI. I am going to take a trip to their superstore in PA this weekend. Problem is I can't decide what to get. I have been on a Tat buying spree lately so I would like to grab a box of something else.

These boxes are on the short list.

-San Cristobal Francisco
-A. Fuente Short Story
-Illusione ~mk~
-La Aroma de Cuba (Not sure which blend yet)




Tell me what you think or recommend some other stuff for me to research the next few days.

[Aero95]

I would also look at the Liga Privada T52. If not then I would choose the Illusione on your list. Have fun!

[maninblack]

The Mi Amor La Aroma Da Cubas are great smokes. Are you looking for full bodied smokes or milder ones? 601 blues are awesome smokes for around 100 bucks or so. Ever had Diesels? They are 100 bucks for 30 great smokes.

[AUguy]

I like medium to full bodied. I am a huge fan of DPG spice bombs. I was looking at the Mi Amors. I might grab a single and try it before I go for a box. I have several 601s already. Never tried a Diesel though.

I am willing to spend up to 80 or 90 in addition to the gift card so.......

[rharris]

Can't go wrong with the San Cristobals! I love them.

[kaisersozei]

You can't lose with either the San Cristobal or the mk, those are my favorite sizes in those two lines.

Have fun!

[kelmac07]

The San Cristobals have that Pepin spice. Not a total spice bomb, but yummy just the same. :2

[N2 GOLD]

You can never go wrong with the San Cristobal... :dr

[CoreyD]

I'd mess ya all up and go anything from genberal I was given the opportunity to sample hoya da monterey's,Don Tomas's and La Gloria Cubana's and they are just yummy, then my favs - Joya de Nicaragua series Antanos,dark corojos , then AVO'S or Kristoffs, well you get the point man I'd hate to half to figure what I'd spend $100 on i'd spend and still feel I didn't get what I could of got then they'd throw a deal a week later and I'll go dang. Good luck. Do you get a catalog that may help you get more for your $$ or what you wouldn't normally get. But yoiur few selects there sound great , great humi stuffers.

[guitar4001]

So it turns out that my wife loves me and she gave me a $100 gift card to CI. I am going to take a trip to their superstore in PA this weekend. Problem is I can't decide what to get. I have been on a Tat buying spree lately so I would like to grab a box of something else.

These boxes are on the short list.

-San Cristobal Francisco
-A. Fuente Short Story
-Illusione ~mk~
-La Aroma de Cuba (Not sure which blend yet)




Tell me what you think or recommend some other stuff for me to research the next few days.


great choices. I would stick with the san cristobal.

[AUguy]

OK. I think I am going to grab a box of DPG Blue Demitase and a San Cristobal Assortment Sampler. I will probably grab a few singles too.

I say I am sticking to this but I will probably change my mind five times before this weekend.

[Christiel49]

Illusione mk!!!
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[AUguy]

Illusione mk!!!
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As much as I love them I just cant bring myself to spend 184 on a box of 22. I will just have to buy a few singles.

[swh127]

If you are going to the CI superstore, stop in their blend lab (http://www.cigarsinternational.com/blendlab/TheBlendLab.html) and pick up a stick or two. It is an interesting concept and you just might find some new combinations of wrappers, fillers and binders that you enjoy without worrying about who made the cigar.

[Average Joe]

Rocky Patel Edge Counterfeit. Great value.

[Chemyst]

Take some food and drink with you to the Mothership.
A 6-pack and a cheese steak to go with your San Cristobal.
Doesn't get any better than that! I always forget, and end
up at McD's down the street. meh.

Chemyst :cool2:

[cort]

You gotta get the San Cristobal Sellecion Del Sol. My favorite NC right now. I love those sumb!tches!!!

[AUguy]

changed my mind again.

San Cristobal Assortment Sampler

DPG Blue Exquisito 5ver

La Aroma de Cuba Marquis Tubo box of 10

Plus some singles from around the store.

[Chemyst]

Are you a DPG 'ho'?

Your plan looks good.
Have a good time.

Chemyst :cool2:

[AUguy]

Today is the day. I will post pics when I get back. And yes I have changed my mind again. I am just gonna go enjoy myself and get whatever looks good to me.

[thecatch83]

Illusione...no question!

[76GTFan]

Don't dissapoint us.:D

[swh127]

Today is the day. I will post pics when I get back. And yes I have changed my mind again. I am just gonna go enjoy myself and get whatever looks good to me.

have a blast you will really enjoy it. Love your new strategy, its the one I would use (although I would probably walk out of there after spending the gift certificate and $200 more LOL)

[AUguy]

OK. I think I did good.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=744&pictureid=5500


Illusione cg4 x4
Illusione 2 x2
Illusione mk x2
cain daytona
A. Fuente Short story
A. Fuente WOA x2
La flor dominica ligero x2
Tat Havana 6 Victorias x4
Tat reserva
Diesel Unholy Cocktail x6
One of each liga privada
3 CI Blendlab blends
CAO La Traviata Maduro
CI Legends Yellow (don pepin blend)
San Cristobal
La Aroma de Cuba

I stressed all week trying to figure out what box I wanted to buy. But I had way more fun just walking around grabbing a box worth of sticks.

We also spent a couple of hours watching tv and smoking cigars in the store. Great place to hang out. I had a blast. But I have to steer clear of that place for a while. My cigar budget is going to need some time to recuperate.

[emopunker2004]

:tu:dr

[Kdub]

Now THAT is a CI sampler pack! :dr
Great choices and many hours of good smoking in front of you. Enjoy!

[kelmac07]

Damn fine sampler pack indeed!! :tu :tu Enjoy those sticks brother!!

[Chemyst]

Wow, that $100 went farther than I expected!

LOL

Chemyst :cool2:

BTW, very nice selection of smokes

[Gary]

Wow, darn fine selection!

[Aero95]

:tu Great selection and enjoy those cigars!!

[emopunker2004]

I know that cost u more than 100

[joeobx]

You done good William