Birthday cigar recommendations
 

OK, this year I'll be hitting the big 50. I'm looking for a fiver of birthday sticks, but I do not know what they will be. I have some time to hunt down some special sticks, so pitch me a few ideas. My profile runs to the low end nicotine/low to med spice. Full flavor is ok though.

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pardon 64 in a smaller ring gauge

illusione mk

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I always enjoy the Padilla 1932 for such an occasion. To me, it fits the flavor profile you mention. Not a super premium, but a great stick.

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Padron 1964 Anniversary Sampler

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If funds are not limited, try calling up Habanos Torres cigar and telling him what your dream cigar would taste like. I did this a few years ago and it is scary how close he came to getting that particular flavor profile.

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Tim rolls a mean cigar!

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Padron 45th maduro
FFOX Super Belicoso (with age)
Ashton ESG
Tatuaje J21
Diamond Crown Maximus Double Belicoso

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PM sent.

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Hmmm....what are the five best smokes I've had in a while;

- Padron 45th; maduro or regular...pick your fave. Both are fantastic. I'd smoke one of these a day if I could afford it. Awesome.
- Tatuaje Anarchy - marketing gimmics aside, this is one bad ass smoke. I put some down in the cabinet. Pair great with a stout malt beverage. Easily goes through two or three major flavor transitions during the smoke. Wonderfully complex, big and bad....:tu
- Drew Estate Flying Pig - another very different vitola that is a wonderful treat. I put a box plus down...they are that good. Rich, full....nice.
- Don Pepin "My Father" Le Bijou 1922 - may have more spice than you are looking for but they are on the top of my list. I like them all; the Churchills and the Toros are wonderful, the little Petite Robusto is a killer "quick" smoke
- 2008 God of Fire by Carlito - Double Robusto - I was gifted a box of these just before the first of the year, and they are really something. Got to admit I'm not a big Fuente fan (other than the Anejo's) but these really deliver.

Not saying these are the "best" but they are smokes that recently caught my eye. Think I'll have one right now.....:tu

Cheers, guys - N.F.H.

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I definately agree with the Tat Anarchy. It is one awesome cigar!

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My Father LE 2010

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NC

Casa Fuente

'98 Partagas Green

Anejo Shark (more full flavored than the other two)

Opus X A Coffin

CC

'98 Party Charlotte

'10 Cohiba Behike 54

'03 Cohiba Reserva Esplendido

'01/'05 ERDM Tainos

'98-'01 Trinidad Fundadores


The list goes on and on.

Hope you have a BadAss 50th Mike!:banger

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When is your bday? I could dig something up for you...

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according to his profile August 10th

:tf

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:tu :tu :tu

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Smoke something really old to represent your age. :r:=:

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I would have to agree with a CC suggestion, Cohiba BHK 54. These are smoking wonderfully and would be perfect for a 50th.

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Padron Family Reserve 45th anniversary natural or maduro...the natural is lighter than the maduro of course. But, both are very amazing.
Padron Family Reserve 40th anniversary...stronger full bodied cigar
Padron Family Reserve 80th anniversary natural/maduro...IMHO the strongest of the Padron Family Reserve
Padron Family Reserve 46th anniversary and it comes in either natural or madruo ...is very nice, I like it because it's not as strong as the 45th...and the ring gauage lends itself well to the feel in your hand. It also makes for a cooler smoke.
Cohiba Behike BHK 54...creamiest of all and my personal favorite. If i could afford to smoke these all day and night, I would do it!!
Davidoff Double R...this is a good one to start with because it's lighter than all the others. I can literally smoke these all day as a matter of fact i smoke 4 yesterday.

In order of what i would smoke...
I would do the Davidoff first because of how light it smokes.
Then I would do the the Padron 46 natural
Next I would have to say Padron 45 natural
Behike 54 for the creamiest of all...
Finally finish with a maduro Padron 80th anniversary

This is my choices and again it's also going to depend on what you are drinking while smoking. What your lunch/dinner choices are going to be...how you pair things will be a key.

I honestly would just go for it...I know these are pretty expensive sticks and I'm not being a "snooty" smoker. I've smoked all of these and they are awesome...You only turn 50 once.

if you have any other question, Id be glad to help you.

THIS IS MY OPINION so, please don't judge me.

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All in one day? Holy ****! I'd die of nicotine poisining, but I'd die a happy man.

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For my 50th, I reached for an Arturo Fuente Anejo 50
and an H.Upmann Magnum 50. Figured I'd go with the numbers.

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for my 40th recently I smoked 2 Behike BHK 54s, 1 BHK 56, AVO LE '10 and a Padron 46. It was pretty magical...oh yes...also was sipping on Jack Daniels Silver Select (if you don't know what it is, you just don't know) So, yeah it was a great day of decadence. Got a shave and some great steaks and it was amazing!

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cant go wrong with a Padron.

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If I had to say it would be Olivia O Blue Silks...though the reds silks are great too.

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Thanks for the suggestions guys, I have a list by the computer and will be reviewing and trimming it down. Normally a birthday is just a birthday to me, just another excuse to smoke and drink (not that I really need one), but the 1/2 century mark may deserve a bit more attention.

Wouldn't dare to judge Felony, that's why I am asking for input. Never know what someone may suggest that sounds interesting. And I agree Nathan, that sounds like a ton of nic overall. Not man enough to smoke all that in one day. :) The bourbon is taken care of by me and Tbone. I have the red silks Tbone, they are already on the short list. -(P

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Hmmmm...think I may be able to help here. :D :D

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Ok, hold up here, this is not a "bomb Volt" request. I just need suggestions. I can track down whatever makes the short list. I am still recovering and PIFing from the generosity I was hit with last year.

If any of you BOTLs are hit up by Tbone or Mac to send me sticks because those 2 just like to instigate $hit.. Send them to the troops. The troops will appreciate them and it might make their day good.

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Mike: I Would Go With The Palio Esencia Belicoso. Great Stick & I Think It Fits Your Flavor Profile!:tu

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Here's A Review I Found, Brother!:tu
http://www.cigarcommand.com/wp02/rev...ncia-belicoso/

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I know nothing!! :D

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:r

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Okay, I've read that the Cohiba Gran Reserva is awesome and amazing. I know some guys don't go by brands and all but, i'm just saying you turn 50 just once. If you can get a hold of one, do it! It's been my Holy Grail cigar...and I was lucky to be able to pick one up today...now I have to wait for a big day for this one. It smells so good though...almost begging to be smoked!

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Just smoke every one you have :D;)

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:lr :lr

Knowing your preferences, I'd suggest something in the Davidoff line, possibly even the Davidoff maduro.

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You're kidding, right?! Mike said he wanted low on the nic scale--I can't walk after the last third of every Esencia I've ever smoked!

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If any of you BOTLs are hit up by Tbone or Mac to send me sticks because those 2 just like to instigate $hit.. Send them to the troops. The troops will appreciate them and it might make their day good.[/quote]

Why am I tied to this? I don't instigate...well at least no lately anyway:sh

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Smoke what you like.

My favs for special occasions are

AF Hemi maduro
La Riqueza by Tatuaje
Ashton San Cristobal (some spice)

The Padron '64 Anni maduros and Ashton ESGs
are excellent, but a bit pricey for me.

Those 5 cigars would make a great long weekend for me!

Chemyst :cool:

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It just occurred to me that you could try to
find a couple LA Cien Anos.

They are outstanding smokes and worthy of
ANY special occasion. Again though, pricey.

Chemyst :cool:

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I think on the list so far are:

1. Oliva O silks
2. Padron 26's of some size (this will be a new stick)
3. Black Prince
4. Can't decide if teh Davidoffs are as good as advertised.... Might check them out.
5. The B&M has a stick called hte "Sir Winston"??? Suposed to be good as well.

I have heard of the Encencia... Tasty, but the nic shakes and nausea - not so much :)