Help! Which one.....

MichaelJ · 01-12-2010, 08:06 PM

I want to get some cigars to pass out to celebrate the birth of my first grandson (Lucas) and I need some help. He is due in the next couple of weeks so not too much time left (procrastinator, I know). 10-12 would be more than enough and I'm leaning toward something in a glass tube. A tubed cigar would be best to help with keeping them from getting damaged and it's tough to beat the presentation of glass. I'm trying to decide between the ROMEO Y JULIETA VINTAGE and ASHTON. Feel free to offer other suggestions too! Keep in mind that most of these will be given to non smokers (I know, I know) and that glass tubes are important (but not mandatory). Thanks in advance!!!!

chippewastud79 · 01-12-2010, 08:09 PM

AVO tubos, they are metal, but they are a nice cigar flavorful but not over powering for new or infrequent smokers.

Tatuaje make new tubos in the red and black, very cool looking.

Davidoff also makes 'Its a Boy/Girl' cigars in tubos.

s15driftking · 01-12-2010, 08:12 PM

Punch Rare Corojo Crystal tube (my vote)

here are some others.

Gurkha makes a couple of good looking glass tube cigars

Ashton Classic, you mentioned it

Cohiba black crystal tube

T.G · 01-12-2010, 08:16 PM

Corona Cigar does some nice laser engraving on cigars. I have a pair of engraved Partagas Blacks in tubos from a BOTL on another board (one cigar for each of his children). Only thing is, that if you want the date on there, you obviously have to order after the child is born.

AD720 · 01-12-2010, 08:16 PM

Of the choices you mentioned I would go with Ashtons. Light enough for novice smokers but enough quality for a more seasoned smoker to at least appreciate it.

JJG · 01-12-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

AVO tubos, they are metal, but they are a nice cigar flavorful but not over powering for new or infrequent smokers.

That's what i was going to say. classy flavor, but still mild enough to share with people who don't normally smoke.

E.J. · 01-12-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

Punch Rare Corojo Crystal tube (my vote)

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MichaelJ · 01-13-2010, 04:37 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I've never had the AVO....my curiosity has been peaked! More advice is much welcomed and appreciated, thanks again.

BryanB · 01-13-2010, 06:26 PM

Just to hand out, if money is important, I would get the Romeos. If money doesn't really matter the Avos or Davidoff would be great.

MichaelJ · 01-14-2010, 04:12 PM

Here are the tubos that have been mentioned so far....

x3 AVO
x2 Davidoff
x2 Punch Rare Corojo
x2 Aston Classic
x1 Romeo J Julieta
x1 Cohiba Black
x1 Gurkha-various
x1 Tatuaje Red/Black

Not too surprised that there isn't a clear favorite, different smokes for different folks! Hmmmm maybe Monti Whites???? Too many good choices, here's hoping for twins.

LkyLindy · 01-14-2010, 05:27 PM

How about the La aurora preferido in colored tubos--very pretty presentation

htown · 01-14-2010, 05:29 PM

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01-14-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LkyLindy

How about the La aurora preferido in colored tubos--very pretty presentation

These are very good smokes, not too large and taste great.

01-12-2010, 08:06 PM	#1
MichaelJ Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Mike Location: NH Posts: 43 Trading: (2)	Help! Which one..... I want to get some cigars to pass out to celebrate the birth of my first grandson (Lucas) and I need some help. He is due in the next couple of weeks so not too much time left (procrastinator, I know). 10-12 would be more than enough and I'm leaning toward something in a glass tube. A tubed cigar would be best to help with keeping them from getting damaged and it's tough to beat the presentation of glass. I'm trying to decide between the ROMEO Y JULIETA VINTAGE and ASHTON. Feel free to offer other suggestions too! Keep in mind that most of these will be given to non smokers (I know, I know) and that glass tubes are important (but not mandatory). Thanks in advance!!!!

01-12-2010, 08:09 PM	#2
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Help! Which one..... AVO tubos, they are metal, but they are a nice cigar flavorful but not over powering for new or infrequent smokers. Tatuaje make new tubos in the red and black, very cool looking. Davidoff also makes 'Its a Boy/Girl' cigars in tubos. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times. Last edited by chippewastud79; 01-12-2010 at 08:16 PM.

01-12-2010, 08:12 PM	#3
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Help! Which one..... Punch Rare Corojo Crystal tube (my vote) here are some others. Gurkha makes a couple of good looking glass tube cigars Ashton Classic, you mentioned it Cohiba black crystal tube __________________ diamonds/guns

01-12-2010, 08:16 PM	#4
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,543 Trading: (37)	Re: Help! Which one..... Corona Cigar does some nice laser engraving on cigars. I have a pair of engraved Partagas Blacks in tubos from a BOTL on another board (one cigar for each of his children). Only thing is, that if you want the date on there, you obviously have to order after the child is born.

01-12-2010, 08:16 PM	#5
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Help! Which one..... Of the choices you mentioned I would go with Ashtons. Light enough for novice smokers but enough quality for a more seasoned smoker to at least appreciate it. __________________

01-13-2010, 04:37 PM	#8
MichaelJ Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Mike Location: NH Posts: 43 Trading: (2)	Re: Help! Which one..... Thanks for the suggestions. I've never had the AVO....my curiosity has been peaked! More advice is much welcomed and appreciated, thanks again.

01-13-2010, 06:26 PM	#9
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: Help! Which one..... Just to hand out, if money is important, I would get the Romeos. If money doesn't really matter the Avos or Davidoff would be great. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

01-14-2010, 04:12 PM	#10
MichaelJ Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Mike Location: NH Posts: 43 Trading: (2)	Re: Help! Which one..... Here are the tubos that have been mentioned so far.... x3 AVO x2 Davidoff x2 Punch Rare Corojo x2 Aston Classic x1 Romeo J Julieta x1 Cohiba Black x1 Gurkha-various x1 Tatuaje Red/Black Not too surprised that there isn't a clear favorite, different smokes for different folks! Hmmmm maybe Monti Whites???? Too many good choices, here's hoping for twins.

01-14-2010, 05:27 PM	#11
LkyLindy Chief Cook/Bottle Washer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Harvey Location: Long Island NY Posts: 134 Trading: (6)	Re: Help! Which one..... How about the La aurora preferido in colored tubos--very pretty presentation __________________ any time you try a decent crime, you got fifty ways you're gonna fu*k up. If you think of twenty-five of them, then you're a genius... and you ain't no genius.

01-14-2010, 05:29 PM	#12
htown Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Sugar Land Posts: 877 Trading: (29)	Re: Help! Which one..... Partagas Decadas