PG Cigars

BTcigars · 02-08-2011, 11:33 AM

I was wondering what people's thoughts and opinions are on Paul Garmirian cigars are. Especially concerning the quality of construction.

kelmac07 · 02-08-2011, 12:03 PM

I've had a few of the maduros and they are top notch sticks...great construction, great flavor...just a little too high priced for me.

NCRadioMan · 02-08-2011, 12:03 PM

PG's construction is impeccable, for the most part. Sure you may find some that have a problem but that happens with all cigars. They are really good cigars that are either overlooked or not available.

Paul Garmirian doesn't advertise at all. He thinks that a good cigar shouldn't need advertising and he may be on to something because his cigars have been around awhile in a very competitive market.

I really like the Reserva Exclusiva line, especially the lancero.

rizzle · 02-08-2011, 12:30 PM

Never even heard of them.

DonniePaul · 02-08-2011, 12:35 PM

My wife brought one of these home for me a while back and I have had my eye on it lately. Glad to hear a bit about it.

Emjaysmash · 02-08-2011, 12:38 PM

I had a couple puffs off a Bombone. It was fantastic.

mosesbotbol · 02-08-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Paul Garmirian doesn't advertise at all. He thinks that a good cigar shouldn't need advertising and he may be on to something because his cigars have been around awhile in a very competitive market.

He's been around like 20 years and is big name I would put up with Fuente, Davidoff, Dunhill, or Zino. Older brand that probably caters to the same group for many years. A worth cigar to try. He does not need to advertise for the niche he is in.

Adriftpanda · 02-08-2011, 01:51 PM

Yeah, he's been around for a while. My buddy use to carry his line back in the 90s but they just became too expensive and no one bought them.

Not sure which PG I smoked but, it was the lancero, and it was great.

BT, if you are looking for some, I know that Tobacco Republic carries them, or use to carry them. I'm sure you already knew that though.

Bill86 · 02-08-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Never even heard of them.

I dunno, maybe it's me but when I've never heard of a brand and they are charging nearly $300 a box something is wrong.

RevSmoke · 02-08-2011, 02:03 PM

Impeccably rolled sticks. I have had my share and never had one that had issues because of the roll.

As for what they're worth? I am smoked crap from $250 -> to $500 boxes of cigars, well-known cigars. Advertised the snot out of dog rockets. Just because everybody's heard of them doesn't make them good.

PGs are incredible smokes. If I could afford them, I'd buy more of them, in a heartbeat. Well worth the coin.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Ranger_B · 02-08-2011, 02:05 PM

I think they are top notch cigars. The ones I have had have always burned great and the flavors where spot on. I just have a hard time finding them and the price is sometimes painful. That being said it is a cigar that lives up to the price IMO.

68TriShield · 02-08-2011, 02:08 PM

If you call the store in Northern Va. you will probably talk to his son.
A good cigar but not my thing.

Skywalker · 02-08-2011, 02:18 PM

Everyone I've had has been outstanding!

Huy mentioned the lancero!!!

BTcigars · 02-08-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Yeah, he's been around for a while. My buddy use to carry his line back in the 90s but they just became too expensive and no one bought them.

Not sure which PG I smoked but, it was the lancero, and it was great.

BT, if you are looking for some, I know that Tobacco Republic carries them, or use to carry them. I'm sure you already knew that though.

Hi Huy. I actually have several sticks sitting in my humi. The reason why I posted this was because the other day I had a Symphony 20 and it was terrific at the beginning then just absolutely took a turn for the worst in the last third. Luckily I have another one of these Symphony 20's so I am just going to sit on it for a while.

Also, Kevork Garmirian is a great guy and very approachable so people should feel free to email or call him in regards to trying something and he will help you select something that suits your taste.

amsgpwarrior · 02-08-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I dunno, maybe it's me but when I've never heard of a brand and they are charging nearly $300 a box something is wrong.

Paul Garmirian has been in the cigar game for a long time. He has loads of aged tobacco that he puts into his cigars. That is why he can charge what he charges for his cigars. Plus he has some of the most respectable people in the game working on his blends and construction. Just because you have never heard of him and his cigars doesn't mean you should bypass his stuff cause that would be a huge mistake.

I wrote a review today about the PG Symphony 20, which was a super good cigar. Easily one of the best I've smoked in the last year.

Just a warning, these cigars are not for beginners. They are stout, and pack a punch.

mosesbotbol · 02-08-2011, 03:40 PM

PG's are in the same group as Oscar; not talked about at all by the current generation of cigar smokers.

joeobx · 02-08-2011, 05:54 PM

I wandered into his store the other day after finding it by chance while working in the area. I had never heard of him or the brand. His stick did seem a little pricey. After hearing some thoughts on hear I may try to pick up a couple the next time up that way.

02-08-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

PG's are in the same group as Oscar; not talked about at all by the current generation of cigar smokers.

Abso-frickin-lutely.

His sticks can hold their own with the uber-premiums easily.

mosesbotbol · 02-08-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by joeobx

I had never heard of him or the brand. His stick did seem a little pricey.

I assume they were in between Ashton and Davidoff prices?

It's got to be at least 15 years since I smoked a PG. You got me interested and will check my local B&M if he has them.

rizzle · 02-09-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by amsgpwarrior

Paul Garmirian has been in the cigar game for a long time. He has loads of aged tobacco that he puts into his cigars. That is why he can charge what he charges for his cigars. Plus he has some of the most respectable people in the game working on his blends and construction. Just because you have never heard of him and his cigars doesn't mean you should bypass his stuff cause that would be a huge mistake. I wrote a review today about the PG Symphony 20, which was a super good cigar. Easily one of the best I've smoked in the last year.

Just a warning, these cigars are not for beginners. They are stout, and pack a punch.

My point was, if I've never heard of them, by default I bypass them. See? They could be the greatest thing since creamed corn but if I've never heard of them, I'm living in ignorant bliss without them.

02-08-2011, 11:33 AM	#1
BTcigars Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 486 Trading: (1)	PG Cigars I was wondering what people's thoughts and opinions are on Paul Garmirian cigars are. Especially concerning the quality of construction. __________________ Be sure to chek out my blog.

02-08-2011, 12:03 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: PG Cigars I've had a few of the maduros and they are top notch sticks...great construction, great flavor...just a little too high priced for me. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-08-2011, 12:03 PM	#3
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,276 Trading: (66)	Re: PG Cigars PG's construction is impeccable, for the most part. Sure you may find some that have a problem but that happens with all cigars. They are really good cigars that are either overlooked or not available. Paul Garmirian doesn't advertise at all. He thinks that a good cigar shouldn't need advertising and he may be on to something because his cigars have been around awhile in a very competitive market. I really like the Reserva Exclusiva line, especially the lancero. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

02-08-2011, 12:30 PM	#4
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: PG Cigars Never even heard of them.

02-08-2011, 12:35 PM	#5
DonniePaul It's Cigar O' Clock! Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Don Location: North Haven CT Posts: 253 Trading: (4)	Re: PG Cigars My wife brought one of these home for me a while back and I have had my eye on it lately. Glad to hear a bit about it. __________________ You don't make salad with a chainsaw

02-08-2011, 12:38 PM	#6
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: PG Cigars I had a couple puffs off a Bombone. It was fantastic. __________________

02-08-2011, 01:51 PM	#8
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: PG Cigars Yeah, he's been around for a while. My buddy use to carry his line back in the 90s but they just became too expensive and no one bought them. Not sure which PG I smoked but, it was the lancero, and it was great. BT, if you are looking for some, I know that Tobacco Republic carries them, or use to carry them. I'm sure you already knew that though.

02-08-2011, 02:03 PM	#10
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,808 Trading: (51)	Re: PG Cigars Impeccably rolled sticks. I have had my share and never had one that had issues because of the roll. As for what they're worth? I am smoked crap from $250 -> to $500 boxes of cigars, well-known cigars. Advertised the snot out of dog rockets. Just because everybody's heard of them doesn't make them good. PGs are incredible smokes. If I could afford them, I'd buy more of them, in a heartbeat. Well worth the coin. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

02-08-2011, 02:05 PM	#11
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: PG Cigars I think they are top notch cigars. The ones I have had have always burned great and the flavors where spot on. I just have a hard time finding them and the price is sometimes painful. That being said it is a cigar that lives up to the price IMO.

02-08-2011, 02:08 PM	#12
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: PG Cigars If you call the store in Northern Va. you will probably talk to his son. A good cigar but not my thing.

02-08-2011, 02:18 PM	#13
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: PG Cigars Everyone I've had has been outstanding! Huy mentioned the lancero!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-08-2011, 03:40 PM	#16
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: PG Cigars PG's are in the same group as Oscar; not talked about at all by the current generation of cigar smokers. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-08-2011, 05:54 PM	#17
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: PG Cigars I wandered into his store the other day after finding it by chance while working in the area. I had never heard of him or the brand. His stick did seem a little pricey. After hearing some thoughts on hear I may try to pick up a couple the next time up that way. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up