Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar

bstarrs · 05-31-2013, 01:09 PM

Hi all. I'm looking to get some cheaper smokes for yard work, bonfires, bbqs, etc this summer. I have to order from Atlantic since I am from Canada. So could you guys suggest some of their bundles/cheaper smokes if you have experience with them?

Thanks a lot in advance for any help, it's much appreciated.

dwoodward · 05-31-2013, 01:11 PM

601 Blue

Simple1 · 05-31-2013, 01:22 PM

Fuente Curly Heads

emopunker2004 · 05-31-2013, 01:23 PM

Perdomo Lot 23 are good, also the 601 blur like Derrick said. Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 are good as well.

bobarian · 05-31-2013, 01:34 PM

The OP requested suggestions from ATLANTIC

I would advise to tread lightly in the bundled NC realm. As you have primarily smoked Cuban cigars you may not find cheap bundled smokes cannot touch Guantanamera's for taste. And that's not saying a lot. If you are still enjoying Habanos, I would suggest a few samplers or 5-packs rather than whole bundles that you may smoke 1 or 2 and end up tossing the rest.

There are also several CC's that are in the bundle price range although they are usually smaller smokes.

AdamJoshua · 05-31-2013, 01:39 PM

They have a Alec Bradley SCR Robusto 20-Pack for $60, at about 3 bucks a stick you can't go wrong, and if you like NCs, Alec Bradley are usually well constructed and have decent burns, at least from the few different sticks of theirs I have tried.

I didn't link the page, not sure if that's allowed but you can search the Atlantic site for those.

Edit: I was only looking at NCs*

688sonarmen · 05-31-2013, 01:42 PM

Ohhh, I thought he said Atlantic, not Atlantic! Sorry Bob. Well, 601s are pretty good then even for a not cannot NC cigar.

bstarrs · 05-31-2013, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

The OP requested suggestions from ATLANTIC

I would advise to tread lightly in the bundled NC realm. As you have primarily smoked Cuban cigars you may not find cheap bundled smokes cannot touch Guantanamera's for taste. And that's not saying a lot. If you are still enjoying Habanos, I would suggest a few samplers or 5-packs rather than whole bundles that you may smoke 1 or 2 and end up tossing the rest.

There are also several CC's that are in the bundle price range although they are usually smaller smokes.

I know full well that the bundled sticks won't be wowing me or anything, just the other day I found myself smoking a RASS while mowing the lawn because it is one of my cheaper CC's. I'm just looking for something plain and simple so I'm not breaking the bank and wasting all my Cuban stock.

Are Quorums gross? Atlantic also has something called Blue Ribbon by Drew Estate, are they any good? Oh and I also should have said that I have next to no experience with NC's, I've been solely a CC smoker thus far.

And thanks for all the help thus far guys!

kelmac07 · 05-31-2013, 02:17 PM

Quorums are HORRID!! Stay away from them at all costs.

Lockspur · 05-31-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Quorums are HORRID!! Stay away from them at all costs.

This.

TXRebel · 05-31-2013, 03:06 PM

Flor De Oliva Maduro

688sonarmen · 05-31-2013, 03:14 PM

I used to smoke Cusano CC's a few years ago and liked them.

pektel · 05-31-2013, 03:18 PM

Quintero CC's.

pektel · 05-31-2013, 03:19 PM

^I know they are Cuban, but they are a great cheap yard gar.

Porch Dweller · 05-31-2013, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXRebel

Flor De Oliva Maduro

+1

688sonarmen · 05-31-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

I used to smoke Cusano CC's a few years ago and liked them.

To be more clear they are an NC with CC in the name.

Fredo456 · 05-31-2013, 04:59 PM

+1 on Flor de Oliva.

The Spanish Galleon Maduro is tolerable in the very cheap department.

If you're new to NCs though, you might consider samplers, which will allow you to find out for yourself which ones you like. Atlantic has a good selection. The 20 for 50 gives you a wide variety at a low cost. However, their shipping costs are pretty high: around 40 $, so you should make it count...

bstarrs · 05-31-2013, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fredo456

+1 on Flor de Oliva.

The Spanish Galleon Maduro is tolerable in the very cheap department.

If you're new to NCs though, you might consider samplers, which will allow you to find out for yourself which ones you like. Atlantic has a good selection. The 20 for 50 gives you a wide variety at a low cost. However, their shipping costs are pretty high: around 40 $, so you should make it count...

Thanks for the suggestion. Since you're a fellow Canadian I have a question. I got an email from Atlantic asking me to choose between 3 shipping options which I am sure you've gotten before. What do you normally go with to minimize chances of getting railed by customs.

Fredo456 · 06-01-2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bstarrs

Thanks for the suggestion. Since you're a fellow Canadian I have a question. I got an email from Atlantic asking me to choose between 3 shipping options which I am sure you've gotten before. What do you normally go with to minimize chances of getting railed by customs.

I always choose option 2.

Sadden · 06-01-2013, 11:31 PM

Might be better to move that to PM's. Dont need the wrong people seeing such...

05-31-2013, 01:09 PM	#1
bstarrs Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Braeden Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 223 Trading: (3)	Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar Hi all. I'm looking to get some cheaper smokes for yard work, bonfires, bbqs, etc this summer. I have to order from Atlantic since I am from Canada. So could you guys suggest some of their bundles/cheaper smokes if you have experience with them? Thanks a lot in advance for any help, it's much appreciated.

05-31-2013, 01:11 PM	#2
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar 601 Blue

05-31-2013, 01:22 PM	#3
Simple1 Livin' the dream Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Brian Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 303 Trading: (14)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar Fuente Curly Heads

05-31-2013, 01:23 PM	#4
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar Perdomo Lot 23 are good, also the 601 blur like Derrick said. Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 are good as well. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

05-31-2013, 01:34 PM	#5
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar The OP requested suggestions from ATLANTIC I would advise to tread lightly in the bundled NC realm. As you have primarily smoked Cuban cigars you may not find cheap bundled smokes cannot touch Guantanamera's for taste. And that's not saying a lot. If you are still enjoying Habanos, I would suggest a few samplers or 5-packs rather than whole bundles that you may smoke 1 or 2 and end up tossing the rest. There are also several CC's that are in the bundle price range although they are usually smaller smokes.

05-31-2013, 01:39 PM	#6
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,785 Trading: (40)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar They have a Alec Bradley SCR Robusto 20-Pack for $60, at about 3 bucks a stick you can't go wrong, and if you like NCs, Alec Bradley are usually well constructed and have decent burns, at least from the few different sticks of theirs I have tried. I didn't link the page, not sure if that's allowed but you can search the Atlantic site for those. Edit: I was only looking at NCs*

05-31-2013, 01:42 PM	#7
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar Ohhh, I thought he said Atlantic, not Atlantic! Sorry Bob. Well, 601s are pretty good then even for a not cannot NC cigar.

05-31-2013, 02:17 PM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar Quorums are HORRID!! Stay away from them at all costs. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-31-2013, 03:06 PM	#11
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,274 Trading: (12)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar Flor De Oliva Maduro __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

05-31-2013, 03:14 PM	#12
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar I used to smoke Cusano CC's a few years ago and liked them.

05-31-2013, 03:18 PM	#13
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar Quintero CC's. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

05-31-2013, 03:19 PM	#14
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar ^I know they are Cuban, but they are a great cheap yard gar. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

05-31-2013, 04:59 PM	#17
Fredo456 Addicted Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Fred Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 143 Trading: (3)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar +1 on Flor de Oliva. The Spanish Galleon Maduro is tolerable in the very cheap department. If you're new to NCs though, you might consider samplers, which will allow you to find out for yourself which ones you like. Atlantic has a good selection. The 20 for 50 gives you a wide variety at a low cost. However, their shipping costs are pretty high: around 40 $, so you should make it count...

06-01-2013, 11:31 PM	#20
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Recommendations for bundles/cheap smokes from Atlantic Cigar Might be better to move that to PM's. Dont need the wrong people seeing such... __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin