Birthday cigar recommendations

Volt · 03-29-2011, 12:11 PM

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.

hscmit · 03-29-2011, 12:12 PM

pardon 64 in a smaller ring gauge

illusione mk

Sled Dog · 03-29-2011, 12:14 PM

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.

kelmac07 · 03-29-2011, 12:18 PM

Padron 1964 Anniversary Sampler

wayner123 · 03-29-2011, 12:45 PM

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.

RHNewfie · 03-29-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

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.

Tim rolls a mean cigar!

03-29-2011, 03:02 PM

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

68TriShield · 03-29-2011, 03:07 PM

PM sent.

BlindedByScience · 03-29-2011, 03:24 PM

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....

- 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.....

Cheers, guys - N.F.H.

emopunker2004 · 03-29-2011, 04:02 PM

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

MurphysLaw · 03-29-2011, 06:28 PM

My Father LE 2010

Chingas · 03-29-2011, 06:36 PM

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!

Adriftpanda · 03-29-2011, 06:48 PM

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

emopunker2004 · 03-29-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

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

according to his profile August 10th

kelmac07 · 03-30-2011, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

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

HK3- · 03-30-2011, 05:38 AM

Smoke something really old to represent your age.

JDTexan · 03-30-2011, 06:16 AM

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

FelonyRuckus · 03-30-2011, 06:21 AM

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.

03-30-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FelonyRuckus

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

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

smokin5 · 03-30-2011, 09:19 AM

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

03-29-2011, 12:11 PM	#1
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	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. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

03-29-2011, 12:12 PM	#2
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations pardon 64 in a smaller ring gauge illusione mk

03-29-2011, 12:14 PM	#3
Sled Dog Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 198 Trading: (0)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations 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.

03-29-2011, 12:18 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations Padron 1964 Anniversary Sampler __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-29-2011, 12:45 PM	#5
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations 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. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

03-29-2011, 03:02 PM	#7
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations Padron 45th maduro FFOX Super Belicoso (with age) Ashton ESG Tatuaje J21 Diamond Crown Maximus Double Belicoso

03-29-2011, 03:07 PM	#8
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations PM sent.

03-29-2011, 03:24 PM	#9
BlindedByScience Proud USMC Dad Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Tom Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 237 Trading: (0)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations 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.... - 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..... Cheers, guys - N.F.H.

03-29-2011, 04:02 PM	#10
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations I definately agree with the Tat Anarchy. It is one awesome cigar! __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

03-29-2011, 06:28 PM	#11
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations My Father LE 2010 __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

03-29-2011, 06:36 PM	#12
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations 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! __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

03-29-2011, 06:48 PM	#13
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations When is your bday? I could dig something up for you...

03-30-2011, 05:38 AM	#16
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations Smoke something really old to represent your age.

03-30-2011, 06:16 AM	#17
JDTexan College Football Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Conservativeville Posts: 597 Trading: (3)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations I would have to agree with a CC suggestion, Cohiba BHK 54. These are smoking wonderfully and would be perfect for a 50th.

03-30-2011, 06:21 AM	#18
FelonyRuckus Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 52 Trading: (0)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations 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.

03-30-2011, 09:19 AM	#20
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Birthday cigar recommendations For my 50th, I reached for an Arturo Fuente Anejo 50 and an H.Upmann Magnum 50. Figured I'd go with the numbers. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.