Opinions on sampler pack I'm thining of ordering

Sime83 · 03-04-2013, 10:32 AM

Hi everyone,
I've decided to get a sampler pack so that I can sample a few different flavors. I like the medium strength leathery / chocolate / coffee taste really. Anyway, I found a sampler pack but it's enough money for me so I want to make sure what it contains are quite good. These are what are in it - has anyone got any opinions or experience of any of them?

Luiz Martinez Robusto - Nicaraguan
Chartan Robusto – Nicaraguan
Santa Damiana Robusto - Dominican
Casa Torano Robusto Natural – Honduran
La Invicta Robusto – Nicaraguan

Many thanks,
Simon

icehog3 · 03-04-2013, 10:59 AM

Quite good? I have only smoked 3 of them, and I thought they were quite bad.

Remo · 03-04-2013, 11:13 AM

I must not smoke enough as I have only heard of one of those sticks

Sime83 · 03-04-2013, 11:25 AM

Ah, I might have a re-think and look for another then. Thanks for the replies though!

What would you suggest trying to get the flavors I mentioned above?

jledou · 03-04-2013, 11:32 AM

Some thoughts on what might fit more of your preferences.

Torano Master Maduro
Hoyo de Monterray Dark Knight
Oliva G or O Maduro
Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro
Rocky Patel Decade

Many more but that might be a start.

icehog3 · 03-04-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jledou

Hoyo de Monterray Dark Knight
Oliva G or O Maduro
Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro
Rocky Patel Decade

Much better examples than the ones in the sampler.

CigarNut · 03-04-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sime83

Ah, I might have a re-think and look for another then. Thanks for the replies though!

What would you suggest trying to get the flavors I mentioned above?

Don't rush off too quickly! Everyone's tastes are different -- we have different palettes and like different things.

The best way to find out what kind of cigars you like is to smoke a bunch of them. Try the sampler. You might find some you like and it will help you hone in on what you do and don't like.

bobarian · 03-04-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jledou

Some thoughts on what might fit more of your preferences.

Torano Master Maduro
Hoyo de Monterray Dark Knight
Oliva G or O Maduro
Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro
Rocky Patel Decade

Many more but that might be a start.

Good suggestions, but also note that the OP resides in Great Britain and may not have access to all or any of these cigars. Mail order from the US would involve duties and taxes that may make cost prohibitive.

If the sampler you listed is reasonably priced, it cant hurt to give it a shot. You may find some cigars you enjoy that are easily procured locally.

Remo · 03-05-2013, 12:29 AM

Good info Bob, I forgot he is in the UK

FreakShow · 03-05-2013, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo

I must not smoke enough as I have only heard of one of those sticks

+1

Sime83 · 03-05-2013, 11:02 AM

Thanks everyone - yes I'm in the UK and the prices here are quite high so I don't really get the chance to buy all the ones people on here talk about (I can dream though haha).

I liked a Padron which I smoked a while ago but for a Padron 1926 Sampler pack of 4 cigars you're looking at around £110 which is about $165 dollars I think.

I'm going to Amsterdam soon though so I'll certainly be trying some that are out of my price range here!

Garbandz · 03-06-2013, 12:16 PM

before you go,contact Don Fernando on this forum,he may be able to steer you to a proper shop............

Sime83 · 03-07-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Garbandz

before you go,contact Don Fernando on this forum,he may be able to steer you to a proper shop............

Thanks - I have done and he's great. I have a list of places to try now thanks to him!

03-04-2013, 10:32 AM	#1
Sime83 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Derbyshire, England Posts: 6 Trading: (0)	Opinions on sampler pack I'm thining of ordering Hi everyone, I've decided to get a sampler pack so that I can sample a few different flavors. I like the medium strength leathery / chocolate / coffee taste really. Anyway, I found a sampler pack but it's enough money for me so I want to make sure what it contains are quite good. These are what are in it - has anyone got any opinions or experience of any of them? Luiz Martinez Robusto - Nicaraguan Chartan Robusto – Nicaraguan Santa Damiana Robusto - Dominican Casa Torano Robusto Natural – Honduran La Invicta Robusto – Nicaraguan Many thanks, Simon

03-04-2013, 10:59 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,584 Trading: (60)	Re: Opinions on sampler pack I'm thining of ordering Quite good? I have only smoked 3 of them, and I thought they were quite bad. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-04-2013, 11:13 AM	#3
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Opinions on sampler pack I'm thining of ordering I must not smoke enough as I have only heard of one of those sticks __________________

03-04-2013, 11:25 AM	#4
Sime83 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Derbyshire, England Posts: 6 Trading: (0)	Re: Opinions on sampler pack I'm thining of ordering Ah, I might have a re-think and look for another then. Thanks for the replies though! What would you suggest trying to get the flavors I mentioned above?

03-04-2013, 11:32 AM	#5
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,205 Trading: (27)	Re: Opinions on sampler pack I'm thining of ordering Some thoughts on what might fit more of your preferences. Torano Master Maduro Hoyo de Monterray Dark Knight Oliva G or O Maduro Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Rocky Patel Decade Many more but that might be a start.

03-05-2013, 12:29 AM	#9
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Opinions on sampler pack I'm thining of ordering Good info Bob, I forgot he is in the UK __________________

03-05-2013, 11:02 AM	#11
Sime83 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Derbyshire, England Posts: 6 Trading: (0)	Re: Opinions on sampler pack I'm thining of ordering Thanks everyone - yes I'm in the UK and the prices here are quite high so I don't really get the chance to buy all the ones people on here talk about (I can dream though haha). I liked a Padron which I smoked a while ago but for a Padron 1926 Sampler pack of 4 cigars you're looking at around £110 which is about $165 dollars I think. I'm going to Amsterdam soon though so I'll certainly be trying some that are out of my price range here!

03-06-2013, 12:16 PM	#12
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Opinions on sampler pack I'm thining of ordering before you go,contact Don Fernando on this forum,he may be able to steer you to a proper shop............