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IrishGrad Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, May 12 2003, 7:51 PM EST
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Guys,

I have a bachelor's to prepare for and was wondering considering that I'm a college student, what is the best box, In Your Opinion, under $100. Obviously, we should use CI as a price reference.

Thanks guys,
~IrishGrad
HarleyDave Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, May 12 2003, 8:45 PM EST
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IMO Oliva "O" Maduro or Natural
jd1 Offline
#3 Posted: Mon, May 12 2003, 8:46 PM EST
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ahh the innuendos...probably would have to consult with adroomi on that one...

I would have to say the "best box under $100" would be Camacho Diploma, Antano 1970, Fuente Sungrown Double Chateau, El Rico Habano, Padron 5000/3000/2000/Delicias/Churchill/ maduro, Aroma de Cuba Churchills, El Rey del Mundo Reserva Salado,...for starters.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 1:44 AM EST
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So as not to disappoint you or your tastes, figure it out on your own. The disparaging comments that find their way here have made it clear that I won't be sharing what I like with others. I know what I like, you know what you like.

cccbus Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 1:47 AM EST
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good answer doc. Start by getting a five pack. Or a sampler. Tastes are so different. My likes may be your dislike. I like to sample and trade thats what makes gars so much fun
Robby Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 2:44 AM EST
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Arrrrgh? Too bad they're behind that whole chemical weapon thing...
eleltea Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 3:04 AM EST
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Irish, your taste will change, sometimes it may seem like day to day. After a while, you will come back to cigars you hated and love them. You will come back to cigars you loved and hate them.

What cigars do you like right now? That might help someone point you to your next favorite smoke.

No offense intended, Dr M. ;o)
JustDanD Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 3:06 AM EST
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Spend your $100 on samplers and 5 packs. That way you have a variety to choose from and can try more stuff. If you buy a box, that's the only thing you have to smoke. OK for some, but I like to switch around depending on the mood. If you are buying to share with your buddies, make them pitch in their share of a box.
Dan
Fatshotbud Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 3:42 AM EST
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If I read your post correctly you are buying for numerous other folks? You might survey their likes/dislikes. Samplers might be the way to go.
Good smokin' - BUD
Fatshotbud Offline
#10 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 4:04 AM EST
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PS: Irish if your survey shows the folks are not of refined tastes; I have a large inventory of low and medium priced smokes that I could send you a list of if you are interested. Might save you some of that book money. Fatshotbud AOL (dot) com.
Lowman Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 4:22 AM EST
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IG,

At my wedding, I bought Robusto size cigars. Remember that there may be a lot of people, who don't usually smoke cigars, lighting up at the party. I just didn't want to see the ashtrays full of 1/2 smoked churchills.

Low

BTW, I had a box of Ashton Magnum.
Lowman Offline
#12 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 4:36 AM EST
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PS... The Ashtons were over $100, but I just wanted to comment about robustos...

Low
jdrabinski Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 5:25 AM EST
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I like the idea of multiple fivers. Makes the idea of selecting fun.

But Padron #5000 would be my choice or recommendation, probably the Maduro.

John
JustDanD Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 6:10 AM EST
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Sorry, didn't read it right the first time. Yeah, box of Padron maduros can't miss.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 6:57 AM EST
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i always like mary anne greybar. she gave green stamps too.
Charlie Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 7:20 AM EST
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Onyx Reserves and you have money left over! Padrons are a good choice, as the Oliva O's.....all a matter of taste.

Charlie
Charlie Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 7:21 AM EST
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Whoops CAO Brazila GOL would also be hard to beat at under 100 bucks.

Sorry, Jon forgot about the great Brazilas!

Charlie
jazzman Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 7:30 AM EST
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Charlie, have you tried the Ipanema yet? AWESOME
arkmalone Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, May 13 2003, 6:17 PM EST
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Arturo Fuente -- any type.
dbguru Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, May 15 2003, 2:27 PM EST
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Lot's of good boxes under $100
Oliva O, Padron (larger sizes), Torano Exodus '59, La Gloria Cubana (Wavells are a nice smokes). Almost anything from El Rey del Mundo
Slimboli Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, May 15 2003, 2:53 PM EST
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Two that you can't possibly go wrong with ... and I will bet my life on it!

The Artuto Fuente Double Chateau Sun Grown (if you enjoy longer smokes) or the Chateau Fuente Sun Grown (if you prefer shorter cigars) ...

Heck ... spend another $14 over $100 ... and go with the Cuban Belicoso SG !!!

That will definately leave a mark ...
cwilhelmi Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, May 15 2003, 3:16 PM EST
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Words of Wisdom Slim!!
tailgater Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, May 15 2003, 8:21 PM EST
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Irish,
If these are for a Bachelor's bash, buy two $50 boxes. One fuller and one mild.
I don't know the crowd, but many guys who don't usually smoke will appreciate the milder cigars, while real smokers will likely bring their favorites anyhow.
Also, look for brands that guys will know. The casual smoker tends to like name recognition. So they will enjoy an R & J more than a Mayorga simply because they've heard of them before.
I often organize bus trips for football roadtrips and find that this process works out quite well.
And be sure to bring at least one dog rocket for the stripper to ruin...
Slimboli Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, May 16 2003, 3:41 AM EST
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One line of cigars that you don't hear much talk about ... are the Flor de Ybor City cigars.

These are bundled cigars ... and can be had for a steal! Prices range from $25 to $58 a bundle, and come in 11 different sizes.

Flor de Ybor City cigars are made from the best tobaccos manufactured with skilled painstaking workmanship by master craftsmen with a lifetime of experience in the blending of the finest tobacco to give a mild, rich, satisfying, full flavored taste for those who care to achieve a new plateau in cigar smoking pleasure.

Once you light up a Flor de Ybor City cigar, you'll discover that it will satisfy your expectations every time. All cigars are bundled in packs of 20 and come with either a Connecticut Shade natural wrapper or Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, except for the No. 85, which is rolled with an Ecuadorian Sun Grown natural wrapper.

These cigars are all manufactured by Tabacalera A. Fuente y Compania.
Charlie Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, May 16 2003, 4:07 AM EST
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Jazz

Yes, I have been lucky enough to have two of the Ipanemas and they are about as good as it gets. The first one I had lasted at least 1 hr and 30 to 45 minutes and was one of the very best cigars I have ever had.

Wifey has my credit cards under close scrutiny so I cannot buy anything that expensive for a while, wish I could I would have a box or two of Brazilas resting in humidor. CAO's are the very best in my view, and I feel the Brazilas are my favorites in the entire line of greatness.

Charlie
SteveS Offline
#26 Posted: Fri, May 16 2003, 5:39 AM EST
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Quite a few good suggestions already ... one thing to keep in mind as you finalize the plan, is that there's a wide spectrum of taste to allow for in any group, but that's particularly true if there's to be a lot of guys who aren't regular cigar smokers ... if budget permits, you might want to consider having a mild, a medium and a full-bodied choice available ... some I'd recommend in the mild are CAO Gold, Toraño Reserva Selecta or Nicaragua Selection or for a little touch of faux prestige (and who's to know it's faux?), get some of those Maxim's de Paris ... they're decent cigars, and mild enough for a baby to smoke ... plus, when you tell those non-smokers this is a cigar that was especially designed for the famous "maxeem's" restaurant in Paris where they were sold at absolutely outrageous prices, ... well, you get the point.

For guys who have done some cigar smoking, mix and match from stuff such as ... Onyx Reserve maddies, Perdomo Estates, Toraño Exodus 59s or Sigs, CAO Brazilias, ERdMs, La Aurora, LGCs, Oliva "O", Padron, Sancho Panza, and R&J ...

go to the CI site and do a little snooping around .. betcha there's a double digit long list of other good choices I've not thought of right off the top of my head ... there's just SO many decent smokes for less than $100 a box ...
rayder1 Offline
#27 Posted: Fri, May 16 2003, 2:09 PM EST
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I like most of the ideas here. My cheap a$$ self would toss some $15 bundle type cigars at the guys who never smoke, but will in a group. Those who want to sample something and might get into cigars....up the ante a bit. And if you have some refined tastes in your group...then you offer up the good stuff. All in all a good variety will run you less than $100 and you'll have some change left over for a bottle of Jack.

alaw35 Offline
#28 Posted: Mon, May 19 2003, 9:32 AM EST
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Without a doubt, the Padron 2000 or 3000 (depends on your size preference) Maduro. Super cigar that does not disappoint.

Jim
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