Best cigar for no more than $4.00

[goin' fer smoke]

What is the best cigar that you have ever smoked in this price range?

So far mine is:
Mayorga Maduro Robusto $2.50

[RX2010]

Af 8-5-8

[smokey the bear]

either af 858 or gispert maduro

[Halon]

Yeah, 858 or an Onyx Reserve.


TYLER

[jmatkins]

either af 858 or gispert maduro

I have had the Natural Gispert but I havent had the Maduro yet. But I need to order some soon. And the Natural is about the best deal out there IMO

[frankluke]

gran habano-green label

[sarnone]

5 Vegas series A Torpedo, Partagas Black Magnifico, Torano 1916, Cao Brazilia Samba, Montecristo Afrique Jambo Jambo, Fonseca Habana Seleccion #1.

[Electric Sheep]

Personally, the $4.00 price-point is my "sweet spot" for everyday NC smokes. Low enough price to be affordable, but high enough to hit the edge of the nicer stuff (if you don't mind smoking a lot of robusto-sized cigars). I like all of the following, most of which fall in the $3.50 to $4.00 range when purchased by the box:

- Padron 3000 natural
- Partagas Black Label Clasico
- Torano Exodus 1959 Silver Robusto
- Torano Exodus 1959 Gold Torpedo
- La Gloria Cubana Serie R #5 Natural
- HdM Excalibur 1066 Dark Knight II
- Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Robusto
- Punch Rothschild Maduro-Maduro
- K. Hansotia Triple Ligero X3

If I had to pick just one, I'd say the LCG Serie R Natural has the best overall flavor, so that'd be my "winner"....but the best VALUE by far has to be the Punch Rothschild Maduro-Maduro. A totally different animal than the regular Punch Maduro, the little double-maduro bad boy is rich, syrupy, bold, and heavy cigar that rolls in right at $2.00 each.

[acaffey]

Partagas Black Label.

[goin' fer smoke]

Punch Rothschild Maduro-Maduro

I may have to try these... I love's me maduro's

[Electric Sheep]

The Punch Rothschilds come in three versions: natural, maduro, and maduro-maduro (aka oscuro). The sticker on the box clearly says "Maduro Maduro" so you'll know if you're picking the correct one.

This is the correct one:
http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/search/stats.cfm/inum/11422

(well actually, that's one of TWO possible correct versions, because they're available with or without cello. But the cigars should be the same, regardless of the cello wrap)

Look at the customer ratings there on Famous Smoke's website and compare the three types...you'll find the maduro-maduro rates noticably higher than the other two.

Can't go wrong at $2 bucks per stick! :yes:

[smokey the bear]

also... AF sungrown chateau. This is probably my favorite of the cheaper smokes.

[Halon]

Shit! Forgot about the Blacks.
They're definitely on the list, too!


TYLER

[Altercall]

Is this $4.00 MSRP or $4 paid? I've gotten a few Gurkha Legends for $4 each on cbid, along with some RP Sun Growns and Padilla Obsidians.

I really like the Excaliburs, and some of those are down on that end of the price range.

[goin' fer smoke]

Let's go MSRP

[carbolicsmoke]

AF 858 sungrown - best in mits class and better than many $20.00 sticks.

[kirscovitch]

like the La Aroma de Cubas. but with tax they are just over 4.00

[goin' fer smoke]

Anyone ever have the Occidental Reserve Maduro Robusto? And how are they?

[Headbanger]

Not me, but I just ordered several singles from the list above. Who knows when I will be able to try them either. Thanks for this list guys.

[MichiganM]

Mine would have to be the Padron 3K Maddie.

[djustice]

Padron 2K or 3K
Maria Mancini DeGaulle

[tobby4]

Padron...

[vperlman]

AF Chateau or 8--5-8. Chateau in maduro, 8-5-8 in any wrapper.:love:

[jwintosh]

gurkha expedition series! can't go wrong with em (usually about $75)! also love the LFD el jocko #1 and 2 (usually can find them for < $100 a box). AF 858 maduro!! the punch roth maduro! always have them on hand.... gooooood stuuuffff!!

jeff

[CWS]

La Pearla Habana Black Pearl Rojo Super toro. $3.95. Fantastico for the price

[jordon]

Boli PC
Monte 5
Partagas Shorts
PLPC

[goin' fer smoke]

Boli PC -
Monte 5
Partagas Shorts
PLPC

Boli PC - can't seem to find a listing for it... is this an NC or CC?
PLPC- again not sure what this is?

[Wasch_24]

Boli PC - Cuban Bolicar Petit Corona
PLPC - Cuban Por Laranaga Petit Corona

[jordon]

Boli PC - Cuban BoliVar Petit Corona
PLPC - Cuban Por Laranaga Petit Corona

yup.

had one of the PLPC this weekend (even though it was cold). man it was good.

[goin' fer smoke]

Boli PC - Cuban BoliVar Petit Corona
PLPC - Cuban Por Laranaga Petit Corona

Ok I recvd one of each from HB, smoked the but have not smoked either one... want to wait for the weather to get better so I can sit outside and enjoy it.

I did however smoke the Por Larranga Panatela that he sent and even though it was an mm, it still was very tasty!

I did however

[Jenny]

Anyone ever have the Occidental Reserve Maduro Robusto? And how are they?

I was talked into one occidental camaroon... nasty. I probably will never try another occidental of any kind. I wasn't at all impressed.

[tedski]

"Best" cigars lists are just fodder for entertainment, imo. In any case, here are some noteworthy smokes that I enjoy for $4 and under ...

CAO Italia
Fuente 858, Chateau Fuente, Cuban Corona, Spanish Lonsdale
Hemingway Short Story
La Aurora
Padron 2000, Delicias
Perdomo Lot 23

[goin' fer smoke]

I was asking for each person's personal opinion of cigars they have tried, not anything from CA or Smoke mag or even top25... I am looking for some input for purchasing possibilities, that is all...

[tedski]

I understood. However I'm not not sure I understand why you feel opinions here carry any more weight than those posted at Top25 or written in Smoke magazine. (I deliberately left out CA as I feel reviews there are at least somewhat biased.)

[Headbanger]

Boli PC
Monte 5
Partagas Shorts
PLPC



Unfortunatly I do not think those are under $4.00 from what I read.

[goin' fer smoke]

Smoke can depend on advert's like CA and top25 well... there is no way to narrow searches down, only if you know what you are looking for can you find what you are searching for... with this input I can go to top35 and get reviews and make up my mind from that... input is always helpful and I take suggestions first from those I know then, mags, catalogs and such... since i have gotten some good advice on here so far, felt I could trust the input... as I have gotten some good ideas for smokes already by this and the cigar reviews posted by others on this board.

I think I can state that since 8-5-8- and Padrons have been mentioned multiple times then these are probably cgars worth trying...

ATCdub bought some of the heming's when he was up here, now you mention them... what do you like about them?

[Headbanger]

I also love Padron and know your a maduro guy. The 2000 is too strong for my liking. Clay gifted me a 3000 with age and was damn good. I recently been liking me some Padron Londres maduro for under $2.50 each. Think the size is 5 1/2 x 42, like a petite corona size.

[ZugbugPete]

I figured I'd get in on this discussion. Being a grad student and a newbie, I have more than enough reasons to know about cheaper- end premiums (no, Phillies blunts aren't premiums... at least to me!)

Anyhow, I prefer larger rg maddies, so this likely reflects that:

CAO Brazilia
Padron 5k (any padron, really)
5 Vegas Series A (add some age and they're one of the best I've enjoyed!)
Sancho Panza Double Maduro
Cu-Avana Maduros (some hate 'em, some like 'em - nice twang/ citrus)
Gurkha Ancient Warrior (depends where you get them - have heard they're more expensive elsewhere)

Just a few that came to mind...
ZugbugPete

[CWS]

I figured I'd get in on this discussion. Being a grad student and a newbie, I have more than enough reasons to know about cheaper- end premiums (no, Phillies blunts aren't premiums... at least to me!)

Anyhow, I prefer larger rg maddies, so this likely reflects that:

CAO Brazilia
Padron 5k (any padron, really)
5 Vegas Series A (add some age and they're one of the best I've enjoyed!)
Sancho Panza Double Maduro
Cu-Avana Maduros (some hate 'em, some like 'em - nice twang/ citrus)
Gurkha Ancient Warrior (depends where you get them - have heard they're more expensive elsewhere)

Just a few that came to mind...
ZugbugPete

Ah a CI man..:glassesgr

[pharmgator]

Sun grown AF 8-5-8....hands down

[tedski]

Well it's a tough call on whether any reviews in the mags are totally unbiased ... although I think Smoke does a good job. As for Top25, there are other ways to narrow your search. Check out their Ranking Lists (Overall, <$6, By Country & By Shape) I think in the end you will still wind up trying lots of different brands ... but this really helps you develop your palate.

With regard to Hemingways, I like 'em for the shape, construction and flavor.

[jwintosh]

Sun grown AF 8-5-8....hands down

this is one i've wanted to try.... every box i've seen is >$200. i love the AF chateau sungrown! and the double chateau will last ya 2 hrs. gooooood smoke!!

[Electric Sheep]

Clay gifted me a 3000 with age and was damn good.

Padron 3000 naturals are awesome, but aged they really get stupendous. I think they're one of the very best NC cigars flavor-wise, regardless of price.

I'd love to try and age them myself, but I don't have the patience. :smokingbo

[architeuthis]

There's just too many in the under $4 range. Let's see if anybody can come up with better than a Sancho Panza double maduro for under $2. By the box these sell for right about $1.80 each.

I would say the Chateau Fuente and the Punch Oscuro (double maduro) are possibly my favorites. Both are good out of the box but both get very fine after six months wait-time.

Thanks.

[Wasch_24]

Unfortunatly I do not think those are under $4.00 from what I read.
I think Doug is refering to prices in Cuba.

Most certainly not in Canada! :rofl:

[Legends of the Playground]

Another vote for the 8-5-8

[Altercall]

I know we're talking MSRP, but someone tell me where to get the 858 SG for under $4? Heck, I'll take under $10.

[Electric Sheep]

Uh, well...a box of 8-5-8 (25ct) sells at Famous-Smoke for $89.95, so that's $3.60/stick.

Holt's and CI both list them a bit higher at $93.75, but that's still only $3.75/stick.

Naturally, I would recommend purchasing from our the fine forum sponsor, Famous-Smoke. :grin:

[jordon]

Unfortunatly I do not think those are under $4.00 from what I read.

depends where you buy them. as a Canadian, i have certain advantages :smokingbo

but as Todd said, definitely not Canadian retail.

[AZsteelman]

Padron 3000 naturals are awesome, but aged they really get stupendous. I think they're one of the very best NC cigars flavor-wise, regardless of price.

I'd love to try and age them myself, but I don't have the patience. :smokingbo

I smoked one yesterday from Nov 05...it was out of this world. I manage to age them by buying WAY more than I can smoke...they really do get much better every 6 months.

[MichiganM]

I smoked one yesterday from Nov 05...it was out of this world. I manage to age them by buying WAY more than I can smoke...they really do get much better every 6 months.

I agree, great out of the box....phenomenal with time on them.

[pharmgator]

this is one i've wanted to try.... every box i've seen is >$200. i love the AF chateau sungrown! and the double chateau will last ya 2 hrs. gooooood smoke!!

Last time I bought a box, it cost me right around $120 before discount and tax. This was over a year ago however.

[Fresh50]

CigarCyclopedia.com's Comparison Shopper (http://www.cigarcyclopedia.com/uploads/cms/comparison_shopper_prices.html)

Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 25 6 x 47

Abner's
91.95

Atlantic
82.68

BestCigar
95.75

Famous
89.95

Holts
93.75

J-R
87.00

Mike's
93.75

Payless
100.00

TNT
87.00

[CWS]

That does not include shipping does it?

[Headbanger]

I think we are still talking MSRP only Chuck. Freight is a variable we should leave out of this equation.

[Electric Sheep]

I think freight and tax are both variables that can heavily skew the price of a cigar from state-to-state.

[vudu9]

Patria

[RX2010]

I think Altercall was referring to the Sun Grown 858, which is not a common site, and thus, expensive, not like the 858 N and M

[jmatkins]

I have not had a AF 858, however I will need to get some since they seem to be on the top a lot of lists. IMO I have smoked and keep on had some of these which are in the $4.00 range.

Partagas Serie S Perfecto
Partagas Black Label
Gispert N, I have not had the M
Excalibur 1066 Dark Knight II

[goin' fer smoke]

CigarCyclopedia.com's Comparison Shopper (http://www.cigarcyclopedia.com/uploads/cms/comparison_shopper_prices.html)

Thanks for the link did not know about this place!

[The Wolf]

I would say any Padron, Fuente you can score for under 4 bucks or a RP edge maduro.

[rancid]

for me hands down it would be (2 choices here) the FSS Nic 3000's (original version) and 5Vegas A's, damm fine maduro smoke that competes well with the CAO Brazilias :applause: :applause:

[Zman]

It's very hard to beat a Padron 2000 - great cigar for the money. I also like Don Pepin Blue Labels, although a little more than 4 bucks. They tend to be my go to smoke for now.