A few guys I work with have asked me about this recently and so I thought I would post my answer here. IMHO, for guys with a very limited budget, there are three very inexpensive smokes that I think are quite good and can be had for less than $3 - $4 per stick. I am sure that some of my Habano brothers are cringing. :wink:
Puros Indios Especial #4 - I prefer the natural version of this smoke. You can get them for about $38/box from Mike's or about $46 from Famous, both sans shipping costs. If your budget is really tight, get the Roly #4's from Famous for $20. These are Especial #4 Seconds that come bundled.
La Gloria Cubana Wavell - I would recommend the Maduro only for this cigar and prefer the Dominican to the Miami made sticks. They usually run about $65/box from most vendors, sans shipping. You can also get these in a second. Look for El Credito Robustos.
Padron, the regular line. To my knowledge, Padron does not allow seconds on the market. However, their regular line is quite excellent. I prefer the Churchill in a natural wrapper. These can be had for $84, plus shipping.
I am sure that there are many others, but I have found these to be good cigars and consistent.
Puros Indios Especial #4 - I prefer the natural version of this smoke. You can get them for about $38/box from Mike's or about $46 from Famous, both sans shipping costs. If your budget is really tight, get the Roly #4's from Famous for $20. These are Especial #4 Seconds that come bundled.
La Gloria Cubana Wavell - I would recommend the Maduro only for this cigar and prefer the Dominican to the Miami made sticks. They usually run about $65/box from most vendors, sans shipping. You can also get these in a second. Look for El Credito Robustos.
Padron, the regular line. To my knowledge, Padron does not allow seconds on the market. However, their regular line is quite excellent. I prefer the Churchill in a natural wrapper. These can be had for $84, plus shipping.
I am sure that there are many others, but I have found these to be good cigars and consistent.