Going for a first box....

[Smurf]

So, I have been thinking about my first box. As I can't seem to make a decision, I was thinking of putting it up for discussion.

Mainly, I am looking at a smaller smoke, so no longer than 5 inch, could be smaller.

My choises so far...

Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Perfecto
CAO Criollo Pato
CAO Cameroon Robusto
Oliva Serie O Petit Perfecto

mid price range
Camacho Coyolar Puro Perfecto #1
Camacho SLR Perfecto #1 (maduro)

higher price range
Oliva Serie V Double Robusto

Max price range, actually a little higher than I was thinking of going.
Oliva Special S Robusto
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story
Zino Platinum Scepter Chubby


Anyother suggestions welcome, thoughts on the options...etc....

Basically, the idea is to find a cigar, that will be a good sub hour smoke, on a farily regular basis, cycling with some other cigars. Maybe in the end getting 2-3 from the list to cycle.

 

[Broadway Joe]

That's tough to say, I'd stick with a smoke that you had before and enjoyed, this way you don't get stuck with a box of smokes that you don't like. If I were buying my 1st box, I'd probably go with the RP Perfectos Let us know what you decide....

 

[Broadway Joe]

If not the RP Perfectos, the Short Storys are a great smoke and not a bad price either. I'd say IMO, it's worth the extra $$ for the Fuentes.

 

[jwintosh]

love the short story!! can't go wrong!!!

 

[Angry Bill]

The SS or any of the Olivas. You can't go wrong with any of them. Guess it depends upon how much money you are willing to spend.

 

[GatorMike]

Short Story. When I buy my first box, thats whats its going to be. You can smoke 'em right out of the box, but theres tons of aging potential as well.

 

[dpricenator]

The SS or any of the Olivas. You can't go wrong with any of them. Guess it depends upon how much money you are willing to spend.

As a new smoker, I smoked every Oliva I could get my hands on. And was never disapointed. the Serie V is a great cigar, but I like the O, the G, and the Bold....as well. The short story is good, but a little pricey.

 

[Smurf]

So far I can get
A mix of three
RP V1992 P
Oliva SS
Short Story

For a total of 315.

I wonder if I can find better deals, or if I am seeing holiday pricing still.

If i do that, it would probably be my cigar budget for 2-3 months. Which is tough cause I am a shopoholic, but it would be awosme to put a few of each to age, and a stock to smoke when i want for the next few months. allowing me to age some of my other singles more easily for a few months.

i have tried at least one of each, so i know i wouldnt be dissapointed in any way....decisions...deciisions....it would certainly give me something to bring to the ny herf in feb i would imagine

 

[Volusianator]

My first box ever was Maria Mancini DeGualle, love them, then it was Fuente Chateau Fuente SG. Both would be a good choice.

 

[diesel]

My first box was the Short Story, Second was Best seller.
Love em.

 

[dpricenator]

My first box was sniped from me on C-bid dang snipers

 

[BradMc]

love the short story!! can't go wrong!!!

I have to say Jeff is right, Luv the SS.......

 

[no_substitute]

yep, Short Story

unless you want something stronger, thhen get a box of Tatuaje Havana Angeles

 

[Volusianator]

My first box was sniped from me on C-bid dang snipers

:rofl:

 

[CWS]

Oliva or the short story.

 

[Halon]

Short Stories or get a box of CAO Brazilia Piranhas.


TYLER

 

[RigilKent]

the Brazilia are great and if you havent had a zino chubby they are longer than and hour to smoke.

 

[Heatmiser]

Definitely go for the Oliva V. You will not regret it...

 

[jmatkins]

Short Story.

 

[WhiteLightning]

Can't go wrong with Oliva V or SS.