Looking for recommendations..

[calhounhusker]

To start off, I booked a 6 day cruise down to the western Caribbean in January. Going with me will be my gf of about 7 years, and I plan on proposing to her during this trip. What I need from you guys is some recommendations on two things.

1)Some fantastic NC sticks that I can buy beforehand that will help me celebrate this occasion correctly.

2)Some good Cubans to get my hands on while in down in Grand Cayman and/or Jamaica. I know GC has a La Casa Del Habana in which I'm planning on going to, but I have only had a couple different Cubans before and am looking for recommendations.

Thanks all!

 

[Donk]

That's a tough call bro. you need to select the sticks that work for you.
As far as a cuban- go for a great Cohiba, H. Upmann always rocks. Or a good Montecristo Edmundo kicks ass too.

 

[Zen Cigar Man]

what do you like? Give us some more info.

CC wise- I'm a huge Boli and Party fan.

 

[derfatdutchman]

First off congrats on asking your gf the big question! The wife and I took a cruise a few years ago and had a great time.

For something NC to celebrate with Opus, Pardon 64 or 26 I'm sure someone can suggest something even better.

Jamaica is known for its fakes, I'd hold off and wait till you get to the LCDH in the Grand Cayman, its only a short walk from the dock. The staff is very helpful, tell them what NC you like and they will make some suggestions.

 

[calhounhusker]

I am a big fan of Ashton VSGs, Montecristos, Padron thousand series, RyJs. I guess I shoulda said that in the first place lol.

 

[Headbanger]

Bring something that you like that is special to you. Being limited to a small amount of sticks you plan to bring you should bring something you already like. If you like Padrons, get a 1926 or 1964 aniversary. Or a top line Ashton VSG with some age.

I agree with the Dutchman, ask for reccomendations from the owner at GC. You could get a sampler of a bunch of singles as a test to see what you like when you get back home. Have a nice drink at the shop and enjoy a smoke while you are there if time permits.

 

[srduggins]

Take something you know you like and is special, like the Ashton VSG.

 

[hdroadglide]

ditto on fakes in jamaica. and if you do buy in gc, be prepared for $$$$$$.
and by january, you're taste may change considerably. there are bound to be some limited edition sticks released this year you might want to pick up for a special occasion!!
the western carib cruise is a nice one!

 

[dpricenator]

Partagas Serie D no. 4
Monte #2
Mente Edmudo and petite edmundp
San Cristobal del Habana El principe or any other if you are not a fan of Petite coronas



of course Opus, Padron 64, and 26.

 

[calhounhusker]

ditto on fakes in jamaica. and if you do buy in gc, be prepared for $$$$$$.
and by january, you're taste may change considerably. there are bound to be some limited edition sticks released this year you might want to pick up for a special occasion!!
the western carib cruise is a nice one!

Yeah, I know LCDH is pricey. I setting aside around $300 out of my cruise budget to grab cigars while Im down there. Only problem is figuring out how to get them back. I'll be happy with whatever that gets me though.

 

[Saully]

Congrats on your engagement plans. We were just telling our son about ours, almost 17 years ago.

 

[Moro]

Take yer favorite cigars to celebrate. Whichever they are.

For CCs, it really depends on what ye like; for example, I'm a Partagas skank and also love Bolivar and Montecristo. I also prefer smaller cigars (Petit Corona to Robusto) than a double corona.

 

[calhounhusker]

Take yer favorite cigars to celebrate. Whichever they are.

For CCs, it really depends on what ye like; for example, I'm a Partagas skank and also love Bolivar and Montecristo. I also prefer smaller cigars (Petit Corona to Robusto) than a double corona.

I plan on taking a couple favs, But I also want to grab a couple really nice cigars that I havent tried... most likely due to price constraints. I'm still a noob afterall. lol

 

[Moro]

Buy with help of Eddie (WhiteLightning) a rare Opus! :thumbsup: