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[oboegeoff]

Hi everyone. I will be picking up my humidor in the morning, along with a handful of cigars, all of which I ordered I ordered online. I've done my research regarding setting up the humidor, so feel quite confident there, but I would love a little help regarding what to put in it - after all, that's the whole point . I ordered the following cigars:

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5 Monte #4 and 5 RyJ petit coronas - these two I know fairly well and got them because I know I like them
5 Cuaba exclusivos and 5 Partagas mille fleurs - don't know these ones, got them after being recommended by a colleague

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6 Flor de Copan belicoso and 5 Santa Damiana - read online reviews and was curious
I was also given 10 Oliva serie O #4's - tried one so far and enjoyed it very much, seems to be good puro value for money...

The idea was that I would test these out, and get an idea of what I really like. My question to you more experienced members is; what do you think I need to put on my test list to give myself a good basic education of the different styles, sizes and types of cigars? With prices as they are here in Sweden, I would much rather purchase by recommendation than shoot in the dark as it were. Of course I will be seeking advice at the shops in town, but would very much appreciate your thoughts on the matter...

Thanks in advance
Geoff

[Reaver2145]

I thought vikings would get good prices being vikings and all.

Still some suggestions on good ones to at least try.

Bolivar petite corona
por larranaga petite corona
punch punch (im yet to have a non plugged petite punch this year)
partagas shorts
trinidad reyes

[oboegeoff]

Taxes Reaver.....taxes....

[snooky]

Geoff the list could be endless depends on your taste and the time you want to smoke . For my winter smoke ie 1/2hr- 40 mins i like the RASSC or Patagas Shorts. Summer time my go to smoke tends to be Juan Lopez 2 about an hour smoke . These are Med to Full flavour. If money is no barrier i like Cohiba. Enjoy PS Just bought some HDM PR These are good straight out of the box.

[oboegeoff]

Thanks for the tips guys, I feel like I'm starting out on an adventure - cool!! Snooky - I'm still at the stage where I don't really know my taste, it's a bit like knowing you enjoy whisky, but don't know if you prefer the smokey strong flavors or the lighter milder ones, but finding out is part of the fun! So, two out of two suggest Partagas shorts, which will be my after work cigar at the cafe tomorrow - looking forward to it

[CaptainQuintero]

Don't forget that exploring different cigars is the most fun you can have! Enjoy the experience!

[SmokeyDave]

If it is Petit Corona and Tres Petit Corona sizes you fancy trying I would suggest these in addition to the brands already mentioned:

Ramon Allones Small Club Corona
San Cristobal El Principe
Punch Petit Punch (If you can find any)
Juan Lopez Petit Corona