Christmas Cubans

[Puff Scotty]

At ?22 I'm sure Mitch did recommend it but it is neither aged, rare or unusual as his site claims...the number of these still available should tell it's own story..but IMHO the Mag 48 is a far better proposition....

[Puff Scotty]

All academic really. What's in yer humi's is what yer've got. On Christmas day you opens the lid an' makes yer choice.

+1 ..just to get my posts up...

[cigarsam]

All academic really. What's in yer humi's is what yer've got. On Christmas day you opens the lid an' makes yer choice.

Problem is I have nothing worth while in the humi so need to order in a special stick! Am thinking cuaba salomones or upmann 50 LE 2005..

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[cigarsam]

At ?22 I'm sure Mitch did recommend it but it is neither aged, rare or unusual as his site claims...the number of these still available should tell it's own story..but IMHO the Mag 48 is a far better proposition....

thanks for the heads up!

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[tippexx]

At ?22 I'm sure Mitch did recommend it but it is neither aged, rare or unusual as his site claims...the number of these still available should tell it's own story..but IMHO the Mag 48 is a far better proposition....

I would agree on the Mag 48.

But time's running away Sam. Mitch is quick with the post, but Christmas might require miracles .... if I were looking to spend ?22+ with Mitch on something good .... this would appeal .... and get two.

http://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/partagas-varnished-nnsu-tth04-p-4794.html

[cigarsam]

Hmm never tried one of those... sounds tempting!

These guys rate the LE Mag 50 as top 4 ever! - Won't be trusting them again. http://www.cigars-review.org/topcigars.htm
love the mag 48 but it just isn't big enough for sharing.

[AlexG]

I'm thinking maybe a PSD4 or some NCs for my christmas smoke, but honestly, it will be one of my last nights in oz, puffing with my bro in law who is also one of my best mates, sipping on cool drinks. so no matter what we smoke, it will be awesome

[SmokeyDave]

Hmm never tried one of those... sounds tempting!

These guys rate the LE Mag 50 as top 4 ever! - Won't be trusting them again. http://www.cigars-review.org/topcigars.htm
love the mag 48 but it just isn't big enough for sharing.

I use that website a lot for comparisons, a good base to get opinions, the Mag 50 LE is a totally different beast to the later released standard production Mag 50.

I don't think you would be disappointed with it. For a memorable smoke my choice would be a nice large Cohiba with some age (5 years min), they smoke so much better than when new. A Siglo VI, Lanceros or Esplendido, if you prefer Maduro style then a Genios is very good.

Other smokes off the top of my head - Montecristo Sublime 2008 LE is a cracking smoke but getting harder to find. Partagas Series D Especiale, SPN2 or 8-9-8, San Cristobal Muralla or Mercaderes, Romeo y Julieta Escudos or Duke, H.Upmann Sir Winston.

You will get a million different recommendations though so go with your gut as they say.

[tippexx]

Hmm never tried one of those... sounds tempting!

These guys rate the LE Mag 50 as top 4 ever! - Won't be trusting them again. http://www.cigars-review.org/topcigars.htm
love the mag 48 but it just isn't big enough for sharing.

I wouldn't be too hard on them Sam. They do as good a job as they can. The reviews are written by people like ourselves. But, if you read through them you'll notice BOTL are confusing 2005 LE and Production Mag 50.

I've smoked several 2005 LE and thought them OK .... but, IMHO not near as good as the Mag 48. But it is only my opinion, there's loads of BOTL out there with more experience and better taste buds than me who would disagree I'm sure.

[tippexx]

Other smokes off the top of my head - Montecristo Sublime 2008 LE is a cracking smoke but getting harder to find. Partagas Series D Especiale, SPN2 or 8-9-8, San Cristobal Muralla or Mercaderes, Romeo y Julieta Escudos or Duke, H.Upmann Sir Winston.

Sublimes here:- http://www.regalcigars.com/subproduct.php?ID=1785

Havanahouse also have some. Shame about the price, as JJ Fox were selling them at around ?20 earlier this year.

[cigarsam]

they do look beautiful, tis a shame about the price... I will find something in time for an order :P

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[cigarsam]

So here is the list I have gathered from the thread... final votes please! - And remember, my happiness and wellbeing depends on your answers...

Bolivar Coronas Gigantes cigars
Trinidad Fundadores cigars
Partagas 898 Unvarnished cigars
Juan Lopez Seleccion Suprema (UK Regional Edition - 2009)
Bolivar Britanicas Regional Edition Cigars
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial - 1s
Behike 52
La Gloria Cubana Gloriosos (2008 UK RE)
Cuaba salomnes
Montecristo Sublimes 2008 Ltd Ed

[senor_robusto]

So here is the list I have gathered from the thread... final votes please! - And remember, my happiness and wellbeing depends on your answers...

Bolivar Coronas Gigantes cigars
Trinidad Fundadores cigars
Partagas 898 Unvarnished cigars
Juan Lopez Seleccion Suprema (UK Regional Edition - 2009)
Bolivar Britanicas Regional Edition Cigars
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial - 1s
Behike 52
La Gloria Cubana Gloriosos (2008 UK RE)
Cuaba salomnes
Montecristo Sublimes 2008 Ltd Ed

all big sticks then? you must be allowed to smoke indoors or have a nice warm man cave!!

alex

[cigarsam]

man cave am going to share with the old man so needs to last a while!

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[senor_robusto]

ah, lucky you!!! lol!!!

from you're list...... there's quite a few i haven't had!!! however, i can thoroughly recommend the bolivar corona gigantes, HDM epi esp and trinidad fundadores!!! i love the cuaba salamones, but not sure i'd recommend it as a christmas smoke!!! the romeo y julieta duke EL2009 get's recommendations for being a good xmas cigar......



btw, here's my reviews of the cuaba salamones:

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthread.php?6195-cuaba-salamone

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthread.php?7301-cuaba-salomones-PROPER-REVIEW

alex