Recommendations for my birthday smoke

[Tucky]

That's an interesting point which tbh I'd not really considered....

[PeeJay]

They also have Bolivar Gold Medals from 2007 on the website for ?20, I would definitely recommend one of those. If I had ?200 to spare I'd have a box.

[PeeJay]

either that or one of the other members may be able to sort you out with something.

I'm sure we'd be happy to do but he has a C.Gars voucher to spend

[tommy]

Get on to James or Mitchell. They'll sort you out no worries.

[Tucky]

I just sent Mitch an email and he recommended the BHK52, I don't think that gentleman is ever away from his email, amazing service to get a reply so fast on a Sunday.

[butternutsquashpie]

I just sent Mitch an email... ...I don't think that gentleman is ever away from his email, amazing service to get a reply so fast on a Sunday.

x2.

it's cus he has a blackberry!!

[butternutsquashpie]

They also have Bolivar Gold Medals from 2007 on the website for ?20, I would definitely recommend one of those.

STAY AWAY!!!
Bolivar Lonsdale ueber alles. same size, better blend, more age.

the 07s gold medal, in my opinion, have been a throwback to the Lonsdale. and an unsuccessful one at that.
in terms of flavour, that is. they sold fantastically due to marketing and what have you.
But since the Bolivar Lonsdale is still available at 13 quid each, defo choose that one!

[Tucky]

Newbie question alert but is the biggest deference between the BHK52 and the Esplendidos size or are they massively different in taste to?
And the million dollar question which is better?
Also I assume the 1966 is a different league altogether.

[sheppsea]

STAY AWAY!!!
Bolivar Lonsdale ueber alles. same size, better blend, more age.

the 07s gold medal, in my opinion, have been a throwback to the Lonsdale. and an unsuccessful one at that.
in terms of flavour, that is. they sold fantastically due to marketing and what have you.
But since the Bolivar Lonsdale is still available at 13 quid each, defo choose that one!

I disagree, I've not had a Lonsdale I think GMs are a great smoke and definitely box-worthy

[butternutsquashpie]

I've not had a Lonsdale I think GMs are a great smoke and definitely box-worthy

Oh Sean, you must!!

These have consistently been my best Bolivars. better than the Corona Extra (not aged like Simon's), better than every regional, better than even the 80s Royal Corona i've had a while back!!

[PeeJay]

Oh Sean, you must!!

These have consistently been my best Bolivars. better than the Corona Extra (not aged like Simon's), better than every regional, better than even the 80s Royal Corona i've had a while back!!

Put one in the post for him Jeremy, he could have it for Christmas

[butternutsquashpie]

Newbie question alert but is the biggest deference between the BHK52 and the Esplendidos size or are they massively different in taste to?

oh boy! apples and oranges.

i've always joked (with hints of seriousness) that the Behikes should not be considered Cohiba. they're almost no where near their ring gauge!!
they would be called Cohiba mainly to drive up the price and to increase their fame. other than that, it's not really Cohiba....... good cigars, though, don't get me wrong.

The esplendidos are pretty much quintessential Cohiba nowadays. the lanceros more so. But when you get a nice ripe Esplendido, you will be hit with that good smoke known to Cuba. BTO Jul 13s. If you're going to be buying UK prices for Cohiba, might as well get the good box code: BTO JUL 13.

1966 is indeed in a different league in itself. but that's already been discussed ad naseum! take a search for it

[butternutsquashpie]

Put one in the post for him Jeremy, he could have it for Christmas

funny you should say that.
we've been deliberating over another postal object for the past month.

Better than the first time, eh Sean?

[PeeJay]

+1 on the Lanceros, hoping to do a box split on these soon if anyone is interested.

[sheppsea]

+1 on the Lanceros, hoping to do a box split on these soon if anyone is interested.

I might be