International Selection Sampler

[Jason]

These any good Fellas?

http://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/international-selection-sampler-p-3290.html

[Simon-JG-hr]

Depends what sort of thing you're looking for. I personally wouldn't go for that selection as they are largely towards the poorer end of the non-Cuban market (in my opinion) - that's not to say that there aren't a couple of decent sticks in there. If it's around the ?50 mark you're looking to spend then I'm sure with a few suggestions on the board you could put together something nicer, though you wouldn'g get as many cigars.

That said, it's a good way of sampling quite a few offerings, large variety of smokes in that selection.

[Jason]

Just trying to try as many as possible.

Perhaps these are a better option: http://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/small-tast...er-p-6653.html

[Simon-JG-hr]

Good idea - best way to get a sense of what you like, what your idea of a good cigar is. Personally I'd go for the second option - upside: far higher flavour quality, downside: fewer and generally smaller cigars. I say this as one of the bigger NC fans on the fora. I do reckon you'd get more enjoyment out of the second sampler, I'm sure there are some who would derive equal pleasure from either pack (but not many).

Just my tuppence worth.

[Eddie]

Have a price comparison of the same selection made individually if you don't need the cutter and you can pick them up in one of the shops.

[JOAO LA PEZ]

My perfect sampler would be
Monty No2
RYJ petit coronas
Partagas series D No4
Monty No 4
Party 898u (1999)
san Cristobal Muralla

[Mark3142]

I'm also looking at a sampler to find my feet. Liking the look af the second sampler linked to above. Don't need the cutter or matches but then I prob couldn't be bothered to hunt the net to buy them from another supplier to save a couple of quid just to avoid the cutter and matches.
Will have a ponder of the next couple of days.

[Styler]

I'd maybe go for this one as long as there are enough smokes that will be new to you.

http://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/introduction-havanas-sampler-p-3291.html

I don't really think you save any money going for a sampler rather than just picking singles nad I think that lots of smaller sticks are better for getting to know all the brands and a few larger ones.

You could do a lot worse than reading all of Tip's short smoke reviews and ordering one or two of everything he recommends.

Edit: Just make sure there is a Trinidad Reyes and Diplomaticos #4 in there, my 2 favourite short smokes

[spirit_of_will]

I'd maybe go for this one as long as there are enough smokes that will be new to you.

http://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/introduction-havanas-sampler-p-3291.html

For a tenner more, I'd go with Styler's suggestion...

[Eddie]

I wasn't suggesting hunting the net, just the cgars site.

[Mark3142]

Ah. My misunderstanding then.
I'm a bit lazy and like taking other peoples recommendation when it comes to something I have no knowledge of.

[Superbrother]

100% agree with Styler's suggestion, I bought the exact same sampler pack a few months back and it's a great intro.
As well as this pop in a Trinidad Reyes single and something with a bigger ring gauge (like a Hoyo Epicure #2) to save on postage.

[Mark3142]

THis could very soon escalate into something expensive!! In 5 posts we've gone from a 50 quid sampler to a 60 sampler then to a 60 quid sampler plus you may as well stick a few others in to save postage.
Save postage??? At this rate I'll be needing to save my marriage.

[spirit_of_will]

THis could very soon escalate into something expensive!! In 5 posts we've gone from a 50 quid sampler to a 60 sampler then to a 60 quid sampler plus you may as well stick a few others in to save postage.
Save postage??? At this rate I'll be needing to save my marriage.

Slippery slope...

[Simon-JG-hr]

Just get the sampler - shipping is included in sampler prices on CGars (or at least I think it is...), so that should save a couple of quid if nothing else.