Christmas Present Thoughts

[jacques]

I know this guy and I want to make a special present but I can't decide between Cohibas and Ramon Allones...

ok I'll be honest the guy is me... Maybe you have thoughts about my conundrum and can help, or maybe you happen to have a similar issue and want to share it... after all, planning purchases is almost as much fun as receiving & smoking them in the end.

Now I've purchased so much this year that I decided to restrict myself to one last box in 09. But I just can't decide.

Cohiba Sig IV or RA Celestiales Finos?

Only recently have I discovered how much I like the Cohiba profile. I used to shun the marca because I thought it overpriced, and loud. I smoked through a box of Robustos some years ago but was less impressed than most Cohiba lovers. But meanwhile I have realized that I love the Siglo line. I've had IIs, IIIs, IVs and would love to get a box of IVs. BUT I missed good offers and now a box would be 290$.

The other thing would be the RA REs, Celestiales Finos, which I don't know. I have read mixed reviews but I think at the price (240$) one couldn't go wrong. I have 3 boxes of other RAs though and not a single Cohiba in my stock.

So what should I do...

[whisky77]

RA

Personally I think the entire RA range is underated by a lot of folks, so I would opt for them in the first instance.

[Boss Hog]

it's for yourself, its christmas, buy both!

You know it makes sense.

[roughrider]

it's for yourself, its christmas, buy both!

You know it makes sense.

I like the way this man thinks.

[daverave999]

I know this guy and I want to make a special present...

ok I'll be honest the guy is me...

I like you.
I've only smoked ONE Cohiba (and that was plugged) so I am unable to realistically help you in your choice. Are the RAs limited edition? If so, go for them, as you can get the Cohibas later...

[kingcohiba]

not too impressed by cohibas either. same with montecristo (sublime is great) id go for the ra's. but thats just me. although i like the secreto and had some sig 2s this week that i smoked down to the nub and really enjoyed.

[Kdot]

not too impressed by cohibas either. same with montecristo (sublime is great) id go for the ra's. but thats just me. although i like the secreto and had some sig 2s this week that i smoked down to the nub and really enjoyed.

hmmm, whats your favorite cigar then KC, ever tried a dutch master? everyone smokes them in the hood...

[kingcohiba]

im a huge fan of the dutch master kdot.....especially their perfecto size. id much rather have myself a phillies sour apple though. seems to leave a nice aftertaste. i have a few extra boxes of dutch masters im thinking about posting for sale soon.

[HabanoSy]

Go for the RE RA's...

Once the RE's are gone they're gone...

The Cohibas' will be around for whenever...!!!

Just MHO of course...!?!

Cheers, HabanoSy

[jacques]

Hmmm not sure about those Phillies but thanks for your thoughts... maybe the Regional RAs then... anyone tried the RA Celestiales Finos yet?

[Lee Nub]

So far Cohiba wise ive had the Siglo II, Siglo VI , Secretos and Genios, and all have been very good

[jacques]

All right, now I went fo a completely different solution and got a box of Siglo IIIs PLUS a 25 ct box of Partagas SD4s...

[Don Andres]

I know this guy and I want to make a special present but I can't decide between Cohibas and Ramon Allones...

ok I'll be honest the guy is me... Maybe you have thoughts about my conundrum and can help, or maybe you happen to have a similar issue and want to share it... after all, planning purchases is almost as much fun as receiving & smoking them in the end.

Now I've purchased so much this year that I decided to restrict myself to one last box in 09. But I just can't decide.

Cohiba Sig IV or RA Celestiales Finos?

Only recently have I discovered how much I like the Cohiba profile. I used to shun the marca because I thought it overpriced, and loud. I smoked through a box of Robustos some years ago but was less impressed than most Cohiba lovers. But meanwhile I have realized that I love the Siglo line. I've had IIs, IIIs, IVs and would love to get a box of IVs. BUT I missed good offers and now a box would be 290$.

The other thing would be the RA REs, Celestiales Finos, which I don't know. I have read mixed reviews but I think at the price (240$) one couldn't go wrong. I have 3 boxes of other RAs though and not a single Cohiba in my stock.

So what should I do...

For a gift, I'd be inclined to lean heavily towards the Cohiba V. They are consistently smooth, elegant smokes.

If they end up in your humi, the RA CF might be too hard to resist.

Cheers
Drew P

[reigndrop]

Hmmm not sure about those Phillies but thanks for your thoughts... maybe the Regional RAs then... anyone tried the RA Celestiales Finos yet?

They're are not ready for smoking yet. You're gonna need at least a couple years of age on these. My friend and I almost got our faces blown off, huge nicotine hit.