If you could have only one of...

[Soulmanure]

Than Guantanamera maybe .... on a good day!

Oh, Snap! A man of taste, I see.

[senor_robusto]

hey pilot,
looking at your list...... which is quite extensive and varied (in terms of sizes, brands and strengths), i'm a little perplexed!!! if these are all the cigars you've yet to try, you're definitely gonna be very busy (and very skint), lol!!!! i'm kinda confused why these cigars aren't included on your list (forgive me if i've missed something)!!!

bolivar royal corona, next to the partagas D4, probably the best and most consistant robusto in production right now, IMO!!!

why the trinidad robusto extra and not the robusto t? the trini RE may be bigger, but the trini RT is nicer?

IMO, the h upmann magnum 50 is probably the better than the 46!!!

why keep to the 2010 EL's????

what, no cohibas listed???

anyway, i voted for the partagas D4, so you know!!!!

all the best,

alex

Thank you all for sharing your preference!

Dave, tippexx, these cigars are in my list of cigars to sample. I compiled this list based on Internet reviews so it is incomplete and, in a way, arbitrary. I actually have the Bolivar Coronas Gigantes on the list, as well, but I had to restrict the number of choices to ten. My plan is to see which cigars top this poll and include them in a second poll with the rest in my list; although, I do suspect that satch will not be thrilled with that idea! .

For completeness , here is the whole list:

• Bolivar Belicosos Finos
• Bolivar Coronas Gigantes
• Diplomaticos No. 2
• H. Upmann MAGNUM 46
• H. Upmann Monarcas
• H. Upmann Sir Winston Cabinet
• H. Upmann Upmann No. 2
• Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial
• Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1
• Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2
• Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto
• Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 1
• Montecristo A
• Montecristo Edmundo
• Montecristo Grand Edmundo Edicion Limitada 2010
• Montecristo No. 2
• Partagas 898
• Partagas Lusitanias
• Partagas Serie D Especial Edicion Limitada 2010
• Partagas Serie D No. 4
• Partagas Serie P No.2
• Partagas Shorts
• Punch Double Coronas
• Ramon Allones Specially Selected
• Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills
• Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas
• Saint Luis Rey Regios
• Saint Luis Rey Serie A
• San Cristobal de la Habana El Principe
• San Crist?bal de la Habana Muralla
• Trinidad Robusto Extra
• Vegas Robaina Clasicos
• Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro
• Vegas Robaina Famosos

[Pilot]

Alex, thanks for the suggestions - the list just got longer! As I said, I was just jotting down cigars, as I came upon various reviews on forums, blogs, etc. This is why the list is incomplete and inconsistent (Goedel would cringe, I suppose ). It will definitely take some time to try everything but, then again, I have already sampled seven on the list. I am buying in singles or threes at this stage.

I have left the Cohibas for later, as they are rather more expensive. (I have already tried the Siglos II and VI - they are very good, especially the VI).

[Monkey Nuts]

I've voted for the Trini Robusto Extra as I think it's a cracking smoke. I will also freely admit to have smoked less than half the cigars on your list however......

[Pilot]

I have tried the Trini, too. Excellent, except for the burn issues on mine. I have a couple more, and I will give them another go after they have settled for a month or so in the humidor.

[cohibaIV]

Hey, I voted for the JL No.1....Fecking great cigar IMHO..

But greatness comes in the form of a Cohiba IV.....Try one...really..TRY ONE!!

[Soulmanure]

Hey, I voted for the JL No.1....Fecking great cigar IMHO..

But greatness comes in the form of a Cohiba IV.....Try one...really..TRY ONE!!

One day, my friend, one day--the IV and VI's are on my wish list for sure. I have a cab of II's that I love, and was enthralled with the robusto and secreto that Rokkitman bombed me with (he says he's no saint, but that was a right-saintly act on his part).

[cohibaIV]

One day, my friend, one day--the IV and VI's are on my wish list for sure. I have a cab of II's that I love, and was enthralled with the robusto and secreto that Rokkitman bombed me with (he says he's no saint, but that was a right-saintly act on his part).

Got to love the II...It really is a good go to cigar..

[spacemonkey_no9]

I voted based on what I would smoke if it was before 9am...

Go big or go home

[monkey66]

I cant vote because I cannot process the idea of only smoking one cigar...where are the Monte 2's, the Cohibas etc?

[Soulmanure]

I cant vote because I cannot process the idea of only smoking one cigar...where are the Monte 2's, the Cohibas etc?

Oh yes--the incredible Monte 2. I had one the other day, not very old even, that left me feeling nostalgic immediately after I was done with it. 'Twas like a glorious sunset, it was.

[cohibaIV]

Oh yes--the incredible Monte 2. I had one the other day, not very old even, that left me feeling nostalgic immediately after I was done with it. 'Twas like a glorious sunset, it was.

Monte 2..

Got two X10 2004 box's last year from Dubia airport...

Five left....

Top smoke...

[moidoid]

Clearly the Partagas Lusitania wins hands down.

Lasts longest.

[senor_robusto]

hey pilot,
seriously mate, i love my bolivars and partagas cigars!!! i couldn't live without my boli RC's and party D4'S....... the rest are good, don't get me wrong, but you gotta consider that, as much as a party lusi may be great, unless you're smoking indoors, 2hrs on a cigar is too much, bearing in mind winter is fast approaching!!! robustos are, IMO, 'real cigars' and last around an hour, hence why i love them so much!!! here's my 'go to' top 5:
1. partagas d4
2. bolivar royal corona
3. trinidad robusto T
4. ryj short churchill
5. monte petite edmundo (technically not a robusto, but close enough)!

as for my choice of 'go to' 'BIG cigars' (1hr-1hr30mins):
1. partagas p2
2. magnum 50
3. monte no.2
4. hdm epicure especial
5. cuaba salamones

reckon most on here would agree with these choices!! also, they're all available in boxes of 10.......

hope this helps!!!

alex

[senor_robusto]

btw, this is a hell of a debate you've started!!!! it just goes to show how much everyone on here wants to help you out, by advising you on what good cigars to get!!!

also, you're right about the cohibas, i've found them over rated and pretty hit and miss e.g the cohiba robusto, a good one is hard to beat, a bad one will having you cursing like a sailor with syphilis and spoil your day.....

all the best,

alex