Introduction

[richgirling]

Hello all.

First post on this forum for me, I have had a browse round over the last couple of days and it looks like you are all having good fun on here.

I have attached an image of my current cigar stock, recently increased after a visit to Andorra!

I first experienced a fine cigar on my honey moon in Cuba in 1995. I had never smoked a cigar before and was lucky enough to be introduced to the pleasure by some of the other British guests staying at the hotel. My first cigar was something from the Cohiba range but I can't remember what type it was.

I have a question for you all. I like a medium to strong smoke. I'm looking to increase my knowledge of the Montecristo range and am wondering if you guys can recommend a good smoke that lasts about 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour? I only smoke very occasionally and would only want to buy 10 cigars at most. I?m thinking of perhaps the Montecristo 3?s or 4?s or what about something from the Open Eagle range?

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Rich.

[Kdot]

hello! and welcome.

Go for a monte 4, cracking smoke imho...dingy the open range, its bad news

[eggopp]

Hello and welcome, nice little haul you have there... Monte 4 is ok i guess but not my cup of tea.

[richgirling]

Hi Guys

Thanks for the advice Kdot, I was leaning towards the 4, from what I have read it seemed to be fitting the bill.


Are you not a Monte fan eggopp or do you like something different in their range?

[TJCoro]

Greetings!

Welcome!

[Soft Top]

Welcome. Monte 4 sounds like a good idea. Got a few in the humi and have smoked 1. Great smoke.

[G-man]

ello

[senor_robusto]

hello richgirling,
welcome to the forum!!!!

if you're looking a smoke that would last around 30-45 mins, and you're looking at the montecristo range, then why not look at the montecristo no.5, it fits the bill perfectly!!!!

also, if i was to choose between the monte no.3 or 4, i'd go for the no.3!!!! it's more refined than the no.4 imho.......

also, the edmundo range of monte's (petite, regular, grande) are smashing cigars!!!! the sublime has a lot of fans around here...........

all the best,

alex

[cigarsmoke]

Hello and from The House Of Cigarsmoke

[Pandyboy]

Hello and welcome to the forum, try a Monte 2 if you like a big smoke.
Possibly try some Bolivars for the stronger smoke.

[richgirling]

Thanks for the recommendations guys, some interesting suggestions.
Looks like I might have to go for a small Monte sampler pack!

[cohibaIV]

Many welcomes to the site sir...

[r0lan6]

Open Eagle no good...!?!? Why?

[r0lan6]

Welcome Rich! Cracking set of smokes you have!

[satch]

Hi Rich. Good idea on the sampler pack.
Another suggestion is a Trinidad reyes.
Bolivar PC too, if you like the more full bodied smoke.