CIGARS

[OneMoreRep]

Brethren,

I've been charged with the task of buying cigars for a business associate that has been very kind to us over the years. My problem is that I know NOTHING about cigars.

If any of you cigar aficionados can recommend some brands and your favorite places to order from, it would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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[Vince G, CSN MFT]

Brethren,

I've been charged with the task of buying cigars for a business associate that has been very kind to us over the years. My problem is that I know NOTHING about cigars.

If any of you cigar aficionados can recommend some brands and your favorite places to order from, it would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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If i had a few details about the type of guy he is, i could easily pick something...but this will help

[Rambone]

I don’t know anything about cigars, but if you really want to wow them, throw in a red polo

[OneMoreRep]

If i had a few details about the type of guy he is, i could easily pick something...but this will help

Late 40's, owns numerous businesses (Investment properties, biomedical engineering labs), plays golf every week and I think he is Cuban.

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[G_Thang]

My father says Montecristo Línea 1935, based on smoke time and mellowness, especially for a newbie.

I'm sure Lee Lebrada lurks around here along with Sergio Oliva Jr

[pamith]

But, is this even healthy?

[OneMoreRep]

My father says Montecristo Línea 1935, based on smoke time and mellowness, especially for a newbie.

I'm sure Lee Lebrada lurks around here along with Sergio Oliva Jr

G,

This guy smokes cigars weekly. Does that change the narrative?

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[OneMoreRep]

But, is this even healthy?

Fatal but true.

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[Vince G, CSN MFT]

Late 40's, owns numerous businesses (Investment properties, biomedical engineering labs), plays golf every week and I think he is Cuban.

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Unless you know he likes getting cigars as gifts, i would honestly get him an engraved v-cutter or something...being Cuban, it would be like giving me a basketball.  Otherwise a Montecristo No 2  would do as long as you can get legitimate Cuban cigars.   There's not really much you can impress someone like that but he wont throw it in the trash.

[OneMoreRep]

Unless you know he likes getting cigars as gifts, i would honestly get him an engraved v-cutter or something...being Cuban, it would be like giving me a basketball.  Otherwise a Montecristo No 2  would do as long as you can get legitimate Cuban cigars.   There's not really much you can impress someone like that but he wont throw it in the trash.

I can definitely get legitimate Cuban cigars. I fly to Miami very often (visit family) and there is a renowned shop that carries the best brands.

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[JustPlaneJane]

Brethren,

I've been charged with the task of buying cigars for a business associate that has been very kind to us over the years. My problem is that I know NOTHING about cigars.

If any of you cigar aficionados can recommend some brands and your favorite places to order from, it would be appreciated.

Thank you.

"1"

I’m not sure you can import real Cuban cigars or liquor into the U.S. anymore, even if purchased in a third-party country ? Maybe check on that, unless you have another way around it ?

I agree with Vince Goodrum, if he is an aficionado and a native Cuban, you might be better off not gifting him cigars.

[beakdoctor]

A great brand that you dont hear a lot about is La Flor Dominicana. Very good quality.

[BB]

Shot a email to a friend that goes through a lot cigars -

High end - He mentioned the Montecristo Linea that Gthang mentioned above.

Middle - San Cristobal Elegancia, Arturo Fuente 858 Flor Fina, or the Alec Bradley Connecticut Robusto.

[bLuEeYes]

He must swim on cuban cigars you'll never find in Miami or you'll find their fakes. Dominicans/nicaraguans cigars are not on par with the cubans and he might get angry getting them.

I don't know your budget but I'll go for a nice humidor or cigar cases. Elie Bleu humidors are fancy but very expensive. A nice ST dupont lighter or Xikar cutter are also good ideas.

[OneMoreRep]

I’m not sure you can import real Cuban cigars or liquor into the U.S. anymore, even if purchased in a third-party country ? Maybe check on that, unless you have another way around it ?

I agree with Vince Goodrum, if he is an aficionado and a native Cuban, you might be better off not gifting him cigars.

To be fair and very honest, the owner of this store smuggles the stuff, amongst other things. Crazy, but I even think they smuggle in Cocaine. So the product is real to say the least.

I just want to make sure that if I get Cigars, I don't get him garbage that he will not really like. Also, I know there is a science to this stuff and that the highest price cigars doesn't translate to better quality.

Since I'm out of my wheelhouse, what better place to ask than here. Half of the people here smoke cigars (from what I've noticed over the years).

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[Grape Ape]

I can definitely get legitimate Cuban cigars. I fly to Miami very often (visit family) and there is a renowned shop that carries the best brands.

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Dumb question, but why not ask them?

Either way, the gesture shows thoughtfulness and will be worth more than the actual product.  VVV's suggestion of a cutter is cool too.

Here's a combo tool - golf  tool + cigar cutter.

https://www.printglobe.com/carabiner-golf-tools-with-cigar-cutter/101344

[OneMoreRep]

A great brand that you dont hear a lot about is La Flor Dominicana. Very good quality.

I was reading online that cigars from the Dominican Republic are good, but don't know what's best. I guess because it's all in the Caribbean the quality might be similar to some extent.

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[OneMoreRep]

Shot a email to a friend that goes through a lot cigars -

High end - He mentioned the Montecristo Linea that Gthang mentioned above.

Middle - San Cristobal Elegancia, Arturo Fuente 858 Flor Fina, or the Alec Bradley Connecticut Robusto.

That keeps coming up, must be good!

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[OneMoreRep]

Dumb question, but why not ask them?

Either way, the gesture shows thoughtfulness and will be worth more than the actual product.  VVV's suggestion of a cutter is cool too.

Here's a combo tool - golf  tool + cigar cutter.

https://www.printglobe.com/carabiner-golf-tools-with-cigar-cutter/101344

Our goal is to give the cigars to this guy by Sunday. Unfortunately, while I can call the guy in Miami, I won't be flying down until maybe next month and he does carry stuff that's hard to find online (apparently). I would hate to call, he recommends a great product that he has on limited supply, but can't ship for whatever reason. Then it would seem like I just used him for recommendations.

Of note, I only know the guy because I was the accountant his son used here in NYC for many years. I was introduced to the store owner once in person and he gave me his card. As per his son, the father has a way of obtaining "rare" products.

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[Grape Ape]

Our goal is to give the cigars to this guy by Sunday. Unfortunately, while I can call the guy in Miami, I won't be flying down until maybe next month and he does carry stuff that's hard to find online (apparently). I would hate to call, he recommends a great product that he has on limited supply, but can't ship for whatever reason. Then it would seem like I just used him for recommendations.

Of note, I only know the guy because I was the accountant his son used here in NYC for many years. I was introduced to the store owner once in person and he gave me his card. As per his son, the father has a way of obtaining "rare" products.

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If you have local family, they can buy, then fedex it.

[OneMoreRep]

If you have local family, they can buy, then fedex it.

I thought about that earlier, but then read this:

https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/guidelines-for-shipping-tobacco.html

Is this a rule, that isn't enforced in your opinion?

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[Spike]

 

[Grape Ape]

I thought about that earlier, but then read this:

https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/guidelines-for-shipping-tobacco.html

Is this a rule, that isn't enforced in your opinion?

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Unless they xray, no idea how they would know. Could easily wrap in a sweatshirt or something.

[carl164]

Long-term best brands are the following: Padron, La Flor Dominicana, My Father Cigars and sometimes Cuban Cohiba when they have a consistent blend.

[TheShape.]

I’m sure grape flavored ones from the corner store will do.