Cigars

[JimmyConwayNW]

I wanted to buy someone a gift. They have helped me out with a few things recently and a token of appreciation.
I thought buy a couple of Cigars as I know the chap is partial.

Only thing is I have never really smoked them not a clue whats good or bad.

Any reccomendations from any Cigar smokers?

[Terzo123]

I always liked Cohiba Siglo VI's. Not cheap mind you, Think they're about 70 quid a pop.

Sticking with Cuban Cigars, Montecristo's are nice and probably half the price.

https://www.simplycigars.co.uk/

[prand]

Terzo123 said:

I always liked Cohiba Siglo VI's. Not cheap mind you, Think they're about 70 quid a pop.

Sticking with Cuban Cigars, Montecristo's are nice and probably half the price.

https://www.simplycigars.co.uk/

As a gift, a well known Cuban brand would always go down well.

I was going to recommend Cohibas as they are my infrequent go-to, but i prefer the more practical (and cheaper) Siglo II or III. Still pricey especially for a pack or 3 or 5. Agree also on montecristos and Romeo & Juliettas being cheaper alternatives too.

Edited by prand on Tuesday 30th August 12:03

[Smurfsarepeopletoo]

I use these when ordering mine, might be worth having a browse, look at sampler packs, even filter by price.

https://www.robertgraham1874.com/browse/cf-6-Cuba/...

Im partial to these as well.

https://www.robertgraham1874.com/browse/q-tabak%20...

[dukeboy749r]

https://combatcigars.co.uk/

Good back story, helpful notes and prices that might not frighten everyone off.

I am not involved in this site, btw.

[HughiusMaximus]

I have never smoked but love the smell of cigars.

Should I steer well clear of a bad habit or is there any recommendation as to a beginner friendly cigar to try?

(sorry for the thread hijack...)

[Dicky Knee]

The Cohiba cigars are getting pretty expensive now.

Churchill was partial to a Romeo y Julieta. Maybe this:

https://www.simplycigars.co.uk/romeo-julieta-wide-...

You could also look at a sampling pack, I think most producers should have something similar:

https://www.simplycigars.co.uk/romeo-julieta-churc...

For Hugius, I would go for RyJ again as they are a reasonably mild smoke. I'd try something that isn't too much of a smoke, say 30 minutes. Try these:

https://www.simplycigars.co.uk/romeo-julieta-mille... I know it is out of stock here but you can try elsewhere

or

https://www.simplycigars.co.uk/romeo-julieta-no3-t...

[sean ie3]

For me Cohiba taste the same whatever the size, personally I'm looking for a Partagas Series D no. 4.

[tepidgnomes]

Not cheap by any stretch, but there is a Cuban Robusto selection that provides a sample of the same size of cigar across a few brands, all with their different profiles.

Not limited to these places, as I'm sure it's available elsewhere:

https://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/ems-seleccion-robusto-g...
https://mysmokingshop.co.uk/Havana-Cuban-Cigar-Sel...