Cigar Samplers

jamief · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:17

Anyone know where I might be able to buy a reasonably priced cigar sampler? Just looking for something for a "beginner"! The ones in the states seem to work out at about £20-£30, the ones here are from about £60++.

Would prefer a UK place if possible.....

gjrc · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:19

whats a cigar sampler?

jamief · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:20

Its a ready made pack / small collection of different cigars i.e. different brands, sizes etc. They are often available in sizes from about 4 cigars upto 20 - 30.

ninja economist · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:22

Montecristo and Cohiba are the only names you need to know.

jamief · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:23

Well....where can I buy them for a nice price

Tru · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:27

I was going to suggest going to a tobacconist but I don't think they're very common in Dundee. You should consider heroin instead.

ninja economist · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:30

jamief said:
Well....where can I buy them for a nice price

I usually buy them in a local tobacconist, but these websites seem to have good prices, and good stock.

http://www.simplycigars.co.uk/cuban-cigars-montecristo-medium-full-c-74_70_112.html

http://www.uktobacco.com/acatalog/uktobacco_com__Havana_Cigars_38.html

I'd recommend you give any of the Cohiba Siglo series a go, and Montecristo #1 and #2. Make sure you get a cutter though.

jamief · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:35

ninja economist said:
I usually buy them in a local tobacconist, but these websites seem to have good prices, and good stock.

http://www.simplycigars.co.uk/cuban-cigars-montecristo-medium-full-c-74_70_112.html

http://www.uktobacco.com/acatalog/uktobacco_com__Havana_Cigars_38.html

I'd recommend you give any of the Cohiba Siglo series a go, and Montecristo #1 and #2. Make sure you get a cutter though.

Thanks for the helpful reply.

I was going to suggest going to a tobacconist but I don't think they're very common in Dundee. You should consider heroin instead.

Thanks for the retarded reply.

Bear · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:38

ninja economist said:
Montecristo and Cohiba are the only names you need to know.

There are loads more that are as good.

semi-pro waster · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:40

jamief said:
Thanks for the retarded reply.

Don't worry, Tru just misses the Mardi Gras otherwise his opinion of Dundee would be much higher.

Is is at least partly true though, I can't recall seeing many tobacconists when I've been out in town, doesn't mean they don't exist but they certainly don't seem common.

Bear · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:40

jamief said:
Well....where can I buy them for a nice price

You can try a build yourself sampler from Cigar One in Switzerland. Much better prices than anywhere in the UK

http://www.cigarone.com/

ninja economist · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:41

In fact now that I've had a look, this should be your best option.

http://www.simplycigars.co.uk/cohiba-siglo-3pack-new-p-1026.html

Great as a sampler, but the Siglo II is pretty much the standard premium cuban cigar. If you don't like it, you don't like cubans

Scuzi should hopefully see this thread. He's a big fan of the Cohiba range and would be good to talk to.

Tru · 30 Apr 2007 at 15:42

jamief said:
Thanks for the retarded reply.

Thanks for the sarcastic thanks.

semi-pro waster said:
Don't worry, Tru just misses the Mardi Gras otherwise his opinion of Dundee would be much higher.

I always miss the Mardi Gras. I'm such a lousy shot with high velocity weapons.

jamief · 30 Apr 2007 at 16:00

Thanks for all the replies above, helps me get started

Thanks for the sarcastic thanks.

What exactly did you expect?!

Hencore · 30 Apr 2007 at 16:38

Bear said:
You can try a build yourself sampler from Cigar One in Switzerland. Much better prices than anywhere in the UK

http://www.cigarone.com/

brilliant site mate! the create your own sampler is great. and its pay day

how long will the cigars last if i dont have a humidifier? i can do to make them last longer?

gjrc · 30 Apr 2007 at 16:42

ninja economist said:
Montecristo and Cohiba are the only names you need to know.

so not true.

Bear · 1 May 2007 at 07:23

Callousness said:
brilliant site mate! the create your own sampler is great. and its pay day

how long will the cigars last if i dont have a humidifier? i can do to make them last longer?

They will start to dry out if they are not in a humidor. This makes them smoke hot and taste harsh which is obviously a waste of money. How long they will last will depend how hot it is.

A cheap option is to get a tupperware box and buy yourself a humidifier and keep it in that. You can get a small puck type humidifier and some fluid for not a lot of money.

Voltar · 1 May 2007 at 09:16

ninja economist said:
Montecristo and Cohiba are the only names you need to know.

Disagree with them being the only good ones out there despite the fact that Cohibas are delicious. Montecristo is overrated but still solid.
Partagas are nice Romeo y Julieta is a good starting point given their mild flavour.
Dont forget a Cohiba or Monte have strong flavours and for a first cigar they might not be ideal.

Bear · 1 May 2007 at 10:43

Voltar said:
Disagree with them being the only good ones out there despite the fact that Cohibas are delicious. Montecristo is overrated but still solid.
Partagas are nice Romeo y Julieta is a good starting point given their mild flavour.
Dont forget a Cohiba or Monte have strong flavours and for a first cigar they might not be ideal.

I disagree Montecristos are over rated, they arent the best selling Cuban cigar brand around the world for nothing. The Monte No.2 is a damn fine smoke.

As you say Partagas and R&J are good but I wouldnt say a Partagas Series D No.4 is mild, as a new smoker it would blow your head off. :

jamief · 1 May 2007 at 14:42

I've ordered a small sampler pack from CigarOne.com.... they seem very helpful, looking forward to receiving them!