Please forgive me, but it has come to my attention that I have an opportunity to pick up some Cubans from a friend that travels to Canada every so often. My problem is I know nothing about Cubans.

I am looking for some suggestions based on what I currently smoke, which are Punch Rothschilds, any of the Brazilias, Macanudo Prince Philip Maduro, and for a smooth change of pace, an Ashton Churchill.

I really prefer Maduros because of the sweetness of the flavor. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hope you enjoy your Cubans no matter what you end up choosing.

Be prepared to enjoy cigars that are significantly more tasty than those you have been smoking.

Be prepared to pay a pretty penny for them too. Especially if your friend goes to the LCDH stores (recommended if you want to be sure of getting "the real thing") you will definitely pay a premium price. Example, a couple of years ago in Vancouver, I paid 17.00 (US) for 1 Ramon Allones Specially Selected, which - if I buy a box - will cost me about $6.25. Of course you always expect to pay more at a retail outlet and by the single cigar, but that was quite a markup - taxes are the culprit I have been told.

Oh, and be prepared to change your cigar buying habits....once you taste the best, you won't want to settle.

All that having been said, I would recommend any of the following (you might want to just get an assortment and see what you like best)

RASS (see above)
Cohiba Siglo VI
Bolivar Belicosos Fino
Partagas Serie D #4

Enjoy!


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Try

El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme (a little sweeter than a lot of cubans and has hints of chocolate).

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure #2 (another chocolate one IMO, smells like baking chocolate).

Cohiba Robusto (not cheap, but a damn fine smoke. IMO its kind of like a Davidoff Millenium blend robusto on steroids.)

Based on your current smokes I'd recommend:

ERDM Choix Supreme
HDM Epicure #2
Neither seem as strong as most others to me.

Definitley be sure you get a few Partagas Serie D 4's (PSD4's). One of my all time favorites.

Also, if your spending the money to buy these in Canada, you might as well add a nice Cohiba Sig IV to the group.

Enjoy and as you've been warned BE PREPARED. You're going to have a hard time going back to your old standards after trying these.

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Was just in Canada and cigars are at least 2x retail there than in other countries, not to mention online. All the cigars you are smoking are more mild than most Cubans. Fonseca may be one to try, or a Punch (a favorite). Partagas are really powerful and Cohibas are spicy. If you smoke them and like them, I agree with everyone else that you'll be done for and will only enjoy your Macanudos after breakfast or on the golf course. Even the Ashton's will appear a bit light. Its like going from chardonnay to cabernet or herbal tea to Starbucks coffee.