Hey guys,

My little brother turns 18 on the 6th of November(I'm 19, will be 20 in April, btw). We've enjoyed many NC's together (bad brother, I know), however, he has yet to lose his CC virginity.

What do you guys suggest for his first box of Habanos?

Thanks!

--Twalr001

You're getting him a BOX for his bday? You're not such a bad bro in my book. Does he like mild or full bodied cigars? What's his favorite size?

Hmmm I'd say grab him some 3 or 5 packs instead of a whole box so he can get a taste for a few kinds and decide what he really loves...

Though you can't go wrong with MC2s, PSD4s, BBFs, RASS, or any of the staples in most people's humis.

aj

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Originally posted by pTr939:
You're getting him a BOX for his bday? You're not such a bad bro in my book. Does he like mild or full bodied cigars? What's his favorite size?

Since he's learned from my school of thinking, he enjoys torpedos/belicosos. Maybe a box of Bolivar Belicosos Finos would be good? Either that or the Montecristo Regata (Open Series) seems like a good smoke, too.

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Originally posted by twalr001:

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Originally posted by pTr939:
You're getting him a BOX for his bday? You're not such a bad bro in my book. Does he like mild or full bodied cigars? What's his favorite size?

Since he's learned from my school of thinking, he enjoys torpedos/belicosos. Maybe a box of Bolivar Belicosos Finos would be good? Either that or the Montecristo Regata (Open Series) seems like a good smoke, too.

Boli Beli Finos are excellent. Other torpedos thats great specially when aged are (in order of preference) Partagas Serie P #2, Montecristo #2, Vegas Robaina Unicos, H. Upmann #2, Diplomaticos #2, and Romeo y Julieta Belicosos.. If you think he'd want something milder you can also consider the Sancho Panza Belicosos.

Get him a box of short Bolivars best new cigar i have had the monti petite edmonds as well.

happy birthday to him and to you too, i guess Hoyo Epicure #2 or RyJ Short Curchills will be the best to start with.

07/08 BBF's are superb and reasonably priced.

Smoking is bad for you - there are many other vices for an 18 or 19 year old that are a LOT more fun for the money.

If you must, and you don't have either a lot of experience with Cuban cigars or know anything about them (and to ask the question you sort of answer it...), then look for Montecristo #4. Great starter cigars. These guys with the advice about buying $300 boxes are not thinking this through.

Monte 4 are easy to find, cheap, and you don't spend a fortune.