Little cigars, big quality, suggestions?

**DrBob** · 03-23-2015, 03:23 PM

I smoke with a pretty mixed group and its not uncommon for one guy to roll in for the evening smoke with a 6x60 gordo or 7x54 churchill, and someone else to have a robusto or corona. Even with smoking the exact same cigars, some of us will smoke them a lot slower than others will. This means some people will be done a lot earlier than the others and may be wistfully watching the others smoke for 30-45 minutes.

My solution to this has been to keep some small cigars around so the early finisher/short cigar guy can keep on puffing if he so desires. These are also nice to give out to occasional or non-serious smokers that drop in, so your not committing a full size cigar to someone who is likely to smoke an inch of it.

Currently I have for this role:

Tin of Obsidian White Noise half corona (3.5x46) which I got as a freebie ~$3/cigar - These are ok, but not what I would call spectacular
Tin of Cohiba Black Pequenos (4.1x36) ~$2/cigar - Again, nothing to write homeabout
Bundles of MUWAT Baitfish (4x44) ~$3.50/cigar - a very nice cigar, and one I smoke on short time occasions myself

I have also tried the Black Market Punk (4.5x42) ~$5/cigar which is quite tasty and a great 45 min. smoke

For me I prefer the Baitfish or the Punk, but I would like suggestions to stock some other small cigars that have good flavor and aesthetics, and that won't break the bank. Especially for the neophytes or occasional smokers, you want them to have a positive experience with the small cigar.

**dinoa2** · 03-23-2015, 03:29 PM

CAO Brazilla Pirahna 4 and half by 46. good smoke, lots of flavor only problem is that they are hard to find, at least for me. B& Ms dont seem to get supplied with them and they are also not on most internet shop sites for some reason. cigarplace.biz had some on a clearnace 5 pack deal recently but believe they dont have any more right now.

Fuente short story Cameroon are good short smokes but not cheap unless you can find a good deal.

some thoughts for you

**jhedrick83** · 03-23-2015, 03:33 PM

It gets worn out as an answer but that's because it's always an answer. Illusione R (rothchilde). Between $3-$4. Extremely good cigar. 4.5 x 50

**DrBob** · 03-23-2015, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by jhedrick83

It gets worn out as an answer but that's because it's always an answer. Illusione R (rothchilde). Between $3-$4. Extremely good cigar. 4.5 x 50

Yes it is!, but not a 30-45 minute smoke for most people.

**OnePyroTec** · 03-23-2015, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by jhedrick83

It gets worn out as an answer but that's because it's always an answer. Illusione R (rothchilde). Between $3-$4. Extremely good cigar. 4.5 x 50

For me, YES on this,

and the Illusione Fume D’Amour Lagunas - 4 1/4 x 42

**nick6659** · 03-23-2015, 03:33 PM

Just had my first Trinidad Reserve short smoke last night. I thought it was pretty good. Anyone else like these too/how do they rank for short smokes on everyones lists? Looking to get some more short smokes with the help of this thread! Thanks for posting