Looking For A Single

[c.ortiz108]

Avo is blended by H. Kelner who also does Davidoff, so I'd check out their budget blends - 3x3, 4x4, and Private Stock. I don't get the "being hesitant to buy something with a weird name" - you're cutting yourself off from a lot of great smokes, depending on what you consider "weird." Since you seem to like mild cigars, Verdadero for example is excellent, cheap, and totally underrated.

[EJGarnut]

Chateau Fuente is a good mild conn for about $80 per box

Since you seem to like mild cigars, Verdadero for example is excellent, cheap, and totally underrated.

Agree with these, with a bit of rest I get tastes of raisin bread from them

[c.ortiz108]

Chateau Fuente is a good mild conn for about $80 per box




Agree with these, with a bit of rest I get tastes of raisin bread from them

And I agree about the Fuente. Can't go wrong there.

Yep, definitely a raisiny flavor on those Verdaderos, plus cashews and cream, and perfect construction on every one I've smoked. Ironically, I think the fact that they're organic actually puts a lot of people off because they assume it's a gimmick. No idea if it impacts the flavor at all, I just know that along with La Libertad it's one of the great $2 smokes.

[droy1958]

Avo is blended by H. Kelner who also does Davidoff, so I'd check out their budget blends - 3x3, 4x4, and Private Stock. I don't get the "being hesitant to buy something with a weird name" - you're cutting yourself off from a lot of great smokes, depending on what you consider "weird." Since you seem to like mild cigars, Verdadero for example is excellent, cheap, and totally underrated.

I love the 3x3 & 4x4 for a nice laid back smoke....

[rodwha]

By weird I mean names such as Acid or Deisel, things that don't make me think of a cigar. It just doesn't promote the idea I'm dealing with a quality cigar despite the fact it may be excellent. To me it may as well have a My Little Pony on the band. And I understand it's not really fair, but it is what it is for me...

[c.ortiz108]

By weird I mean names such as Acid or Deisel, things that don't make me think of a cigar. Even Gurkha sounds strange to me and just doesn't promote the idea I'm dealing with a quality cigar despite the fact it may be excellent.

Yeah, I'm with you with those.... I'm sure there are some great smokes out there with terrible names. A lot of guys swear by Fighting Cocks!

[rodwha]

Yea, couldn't do a Fighting Cock either. It's just a bit too weird for me. I couldn't ask company with a straight face if they'd like to try one.

Funny you caught me before I edited my post as I didn't want to throw Gurkha out there too, though the name is a bit strange.

[rodwha]

I'm torn between an Ave Maria, Jaime Garcia RE, La Perla Habana Black Pearl Rojo, and a Rocky Patel CT...

It was mentioned that the Jaime beats a Patel. A friend had recommended some sort of RP, but I don't recall what he said. I figure it wasn't the one in question though.

Many of the others aren't offered as a single at CI. I discounted the CAO as I'll have 10 of their Gold's and want to try another brand.

Help with the final selection is sought!

[droy1958]

I'm torn between an Ave Maria, Jaime Garcia RE, La Perla Habana Black Pearl Rojo, and a Rocky Patel CT...

It was mentioned that the Jaime beats a Patel. A friend had recommended some sort of RP, but I don't recall what he said. I figure it wasn't the one in question though.

Many of the others aren't offered as a single at CI. I discounted the CAO as I'll have 10 of their Gold's and want to try another brand.

Help with the final selection is sought!

The Garcia is my vote...

[Trackmyer]

I'd take any Garcia stick over the others listed. But that's just me.