Originally Posted By themadlbb:
Ok, so I am a casual cigar smoker. I recently joined a buyers club or my local cigar store of choice in Austin Texas (Bobalu Cigars at livecigarrollers.com, if you are interested) but I ould like to branch out some, as Bobalu only carries its own lines. I have found that my favorites have been dominicans and box-pressed maduros, and that I generally go for a creamy, mild smoke over the harsher peppery kinds. That being said, I love more nuanced flavors like leather and wood. I just wanted some recommendations. I am not a novice smoker, but I don't claim to have any in depth knowledge. Please try and keep the per-stick price down below $10, as I am not rich enough to go or the ultra premium stuff.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

Originally Posted By Tarkington:
Let the corruption begin.....

eta: in the end, blame ECHO !

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Originally Posted By BIGSHOVEL:
I only came to this site when I had a bad day and needed a laugh, I would browse General Discussion and solidify my day was much better than most peoples.

I then stumbled across the Humidor sub section and it has been very harmful to my gereral fiscal policies.

I blame Echo, he accepts no blame however.

Try them all and report back, if you can still afford internet service.

Originally Posted By DWFAN:
^^^^^

I always take full responsibility...it's easier that way.

Originally Posted By Tarkington:
I might catch some flak here, but....
A good stick to try is CAO gold
close to the flavor you want
consruction is tops
within your budget

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Originally Posted By Tarkington:
I might catch some flak here, but....
A good stick to try is CAO gold
close to the flavor you want
consruction is tops
within your budget

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Originally Posted By Tarkington:
I might catch some flak here, but....
A good stick to try is CAO gold
close to the flavor you want
consruction is tops
within your budget

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Originally Posted By EchoAngel17:

Originally Posted By Tarkington:


OK.....UUUMMM

"5 Vegas" gold ???????

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Originally Posted By Slavac:


Do you want me to ban you? Cause I won't do it, but damnit I"ll send you some really shitty cigars if you keep offering trash advice.

CAO Gold/5 Vegas/Ghurka are all garbage. Let's get the new fella started out on something that won't run him away from the hobby or prematurely burn out his tastebuds.

Originally Posted By FrozenWinter:


Overrated? Definitely

Originally Posted By DWFAN:
Montecristo White or 601 Connecticut

Originally Posted By elderboy02:


The 601 Connecticut is discontinued unfortunately.

Originally Posted By DWFAN:


They're still available for now at least.

It's my understanding that the original White label was discontinued and that the replacement is another Connecticut wrapper

Originally Posted By elderboy02:


Where can you find the 601 Blacks? I need more!

Originally Posted By themadlbb:
Thanks for all the advice/banter. It looks like I'm gonna have to try those montecristos! On a related note, I have been enjoying the local cigars I bought quite a bit. If you're looking for a decent cigar made in the U.S. I think the Bobalu '91 dominican vintage is pretty damn good, and for those who care, the ash is super thick like angel food cake.I also quite enjoyed their box-pressed maduro. I've never done it, but they apparently print custom cigar labels for free if you buy from them. I am not affiliated with them, I just want to chime in to the conversation as best I can.

Also, I bought a glass jar style humidor with a top that seals and locks that has a humidifying device and cedar planks inside, but no hygrometer. Do you think that'll be ok to store my sticks until I need to expand?