Looking For A Single

I have 2 samplers containing Avo Classics, a favorite, and CAO Golds, and I'm looking to spend my hobby fund on a single that's also of medium strength that's under $7 from CI. Looking I found a Rocky Patel, but figured I ought to ask if I passed up something, though I must confess to being hesitant to buy something with a weird name. I'm looking both for something that equalls an Avo but may also be 1/3 the cost as I'd like to find a box that can show up to my door for no more than $100.

Suggestions?

I'd consider something comparable with another vendor (I'm also looking at a small travelin humidor for under $20.

Avo Classics are a must as I know I enjoy them.

I really enjoy the rocky patel CT, Also the Ave Maria. Avo is a great smoke but the others I mentioned I smoke on a regular basis.

I'll throw out to give the CAO Black a try...

I find it to be a good smooth, creamy cigar (especially after some resting). Boxes can be had for well under $100...

I will second the Ave Marias for an affordable, medium smoke. The RP Connecticuts are ok, but I'm not much of a CT fan to begin with.

I also like the Room 101 Big Payback, but it might be a tad stronger than you are looking for.

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Originally Posted by rodwha

I'd consider something comparable with another vendor (I'm also looking at a small travelin humidor for under $20.

Avo Classics are a must as I know I enjoy them.

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If your looking for a travel humidor...Herfadors can be had for real cheap on Cbid... got a 5ct for $7 and a 10ct for $10.

You can find Jaime Garcia REs for under $5 at times online...In my opinion those blow anything Rocky makes out of the water.

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Originally Posted by Upstatemax

I'll throw out to give the CAO Black a try...

I find it to be a good smooth, creamy cigar (especially after some resting). Boxes can be had for well under $100...

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Good call

Also if you wanna keep it mild and flavorful and plan on ordering from CI, La Perla Habana Black Pearl Rojo is really good. You can get a box for well under $100.

Thanks for the replies fellas.

If you wanted to pick up some CAO Black cigars, today is a good day:

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/specials/1-day-deal/

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.

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

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Originally Posted by c.ortiz108

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

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

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Originally Posted by EJGarnut

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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...

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Originally Posted by rodwha

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.

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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!

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.

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!

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Originally Posted by 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!

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The Garcia is my vote...

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

I would suggest the Rojo, but that is only because I went through a box of them compared to one or two of the RP & JG each

everyones tastes are different, why not try a couple of each brand you listed? i dont think shipping wouldnt cost any extra

i dont know that youll find something that equalls an Avo at 1/3 the cost, but you may find some you enjoy very much for their own qualities

I'm at the end of my monthly hobby funds of $100. This is a part of the reason I'm looking for a box of good medium cigars for that cost so as I don't need to hold out a month. I like waiting on those brown trucks each month!

The 5 pack of Avo Classic Robustos sell for $40, but the sampler with those 5 Avo's along with 5 CAO Gold's is just $35, which doesn't make sense, but I'm all in with 2 of those!

2 to 1 for the Jaime's.

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Originally Posted by c.ortiz108

A lot of guys swear by Fighting Cocks!

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That is plain blasphemy! :doublepuke:

I certainly wouldn't want to put something called a Fighting Cock in my mouth! Just saying...

I order tomorrow and figure I'll forgo the herf in favor of each of those singles. Better to have more trial cigars I believe.

I'm looking forward to analyzing the cigars that were voted on including the RP as I talked to my friend and that was his vote. It's what made me decide to get them all instead of the herf.

You can't go wrong with the Jaime's. It's a very nice cigar with a very nice price point. :stogie:

Cheers

Caldwell Sevillanas. Inexpensive, but a great mild smoke.

I decided to go beyond my budget and order the herf too. I figure that on cbid I'd not necessarily save much, if any as if have to pay additional shipping ($10 + $6 for shipping).