My dad's favorite cigar was Antony & Cleopatra. He'd tell his friends smoking premiums, don't waste good cigars on me

I'm kind of the same way, although I can't quite stomach A&Cs anymore. My favorites (from outside of Castroland) are RP Edge Blue (Habano) and Graycliff Platinum or "Original," both of which can be found under $5 if you're patient.