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They are different, but in a good way. I have smoked a lot of 98s and several 04s that are both great smokes. I haven't smoked any Fundadores younger than that but the Ingenios, Reyes and Coloniales are all really good lately. I would pick up a few to try or split a box before jumping right...

Are you seeing something I'm not? Nice haul!

I bought two boxes of RyJ Churchills from 99 back when several Swiss stores had them on sale for rediculous prices. I haven't had any draw issues, but the cigars are hit and miss as far as flavor and satisfaction go. Would I buy more boxes at the sale price? Yes. Would I buy another box for...

Anther good idea is to buy the box of PLPCs (approx. $200) from a vendor that sells singles then get a 5er of SW plus some other smokes that you want to treat yourself to. Some others that would make my singles list are the new Trini Robusto T, Cohiba Esplendido (have never been able to buy a...

Thanks for the heads up, I've been looking for something small to send to by B-I-L to store a few smoked in MT.

That's what I'm talking about! Or grab some PLPCs and PSD4s for a bit more variety.

I prefer the Diplo to the Monte in this size. Though vice versa for the #4s. ???

I really enjoyed the Mag50 I tried and I am glad I have four more, but I don't think I will be getting a box at those prices. It is better than most regular productions Habanos, but not that much better.

My advice would be to contact your vendors and ask if they have any aged stock and if so what. It is not uncommon to find many 98s still available as well as 01s. Sure you may pay a small premium, but you don't have to wait for anything, except maybe a little rest time after their travel.

I saw a first too, Cohiba Esplendido tubos. I haven't even heard of that one before. They looked cool though, in a platinum color tubo.

Out of the options you listed, I would wait for Opus, but thats only because the only cigar other than Opus that you listed, that I enjoy, is the Juan Lopez.

I couldn't tell you what you should order, but I would definately order the Monarchs. I have a box of the BM OUSU Monarchs and they are mighty fine specimens. The Hoyos are a classic smoke, but a bit too mild for me. As to the specially commisioned HU #2 and Monarchs, to me they taste exactly...

I think the Guantanemeras are underfilled and made of very inferior tobacco. The Rafael Gonzales Penatelas Extra are a great smoke for a couple bucks when you can find them, as are the H. Upmann Regalias for around $3.

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I took the Punch Churchill and SLR Regios. They both look delicious! :cool: