cigars from a cigar-of-the-month club

[lurch]

I just got into cigars and my wife signed me up for an online cigar club with cigar.com....for the first month they sent me 5 Gurkha cigars...a Titan, Beast, Centurian, Legend Churchill, and a Legend Perfecto....is this a good selection to start with...

also...i went to a cigar shop and the guy there said i should try a Cuenta Rey and a Rocky Patel...i tried the Rey and loved it...what are ya'lls opinions on Rocky Patel's...

thanks in advance for the input....

 

[H311oLHD]

It depends, Rocky's cigars are all over the board for me. I personally dont like his Connecticut cigars, too mild kind of bland..but i love his Vintage 1990's. What kind of Rocky did you receive? Also a nice thing bout Rocky is he has so many lines that there's bound to be one that will fit anyone's budget. :thumbs:

 

[wanlail]

Imo, Gurkha is expensive for what it is... mostly overrated imo, but as a cheaper smoke found on cbid, its not bad.

 

[beaucredo]

Imo, Gurkha is expensive for what it is... mostly overrated imo, but as a cheaper smoke found on cbid, its not bad.

X2....as for the Rocky Patels cigars I find them hit or miss depending on the line and size. I Like the vintage 90's...and the Old World Reserve Maduros. I am a big fan of the Indian Tabac Super Fuerte maduros, which are made by Rocky Patel.

I must suggest trying the newbie sampler trade as that will give you a chance to try a variety of cigars at a great value.

-Leo

 

[JHolmes763]

A Gurkha selection is a good place to start. They have 100s of smokes, so nearly everyone can find at least one or two they like. I love the Regents and the cognac infused Platinums.

RPs are similar. Lots of "brands" or whatever you want to call 'em. The Fusions are one of my top 3 cigars and the Vintage 90's are delicious. Not a fan of the '92s and some of his other brands are a little mild.

Just keep trying different kinds and you'll find what you like.