Decisions, decisions, deezizzuuns. . .
In the last few months, I have sampled many fine cigars based on the direct and indirect recommendations of BOTLs here at CP. I'd like to start buying more cigars by the box or bundle, to establish a base for comparisons. I've smoked through my boxes of RP Renaissances (Good), Ortega series D (Very Good) and several JR bundles (Alt to Montecristo no 2 most recent - great value) and Consuegras (some very good). Maybe the best was the Arturo Fuente Sun Grown.
But after one round in the Newbie Trade and a couple of private trades, I can't make up my mind what to buy next? Padrons? Drew Estate Undercrowns? Saint Luis Rey Rothschild? More Ortegras? Any Arturo Fuente? Perhaps some more ISOMs?
So here is the deal. I'm going to ask you BOTLs here at CP to pick the next box that I will buy in August. I'll purchase the box of smokes that gets the most votes - no hemming or hawing, the majority wins. When I get the box, I'll send the first cigar out of that box to a CP member chosen randomly out of the pool that voted for the winning selection. Maybe Cabjaijuan will draw the straw out of the hat for me, if he is around. Othewise, you'll have to trust me.
The only hard and fast requirement is that the box or bundle cost $105.00 or less. (Not including shipping) and should contain at least ten cigars.
Other than that, I can tell you I generally like Churchill sizes but have smoked great cigars in all shapes and vitos. I generally prefer maduros over naturals. I like full over mild and voluminous smoke. No restrictions on sources - could be commercial or even a grab bag put together by a FOG.
Anyway, I like surprises and thought it would be fun to let you propose and choose the next box. In the case of a tie, I get to choose from the finalists.
I've been around for a little while, so I don't think I'm breaking any rules with this proposal. However, if Rod doesn't like it for any reason, then I will withdraw it, immediately, no questions asked.
Last qualified vote must be received by mid-night, Eastern Time, Tuesday, July 31st.
Look forward to your nominations.
In the last few months, I have sampled many fine cigars based on the direct and indirect recommendations of BOTLs here at CP. I'd like to start buying more cigars by the box or bundle, to establish a base for comparisons. I've smoked through my boxes of RP Renaissances (Good), Ortega series D (Very Good) and several JR bundles (Alt to Montecristo no 2 most recent - great value) and Consuegras (some very good). Maybe the best was the Arturo Fuente Sun Grown.
But after one round in the Newbie Trade and a couple of private trades, I can't make up my mind what to buy next? Padrons? Drew Estate Undercrowns? Saint Luis Rey Rothschild? More Ortegras? Any Arturo Fuente? Perhaps some more ISOMs?
So here is the deal. I'm going to ask you BOTLs here at CP to pick the next box that I will buy in August. I'll purchase the box of smokes that gets the most votes - no hemming or hawing, the majority wins. When I get the box, I'll send the first cigar out of that box to a CP member chosen randomly out of the pool that voted for the winning selection. Maybe Cabjaijuan will draw the straw out of the hat for me, if he is around. Othewise, you'll have to trust me.
The only hard and fast requirement is that the box or bundle cost $105.00 or less. (Not including shipping) and should contain at least ten cigars.
Other than that, I can tell you I generally like Churchill sizes but have smoked great cigars in all shapes and vitos. I generally prefer maduros over naturals. I like full over mild and voluminous smoke. No restrictions on sources - could be commercial or even a grab bag put together by a FOG.
Anyway, I like surprises and thought it would be fun to let you propose and choose the next box. In the case of a tie, I get to choose from the finalists.
I've been around for a little while, so I don't think I'm breaking any rules with this proposal. However, if Rod doesn't like it for any reason, then I will withdraw it, immediately, no questions asked.
Last qualified vote must be received by mid-night, Eastern Time, Tuesday, July 31st.
Look forward to your nominations.
