What to get next?

[cybrok]

Once again, a new year is coming.

Once again, some of my friends are lucky to be able to take vacations to Cuba.

Once again, these friends don't smoke :whistling:

Good for me I have my cigar dealer.

I just wonder what I should ask for this time. As for the size, I really like the Montecristo #5. What would you suggest in that range?

I will probably ask for another 5-box of these, plus another 5-box.

 

[baldheadracing]

Cohiba Siglo I and the Diplomaticos #5 are the same size as the Monte #5. However, the Dip isn't available in a 5-pack.

If you go a little longer, there is a broader choice. (Monte #5 is a "perla" size, the "minuto" size is more popular and is 8mm longer.) Some of the popular cigars in these sizes were discussed recently here:
http://www.cigarpass.com/forumsipb/index.php?showtopic=52160 Unfortunately, again, almost all of the cigars mentioned in that thread are not available in 5-packs (i.e., only in boxes of 25 or 50).

The good thing is that the one that is available in a 5-pack is very good - the Trinidad Reyes. I personally prefer the Reyes to the other two choices available in 5-packs (Monte#5 / Cohiba Siglo I), but that's just my taste. The Reyes is about 25% more expensive than the Monte #5. (Siglo I is about 50% more than the Monte.)

Although not available in a 5-pack, you can also get the Cohiba Maduro Secretos (same size as the Reyes) in a box of 10. The per-cigar pricing is almost double the Monte #5, though.

Good luck!

 

[Mike33]

Cohiba Siglo I and the Diplomaticos #5 are the same size as the Monte #5. However, the Dip isn't available in a 5-pack.

If you go a little longer, there is a broader choice. (Monte #5 is a "perla" size, the "minuto" size is more popular and is 8mm longer.) Some of the popular cigars in these sizes were discussed recently here:
http://www.cigarpass.com/forumsipb/index.php?showtopic=52160 Unfortunately, again, almost all of the cigars mentioned in that thread are not available in 5-packs (i.e., only in boxes of 25 or 50).

The good thing is that the one that is available in a 5-pack is very good - the Trinidad Reyes. I personally prefer the Reyes to the other two choices available in 5-packs (Monte#5 / Cohiba Siglo I), but that's just my taste. The Reyes is about 25% more expensive than the Monte #5. (Siglo I is about 50% more than the Monte.)

Although not available in a 5-pack, you can also get the Cohiba Maduro Secretos (same size as the Reyes) in a box of 10. The per-cigar pricing is almost double the Monte #5, though.

Good luck!

Nothing really to add to the above as I think he nailed it, but I would just add that you should give the Diplo #5s a shot. Very similar in profile to the Montes and much cheaper than the Cohibas and Trinis.

 

[Drewcali]

yes, good points.

still i would encourage you to try the scdh el principe. they have been smoking brilliantly fresh from the 08 boxes and they are more reasonably priced than the above mentioned, w/ the exception of the diplo #5. they are very popular in our shop w/ monte smokers.

cheers
drew p

 

[Ginseng]

Roger that on the Reyes and Dip5. Over the last year, I've found the Diplomaticos to be more satisfying than their Monte counterparts. The Dip4, especially has been a standout from the 06 and 07 productions.

Wilkey