Quote Originally Posted by Joshua View Post
My biggest problem with the big label Habanos (Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo), (besides price), is that while the quality of tobacco is great, the construction of the stick is hit-or-miss. It sucks to drop $20 on a "special occasion" stick to have it draw like a straw full of clay. Plus, unless you know for sure where they came from, they are the most oft-counterfeited smokes in the world. When they are "right", they are really really good... but when they are "wrong" it's just not worth it.

My favorite Habanos are Raphael Gonzales and Ramon Allones. Special mention to Partagas Serie D no. 4.
I would tend to agree about the Cuban construction being inconsistent- perhaps that's why I like the Petit Julieta- smaller cigar, less room for error

Quote Originally Posted by The Volusianator View Post
Right up my alley here Joshua, I've worked in cigar shops for years, been smoking two a day since 1992. As far as a good bargain brand, I can't help you much on that one, my brands are usually Cain, La Flor Dominicana Air Benders, Tatuaje and of course the love of my life, Opus X. I've got just around 600 Opus in my humidor at home.

In the end, its very simple, smoke what you like, like what you smoke.

Wade


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