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LakeTex · 10-23-2024, 11:24 AM

Hey guys, used to be on here a lot, then thought I had a resurgence, but honestly haven't been smoking many and have found myself just buying a single here and there from the brick and mortar in town. I've been on the patio smoking a cigar 2-3x a week lately and thinking I need to set up a cooler again and get some mainstay everyday smokes. But a lot has changed in 20 years or so. Cooler, heartfelt beads still a good way to go?

What bundles are good, and what is trash? For reference, I find myself gravitating to the brands I always used to buy back in the day. Short stories, RP Champagne, Decades, 1992. I tried a CAO called a Flathead on a recommendation and loved them, but they're around $12 a stick here. What would you guys recommend for something that's a cross of a yard gar and an everyday smoke that matches up with a fuller body, robusto or perfecto style, and will provide a satisfying 45 min to an hour of relax time?

jefslat · 10-23-2024, 01:08 PM

The latest Umbagog from Dunbarton (Steve Saka), the Bronzeback, msrp is <$7. Bundles of 10.

KatDad · 10-23-2024, 01:15 PM

Cigar Page has Nicaraguan Boutique Overruns featured currently. They also carry Oliva 2nds (I think Oliva may have an ownership stake in Cigar Page) that are always solid in my estimation. But then I'm a big fan of Nicaraguan tobacco.

TommyBB · 10-23-2024, 01:19 PM

LakeTex, it's good to see you coming around and starting some discussions. Stogie5150 and I buy bundles fairly regularly.

If you look on Cigar Page, there is a house brand of theirs called Class 34. We have greatly enjoyed the #35, #37, and the maduro offerings.
They also offer a brand from Raymond Pages called Florida Man, these are a little more pricey, but wait for the sales. So far, I like the Santiago.

Drew Estate Factory Smokes are bundles, but Drew blends and sells them as "firsts" they are attractively priced and really good, The only difference in these is that the wrappers are Indonesian, but they are still worth it.

Southern Draw sells a bundle called 300 Hands Connecticut which is outstanding. Cigar Page sells them, lately, though, the only available size has been a petit edmundo. If you can scoop them up, scoop them up.

Cigars International sells a bundle called Villazon. These are really good but the prices are slowly climbing. I prefer the maduro to the natural.

LakeTex · 10-23-2024, 02:10 PM

Hey, thanks Tommy. It's nice to be here and I have a ton of stuff to catch up on. I really appreciate the rec's from you and the other fellows up there, even the wildcat fan.

B

gumby · 10-23-2024, 02:38 PM

I saw an add today for some new house brand cigar from JR's. No idea if it is any good.

gumby · 10-23-2024, 02:50 PM

Wow disregard, they want $14 a stick.

TommyBB · 10-25-2024, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeTex

Hey, thanks Tommy. It's nice to be here and I have a ton of stuff to catch up on. I really appreciate the rec's from you and the other fellows up there, even the wildcat fan.

B

Poor KatDad ...

tonycsmoke · 10-25-2024, 12:16 PM

I would say good timing, but there is always a sale on Oliva at Cigarpage.

https://www.cigarpage.com/oliva-seco...-luscious-blen

One of my favorite dailies is Cain Daytona - I think you can get them for around $100 for a box of 24 depending on the vitola.

TommyBB · 10-25-2024, 02:11 PM

Right there with you, Tony. Love those things.

10-23-2024, 11:24 AM	#1
LakeTex Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lake Texoma, TEJAS side! Posts: 717	Present day bundles, what's good? Hey guys, used to be on here a lot, then thought I had a resurgence, but honestly haven't been smoking many and have found myself just buying a single here and there from the brick and mortar in town. I've been on the patio smoking a cigar 2-3x a week lately and thinking I need to set up a cooler again and get some mainstay everyday smokes. But a lot has changed in 20 years or so. Cooler, heartfelt beads still a good way to go? What bundles are good, and what is trash? For reference, I find myself gravitating to the brands I always used to buy back in the day. Short stories, RP Champagne, Decades, 1992. I tried a CAO called a Flathead on a recommendation and loved them, but they're around $12 a stick here. What would you guys recommend for something that's a cross of a yard gar and an everyday smoke that matches up with a fuller body, robusto or perfecto style, and will provide a satisfying 45 min to an hour of relax time? __________________ got the stacks blowin' fire and the smoke's blowing black as coal Last edited by LakeTex; 10-23-2024 at 11:37 AM.

10-23-2024, 01:08 PM	#2
jefslat CW WarCraft God CW Special Correspondent Editor at Large Predominant CW Ambassador Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio de Bexar Posts: 39,146	The latest Umbagog from Dunbarton (Steve Saka), the Bronzeback, msrp is <$7. Bundles of 10. __________________ El Gringo permanence... El perro, el perro, es mi corazon. El gato, el gato, el gato no es bueno. El Jefe es cantante, El Jefe es muy famoso El Jefe es el hombre con el queso del diablo. El perro, el perro, nunca sin raison El gato, el gato, el gato es obseno El Jefe es caliente, El Jefe es carinoso El Jefe le da besos mejor que su esposo What Would TOJE Do? Þ £

10-23-2024, 01:19 PM	#4
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Harvey, LA Posts: 87,278	LakeTex, it's good to see you coming around and starting some discussions. Stogie5150 and I buy bundles fairly regularly. If you look on Cigar Page, there is a house brand of theirs called Class 34. We have greatly enjoyed the #35, #37, and the maduro offerings. They also offer a brand from Raymond Pages called Florida Man, these are a little more pricey, but wait for the sales. So far, I like the Santiago. Drew Estate Factory Smokes are bundles, but Drew blends and sells them as "firsts" they are attractively priced and really good, The only difference in these is that the wrappers are Indonesian, but they are still worth it. Southern Draw sells a bundle called 300 Hands Connecticut which is outstanding. Cigar Page sells them, lately, though, the only available size has been a petit edmundo. If you can scoop them up, scoop them up. Cigars International sells a bundle called Villazon. These are really good but the prices are slowly climbing. I prefer the maduro to the natural. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

10-23-2024, 02:10 PM	#5
LakeTex Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lake Texoma, TEJAS side! Posts: 717	Hey, thanks Tommy. It's nice to be here and I have a ton of stuff to catch up on. I really appreciate the rec's from you and the other fellows up there, even the wildcat fan. B __________________ got the stacks blowin' fire and the smoke's blowing black as coal

10-23-2024, 02:38 PM	#6
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 48,201	I saw an add today for some new house brand cigar from JR's. No idea if it is any good. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

10-23-2024, 01:15 PM	#3
KatDad Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 30,879	Cigar Page has Nicaraguan Boutique Overruns featured currently. They also carry Oliva 2nds (I think Oliva may have an ownership stake in Cigar Page) that are always solid in my estimation. But then I'm a big fan of Nicaraguan tobacco. __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it George Bernard Shaw The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it H. L. Mencken The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants Albert Camus The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

10-23-2024, 02:50 PM	#7
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 48,201	Wow disregard, they want $14 a stick. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

10-25-2024, 12:16 PM	#9
tonycsmoke Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St Louis Posts: 3,342	I would say good timing, but there is always a sale on Oliva at Cigarpage. https://www.cigarpage.com/oliva-seco...-luscious-blen One of my favorite dailies is Cain Daytona - I think you can get them for around $100 for a box of 24 depending on the vitola. __________________ "Homer, slow down you'll kill us" yelled Marge. "Or die trying" exclaimed Homer.

10-25-2024, 02:11 PM	#10
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Harvey, LA Posts: 87,278	Right there with you, Tony. Love those things. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

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