What cigar would you recommend for my Groomsmen?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:04:41 -0400

I'm getting married next month and I'm hoping to get my groomsmen a good cigar. I've been looking at the Gurkha Spec Ops as I have heard great reviews, but I was wondering if any of you could give some insight. I want a good cigar with nice flavor, a nice burn, smooth draw, and moderately low price. Most I'm willing to pay per cigar would be $12.00. Thoughts and advice?

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2016 3:11 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:11:38 -0400

Gurkha has been my go to for celebratory cigars, but I'm not an aficionado by any stretch of the imagination. I found it to be somewhat mild.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2016 3:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:13:27 -0400

Carlos Toraño, !959 Exodus Gold, box pressed torpedo. Medium body, well made. Not overly expensive. Long smoke, complex but not so much so a non smoker wouldn't enjoy it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2016 3:23 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:23:00 -0400

You pay $12.00 per cigar.....you should be getting a damn fine cigar

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2016 3:34 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:34:56 -0400

Anything by Cohiba and now since Cubans are legal, Romeo y Julieta

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2016 4:18 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 16:18:08 -0400

Well not knowing more details about your friends smoking habits and particulars make this a challenge. If they aren't regular cigar smokers i would hate to see you waste your money. Stick with something mild that you like if they've never smoked before.

Response by PFC Matthew Dodd made Aug 17 at 2016 6:17 PM

PFC Matthew Dodd — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:17:29 -0400

Partagas Series D are very good, my favorite. Upmanns are very good as well.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Aug 17 at 2016 7:14 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:14:17 -0400

Can't advise you on cigars or marriage. Best of luck with both...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2016 4:11 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:11:55 -0400

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/New-Davidoff-to-Retail-for-500-17887
Just How much do you love your Groomsmen?

New Davidoff to Retail for $500 | News & Features

Davidoff of Geneva has revealed the price of its Davidoff Oro Blanco, and it has shattered all records for a new-production cigar. The vintage smoke will sell for $500, making it the most expensive non-flavored cigar on the market, Cuban or otherwise. "This is going to be our most expensive cigar ever, and the most expensive in the market," said Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, chief executive officer of Oettinger Davidoff AG, the company that owns...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2016 5:27 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:27:30 -0400

Acid! cigars by Drew Estate have a flavor for every palette. They are by far the best variety of cigars I've had if you buy the variety tin. It even comes in a camo tin, which is a nice touch. Ave Maria cigars are pretty damn good, but a little on the pricey side.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2016 10:12 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:12:00 -0400

Cusano makes a really nice Rum blend and a nice Vanilla blend. Both are very smooth and have a really nice body to them. They usually run about 5-6 bucks per.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2016 1:27 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:27:32 -0400

Hell !! They should be buying you cigars anyway! Times have changed; you're going to need a good drink and smoke that night, not them.