Bachelor Party Cigars

[Thu'umhammer]

Hey everyone. In a couple months I'll be attending a bachelor party for one of my friends, and have been tasked with bringing cigars. I was hoping to get some recommendations. I want something that's nice but not super expensive. The groom is quite experienced with cigars, so I'd prefer to get a good one rather than a mediocre one. That being said, many of the groomsmen probably won't be that experienced, so I don't want something that'll knock them off their feet.

I'm in Canada and getting vendors to ship up here can be dicey. I have had the best luck with Absolute Cigars, so a cigar carried by them would be preferred. That being said, if others have had good luck with other sites shipping to Canada, please let me know.

 

[alpster]

What is your budget and how many do you need?

 

[doofus]

same as above. Also don't hesitate to get a pricey single for the groom (find out his favorite) and cheaper box for the party.

 

[Merk61]

Recently I've been purchasing cigars on-line from an Ontario shop and they carry Cubans and Non-Cubans. I've been buying singles of different varieties to test them out. They have a number of cigars in the $3.50 to $50.00 range and some have reviews with ratings. I don't know if I can publicly add a link or name in this forum but if you want to PM me I can point you to them. Their shipping is very fast. I've ordered on a Friday and received my package on the next Tuesday, so they are quite well stocked. Oh, they also carry boxed quantities at slightly better prices.

Merk

 

[Thu'umhammer]

I'd prefer to stay below $30/cigar, but I'm hesitant to put a strict budget on (if you have something at $40 that's the best thing you've tried in your life I'm open to hearing about it). Depending on attendance and who smokes, somewhere between 5-7 cigars.

Merk - I will PM you, that sounds very interesting.

 

[Borderdog]

Check out cigarbid.com. You can get some good sticks at good prices, especially with some time to work with. That's what I did for the birth of my kids.

 

[alpster]

For a very specific answer to your original question....get 2 of these five-packs from a vendor you know at about 12.50 each plus shipping and you will be a hero. Guaranteed.

No. 4 - 5 Pack

 

[Greyfox]

For $30 a stick you can get just about whatever you want. There are many outstanding cigars out there for less than $10 a stick that any cigar aficianado would enjoy. Don't equate price with quality when talking about cigars. There aren't that many out there that cost $50/stick.

 

[Price]

For a very specific answer to your original question....get 2 of these five-packs from a vendor you know at about 12.50 each plus shipping and you will be a hero. Guaranteed.

No. 4 - 5 Pack

+1. Solid.

 

[dpm802]

I'd recommend an Opus X for the groom and Chateau Fuentes for the rest.

Macanudo Robusto might be a good alternative.

Remember to bring stick matches and a good set of cigar cutters.

 

[Thu'umhammer]

Thanks guys, these are some great suggestions. I'll read the reviews for all of them and let you know what happens. Still open to more suggestions of course

 

[CigarSmoka]

I second the Opus X for the groom. If you can't find one a Padron 1926 80th Anniversary will also be welcomed with a big grin and bulging eyes. Alpster made a fine recommendation as well. You want the groom to know you did your homework, and these brands are more than just a fine smoke. They make a statement, and say you cared to give him the best.

For the others that don't regularly smoke cigars, stepping down to a medium body smoke might be a good idea. Don Pepin Series JJ are fantastic at less than $10/ea and won't leave them wishing they had something lighter. You don't want the boys getting a nicotine overload. As mentioned, price doesn't always equate to quality. Pepin is a world reknowned cigar maker, I think the JJ is one of his best and I've smoked a truckload of them all. Great flavor and a body they can handle without feeling sick - it happens!