The complete list of all cigars discussed in this segment can be found on the Episode 89 Stogies Page.
Paul’s List
See Paul’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.
Will’s List
See Wil’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.
Mark Jr’s List
See Mark JR’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.
Audience Feedback
We recently ran a contest with some of our viewers choices. We are going to review some on the air and give some thoughts. (Given the size of the entries, let’s just pick one per list if we can get through it). We apologize for leaving anyone off the list in advance, we got a great response.
ATL and Zedman (Combined List)
Herrera Esteli Lonsdale
HU Half Corona
Monte Edmundo
UC Corona Viva, everyone should have a box.
PSD4
Illusione Epernay
Oliva V, any other than the double toro
Tat 7th Reserva
Cabaiguan Guapos
AF Mag R44
Mark Van Siedright
Padron 1964 Exclusivo Maduro
Room 101 Master Collection Two Papa Chulo
Illusione Epernay Le Taureau
EPC Cardinal Natural 52
Liga Privada T-52 Robusto
Anthony Russo
Selected from the boxes recently purchased.
Crowned Heads Headly Grange Drumstick
Tatuaje Noellas Reserva
Tatuaje 10th anniversay Belle Encre
Herrera Estili Lonsdale
RomaCraft Cromagnon Knuckle Dragger
Craig Greenwood
I’ve picked 5 of my favorite box-worthy cigars which are also budget smokes (under $6)
L’Atelier Imports El Suelo Prado (5.75 x 58) – Budget <$5
Asylum Premium 2012 Vintage (4 x 44) – Budget <$5
CAO Concert Solo (5.5 x 50) – Budget <$5
Raymon Bueso Genesis the Project Robusto (5 x 50) – Budget <$4
El Rey del Mundo Oscuro Robusto (5 x 54)- Budget <$6
Jim Vonier
Arturo Fuente Short Story
Herrera Estelli Short Corona
MUWAT Bait Fish
Padron 6000
Olivia Series V Melanio Maduro Torpedo
Jason Medina
My “Box Worthy” cigar starting lineup (harder to find)
All-Time Favorite: Don Carlos No3
Delicious cameroon wrapped goodness in a small ring gauge.
Favorite Maduro: Padron Principe Maduro
Like smoking a chocolate bar. Silky smooth smoke.
Favorite Bargain Maduro: Padron Londres Maduro
Inexpensive, a bit rough looking, but with 2-3+ years of age on them, they rank just as high as the 1964’s to me.
Go-To Daily Cigar*: La Casita Criolla HCB
Great morning smoke with a cup of coffee. True broadleaf flavor. Rich earthy sweetness but a touch dry. Black coffee is the perfect remedy to the dryness for me. I also love the rough looking sparkly wrapper leaf on it! Good price.
Favorite Spicy Cigar: Opus X Perfection #4.
Leathery, spicy, and raisiny sweetness. I’m not one to do spice without sweetness. For me, good right out of the box, but becomes amazing after 3 years. I just love looking at the band.
*Go-To Daily Cigar runner-up: Por larranaga Montecarlos
A long thin cuban great anytime of day, shows off the cuban twang well. A cigar anybody can pick up and enjoy. La Casita Criolla beat this one out because personally I can access these easier than the montecarlos. Also the La Casita’s are good right away. I find the montecarlos need time.
I like that my list consists of cigar that are not hard to find :) Also, just noticed these all happen to be small ring guages…
Thanks for the contest StogieGeeks and Stogie Santa!
Brian Street
El Triunfador Lancero
Liga Privada Undercrown Corona Viva
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art Maduro
Oliva Serie V Melanio Petit Corona
Padron 2000 Maduro
John Reino
Partagas Presidente (2008)
H Upmann Sir Winston (2010)
Padron Family Reserve 44th Maduro Pyramide
Tatauje Black Corona Gorda
La Aurora 100 Anos Preferido (Natural)
Frank Vaughn
The recommendations reflect selections that were once tough to find but are now readily available. I also shot for different vitals at a price point of around $10.00 or less, thus something for most preferences.
Arturo Fuente Work of Art Maduro
Padron 1964 Exclusivo Maduro
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos #3
Tatuaje Taino
Illusione F 9
Classik 64
Liga Privada Dirty Rat
Por Larranaga Petit Corona
Room 101 Daruma Mutane
Tatuaje TAA 2012
Ramon Allones Specialty Select (in the 50 Cab)
Patrick Mulcahy
Headley Grange by the Crowned Heads
Liga Privada Papas Fritas by Drew Estate
Herrera esteli by Drew Estate
Four Kicks by The Crowned Heads
San Lotano Connecticut by AJ Fernandez
Jesus Castillo
First of all I want to thank stogie santa and stogie geeks for this contest, my top 5 box worthy cigars are in no particular order are:
Undercrown corona viva
EP Carrillo medalla d’ oro (fantastic morning smoke)
viaje platino reserva no. 6 (age has balanced these out nicely)
San Lotano oval habano robusto
Montecristo no. 2 cuban awesome smoke especially with some rest,
Scott Wilson
Undercrown Viva Corona Gorda
Crowned heads Headley Grange Eminentes
Ortega Serie D No.7 Maduro
Crowned heads Four Kicks Seleccion No.5
Cigar Federation The Collective
Donald Kozerow
AKA Respect Devil Dog
5 Vegas ‘A’ any vitola
Headley Grange Drumstick
Punch Gusto
1502 Black Gold
Brian (Fat Kid)
Well I am new to smoking and cheap so nothing means box worthy to me right now. So I’ll give you the cheap mans version: The “cigars that when they go on sale for less than 39.99 I grab a mazo of 10 without thinking about it”-worthy cigars.
March 25, 2014
Stogie Geeks Episode 89
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Interview: Erik Espinosa, Espinosa Cigars
Stogie of the Week: 601 La Bomba Sake Bomb
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran
Size: Corona
What We Have Been Smoking
The complete list of all cigars discussed in this segment can be found on the Episode 89 Stogies Page.
Paul’s List
See Paul’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.
Will’s List
See Wil’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.
Mark Jr’s List
See Mark JR’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.
Audience Feedback
We recently ran a contest with some of our viewers choices. We are going to review some on the air and give some thoughts. (Given the size of the entries, let’s just pick one per list if we can get through it). We apologize for leaving anyone off the list in advance, we got a great response.
ATL and Zedman (Combined List)
Mark Van Siedright
Anthony Russo
Selected from the boxes recently purchased.
Craig Greenwood
I’ve picked 5 of my favorite box-worthy cigars which are also budget smokes (under $6)
Jim Vonier
Jason Medina
My “Box Worthy” cigar starting lineup (harder to find)
Delicious cameroon wrapped goodness in a small ring gauge.
Like smoking a chocolate bar. Silky smooth smoke.
Inexpensive, a bit rough looking, but with 2-3+ years of age on them, they rank just as high as the 1964’s to me.
Great morning smoke with a cup of coffee. True broadleaf flavor. Rich earthy sweetness but a touch dry. Black coffee is the perfect remedy to the dryness for me. I also love the rough looking sparkly wrapper leaf on it! Good price.
Leathery, spicy, and raisiny sweetness. I’m not one to do spice without sweetness. For me, good right out of the box, but becomes amazing after 3 years. I just love looking at the band.
A long thin cuban great anytime of day, shows off the cuban twang well. A cigar anybody can pick up and enjoy. La Casita Criolla beat this one out because personally I can access these easier than the montecarlos. Also the La Casita’s are good right away. I find the montecarlos need time.
I like that my list consists of cigar that are not hard to find :) Also, just noticed these all happen to be small ring guages…
Thanks for the contest StogieGeeks and Stogie Santa!
Brian Street
John Reino
Frank Vaughn
The recommendations reflect selections that were once tough to find but are now readily available. I also shot for different vitals at a price point of around $10.00 or less, thus something for most preferences.
Classik 64
Patrick Mulcahy
Jesus Castillo
First of all I want to thank stogie santa and stogie geeks for this contest, my top 5 box worthy cigars are in no particular order are:
Scott Wilson
Donald Kozerow
Brian (Fat Kid)
Well I am new to smoking and cheap so nothing means box worthy to me right now. So I’ll give you the cheap mans version: The “cigars that when they go on sale for less than 39.99 I grab a mazo of 10 without thinking about it”-worthy cigars.
David Gale
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