I want to get some cigars to pass out to celebrate the birth of my first grandson (Lucas) and I need some help. He is due in the next couple of weeks so not too much time left (procrastinator, I know). 10-12 would be more than enough and I'm leaning toward something in a glass tube. A tubed cigar would be best to help with keeping them from getting damaged and it's tough to beat the presentation of glass. I'm trying to decide between the ROMEO Y JULIETA VINTAGE and ASHTON. Feel free to offer other suggestions too! Keep in mind that most of these will be given to non smokers (I know, I know) and that glass tubes are important (but not mandatory). Thanks in advance!!!! :-)
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AVO tubos, they are metal, but they are a nice cigar flavorful but not over powering for new or infrequent smokers. :-)

Tatuaje make new tubos in the red and black, very cool looking. :-)

Davidoff also makes 'Its a Boy/Girl' cigars in tubos. :-)
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Punch Rare Corojo Crystal tube (my vote)


here are some others.

Gurkha makes a couple of good looking glass tube cigars

Ashton Classic, you mentioned it

Cohiba black crystal tube
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Corona Cigar does some nice laser engraving on cigars. I have a pair of engraved Partagas Blacks in tubos from a BOTL on another board (one cigar for each of his children). Only thing is, that if you want the date on there, you obviously have to order after the child is born.
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Of the choices you mentioned I would go with Ashtons. Light enough for novice smokers but enough quality for a more seasoned smoker to at least appreciate it.
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That's what i was going to say. classy flavor, but still mild enough to share with people who don't normally smoke.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I've never had the AVO....my curiosity has been peaked! More advice is much welcomed and appreciated, thanks again.
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Just to hand out, if money is important, I would get the Romeos. If money doesn't really matter the Avos or Davidoff would be great.
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Here are the tubos that have been mentioned so far....

x3 AVO
x2 Davidoff
x2 Punch Rare Corojo
x2 Aston Classic
x1 Romeo J Julieta
x1 Cohiba Black
x1 Gurkha-various
x1 Tatuaje Red/Black

Not too surprised that there isn't a clear favorite, different smokes for different folks! Hmmmm maybe Monti Whites???? Too many good choices, here's hoping for twins. :-)
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How about the La aurora preferido in colored tubos--very pretty presentation
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Partagas Decadas
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These are very good smokes, not too large and taste great.
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