So, I have a friend commissioning as a 2Lt in the Army in a few weeks. I want to pick up a box of cigars for all of the guests attending his commissioning after-party. There are a handful of us that enjoy cigars regularly, and a few more that will probably smoke but couldn't care less whether it was a Cremosa or a PSD4. Anyway, I'm looking for an affordable but enjoyable box that will cater to a variety of different smokers. Any recommendations? I was thinkin CAO Brazilia (but thats on the higher end of what I'd like to spend). Maybe Sancho Panza Double Maduros? I've never had one but I hear they're pretty good for a cheap smoke. Any recommendations are welcome, I realize that a Maddie might be a little too much for any rookie that decides to smoke for the first time, so I'm very open minded.
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Any Oliva. Maybe O or G natural.
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Hmmm, I concur on the Oliva G. Very inexpensive, very tasty, and mild enough to let a few first timers get a shot at a good cigar.
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The Olivias would certainly fit the bill... but so would those Sancho Panzas and they sure aren't expensive.
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Any idea on an amount so the suggestions can be tailored to get the most 'bang for the buck'?

edit... I just saw the few weeks stipulation..... that may put a damper on a "for sure" CC purchase arrival.
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:-) x4
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Another vote for the Oliva Serie G Cameroon. :-)
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I concur with the O or G. Also would suggest the ~eccj~ for about $85 or a Lot 23 for the lower end for about $55. :-)
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Oliva O maduro (just had one and it was excellent) or some Sancho Panza Double Maduros.
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I agree with the Oliva Seris G camaroon.....or maybe an H. Upmann vintage camaroon
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I just picked up a box of Perdomo Reserve Limited Oscuro, and they are really tasty. I think they would would fit the bill with a price tag of 59.95 (after the CI free shipping code) as well as satisfy new and old smokers alike.


Good luck, and tell your friend Thank You for his service! :-)
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Oliva Serie G Maduro
Oliva Serie O Maduro
Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro
5 Vegas Series 'A'

All very tasty and all pretty inexpensive especially on the CBid.
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Nestor Reserve Maduro

Only so I can be different..
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:-):-):-)
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:-) I have to jump on this train of thought as well!:-)
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chisels.

hee hee...
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Another vote for Oliva G's.

While I agree that the Padron X000 series are great smokes I think the Olivas are a little more accessible to the novice smoker taste-wise.
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Padron 2000 Maddy or Natural always come to mind...just a great smoke for a good price.
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+1 for either of these. The nice thing about the Upmann is that the box presentation is impressive enough for this special occasion. I'd also stay away from the larger vitola, go with a corona or robusto in whatever you buy.

Also, I don't think the SPDM is an overpowering maduro. It's actually on the medium side, but pleasantly flavorful.

Good luck with whatever you do, and congrats to your soon to be commissioned buddy. Hoo-rah! :-) By "SW Virginia" do you mean either the VT or Radford ROTC programs? My son's in RU AROTC.
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I definately agree with the Oliva Series G recommendations.

Also, Punch Elites are very affordable and extremely flavorful in the Maduro variety. If you have a bunch of guys showing up, maybe a box of the Punch Rothschilds (also in Maduro).
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