Alright everyone, inviting the guys over for a cigar and poker night, and looking to maybe try something different. I love 858's, how smooth they are, and the creamyness. Also love that they seem to always produce lots of thick smoke for me.


What other sticks should I look at? Trying to keep it within the same general price range.
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More 8-5-8s?
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I know that but for some reason I feel like I need to try other cigars!
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I have had some NCs that I would describe as creamy, unfortunately none of the ones I remember come anywhere near the price point of the 8-5-8s. :-)
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are we talking AF 8-5-8?
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Maybe something in the Hemingway or Don Carlos line? :-)
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8-5-8 maduro are good
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I can't remember how much 858s usually go for, but for a lower end guesstimate try any of the Siglos if you can find them, higher end try the EP Carrillo Core Line
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That would be my guess too, since they use the same type of wrapper and similar filler but, like shruggie implies, liking one doesn't necessarily mean you'll like the other.
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The Hemingway line is fantastic. My favorite AF for sure. But if you are looking to branch out, there are a myriad of creamy, mild/medium smokes you could try. I enjoy the Leon Jimenez, Perdomo Gran Cru Connecticut, Oliva Connecticut, Nestor Miranda Special Selection, Cruzado, or maybe a Hoyo Excal. If you want to really try something different, but worth a shot, the Tabak Especial from Drew Estate is an interesting departure from traditional smokes. It's coffee infused. I am far from a flavored cigar fan, but I enjoy these from time to time.
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Brickhouse (made by JC Newman) is in the price range and yummy!:-)
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Alright, I'll give a short story a try (part of the hemingway line, no?) and Skywalker, I do love me a good brickhouse.
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:-)
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:-)
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EP Corillo, another great stick for the price
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Do you like the 858 Black label or Green label? I have never tried Green. If Black, then you may wanna try Cruzado. Medium body and smooth and creamy.
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:-) I was thinking Cruzado, Illusione, regular line Ashton and La Aroma de Cuba. I found the people that don't smoke all the time like the Ashton's and La Aroma.
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the new Java mint is VERRRY Creamy, and the mint is extremely light...
you should try it!
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I'll say Hemingways, as well. A Signature or Classic. A work of art would be stretching it a bit.
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I just picked up a 10 pack of Alec Bradley Family Blend. I've only smoked one but it reminded me a lot of my 858s. The La aroma de cuba magnifico was close too.
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