Hello!

I am looking into getting my boy friend something high quality and nice for christmas.

He's always talked about how much he loves cigars, and he jabbers away names and brands here and there but I never really payed much attention...

I was thinking about getting him a very nice Humidor (around 50 - 100 cigars, under $200) and some high quality cigars that he might enjoy.

The problem is..... I have no knowledge of this whatsoever.

I am going to snoop around to see if he will mention any names in a conversation again... But in the mean time, would any of you kindly give me advice on what kind of Humidors are popular, and what are nice, what are to avoid... And maybe even some cigar brands that he might find delightful.

Please tell me; What would be the ultimate gift for a cigar lover?

 

Thanks,

amelia:

Hello!

I am looking into getting my boy friend something high quality and nice for christmas.

He's always talked about how much he loves cigars, and he jabbers away names and brands here and there but I never really payed much attention...

I was thinking about getting him a very nice Humidor (around 50 - 100 cigars, under $200) and some high quality cigars that he might enjoy.

The problem is..... I have no knowledge of this whatsoever.

I am going to snoop around to see if he will mention any names in a conversation again... But in the mean time, would any of you kindly give me advice on what kind of Humidors are popular, and what are nice, what are to avoid... And maybe even some cigar brands that he might find delightful.

Please tell me; What would be the ultimate gift for a cigar lover?

 

Thanks,

He already has the perfect gift - you!

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timb:

Oh, and after I'm done smoking, the cigar nub smells like my beard.

cabinetmaker:

amelia:

Hello!

I am looking into getting my boy friend something high quality and nice for christmas.

He's always talked about how much he loves cigars, and he jabbers away names and brands here and there but I never really payed much attention...

I was thinking about getting him a very nice Humidor (around 50 - 100 cigars, under $200) and some high quality cigars that he might enjoy.

The problem is..... I have no knowledge of this whatsoever.

I am going to snoop around to see if he will mention any names in a conversation again... But in the mean time, would any of you kindly give me advice on what kind of Humidors are popular, and what are nice, what are to avoid... And maybe even some cigar brands that he might find delightful.

Please tell me; What would be the ultimate gift for a cigar lover?

 

Thanks,

He already has the perfect gift - you!

awww!

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"As I grow to understand life less and less, I learn to love it more and more." - Jules Renard

do you know what cigars he likes to smoke now? I could suggest a cigar, but each person's tastes are his own.

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"Long ashes my friends"

I seem to remember him saying something about "romeo & Juliet"....?

Does that make help any....? :/

There are a number of different Romeo y Julietas out there. If you could secure a band from his cigars that would be helpful to figuring out what he smokes. Also, a lot of people have cigars they smoke regularly, but other cigars that are a bit higher end that they really like but do not often buy for themselves. These make excellent gifts, IMO.

Does your boyfriend currently have a humidor? Reason I ask is that I would be more likely to recommend some nicer cigars and forego another humidor if he already has one, but if he doesn't have any humidor, he will obviously need one before you can buy him any quantity of cigars. While $200 isn't pocket change, you'd be surprised to see just how expensive good humidors and cigars can be. $200 can buy a couple nice boxes of cigars or a number of samplers,5-packs, etc. But when you have to buy a humidor too, it doesn't go nearly as far.

Best of luck with your search. I can tell you that for the first time in my life I have a girlfriend who got me cigars for my birthday and I couldn't be happier. I am sure your boyfriend will be very appreciative. If he's not, I am sure there are plenty of guys here who would be ;)

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Steve

Also, one thing that might be an option depending on where you live; check and see if there are any cigar events or dinners. A pair of tickets to an event or cigar dinner could be an awesome gift.

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Steve

My wife got me an awesome Anniversary gift this year - cigar related, of course. I LOVED it. You're doing VERY well with your gift searching - joining a forum and asking for advice for him is awesome. Try and find out some more specifics (you have a few months before Christmas, so make sure the gift is perfect).

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My favs are in my bio! You should do the same!

dennisking:

Every time you call in on your Ccom order, I suggest saying "All Hail the Beard" before you hang up. It's like a secret handshake.

I was thinking $200 for just the Humidor... I guess I can say price really isn't an issue; if it's nice and high quality, I will be willing to spend $300 - $400 on a Humidor. But I was thinking about a small Humidor to start him off, so I thought maybe $200 would get him a nice desktop humidor... And cigars.. I'll start him off with something to put in the box for the holidays, but after that, he's on his own as far as keeping it filled. ;) So I would like to get him nice high end cigars that can be smoked on special occasions...

Another old friend of mine (Literally old.) that LOVES cigars reccomended Corona Nicaraguan Selection Cigars.. I don't know if that is a brand or a company. Is that like a common brand that is smoked by many people? Would that be a safe way to go? 

Humidor ideas are welcomed too. :)

 

Thank you guys!

Romeo y Julieta is a Dominican brand. Dominican cigars tend to be a bit more on the medium/mild side. I know that as a Romeo y Julieta fan myself in my first year of smoking, this is what I'd recommend:

Romeo y Julieta Viejo
Romeo y Julieta Anniversario
Casa Torano
Perdomo ESV 91
5 Vegas Gold
Cubano Viso Fuerte by Fonseca
Fonseca Vintage
Nica Libre
Verdadero Organic
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 and 1992
La Aurora Barrel Aged

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Appreciate.

amelia:

I was thinking $200 for just the Humidor... I guess I can say price really isn't an issue; if it's nice and high quality, I will be willing to spend $300 - $400 on a Humidor. But I was thinking about a small Humidor to start him off, so I thought maybe $200 would get him a nice desktop humidor... And cigars.. I'll start him off with something to put in the box for the holidays, but after that, he's on his own as far as keeping it filled. ;) So I would like to get him nice high end cigars that can be smoked on special occasions...

Another old friend of mine (Literally old.) that LOVES cigars reccomended Corona Nicaraguan Selection Cigars.. I don't know if that is a brand or a company. Is that like a common brand that is smoked by many people? Would that be a safe way to go? 

Humidor ideas are welcomed too. :)

 

Thank you guys!

The perfect gift? A walk-in stocked to the brim with cigars!!!

It sounds like you're on the right track here, and getting the humidor and filling it sounds like a good plan to me. For advice on the humidor, I would suggest calling one of the good guys here at CCOM, and I bet they can help you get a really good one. They might even hook you up on a good deal. Does he have a cutter and lighter? Getting him a nice cutter, maybe engraved with his initials could be something to think about as well. Good luck with whatever you go with, I'm sure he will be more than happy when he opens it up!

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Only real men cut their cigars with the tusks of elephants.- Hugemoose

Opus22!!!!!! Limited Edition. Different each year. A lot of money though. I'm thinking about getting one myself.

I would definitly call Cigar.Com , their customer service is beyond belief !!! They can help you with a high quality humidor and maybe a super nice cutter , ashtray and lighter . Maybe some starter smokes but I would talk with them about the cigar of the month club as a gift for your boyfriend as well. This way he gets some quality cigars every month to enjoy and see what else he likes besides Romeo & Julieta . And this gift will last the whole year as he remembers what a lucky guy he is to have you in his life . Thats what I would do -- Gene

gmill880:

I would definitly call Cigar.Com , their customer service is beyond belief !!! They can help you with a high quality humidor and maybe a super nice cutter , ashtray and lighter . Maybe some starter smokes but I would talk with them about the cigar of the month club as a gift for your boyfriend as well. This way he gets some quality cigars every month to enjoy and see what else he likes besides Romeo & Julieta . And this gift will last the whole year as he remembers what a lucky guy he is to have you in his life . Thats what I would do -- Gene

Good call on the Cigar of the Month club. A great gift to get him started. If you were REALLY REALLY cool, you'd start the CoMC, buy his humidor and season it. Then you could store his cigars for a couple months and make sure to keep great care of them. His cigars would be all rested and wonderful for a Christmas smoke rather than fresh out of the mail.

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My favs are in my bio! You should do the same!

dennisking:

Every time you call in on your Ccom order, I suggest saying "All Hail the Beard" before you hang up. It's like a secret handshake.

amelia:

I was thinking $200 for just the Humidor... I guess I can say price really isn't an issue; if it's nice and high quality, I will be willing to spend $300 - $400 on a Humidor. But I was thinking about a small Humidor to start him off, so I thought maybe $200 would get him a nice desktop humidor... And cigars.. I'll start him off with something to put in the box for the holidays, but after that, he's on his own as far as keeping it filled. ;) So I would like to get him nice high end cigars that can be smoked on special occasions...

Another old friend of mine (Literally old.) that LOVES cigars reccomended Corona Nicaraguan Selection Cigars.. I don't know if that is a brand or a company. Is that like a common brand that is smoked by many people? Would that be a safe way to go? 

Humidor ideas are welcomed too. :)

 

Thank you guys!

Well here's a few if he likes cigars he should love:
Olivia V
Arturo Fuente God of Fire (carlito or don carlos)
Ashton VSG
Gurkha Beast
Camacho Triple Maduro
CAO America
CAO Gold
Montecristo White
Ashton Cabinet Selection
These are what I would call a good Xmas gift. Anyone around here, at least the majority would call these some of the best and not all are really expensive. Good luck.

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