Hemingway Short story Natural's

[Sweet_Leaf_PDX]

I think the Oliva Special G is similar (3.75 x 48 perfecto shape). I usually smoke the maduro version but I found the Cameroon wrapper version to be similar in strength to a Short Story natural. They are not too hard to find so it might be worth trying a 5 pack or picking up a couple at your B&M.

[stearns]

Originally Posted by Sweet_Leaf_PDX

I think the Oliva Special G is similar (3.75 x 48 perfecto shape). I usually smoke the maduro version but I found the Cameroon wrapper version to be similar in strength to a Short Story natural. They are not too hard to find so it might be worth trying a 5 pack or picking up a couple at your B&M.

This, not the same but very close, and much more economical

[ColdCuts]

Originally Posted by Sweet_Leaf_PDX

I think the Oliva Special G is similar (3.75 x 48 perfecto shape). I usually smoke the maduro version but I found the Cameroon wrapper version to be similar in strength to a Short Story natural. They are not too hard to find so it might be worth trying a 5 pack or picking up a couple at your B&M.

+1

If the search is still on, this is probably a real good bet. I haven't smoked this particular vitola, but I enjoyed the belicoso just last night. It was of similar strength and flavor profile.

Originally Posted by shilala

[Tampa Sweethearts] are fantastic, Dave.
It used to be posted on the site that "the cigars are made from the same tobacco by apprentice rollers, blah, blah, blah..."
I've smoked gazillions, and they are fantastic.
Whether they still are made from the same tobacco, I can't tell you. I can't see why it would have changed, but they removed that info from the site a few years ago.
I'll bet that when you try them, you'll find that it's true.

Scott, I ordered a bundle of the No. 500 (4.5 x 50). It was $48.45 for twenty, which comes out to only $2.42 per stick (before shipping). I'll let you know how they are.

Jack, have you tried one of those HUHCs that Dave sent you yet? Would love to hear what you think.