All- any info would be appreciated. I've been a passive - if you will - cigar smoker for several years, now I'm really into enjoying them more often with a good glass of wine or scotch. Have generally done just fine w/Padrons 3000-6000, but am looking for some "favorite sticks" from all of you pros. If you have a minute, can you list your personal favorite that is, say, under $10/stick? I'll be taking my notes and will broaden my horizons on my next shopping spree. thanks.
LFD Double Ligero CAO Brazilia (although the last box of Gols wasn't as ggod as prvious ones) Ashton VSG (smaller ones under 10) AF (Anejo, Don Carlos, Hemingway, Sungrown) Perdomo2 SLR Gispet Maduro
In heaven there ain't no beer, that's why I drink it here.
Originally posted by Smok'em: LFD Double Ligero CAO Brazilia (although the last box of Gols weren't as good as previous ones) Ashton VSG (smaller ones under 10) AF (Anejo, Don Carlos, Hemingway, Sungrown) Perdomo2 SLR Gispet Maduro
In heaven there ain't no beer, that's why I drink it here.
Carlos Torano "Virtuoso" CAO Brazilia "GOL" La Flor Dominicana "Double Liguero Chisel" Several Camacho offerings Several Oliva offerings Arturo Fuente Gran Riserva
Experiment!
Posts: 203 | Location: New Mexico - The Land of Entrapment | Registered: May 12, 2006
Opie--the key is to experiment, keep notes on what you like, and give each cigar a second chance. Sometimes you get a bad stick, and that doesn't mean the brand is bad. Shop around--you don't have to pay big money for good cigars. And, by the way, welcome!
Posts: 791 | Location: Texas | Registered: September 06, 2002
I agree with Don Charles. If you really want to push the envelope try a Maria Mancini Robusto Larga (maduro is my favorite). They are 2.50 a stick yet they are satisfying
Another very good fuente is the 8-5-8 in Maduro. Rocky Patel 92 vintage smaller sizes are under $10 and very good too. If you want a stronger smoke the Trinidad TTT maduros is excellent as well.
These are what I've been smoking the most of lately.
Warm Texas evening, comfy chair on the deck, 3 fingers of bourbon, dog at my feet, and a good cigar. It doesn't get any better!
Originally posted by Opie: All- any info would be appreciated. I've been a passive - if you will - cigar smoker for several years, now I'm really into enjoying them more often with a good glass of wine or scotch. Have generally done just fine w/Padrons 3000-6000, but am looking for some "favorite sticks" from all of you pros. If you have a minute, can you list your personal favorite that is, say, under $10/stick? I'll be taking my notes and will broaden my horizons on my next shopping spree. thanks.
Aunt Bea would have a cow if she had read this. Cigar smoking puts you at risk for mouth and throat cancer. This is what happens when your dad smokes cigarettes in front of you. Quit now and go back to Mayberry !!!
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Posts: 1154 | Location: Whittier, CA, USA | Registered: June 14, 2003
I am new here but not to the world of cigars. So here are some of my favorites. Litto Gomez Americano and Cubano Camacho Corojo Monarca and 11/18 Rocky Patel Sun Grown Padron 3000 All under </= $10 Scott
Current favorites: Litto Gomez Diez, Padron Anni., Dalmore 12 yr single malt, XM radio Watercolors & Beyond Jazz stations
Posts: 28 | Location: Indiana | Registered: September 16, 2004
Opie- try a few of my favorites, great flavor and easy on the wallet!
- Punch Gran Puro (100% Honduran) smooth/med body. - Indian Tabac maduro (made by Rocky Patel), another med to full, very inexpensive - can't go wrong with Fuente hemmingway Short Story, excellent "short on time" smoke. - If you like Padron's, you'll love the Camacho Monarca maduro!!
Hola, first post here. Wow Earl The Pearl, we have very similar tastes, just had a Punch Gran Puro (excellent) Have had plenty Fuente Short Stories, but i just recently tried the Punch Champion, and not sure why, it was one of the best smokes i've ever had. Whats anyone elses opinion of the Champion?
Try these for under $10 but great on taste (I agree with much of the above replies but have tried not to repeat):
RP Edge Mayorga Maduro Sancho Panza DM or EF ERDM HDM Ex 1066 CAO Maduro
(See a pattern here? I love maduros!)
For around $10.25 a stick, the Carlos Torano Tribute 2004's are an absolutely delicious smoke. I bought 10 from my local B&M and he knocked 25% off, thus putting these in your under $10 requirement.
Hope this helps.
Posts: 45 | Location: Ft. Lauderdale | Registered: September 09, 2006
