Most have already been spoken for but I'll throw in my .02 for fun.
Carlos Torano Exodus Gold & Silver 1916 Cameroon
Arturo Fuente Hemingway (pick your size)
H.Uppmann Vinatge Cameroon (a milder cigar, but very creamy and one of my favs. would be a great cigar for a newbie).
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Posts: 2499 | Location: SoCal, USA | Registered: March 06, 2004
A list of "must try" cigars would have to be broked down by origins and flavors. That way you could experience a little of everything. After countless hours of smoking these would be my picks for things to try.
CAO MX-2 not for the novice though, it really kicks. CAO Brazilia - Piranha (a delicious small cigar) Perdomo2 - La Tradiccion - Rosado (give 1/3 burn and it turns complex with secondary flavors) Padron Anni 1926 (there IS a difference besides $$$)
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Opus X - I prefer the Robusto (ok, so yeah, $$$$, but you MUST try it, try it in your favorite size after a great meal, you won't be disappointed.)
LoL @ DonSchenck. Btw, I've always wanted to try an ACID cigar. Great addition. This is exactly what I wanted this list to lean towards; Not only the cigars with superb taste, but also cigars that have an "interesting" taste. Both truly fall into the category of a "Must-Try" cigar!
Excellent idea, pmpimbura. Not only have you listed Must-Try cigars, but also WHY you must try them. Wonderful!
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Posts: 321 | Location: NC | Registered: March 01, 2004
chateau fuente sg af short story cao brazilla - any size cao crillo - any size nat sherman host - any size nat sherman metropolitan - natural and maduro - any size
Pmpimbura, thanks for your breakdown by wrapper. It's very helpful. Do you think it's possible to attach a word or two flavor description to each wrapper? (I mean theoretically possible, I'm not asking you to do it). For example, Nicaraguan = peppery, spicy (or whatever)
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Posts: 344 | Location: Paris | Registered: November 19, 2003
quote:Originally posted by Kouyen: Padron 3000 Monte Cristo White Label And a Thompson (Just for kicks )
I totally agree with the Kouyen on the Montecristo White. I have had a couple Especial No.3's... and they are incredible. So rich and creamy. I love them, especially with a red wine, like Shiraz.
Posts: 175 | Location: Joplin MO | Registered: January 05, 2003
Osnat - to some extent. Some wrappers have more of an impact on the overall flavor of a cigar than others. Some wrappers are prized for their more neutral characteristics.
don carlos a. feunte sun grown punch rare corojo punch gran puro CAO extreme ashton heritage ashton vsg lfd chisel graycliff mayorga maduro lgc serie r pam 64 h.upman classic cameroon
Posts: 1431 | Location: North Carolina | Registered: November 29, 2003
Davidoff Millenium has to be on the list. Along with the Double "R".
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I've had two boxes of the 1964 Padron Anniversario - the Exclusivos and the Torpedos. Both were natural...and I can honestly say that the first few were enjoyable...but after a while, I noticed the taste to plateau (as a lot of DR cigars do) then I just quit non-Cubans altogether.
Got a lot I could add, but the most surprisingly good cigar I've had in the last month or so was the Gispert Churchill. Very well-made for such an inexpensive cigar ($3.50 retail). The Gispert Belicoso is good as well.
Posts: 259 | Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA | Registered: July 09, 2003
Have only tried the Magnifico's, but for roughly 4.50 USD / stick, a must try. Full Bodied, yet very smooth and spicey with plentiful smoke and no burn problems. Fantastic for the price!
Posts: 136 | Location: Scottsdale, AZ | Registered: May 03, 2004
some of these have been mentioned and some not, so here goes.
Padron 64 maduros (larger ring size) Perdomo eddicion silvio CAO extreme corona Indian tabac super fuerte torpedo ashton aged maduro 30 or 50
after experimenting with different brands i've found that i like these the best so far. i've tried a few cubans and these are the closest i've been able to get to taste, strength and flavors.
Posts: 4 | Location: phoenix,az | Registered: June 01, 2004
