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rthomson Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 11:50 AM EST
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Posts: 3
Every once in a while, I like to start one of these threads to hear from other people what their favorite cigars are, and use the responses as suggestions to try new sticks. Hopefully others will find it useful as well. Here are mine... let us all know yours!

In no particular order...
1. Padron Anniversary Maduro
2. La Gloria Cubana Serie R Natural
3. La Perla Habana Black Pearl
4. Bahia Gold Natural
5. Griffin Natural
6. OpusX
7. CAO Extreme
8. Mayorga
9. Punch
10. Davidoff Millennium

Hope you find something new on my list to give a try!
SteveS Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 11:55 AM EST
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Hey, RT ... what a guy!!! I've tried and liked most of those 'gars, on your list but never the Bahia Gold or the Davidoff Millennium ... I sure appreciate your offer to let my try one of your favorite cigars ... oh, and you can send either one ... both sound just fine ... I'm not fussy, 'specially when they're free.
emgjet Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 12:10 PM EST
Joined: 11-28-2001
Posts: 1,231
RT: I like your list and yes, I too have smoked most of them. Unfortunately, due to unavailablity, I've been deprived of tasting those Opus X's, and the Bahia Gold's. So you can send those my way, and yes, I will try them for you.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 12:29 PM EST
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
monte series V #4, partagas series S, exquisito, victor sinclair vintage box pressed churchill, any lancero, any la finca, def sea, any cheap cigar that i have turned into an acid in my acid converter. poderoza, la habanera, and any cigar sent to me as a gift.
Mr.Mean Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 12:53 PM EST
Joined: 05-16-2001
Posts: 3,025
La Perla Black Pearl, Perdomo2 maduro, Camacho diplomas, CAO Brazilia Samba, PAM, Davidoff Series R, AF chateau Maddies, La Gloria Wavell Maddies, Padron 2000 maddies, maddies, maddies, maddies.
cliffie3d Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 3:57 PM EST
Joined: 07-17-2002
Posts: 297
Boli Fuerte - both EMS & maduro, LGC Wavell maduros, Puros Indios, Onyx Reserves, JR Ultimate oscuros, and thanks to Coach, El Rico Habanos.
eleltea Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 4:51 PM EST
Joined: 03-03-2002
Posts: 4,562
Thanks to X I am going to have to add AFuente Exquisitos to my favorites list. Those little suckers kick ass for maybe a half hour with a ton of smoke and a great balance of strength and flavor. Damn you X I dont need to pay that much for such a small cigar.

My current faves include everything named by Cliffie. WTF is Cliffie? Cant be a newb with that list. Except I would sub Criollo Campana for the Onyx at this time.

Management reserves the right to substitute comparable cigars without notice.
pdbenz Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 5:11 PM EST
Joined: 01-09-2001
Posts: 94
Davidoff Mellenium, PAM, PAN, Padron 5000 M, DC #2, Sosa Torp & Robusto M, Cohiba Robusto, LGC Charlemagne M, Perdomo X M,R, Oliva O.
cliffie3d Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 7:15 PM EST
Joined: 07-17-2002
Posts: 297
Hey, LT. I'm an oldie with a newbie name. The new & improved "CL". I got here just about when the board was created, almost three years ago. Six or seven years ago I would've told you JR Ult dbl-mads were a favorite, and to this day they still are. Others you ought to try if you haven't already: La Luna Maduro Fuertes, Flor de Oliva Grand Maduros, Habano Primeros (are these made any more?), Henry Clays (not the H2000 wrapper).
mhollowa Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 7:30 PM EST
Joined: 10-03-2001
Posts: 517
I've been smoking cigars steadily for about four years and wouldn't put myself forward as an expert. My favorites have been Ashton maduro, Arturo Fuente (all), Padron maduro, Partagas maduro, Sosa and Bauza (no surprises among those). But I also liked Henry Clay, Cuban Royal Stock, and Flor de los Reyes.
sluggo819 Offline
#11 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 7:35 PM EST
Joined: 02-09-2000
Posts: 35
Indian Tabac super fuerte maduro, Oliva "O",Monecristo #2,Anything Padron, Bahia Gold's, CAO camaroon's,
adroomi Offline
#12 Posted: Wed, Jul 24 2002, 11:14 PM EST
Joined: 05-10-2002
Posts: 10,143
Diplomaticos, Diplomaticos, and more Diplomaticos.
Mladyfaire Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 7:22 AM EST
Joined: 05-01-2002
Posts: 7
SO many Cigars, So little time. IT GOrilla, Series R, Cuban Parejo, HEmingway(all of them), R&J CHurchill, El Ray DEl Mundo robusto largo,Cusano Corojo, La Gloria torpedo, almost any "A", Partagas "S"
goldengoose7 Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 9:10 AM EST
Joined: 06-28-2002
Posts: 310
Current top 5:



Mayorga High-Octane Parejo Maduro

Partagas # 10 Maduro

Perdomo Reserve #4 Maduro

Monte #2 Torpedo
Punch Rare Corojo Pita Maduro
xibbumbero Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 9:45 AM EST
Joined: 01-25-2002
Posts: 12,535
FOX,AF Extra Viejo,Camacho Diploma's, Bolivar Fuerte Oscuro and reg line, and Flor de A. Allones and El Rico Habano tied for fifth place. X
Mr.Mean Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 10:15 AM EST
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Posts: 3,025
Diploma's are incredible.
Slimboli Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 10:24 AM EST
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
Hemingway Work of Art Maduro

Hemingway Untold Story

Hemingway Best Seller

CAO Brazilia Piranha

CAO Tubo #1 Maduro

Olivia O (any)

La Aurora Preferido #2 Maduro

Perdomo Estate Seleccion Monstro

Armenter (European Export)

Napa Reserve Canary Island (yellow and black band)
Charlie Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 11:04 AM EST
Joined: 06-16-2002
Posts: 39,751
Padron Anniversero, Montecristo #2 ISOM, Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso, LaGloria Cubana Wavell, La Gloria Serie R (any of them), Partagas Black Label (any),AVO Petit Belicoso, Perdomo Reserve 'X' Maduro, Napa Reserve (Canary Island, cannot find any of these jewels)! Will trade Lone Wolf/Hamilton House for any of the above!!!!!! Charlie
Charlie Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 11:04 AM EST
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Padron Anniversero, Montecristo #2 ISOM, Onyx Reserve Mini Belicoso, LaGloria Cubana Wavell, La Gloria Serie R (any of them), Partagas Black Label (any),AVO Petit Belicoso, Perdomo Reserve 'X' Maduro, Napa Reserve (Canary Island, cannot find any of these jewels)! Will trade Lone Wolf/Hamilton House for any of the above!!!!!! Charlie
jreddoch Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 12:38 PM EST
Joined: 12-30-2000
Posts: 1,309
1. Leon Jimenes Maduro Toro
2. Bohemian North Beach Corojo
3. Cusano Corojo Churchill
4. JR Ultimate Cetro Oscuro
5. La Escepcion Monterrey
6. Don Tomas Cameroon Coll. #3
7. Drew Estate Natural White Rabbit
8. La Rosa Especial Habana Royal Maduro
9. Sancho Panza Glorioso
10. Excalibur Prensado Oscuro

This list subject to change whenever I smoke something else.
xibbumbero Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 12:45 PM EST
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Posts: 12,535
Oh ya,I forgot PAM's and AF Hemi's in maddy. X
GTofMurphy Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 1:13 PM EST
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Posts: 341
Padron Ann.Imperial M, ERDM Choix Supreme, JR Ult Priciple M, R&J Corona ISOM, HdM Excaliber II
rayder1 Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 1:38 PM EST
Joined: 06-02-2002
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I'm not even going to try. You guys will just laugh your A$$es off. My simple tastes brobably need some refinement. If someone would send any of the aforementioned cigars to me to help refine my tastes, I would probably be a better contributor to this forum. Thank you in advance.

(Was that a worthy attempt Steve??)
melski Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 1:43 PM EST
Joined: 09-22-1999
Posts: 279
Ashton Aged Maduros
Ashton VSGs
Bolivar Fuertes
El Original (any wrapper)
Excalibur Prensados
Flor de AAllones
International maduros
LLMF
Sosa maduros
Vegas de Fonsecas
cliffie3d Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 1:44 PM EST
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Hehe. That'll teach ya, Mel.
SteveS Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 2:36 PM EST
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Not bad, Rayder ... not bad at all, especially for the first try ... ultimately, you will want to be a little more direct, though ... come right out and tell Xibbumbero you want him to send you a Camacho Diploma, tell Slim you'd be glad to try one of his WOAs or a Perdomo Estate Seleccion ... ask Charlie to send you a Pardon Anniversary and ask JR for one of those Excalibur Prensado Oscuros ...

they're great guys and will be more than happy to oblige ... and, you can tell 'em these were my recommendations if you like, as long as while you're at it, you have them send the same stuff to me.


SteveS Offline
#27 Posted: Thu, Jul 25 2002, 2:38 PM EST
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oh, Rayd ... one more thing ... when you talk to Charlie, be sure to correct my spelling of Padron, will you? He'll think we're both a couple of goofballs if you don't .... lol
tekncom Offline
#28 Posted: Fri, Jul 26 2002, 7:12 PM EST
Joined: 07-18-2002
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Great list. Here's my top choices: La Gloria Cubana Series R Maduro; Padron Anniversarali; Punch; Hoyo de Monterey; Romeo y Julieta; (I actually have one Opus X, but am damned scared to smoke it!); Fuente Hemingway Short Story; CAO L’Anniversaire Maduro; and to round it off with a great everyday smoke...a well aged Connie #9 Robusto.

Can anyone give me a few suggestions? I absolutely love the La Gloria Cubana Series R Maduro. Does anyone have any suggestions for similar smokes? Any input would be appreciated! THanks!
calavera Offline
#29 Posted: Sat, Jul 27 2002, 9:42 AM EST
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Partagas Serie D No 4, Ashton VSG Sorceror, CAO L'anniversaire Cameroon Toro, Cupido Criollo Campana, CAO L'anniversaire eXtreme Robusto
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#30 Posted: Sat, Jul 27 2002, 10:27 AM EST
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calavera

all the ones i received and much thanks for the surprise package.
xibbumbero Offline
#31 Posted: Sat, Jul 27 2002, 11:03 AM EST
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Steve,You are Padroned. X
calavera Offline
#32 Posted: Sat, Jul 27 2002, 8:18 PM EST
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Rick, I was going to include a copy of the Modern Jazz Quartet Blues at Carnegie Hall, but I can't get my CD copying software to work right. When I get things straight, I'll send you a copy.
eleltea Offline
#33 Posted: Sun, Jul 28 2002, 7:28 AM EST
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CLiffie, did you leave out Excalibur on purpose? I have to add that to my very, very favorites list.
cliffie3d Offline
#34 Posted: Sun, Jul 28 2002, 11:11 AM EST
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Oops! OH yes, the Prensado.
rayder1 Offline
#35 Posted: Tue, Jul 30 2002, 5:55 AM EST
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Thanks Steve I'll take your advise.
mhollowa Offline
#36 Posted: Thu, Aug 22 2002, 4:58 PM EST
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Posts: 517
....just finished an Ashton VSG Spellbound, my first. Damn, pardon my French, it is a fine smoke.
Rdell Offline
#37 Posted: Tue, Aug 27 2002, 7:12 PM EST
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Posts: 11
Fuente Hemingway Classic
Fuente Curly Head--Great taste and cheap
Padron 3000 and 5000 maduro
Romeo y Juliette
Montecristo Robusto
dbguru Offline
#38 Posted: Wed, Aug 28 2002, 11:59 AM EST
Joined: 03-06-2002
Posts: 1,300
Of what I've smoked
1) Montecristo #2 Cuban (#3 & #4 also up there)
2) Padron Anni Maduro(Most sizes)
3) Opus X
4) Carlos Torano Exodus & Signature
5) Well aged Padron Delicias (nice size!!)
6) El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme
7) Ashton VSG
8) Fuente Don Carlos
9) Padron Maduro (Deilicias and 3000 especially)
10) Flor de Oliva Grand Maduro
jcrimmins Offline
#39 Posted: Wed, Aug 28 2002, 4:15 PM EST
Joined: 04-26-2000
Posts: 787
I'm looking through my humidors now.
1) This ones a good one
2) And can't forget this one.
3) This one is top 5 material too.
4) Look at the oily sheen on this one.
5) My fifth pick is a tie between these two right here.
BMW Offline
#40 Posted: Wed, Aug 28 2002, 4:18 PM EST
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I must agree. Barry
jcrimmins Offline
#41 Posted: Wed, Aug 28 2002, 4:21 PM EST
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And Barry is always right!!
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