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Best Cigar (non CC) over $10 - for the Elitists amongst us!
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Cereal City Cigar Smoker Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Oct 26 2011, 9:52 PM EST
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I will go with the Tatuaje RC 184.

fog

c3s
deadeyedick Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Oct 26 2011, 10:48 PM EST
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First one that comes to mind is the Tatuaje SW Maddie. Unfortunately there were only 50K ever made.

DED
Pheloniousmunk Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, Oct 26 2011, 10:59 PM EST
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Just curious, but how many expensive cigars does a person have to smoke in a given day, week, month, etc....to be considered an elitist? I'm going out on a limb and assuming that most who smoke cigars are going to enjoy a better specimen when the opportunity presents itself but I'm guessing that the schlub who only smokes and enjoys an occasional expensive stick doesn't qualify as an elitist?
july11 Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Oct 26 2011, 11:11 PM EST
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only had one but would say-tat Frank(thanx skipper)

otherwise would have to say-padron 40th maddy

7/11

i don't consider myself an elitists,Frying pan just have a platinum members card!Herfing
cacman Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Oct 26 2011, 11:44 PM EST
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Many to choose from but the best in my humi would be a Perfecxion 1992 or a Cohiba Siglo IV

Never had one of the exclusive Padron Maddies.
tj2001cobra Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 12:18 AM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
First one that comes to mind is the Tatuaje SW Maddie. Unfortunately there were only 50K ever made.

DED


I think I still have a few of these left... Think
tj2001cobra Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 12:20 AM EST
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As for the best, well, do they make cigars under $10? I kid....

Cohete? Noella Reservas? Regios Reservas? I dont even know the price on these but they are/were good
njstone Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 1:24 AM EST
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So ANYTHING over $10? That's pretty wide open, lol. Sometimes I"m not great on true MSRP, though, since I always buy when on sale/auction.

My favorite cigar on earth right now is the Padron 45th Maduro. Just fantastic. But there are quite a few awesome cigars in the "expensive" categories.

Regular Production:
Padron '64 / '26 / 40th / 80th / 45th / 46th (haven't had the 85th yet)
Arturo Fuente Casa Fuente / Opus X / Forbidden X / Anejo / Don Carlos Anniversario / Hemingway Maduro
Tatuaje RC / Reserva J21 / Reserva SW / Avion
Illusione Epernay Le Mattin (I think these are $10)
Liga Privada #9 / T52 / Dirty Rat / L40 (haven't had the other upcoming ones yet)
Ashton VSG / ESG

There are a lot more but the baby's crying, lol.
bs_kwaj Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 2:46 AM EST
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Diamond Crown
stogiemonger Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 5:53 AM EST
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Ashton VSG Sorceror, AF Anejo Shark
dpnewell Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 6:00 AM EST
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Bunch of dang elitists! ram27bat
Cereal City Cigar Smoker Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 6:03 AM EST
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Pheloniousmunk wrote:
Just curious, but how many expensive cigars does a person have to smoke in a given day, week, month, etc....to be considered an elitist? I'm going out on a limb and assuming that most who smoke cigars are going to enjoy a better specimen when the opportunity presents itself but I'm guessing that the schlub who only smokes and enjoys an occasional expensive stick doesn't qualify as an elitist?


The Elitist title is kinda like your nom de plume ....usually tossed around in jest. Having said that, there are some who will only smoke CC and a good friend of mine just smokes Padron Annis since those are what he likes best. A true elitist is someone like TJ who has every limited edition cigar ever made Whistle

Personally, I enjoy a wide variety of smokes as do the vast majority of the B/SOTL on these "boreds".

I would add:

AF BTL Applause


c3s
jespear Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 6:12 AM EST
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Tatueje, Fuente, Padrom, LP . . . yeah, yeah, yeah, I guess.

MY personal favorite in the ^$10 range right now is the La Sirena Trident.
For a few bucks less I'd go with the Coronado by LFD.

Two great smokes, IMHO.


jes

I did smoke a Partagas 160 once. That would rate right up there with the "best".
hoyodude Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 6:44 AM EST
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I would rate the Partagas 150 from several years ago that high. Smoked two and they were very memorable. I've had LP9's, Anejo's, Padron '26's and a few Opus X that I would say were worth the coin as a treat. Not having had any experience with the LE Tat's I have no idea how I'd compare those.
fishinguitarman Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 6:53 AM EST
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PAM's

AF BTL
watchurai Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 7:02 AM EST
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Pheloniousmunk wrote:
Just curious, but how many expensive cigars does a person have to smoke in a given day, week, month, etc....to be considered an elitist? I'm going out on a limb and assuming that most who smoke cigars are going to enjoy a better specimen when the opportunity presents itself but I'm guessing that the schlub who only smokes and enjoys an occasional expensive stick doesn't qualify as an elitist?




If you have to ask...Not talking Not talking


Kidding. I have no idea.

As to the question, I am torn:

Perdomo EdS maduro
Padron serie 1926 maduro
Tatuaje T110
Padron serie 1964 maduro
gimbel Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 7:18 AM EST
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Padron 1964 anniversary pre-serial number
jazzman17 Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 7:36 AM EST
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Tat Tenderloin
efinebloom Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 7:46 AM EST
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I love the Padron 45 Maduro as well. Right under $10 (depending where you go) the San Lotano Oval is about as good as it gets in that barely elitist price range.
duwan Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 7:51 AM EST
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I've never had the pleasure of smoking a cigar that cost over $10.00.

I don't have any elitist or platinum or any other kind of moniker, and prolly never will.


I'll just stick with the $19.95 bundle cigars. If that ain't good enuff, then so be it!!!
muhren Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 7:54 AM EST
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Best smoke for me right now (and it hovers right above $10) is the Liga Privada Dirty Rat.

M
DrMaddVibe Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 8:13 AM EST
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Padron '64
jazzman17 Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 8:17 AM EST
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duwan wrote:
I've never had the pleasure of smoking a cigar that cost over $10.00.

I don't have any elitist or platinum or any other kind of moniker, and prolly never will.


I'll just stick with the $19.95 bundle cigars. If that ain't good enuff, then so be it!!!

Liar
fishinguitarman Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 8:19 AM EST
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+ Liar
Mandoman Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 8:30 AM EST
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All you elitists send me a fiver of each of the cigars mentioned above and I'll conduct a coprehensive taste test and give you the difinitive answer.
JohnE1000 Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 9:06 AM EST
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Under $15 Padron 1964 Maddi Diplomatico.
Under $25 Padron 1926 No.2 and No.9 both in maduro and natural
If you go higher, you cannot go wrong with any of the family reservas.

I have to mention Perdomo EDS Nat. DC original release, if you can find them. Camacho liberty 2009 is a fantastic smoke as well, and can be found as low as $13
liverocks Offline
#27 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 12:32 PM EST
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Mandoman wrote:
All you elitists send me a fiver of each of the cigars mentioned above and I'll conduct a coprehensive taste test and give you the difinitive answer.

hmmmm maybe the cat and the beer bottle for a 5VER.. lol

GOF double robusto 2007, partagas 150...Herfing
Mandoman Offline
#28 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 1:25 PM EST
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liverocks wrote:
hmmmm maybe the cat and the beer bottle for a 5VER.. lol

GOF double robusto 2007, partagas 150...Herfing



The bottle is empty and the cat died.
GD320 Offline
#29 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 1:38 PM EST
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Padron 64 Maduro
lou2row Offline
#30 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 2:00 PM EST
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Padron Millenium.
Stinkdyr Offline
#31 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 2:41 PM EST
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Aint no dadgumm ceegar worth more than 10 bux to me.

Not talking
NJ Navy Chief Offline
#32 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 5:24 PM EST
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Definitely Ashton VSG, Liga Privada Dirty Rat, Opus X (little over rated though). I don't consider myself an elitist or an aficionado. I like to see myself more as an aprecionado
csiegels Offline
#33 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 5:44 PM EST
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Tat Red Tubes.
nnightmar Offline
#34 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 5:47 PM EST
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But do those tubes float?
engletl Offline
#35 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 6:36 PM EST
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Some mentioned already and some more

Perdomo EdS
Ashton ESG
LA Preferidos Ruby
LA Preferidos Emerald
Camacho Liberty
CAO Palms (when they were available)
Padron 26 & 64
Davifdof Millennium
AF Anejo
Diamond Crown Maximus
KPP Offline
#36 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 6:43 PM EST
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I've smoked one or two over 10 bucks.....and if i'm smoking something that ain't cuban these days, and at or around this price point...

it'll like be a Liga Privada T 52 Toro.

Yup, still a fan. Haven't had one fail me yet, and performs just as good IMO as any fancy Padrons that cost twice as much (or more). Although that PAM 45th is purdy good, but not 2 1/2 to 3 times an LP T 52 good....for me at least.
bassman45 Offline
#37 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 6:51 PM EST
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La Aurora cien anos belicoso
jimbud Offline
#38 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 7:37 PM EST
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bassman45 wrote:
La Aurora cien anos belicoso


Bassman loving a la aurora. I'm shocked!!!
liverocks Offline
#39 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 7:56 PM EST
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Mandoman wrote:
The bottle is empty and the cat died.

So I won't have to feed and I have a place for my ashes..... Sounds like s sweet deal to me lol

Also an aged 2004 opus x xxx ask Kevin lol
OldSchool Offline
#40 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 8:21 PM EST
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Aren't there more $10+ cigars than not nowadays?
chemyst Offline
#41 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 10:14 PM EST
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They have cigars that are that expensive?
Whoa!

Chemyst Cool
critter2 Offline
#42 Posted: Thu, Oct 27 2011, 10:23 PM EST
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that's at least a $50 set on your avatar there old school
july11 Offline
#43 Posted: Fri, Oct 28 2011, 3:31 AM EST
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old schools avatar!!!motorboat vitola please!
liverocks Offline
#44 Posted: Fri, Oct 28 2011, 9:24 AM EST
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OldSchool wrote:
Aren't there more $10+ cigars than not nowadays?

Seems the going rate almost at the local BM.... And he wonders why I stopped coming in there.Brick wall
streetrod Offline
#45 Posted: Fri, Oct 28 2011, 10:57 AM EST
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VSG, PAM, La Aurora Preferidos (Ruby/Gold), OpusX, just to name a few.
Nicar Offline
#46 Posted: Fri, Oct 28 2011, 11:16 AM EST
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Viaje DES
dubleuhb Offline
#47 Posted: Fri, Oct 28 2011, 11:25 AM EST
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If I had to pick one........PAM, hands down.
nnightmar Offline
#48 Posted: Fri, Oct 28 2011, 12:10 PM EST
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PAM cleaning up around here...
Whistlebritches Offline
#49 Posted: Fri, Oct 28 2011, 12:32 PM EST
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La Aurora Cien Anos Beli
La Aurora Cien Anos Preferido
Pam 64 Diplomatico
Ashton ESG 20 Year Salute
Opus X DC.....but only with 5+ years age on it


Ron
DBIII Offline
#50 Posted: Fri, Oct 28 2011, 6:48 PM EST
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Nicar wrote:
Viaje DES


+1 damn good smoke.

LP9 pig
Dirty Rat
hemi maduro
Tat Conoju 2006
SW, Regios, and Noella maduro
Tower 45th exclusivo
Many of the S & B's
Illusione maduros
and obviously PAM
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