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pinup22 Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 10:42 AM EST
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What cigar is currently overlooked but will soon rise in popularity?
jd1 Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 10:49 AM EST
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That's a tough one. I would've said the La Aroma de Cuba but now they are getting a following. I've always thought the El Rico Habano was a sleeper smoke and best bang for the buck. I still believe however that Bucanero has a long successful future as the momentum builds. It's slow in coming but this brand will be a household name IMHO.
bildo Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 11:27 AM EST
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I agree with the el rico's, excellent smoke. My pick would be the mayorga's. I have yet to try the high octane but the regular line ranks right up there with the padrons and at a half the price.
eleltea Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 11:34 AM EST
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Am watching the buzz on La Flor Domincana ligero series. Haven't tried one yet, but got some coming.
jreddoch Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 11:41 AM EST
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Lee's the man! The LFDLs are excellent.
jd1 Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 11:59 AM EST
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Thanks LLT; I'll have to pic up a couple now that you've mentioned it!
xibbumbero Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 11:59 AM EST
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The LFD Ligero's I have tasted young and too strong. I've got them aging to see if this mellows them out. X
jd1 Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 12:09 PM EST
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X, I found the same with the Antanos 1970 IMHO. They are tasty but need some time in the humi.
Charlie Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 12:59 PM EST
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The Joya de Nics Antanos 1970 are f---ing dynamite! Great cigar! Most robust mother I have ever tried. Spicy and strong.

Charlie
eleltea Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 2:41 PM EST
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2nd the motion, X and JD. I just finished a JdN Antaño. That is a reak kickass cigar. Held my interest the whole way and didn't know how buzzed I was getting til it was too late. Peppery and tasty, but with a sharp edge that I trust time will take care of. Highly recommended.
eleltea Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 2:41 PM EST
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You, too, Charlie. You hit the return key before I did.
alsant Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 4:01 PM EST
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I have ome to realy enjoy almost any perdomo i have had , what do you people think?
Mr_Vance Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Feb 27 2003, 8:42 PM EST
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Agree with alsant. Hard to find a bad Perdomo.

Also another sleeper is Industrial Press. These can be gotten at a steal on Cbid. Few seem to have discovered what a great smoke these really are. If the overbidders find out about these I'm ruined.

Hope I haven't let the cat out of the bag.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Feb 28 2003, 12:29 AM EST
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Mr_Vance

too late. try promoting bad frogs, i have more then enough.
jreddoch Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Feb 28 2003, 2:49 AM EST
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I'd also add the Occidental Havana Sun Grown. I bought my first box for $40 and my second for $49. The bids on these steadily go up as people realize how good they are.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Feb 28 2003, 3:09 AM EST
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Guys, the Ligero's have been around a LOT longer than most give them credit for!

This is the cigar that probably ruined the CAO Criollo for my tastebuds! Why plunk down 7-8 bucks for that when you can get this one for 4.50!!!!
Skatty2hotty Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Feb 28 2003, 3:29 AM EST
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I just had a La Perla Habana Maduro last night. It was GREAT! Got the 4 size sampler and started with the Toro. I'm gonna let at least 2 sleep it the 'dor for a while. Probably give one to my friend first chance I see him.
SmokinAFuente Offline
#18 Posted: Fri, Feb 28 2003, 5:37 AM EST
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How about the Sancho Panza Double Maduro. mmmmmm
smithbw Offline
#19 Posted: Fri, Feb 28 2003, 8:17 AM EST
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I was reading this post and realized that I had purchased (some time back) a five pack of double maduro mayorga's churchills. Finally found them, fired one up five minutes ago and I must say - it is awesome. Of course, the one that I am smoking is covered with plum so I am sure that enhances the flavor. I Also agree with jreddoch about the OCC's. Awesome!

Regards,


B
Spiny Norman Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, Feb 28 2003, 9:03 AM EST
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Haven't tried one myself but I keep hearing good things about the Trilogy Maduro's. Got one in the box. Maybe I can get to it this weekend.
Charlie Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Feb 28 2003, 9:35 AM EST
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eleltea, Nice to see someone else as crazy as me and Sonny! The Joy de Nics are damn awesome!

Charlie
jreddoch Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Feb 28 2003, 10:03 AM EST
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Two good new cigars are the Fonseca Serie F and the Cubita Spanish Market Selection, both made by Manuel Quesada at MATASA. The Serie F is med. bodied with a rich flavor. The CSMS is full-bodied and a real bargain.

The Antano 1970s are too strong for me! Make me feel like my head's been used as a pile driver.
jimprice334 Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Feb 28 2003, 10:09 AM EST
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I think the La Flor Dominicana Limitado, is a good choice for a rising star. They are little hard to come by but very yummy.

Jim Price
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pinup22 Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, Mar 5 2003, 2:09 PM EST
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I think the AVO's, (which have already been known to be top notch) are gaining on competitors. It's hard to find a bad batch of them and boy are they creamy!

gerber Offline
#25 Posted: Wed, Mar 5 2003, 2:40 PM EST
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I absolutely love the Cupido Criollo series. It is deserving of a place in the rising star category IMHO.
xibbumbero Offline
#26 Posted: Wed, Mar 5 2003, 3:18 PM EST
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I like the Cupido Criollo also. I just PU a box of Campanas for $35. X
eze Offline
#27 Posted: Wed, Mar 5 2003, 3:27 PM EST
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Ditto on the Cupidos. The Don Thomas Cameroon line is also underrated. Oh and I almost forgot the Estavan Cruz line is also tasty but unheralded.
Steve*R Offline
#28 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 10:08 AM EST
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(Manuel Quesada makes lots of terrific cigars. Most of late, unheralded)

Rising star: Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra is reported to be the exact same blend as the EMS wrapped Hoyo de Monterrey Estelo 75th Anniversary Cabinet Selection.
docrks Offline
#29 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 4:48 PM EST
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The offerings from the Gurkha Regent and the Gurkha Ltd Expedition as well as 2 beautiful Torpedos from Trilogy - the Native Cameroon and the Corojo - one of the best bangs for the buck in a long time.
eleltea Offline
#30 Posted: Thu, Mar 6 2003, 5:37 PM EST
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My brother hardly smokes anything else but Cupido. Before I introduced him to Cupido he usually smoked Davidoff. He prefers the Cupido, and the humongous difference in price is just a bonus. True story.
THL Offline
#31 Posted: Fri, Mar 7 2003, 4:31 AM EST
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Mayorga, tastes like it cost 3X what you paid.

Dave2112 Offline
#32 Posted: Fri, Mar 7 2003, 12:01 PM EST
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I would have to say Lone Wolf. Hmmmm!!! Go crazy overbiders!

Seriously my vote is for Mayorga. One of the few cigar that are great out of the box
Steve*R Offline
#33 Posted: Sat, Mar 8 2003, 3:24 PM EST
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eleltea wrote: "Before I introduced my brother to Cupido he usually smoked Davidoff. He prefers the Cupido, and the humongous difference in price is just a bonus."

Has your brother tried Private Stock, reported to be Davidoff seconds or Troya in maduro, which are made in the Davidoff factory, and are a far cheaper facsimile to the Davidoff Millenium?

Robby Offline
#34 Posted: Sat, Mar 8 2003, 4:39 PM EST
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I was gifted a Cupido Maduro? by xrundog with some Buc's (Thank you Tim!). I've had the criollo and was not overly impressed, but i thought the maduro (aged maduro?) was most excellent. Very nice. Surprisingly good! MAGICALLY DELICIOUS!! U-FING BELIVABLE!!!!!!! (Sam Kinason voice) AHH AHHH AHHH, pant pant, I might want to order some.
E-Chick Offline
#35 Posted: Sat, Mar 8 2003, 4:52 PM EST
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Robby, you're being way TOO loud for having a newborn in the house...shhhhhh!
hoagie55 Offline
#36 Posted: Sun, Mar 9 2003, 4:01 AM EST
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I have to agree with everyone on the Mayorgas. I was turned on to them when they first came out and have enjoyed many a Mayorga since then.
chuckler Offline
#37 Posted: Sun, Mar 9 2003, 5:33 AM EST
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This cigar is no sleeper but is definitely, quietly, on the fast rise... the Trilogy line by Alec Bradley. Got one in a sampler the other day, and man thats one smooth, tasty 'gar. ANd they fell great in your hand! I have recently read alot of great comments on the boards, and even Gonz praised them last month on CI.com.

Its a comer.

PT ;-)

flyerfixer Offline
#38 Posted: Tue, Mar 11 2003, 8:52 AM EST
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I would have to say gotta try the Maria Mancini Magic Mountin Maduro.
Smooth, nice body, and chocolate mamma! Damm cant get enough. Wow!
(the cigar aint bad too!)
lololol!
Robby Offline
#39 Posted: Tue, Mar 11 2003, 9:12 AM EST
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I misspoke earlier when I said Cupido Maduro. It was a Cupido Toro Negro. VERY nice...
William Huntsman Offline
#40 Posted: Tue, Mar 11 2003, 7:12 PM EST
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I must say, since the first Mayorga Gordito maduro, I have been hooked. Very close to a Padron, somewhat like the Sosa. I am trying to pawn off all the moocher smokes I have bought over the last couple of years to make room in my humi for more of these puppies.
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