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puskarich Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Mar 20 2003, 5:20 PM EST
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Thought it would be interesting to hear about any of the "lesser known" cigars you smoked recently that turned out to be really good.
eleltea Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Mar 20 2003, 6:42 PM EST
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Don Carlos belicoso.
Cigarick Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Mar 20 2003, 7:13 PM EST
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I'm not sure which I like better -- Dark Sharks, or Diesels.
xibbumbero Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Mar 20 2003, 7:14 PM EST
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Boy,there's a sleeper. X
Robby Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Mar 20 2003, 7:15 PM EST
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he said "sleeper" NOT COMATOSE!!!
Cigarick Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Mar 20 2003, 7:43 PM EST
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Yeah, but if we broadcast the ones we really like, it'll start bidding wars and the prices will go up. Okay, okay, here's one: 5 Vegas. Those Soleares don't make me puke, either, and for 50 cents, when you just gotta smoke something but don't have any reason to burn a premium smoke, they're fine. Flor de Something, but I'm afraid if I go over to my 'dor and check on the name, I'll end up smoking something...
emgjet Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Mar 20 2003, 7:54 PM EST
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ROFLMAO at Robby's reply.

Sleepers, let me see. I would think ERH are a choice since many here seem not to mention them. They're always part of my regular rotation.
Imperio Cubana's, and Nestor Vintage Maduro's just to mention two more.

Ed
Cigarick Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Mar 20 2003, 7:57 PM EST
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Flor de los Reyes.
jd1 Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Mar 20 2003, 8:32 PM EST
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Ditto emgjet; also Joya de Nic Antano has a lot of complexity and full bodiedness for such a good price.
mrkmitch Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Mar 21 2003, 2:28 AM EST
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Havana Royale, good mild stick at a great Cbid price.
gerber Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Mar 21 2003, 3:25 AM EST
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Cuban Knockoffs--unappealing name, but these are really good. Full-bodied, peppery flavor.

On the mild side, I ditto the above comments on the Havana Royale--a really well made cigar that is actually better than many of the more famous mild brands.

A few more:

La Hoja
Either of the Don Kiki lines
Warhol (give it lots of humidor time first)
La10870 Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Mar 21 2003, 4:43 AM EST
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Don Kiki 2000 is very cheap and pretty tasty, extremely well made. I also think the Don Lino's are a bargin at Cigarbid prices.
Wood-man Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, Mar 21 2003, 11:42 AM EST
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A few sleepers that i haven't seen on CB.

Flamenco
Belinda
Bock Y Ca

All very good smokes, not the best, but very good
eze Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Mar 21 2003, 12:52 PM EST
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Cupido Criollo. Outstanding smokes. But by the looks of some of the bidding, they seem to be catching on.
digdug77 Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Mar 21 2003, 1:02 PM EST
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Diesels, and Tres Hermanos...both tasty maddies that will not break the bank.

JJ
Robby Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Mar 21 2003, 1:13 PM EST
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Savenelli (SP?) just had one.
xaigoxx Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Mar 25 2003, 3:13 AM EST
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lonewolfs.. mmm
BeatDragon Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, Mar 25 2003, 6:31 AM EST
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5 Vegas a sleeper? Dunno 'bout that. They seem to be going for almost CI regular price on CBid and if you looked at the latest CI catalogue they look to be threatening to raise the price...the *&^$$%. They have become a hot seller in a competitors line as well.

A good mild sleeper... W&D. Im not worried about the bids going up. I have at least 200 of those tasty little sticks.
Homebrew Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, Mar 25 2003, 9:56 AM EST
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Yeah,
JD1 and Lowman, turned me on to Joya de Nic Antano 1970. OMG best damn cigar I have had in awhile. Sold me on those. oooops wrong smoke, those SUCK. Yeah thats those Bad Frogs that I liked yeah, yeah thats the ticket
Homebrew
smithbw Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Mar 25 2003, 10:35 AM EST
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Sleeper(ing) Gars - Got a bunch of em...Thanks to JD1, Lowman, X, Scottypop, iquester, et al!! =)

Okay, Okay, Seriously - My favorite sleeper - is...

La Rosa Especial Mi Favorita - Awesome - Rich Full Smoke, easy draw, even burn! Need I say more...

But Please don't bid on 'em! =)

Regards,


B

Tazziedevil Offline
#21 Posted: Wed, Mar 26 2003, 11:42 AM EST
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Diesels and Bock Y Ca. Also Flor De Florez has always been tasty.
RZiems Offline
#22 Posted: Sun, Mar 30 2003, 8:21 AM EST
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How about Cabanas? I ordered some of these and liked them. Not the best, but more than just smokeable.
egruff Offline
#23 Posted: Mon, Mar 31 2003, 6:30 PM EST
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Flor de Olivas (all 3 wrappers). They're not nearly as good or well-constructed as the "O"s, but they're fairly inexpensive and not too bad.

Eric
hoagie55 Offline
#24 Posted: Tue, Apr 1 2003, 3:48 AM EST
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I agree the Cupido Crillos are a great little smoke, but the prices are going up too. Did I say good? No, they are terrible. Don't waste your money on them!!
Charlie Offline
#25 Posted: Tue, Apr 1 2003, 5:25 AM EST
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Cupidos suckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!

Do not buy them as any purchase is an overbuy! Buy Wolves and Frogs and ciggies that Rick likes.

Charlie
Eggman Offline
#26 Posted: Wed, Apr 2 2003, 4:27 AM EST
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Got a 5 pk of Occidentals the other day - what a gorgeous looking smoke. Looks alot like an Avo. Great taste, burned like a charm.

gerber Offline
#27 Posted: Wed, Apr 2 2003, 1:18 PM EST
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Those Occidentals are great! Frankly I like the Reserve better than the Sungrown (the latter is stronger, but the former has more actual flavor IMO). A flawlessly made smoke.
dbguru Offline
#28 Posted: Thu, Apr 3 2003, 8:34 AM EST
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If I tell you my sleepers you'll bid up their price. OK I'll admit to a couple. Aged Sinatra My Ways can be a nice smoke. 5 vegas is hit or miss, the double coronas are generally good but the other sizes can be dissapointing. I had an Adolphus several months ago that was impressive, so I'm trying the latest batch. Let's hope!! Also I'm hearing that the Drew estates La Viejas is worth checking out. We'll see.
cccbus Offline
#29 Posted: Sun, Apr 6 2003, 9:03 PM EST
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Best Cigar i had in a while out of the Acid line is the Def Sea. Great Smoke
osage Offline
#30 Posted: Mon, Apr 7 2003, 6:44 AM EST
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Dominico robusto. Not much to look at but very tasty.
lenny4z Offline
#31 Posted: Mon, Apr 7 2003, 6:52 AM EST
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I'll second the Dominocos, - I've had 2 or 3 robustos and I have about 25 toros left. In two bundles I've hit two that were very bitter and I couldn't smoke them, but they are great for the price. I just wish cbid had them.

-Lenny
osage Offline
#32 Posted: Tue, Apr 8 2003, 4:47 PM EST
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I will second that Lenny. For the price, Dominicos rule!
efm Offline
#33 Posted: Tue, Apr 8 2003, 6:03 PM EST
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La Finca. Surprisingly decent smoke.
ducati996 Offline
#34 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 2:18 AM EST
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I agree with egruff....Flor de Olivia. I prefer the Cameroons.
rastusmcnair Offline
#35 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 10:41 AM EST
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Flor De Todos and Thiriet-Mercedes Torpedos. Hecho a Mano and Don Julio aren't half bad either.
CulleyJC52 Offline
#36 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 3:47 PM EST
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Ditto about the Flor de todos - madaro, taste uck when first received, but, not bad after few months in the dor.

Just have one this morning and can't beleive the difference. Think I paid $7.00 a box, so far one of my best gambles
CulleyJC52 Offline
#37 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 3:48 PM EST
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bundle I mean
titlerep1 Offline
#38 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 3:57 PM EST
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I personally like the Cubano Amano's they are very smokable and cheap enough that I can smoke them sitting in traffic to and from work.

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