Not elitist, but practical. Most of the cubans, I enjoy, are less expensive, than the comparable Non-Cuban cigar, that I enjoy. So I smoke mostly cuban cigars. I actually use the Fuentes,mainly 858S.G. Anejos and Hemingway maddies, as a change of pace smoke. The Padrons mainly Anni 64s, as a special treat. But for true special occasions, I prefer a H. Upmann Sir Winston, over any other cigar.
Yeah, after further review, I guess I am a bit of an elitist. But I think that life is too short to smoke crappy cigars. Especially with the limited time to smoke I have now days.
But I wasn't always this way. I used to smoke a lot in Indian Tabacs, mainly the Super Fuertes. I also smoked a lot of Toronos, especially the Signature line. I smoked a lot of CAO, and a lot of Perdomos, all of them. And why they do all make some fine cigars, and I wouldn't turn one down, if I am gifted one. They just are not the flavor profile that I will select to spend my money on. But I have to admit, Perdomo has put out a lot of new blends, since I went on my Cuban cigar run, and I may have to check them out.
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)🍺
