sounds like good advice, got plenty of empty wood boxes from premium cigars- should be spanish cedar. I'll put singles into those for storing. Wish i had keep all the cedar sheets I've tossed. Had no forethought my compulsion would shift to acquiring so many cigars. guess that is why its called compulsion. Happy to report I've not ordered anything yet today!

[quote=Stogie1020]Thanks Delta, the ones I posted are definitely more full flavored, but the reason I am drawn to them specifically is that they seem to be blended in a way that the flavor is strong but not harsh. I know it's all a matter of taste, that's why I wanted some recommendations from the more seasoned smokers for full flavored but smoothly blended smokes. The first time I smoked a LGC Serie N (probably the first really full strength cigar I recall having) I was a little afraid when I lit it that it it would be too strong. Five minutes in to it I recall being amazed at how well blended and smooth the full flavor profile was.

Adding your recco's to my "to try" list, thanks!



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giving more thought...I listed some pricier ones to try...there are alternatives to emptying your wallet...

another three to try, that are in a "more affordable" price range:

Oliva G, O and V: all full flavored and smooth

Joya de Nicaragua 1970 Antano: good and strong when fresh, but if you can stash a few away, they become outstanding if you let them sit for a year or more...strong nic kick

601 Blue, and Green, and my fave, La Bomba (Espinosa makes some very good cigars that won't break the bank, imho)

Cool, thanks for the additional suggestions.

I have a handful of Oliva G's, need to grab some O's and the V's I have smoked and know they are delish.

I may have to grab a 601 sampler, you are the second person to suggest them.

Jdn 1970, added to the to-buy list.

Thanks!

Delta, I just finished the second of a fiver of JDN Antanos you recommended. Really tasty smoke. It's going to take some effort to let them sit for a year and not smoke them rott. I need to pick up a ten pack or two and hide them from myself.

Thanks again.

you won't regret it if you do...glad you enjoyed

Anyone tried the JDN Antano CT?

Seems Halfwheel really liked them a few years back, but I have not heard much about them from anyone who has smoked one.

They are for sale on the mothership but I have never seen them on CBid...

My Favorite 3 right now would be...

Cohiba Macassar
Olivia V Short Robusto
MFLBPR

Always have some on hand and mix in when I know what I want for sitting by the bonfire.

3 Others I enjoy as well:

Tat Tattoo Caballeros are in there as a good runner-up
CAO LaTraviata Maduros are good and smooth as well
DE Factory Smokes Maduros and sun growns are good yard gars for me.

601 Blue Maduro Robusto
Ave Maria Argentum Robusto
Partagas Cifuente Maduro Toro

[quote=RandyLeahey]601 Blue Maduro Robusto
Ave Maria Argentum Robusto
Partagas Cifuente Maduro Toro[/quote]

I've never had these. With all the murmuring of them that I see from folks here with tastes similar to mine, I snagged a 5er of them for $14 here on the auctions. I'm a fan of Nicaraguan cigars.

They are do in tomorrow. If they live up to what I'm reading, you guys might have some more competition on the bids.

As for a Recco, this one is not very creative and you probably already smoke them: Padron anything in the x000 series (choose your preferred vitola) for something that's readily available and at a reasonable price.

If I was only allowed to smoke from one single manufacturer for the rest of my life I'd pick Padron hands down.

Once again, I need some guidance from those of you with a more refined palatte than mine (so basically ALL of you).

I know what I like, and I usuallly don't spend too much on smokes, but I want to branch out a bit even if I end up having to spend more than I usually do.

What I am trying to avoid is just guessing at what a good smoke from a manufacturere would be. I don't want to pick the one Tat/LFD/Liga/Viaje/AF/etc. everyone here thinks sucks and is the outlier in the line.

So, I am looking for recommendations for your fav cigars from the more elevated brands like Tatuaje, LFD, Liga Privada, Fuente, and any other you recommend. I prefer stronger cigars, but really gravitate toward strong and smooth cigars. I am currently smoking a lot of Punch Diablos, Oliva Serie Vs, JdN Antanos (and Dark Corojos), Sancho Panza Dbl Maduros, 601 Blues and the champagne of all cigars CAO Brazilia.

Any specific cigars you think I should try?

For a fairly strong cigar that can be smooth, I would suggest the JRE Aladino Reserva and Aladino Maduro lines…BUT, you need to let them nap for at least 6 months, maybe even longer. If you haven’t already tried them, the Nica Libre line is also in the Full / Med-full range. However, like the JREs, they smooth out after a good l-o-n-g nap. I found them better after 2 years. Of course ymmv.

Thanks Palama! Any specific recommendaitons for Tatuaje/LFD/Warped/Roma/etc?

for a lower cost cigar, relatively speaking, made by Tatuaje that isn't too strong, are good ROTT and also age well, try the La Riqueza line...

La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero are smooth and strong...

Fuente's easy on the wallet line is the 8-5-8 Flor Fina Gran Reserva, in Natural, Maduro, Claro and Sun Grown and can be found at about $5/cigar if you get the box, which I recommend...the Rosado Sun Grown version of these are rare, expensive and HTF

Awesome Delta, thanks!

OK, 5-er of LFD DL naturals (maduro were out OOS) and a 5-er of Tat Faustos should be delivered today...

EDIT: Woot...

https://ibb.co/bR0tpBH 

Best Connecticut, Habano, and Maduro I've burned within the past year.

My Father Connecticut
Padron Series 1926 Natural
Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro

I just smoked the Brazilian maduro. Gotta agree I really liked that one too ^^

Thanks gents, added to my list.

[quote=Stogie1020]Thanks gents, added to my list.[/quote]
Chanukkah's comin'...

[quote=frankj1]Chanukkah's comin'...[/quote]
haha, true Frank... Every year I give my wife a lst of mostly booze and cigars. She is generally not amused.