I was lucky enough to be able to try these smokes this weekend. I thought the VSG was the better cigar. The PAN was a close second and the PAM was very disapointing. The PAM burned terrible and the taste wasn't much better. I think the regular Padron Maduro is a much better cigar.

That's two disappointing PAMs.

I'd say give it another try. IMO the PAM is better than the VSG.

1.PAM Torp.

2.PAM Diplomatico

3.PAN Torp.

4.PAN original release

5.PAM all other sizes

6.VSG Belicoso

7.VSG Exclusivo

8.VSG Tres Mystique

If the 3 brands, in all sizes were put in front of me....these would be my selections.

The PAM is a better cigar than almost all cigars in existence.

JMO

.....and as much as I love Padron maduro 2000-5000, they don't even stand a chance against these three formidable opponents.....unless they have atleast 2 yrs. age on them.

Smoked a PAM torp Saturday night, after a 1 pound sirloin steak off the grill, with all the traditional fixin's. The cigar had a distinct chocolate smell pre-light, had a perfect burn with a snow-white ash, and I smoked it to my fingertips. Same as always - first class quality.

If you had a bad one, you had a rare one. Don't give up on 'em. If the PAM had a bad burn, perhaps it wasn't balanced in humidity, or was very young.

Pam/n and VSG are 2 diff. breads for me i dont think anything I have tryed has the taste of a PAM both great cigars wouldnt say one is better than the other each has is stong points.

GIG'EM,

Dan

What Dan said.....

I like them both, but I prefer the VSGs.

It is an apple and an orange. They're both excellent, but different and difficult to compare.

I smoked VSG Spellbounds for months before I even learned what a PAM was. There's no comparison in MY mind, the PAM is the finest cigar I've ever smoked.

Quote bassdue "IMO the PAM is better than the VSG"

Thems fighten words Tony! PAM is good but VSG wins hands down. LOL

no problem it's been awhile since I kicked some DB butt

you really prefer the VSG? First one I ever had was downright nasty. Had to try another and I do like them.

I guess I do like them better or maybe it is a price thing. It is rare to find PAMs for less the $200 but VSG can be had all day long for that price.

Love them Both,

Enjoy them both.

But If I had to choose a favorite, it would be tough, but a PAM64 Torp. would take the cake.

Later

Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)

VSG for me please

Both. All! Give me all of them! I need variety.

Had my first PAM over the weekend. Very good, but for me I would take the VSG first. I just liked the flavor better. Wouldn't turn either down, that's for sure.