I tried posting thism essage earlier, but screwed up; so sorry if I duplicate the message.

I have about 2.5 years experience (smoking) and have settled in on a few favorites, which are humidor staples for me; DE Brikk, Astral TVS, 5 Vegas, Cu-Avana Maduro, and recently IT Fire. I consider these pretty mild (by my limited judgement), but I like the way that the notes of flavor are more discernable than in a very strong cigar; nevertheless I find myself wanting a little more kick from time to time. Can anyone recommend some good flavorful cigars with a little more punch?

Rocky Patel 1992

Padron 6000, 3000, 5000 (Natural or Maduro)

Camacho SLR (Toro are good)

CAO Italia

Black Pearl

Puros Indios, Reserva Maxima

If you want your mouth to go numb, try a La Flor Dominicana Chisel. They are good but VERY strong. That is a good way to see what a STRONG cigar is like. I think you will like it.

Looking for a little more punch? Check out anything by punch. My personal favorite is a Punch Champion. I also like the pungh Gran Puro

For affordable strongish smokes I've found the Chateau Fuente SG and Torano Signiture offer strong flavor that develops nice flowery undertones along the way. The chateaus are definitely STRONG. The Griffins fuerte is milder, but has some unique spice not found anywhere else. Other good medium bodied smokes at nice prices are the Gurkha Expedition and Regent. The Expedition is very heavy in the cedar spiciness flavor, while the Regent is smoother and creamier. Regents don't have many surpises like floweriness or spice, but are still excellent medium\ smokes for the price.

Any Ashton VSG

Joya de Nic Antano Gran Consul - very good!

Arturo Fuente Hemingway may fit your flavor profile. I love them.

John L

La Gloria R

Black Pearl, La perla

Fonseca F

CAO Brazilia

Indian Tabec Fuerte

Rocky Patel Diesel

Those maybe a little past medium, what do you guy's think?

La Gloria R

Fonseca F

I think these two are a little fuller-bodied than what he's used to. And JSD, the Antano is a potent cigar and you know it! Sneaky!

Here's my list:

CAO Black

Perdomo Reserve Cuban Cafe / Cameroon

Vintage 1990 by Rocky Patel

Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Maduro

5 Vegas

Carlos Torano 1916

Gurkha Regent

Legends by MATASA

Vegas de Tabacalera Esteli......

Thanks All.....

I've added some of these to my list to try. I don't know if I'm ready for some of these very strong cigars. I'm sure I would smoke them, but it could be a turnoff.....I'll wait until medium is not enough.

PADRON ANNIVERSARY MADURO!!!

Everybody should have at least 3 of these on them at all times.

(sorry ever sense I had my first last week I can't stop thinking about them. And I'm not upset about that either)

Country

Gurkha conneticut Robusto or Regent ,Ashton or Occidental Maduros,Onyx Reseve Maduro. All Tasty moving slowly up the scale smokes!!