pinup22
Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:42:00 AM
What cigar is currently overlooked but will soon rise in popularity?
jd1
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Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:49:00 AM
That's a tough one. I would've said the La Aroma de Cuba but now they are getting a following. I've always thought the El Rico Habano was a sleeper smoke and best bang for the buck. I still believe however that Bucanero has a long successful future as the momentum builds. It's slow in coming but this brand will be a household name IMHO.
bildo
Thursday, February 27, 2003 11:27:00 AM
I agree with the el rico's, excellent smoke. My pick would be the mayorga's. I have yet to try the high octane but the regular line ranks right up there with the padrons and at a half the price.
eleltea
Thursday, February 27, 2003 11:34:00 AM
Am watching the buzz on La Flor Domincana ligero series. Haven't tried one yet, but got some coming.
jreddoch
Thursday, February 27, 2003 11:41:00 AM
Lee's the man! The LFDLs are excellent.
jd1
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Thursday, February 27, 2003 11:59:00 AM
Thanks LLT; I'll have to pic up a couple now that you've mentioned it!
xibbumbero
Thursday, February 27, 2003 11:59:00 AM
The LFD Ligero's I have tasted young and too strong. I've got them aging to see if this mellows them out. X
jd1
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Thursday, February 27, 2003 12:09:00 PM
X, I found the same with the Antanos 1970 IMHO. They are tasty but need some time in the humi.
Charlie
Thursday, February 27, 2003 12:59:00 PM
The Joya de Nics Antanos 1970 are f---ing dynamite! Great cigar! Most robust mother I have ever tried. Spicy and strong.

Charlie
eleltea
Thursday, February 27, 2003 2:41:00 PM
2nd the motion, X and JD. I just finished a JdN Antaño. That is a reak kickass cigar. Held my interest the whole way and didn't know how buzzed I was getting til it was too late. Peppery and tasty, but with a sharp edge that I trust time will take care of. Highly recommended.
eleltea
Thursday, February 27, 2003 2:41:00 PM
You, too, Charlie. You hit the return key before I did.
alsant
Thursday, February 27, 2003 4:01:00 PM
I have ome to realy enjoy almost any perdomo i have had , what do you people think?
Mr_Vance
Thursday, February 27, 2003 8:42:00 PM
Agree with alsant. Hard to find a bad Perdomo.

Also another sleeper is Industrial Press. These can be gotten at a steal on Cbid. Few seem to have discovered what a great smoke these really are. If the overbidders find out about these I'm ruined.

Hope I haven't let the cat out of the bag.
RICKAMAVEN
Friday, February 28, 2003 12:29:00 AM
Mr_Vance

too late. try promoting bad frogs, i have more then enough.
jreddoch
Friday, February 28, 2003 2:49:00 AM
I'd also add the Occidental Havana Sun Grown. I bought my first box for $40 and my second for $49. The bids on these steadily go up as people realize how good they are.
DrMaddVibe
Friday, February 28, 2003 3:09:00 AM
Guys, the Ligero's have been around a LOT longer than most give them credit for!

This is the cigar that probably ruined the CAO Criollo for my tastebuds! Why plunk down 7-8 bucks for that when you can get this one for 4.50!!!!
Skatty2hotty
Friday, February 28, 2003 3:29:00 AM
I just had a La Perla Habana Maduro last night. It was GREAT! Got the 4 size sampler and started with the Toro. I'm gonna let at least 2 sleep it the 'dor for a while. Probably give one to my friend first chance I see him.
SmokinAFuente
Friday, February 28, 2003 5:37:00 AM
How about the Sancho Panza Double Maduro. mmmmmm
smithbw
Friday, February 28, 2003 8:17:00 AM
I was reading this post and realized that I had purchased (some time back) a five pack of double maduro mayorga's churchills. Finally found them, fired one up five minutes ago and I must say - it is awesome. Of course, the one that I am smoking is covered with plum so I am sure that enhances the flavor. I Also agree with jreddoch about the OCC's. Awesome!

Regards,


B
Spiny Norman
Friday, February 28, 2003 9:03:00 AM
Haven't tried one myself but I keep hearing good things about the Trilogy Maduro's. Got one in the box. Maybe I can get to it this weekend.