Mraia
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Saturday, November 4, 2023 4:19:02 PM
I’ve usually stayed away from Maduros mistakenly thinking they were stronger than I would like.

But I realize I was wrong, so what should I be checking out? Any recommendations welcome. I do enjoy a medium cigar, but am happy to go full bodied if the flavors there

Thanks

frankj1
Saturday, November 4, 2023 4:34:37 PM
Arturo Fuente makes some nice maddies, a good intro into that wrapper.

Padrons are excellent.

PapaWhiskey
Saturday, November 4, 2023 4:41:09 PM
Arturo Fuente 858 and Rothschild Maduros are my favorites. The AF Hemingway Maduros are also great. The AF Anejo is fantastic.
Mraia
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Saturday, November 4, 2023 5:18:23 PM
Thanks guys will check them out for sure
Cheno
Saturday, November 4, 2023 5:45:26 PM
AF anejo amazing.
Saturday, November 4, 2023 7:21:13 PM
My favorite maduros are the Foundation tabernacle broadleaf maduro and the Drew Estate undercrown maduro.
cashmoneydave
Saturday, November 4, 2023 7:23:13 PM
My Father Flor De Las Antillas Maduro
Stogie1020
Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:32:24 PM
LFD double ligero maduro is great, too.
Mraia
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Sunday, November 5, 2023 8:52:59 AM
I don’t think it was the Maduro, but that LFD double Ligero kicked my azz! I was punching way above my weight class with that one. It was a great cigar though, and maybe the maduro would work for me.

Adding to the list…thanks

Mraia
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Sunday, November 5, 2023 8:54:27 AM
Gonna be an expensive day today…
Tiver
Sunday, November 5, 2023 10:21:01 AM
Over here in noobland I have received a ton of various budget friendly maddies. Depending on what you care to spend and what vitola you might prefer......

AJF Last Call maduro is decent. I got ten geniales for under $30 from tenski, but they usually are mid $30s these days.

Southern Draw Quick Draw Mad corona gorda was going for way cheap this summer..decent little smoke for $3ish

Punch Rothschilde mad is often on cbid..I like them pretty well. I frirst picked up three 5ers on cbid for $4ea a few months ago. Since then I grabbed a couple more fivers and have paid $7. They show up with no image on the auction...maybe that's why they sometimes go

Graycliff 10 Year Vintage are fairly mild/med. After my first fiver I went back and picked up a couple more. The fluctuate, but if you can get a 5er for $14 or $16 on cBid they are worth a taste imo.

Monte Cristo media noche (edmundo...I think I'd like to try the corona)..I bought several singles on cBid for $4. My buddy loves them. I'm ok with them....maybe after some rest they'll hit me differently

I have "better" maddies from Fuente, DE, MF, CH, but the above aren't going to waste. I still like 'em and I'll still enjoy 'em

Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:17:11 PM

I don’t think it was the Maduro, but that LFD double Ligero kicked my azz! I was punching way above my weight class with that one. It was a great cigar though, and maybe the maduro would work for me.

Adding to the list…thanks

Mraia wrote:

That's a strong cigar about as strong as cigars get. They make that cigar in a huge size something like 8×70 called a "digger". Smoked one once just to try..Great cigar to watch a sporting event cause it will last the whole game even if it goes into OT but smoke it slow and sitting down.

Mraia
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Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:49:46 PM
Yeah put me on my back^
Mraia
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Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:51:13 PM
Hey Tiver I appreciate a budget friendly stick as much as the next guy! Thanks for the recommendations!
PapaWhiskey
Sunday, November 5, 2023 5:41:33 PM
You might also try Cohiba Black and Macanudo Maduro. Both are available here on cbid for around $3.50 each if you catch it right. Both have CT Broadleaf wrappers with Dominican filler. I like them both. Montesino Maduro is another good one to try.
frankj1
Sunday, November 5, 2023 6:54:24 PM
if you don't want more than medium strength and not expensive, the Illusione Rothschild is a good one to try.

I'm a FOG but there are even FOGGIER guys here who may yet weigh in.

JGRAZ
Sunday, November 5, 2023 7:42:44 PM
I know its a running joke here but the Brazilia isn't to bad either. Particularly the box press.
Stogie1020
Sunday, November 5, 2023 10:46:44 PM

Yeah put me on my back^

Mraia wrote:

Oh man, too funny. Not my intent to make anyone sick, I just lean toward the really strong stuff. The dl600 maduro is one of my favorites.

Currently smoking a Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro that's been sitting for a few years. Super smooth.

ZRX1200
Monday, November 6, 2023 12:40:09 AM
Eiroa CBT

Tatuaje PCR

Tatuaje Noella Reserva

Hemingway Classic Maduro

Dunbarton Mi Querida

Macanudo Black actually isn’t terrible.

Stogie1020
Monday, November 6, 2023 12:27:25 PM
Don't forget the Pradon X000 maduro. Great cigar.

The 3000 maduro used to be my go-to.