What's the one cigar that...

[Caymus]

What's the one cigar (or two, or three) that you really enjoy a lot, but gets little mention or seems to fly under the radar ? Not necessarily something obscure (though that's ok too) but just a brand that few seem to talk much about, but that you find yourself turning to again and again ?

Mine would be the Hoyo de Tradicion Corona and the Graycliff 1666 Pirate (torpedo).

What are your's ?

[kenstogie]

Great idea for a thread btw. Tough call.
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[MedicCook]

Esencia. :tu

[NCRadioMan]

Mombacho Thermonuclear

[Smokin Gator]

NC - DPG Black 1977
CC - Partagas Presidente

Both are surprisingly strong and just don't let me down!

[kenstogie]

Great idea for a thread btw. Tough call.
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[Caymus]

Thanks Kenstogie ! Already there are 3 labels to look for that I've never had, 2 of which I've never heard of !

[MedicCook]

Esencia is made by Brothers of the Leaf, who also make Palio. :tu

[kenstogie]

Sorry for the dbl post I think it my crackberry. I have not heard of some of these either and I love trying nee cigars.
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[markem]

1956 Robt. Burns panatela. No one talks about that one anymore.

[captain53]

It is not an obscure brand but you seldom see much on the La Gloria Cubana Serie R's on here. I luv the #6 & 7 Maduros. If you like big extra full body cigars they are wonderful. They were a hot ticket a few years back but now just don't seem to get a lot of attention.:banger

[kenstogie]

It is not an obscure brand but you seldom see much on the La Gloria Cubana Serie R's on here. I luv the #6 & 7 Maduros. If you like big extra full body cigars they are wonderful. They were a hot ticket a few years back but now just don't seem to get a lot of attention.:banger
They were better a few years back. There still good today just not as good.
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[GHC_Hambone]

What's the one cigar (or two, or three) that you really enjoy a lot, but gets little mention or seems to fly under the radar ? Not necessarily something obscure (though that's ok too) but just a brand that few seem to talk much about, but that you find yourself turning to again and again ?

Mine would be the Hoyo de Tradicion Corona and the Graycliff 1666 Pirate (torpedo).

What are your's ?

I have enjoyed every Hoyo de Tradicion I smoked. I think these are wonderful cigars and not too expensive either.

[qwerty1500]

NC - Dominican Por Larranaga and RyJ Anniversario
CC - Trini Coloniales

[kelmac07]

CAO MX3
ML3
DPG Blacks

[Jimbo14]

I never hear anyone talk about the standard CAO Maduro Robustos. I love them, the box I have now is actully quite strong in flavour - such a great cigar.

[wolfandwhisky]

Mombacho Thermonuclear

I've seen this name thrown around a few times - is it still available?

[macsauce13]

CC-Quintero Nacionales Corona
NC-Padilla Hybrid

[BeerAdvocate]

La Herencia oscuro fuerte - This is my new favorite cigar.
The best part is, you can pick up a box on Cbid for less than $40!!!!

also

Los Bloncos Corojo #5
another great cigar that can be had for cheap!

[Mugen910]

fresh barber pole Cohiba pyramides

aged Creamosa

[elderboy02]

NC = Oliva Connecticut Lonsdale
CC = H. Upmann Majestic

[Caymus]

Some great entries ! I too love the Por Larranaga Dominican on Oliva connecticuts when I'm in the mood for a nice mild creamy cigar. The PL Dominicans aren't easy to find...I had to spend some time searching on the internet.

[rizzle]

La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Miami Corona
Cabaiguan Coronas Extra

Hardly ever mentioned, but I love 'em both and they never let me down.

[macsauce13]

fresh barber pole Cohiba pyramides

aged Creamosa

Im intrigued that you like the Cremosa's. Everything I have heard about them has been terrible. No flavor other than burned leaves, etc. Will you tell me about your experience with them?

[Whynot]

ITC Nonpareil-Robutos especially, but all sizes
Sol Cubano Artisans

[kenstogie]

Wow you guys are coming up with some cigars I've already had some I haven't. Sol Cubana Cuban Cabinet, Cabaiguan, La Herencia oscuro fuerte (Great cigar for little $$$), Padilla Hybrid (very light but good smoke for little $$$, seems to get very little love),

[Mr B]

2 that were gifted to me, that I had never heard of, but loved were:

Don Collins, Puerto Rico, Lonsdale LF
&
Felipe Gregorio Pelo de Oro, Fletcha

Both were great

[Mr B]

An aged Padilla Hybird is a very good smoke for little $$

[issues]

2 that were gifted to me, that I had never heard of, but loved were:

Don Collins, Puerto Rico, Lonsdale LF
&
Felipe Gregorio Pelo de Oro, Fletcha

Both were great

Being Puerto Rican I always wanted to try those, unfortunately you cannot purchase them in singles and have to jump into a bundle for around $135.

You don't know of any distributor other than don-collins.com that carries them do you?

[maninblack]

I tend to go with the MOW's. Love those sticks.

[wayner123]

Hirsh y Garcia
Fundacion Ancestral

Time and time again I turn to Punch Rothschilds. They have never let me down. You don't hear much about Punch's but they are a solid performer.

[Coz77]

Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Perfecto


http://www.cigarfox.com/images/products/990_full.png

[elderboy02]

Im intrigued that you like the Cremosa's. Everything I have heard about them has been terrible. No flavor other than burned leaves, etc. Will you tell me about your experience with them?

I am pretty sure he was joking. It is the worst cigar I have ever smoked. I gave Addiction one to smoke at the Shack HERF last year. He took one puff and tossed it. :r

[kenstogie]

Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Perfectop
I have a box resting comfortably in my humi. :D
I tend to go with the MOW's. Love those sticks. love these too.

I am pretty sure he was joking. It is the worst cigar I have ever smoked. I gave Addiction one to smoke at the Shack HERF last year. He took one puff and tossed it. :r
I am sure he was. I tried one of these ONCE. It was like smoking lawn clippings mixed with janitorial cleaning supplies. Took me a week to wash that "flavor" out. YUCK

[macsauce13]

Thats good to hear, as I was afraid he had major damage to his taste buds! ;)

As for the Padilla Hybrid, it is one of my favorite smokes! I have found that for some reason they tend to try up rather easily though?? Maybe its just me.

[kenstogie]

The Padilla Hybrid is on the lighter end of the spectrum for me but I do enjoy them early morning or maybe if I am at a herf the first cigar I have. They get tastier toward the end if I am correct.

[357]

Oliva Master Blends.....I like the torpedo best.

More on the budget side, but I also like the NC-ERdM Robusto Larga. It is a toro sized stick with a great maduro wrapper. They come wrapped in tissue paper. They tend to be a little firm if left in tissue. I buy them by the box for $60-70, take them out of tissue, and they smoke great.

[shilala]

AVO Maduro, Padilla Habanos, Sancho Panza Double Maduro and Extra Fuerte, LFD Coronado, and previously Cuaba. There's a lot of talk about Cuaba all of a sudden, but it's always been overlooked. Vegueros is another cc that doesn't get much talk, maybe rightfully so.

[Caymus]

2 that were gifted to me, that I had never heard of, but loved were:

Don Collins, Puerto Rico, Lonsdale LF
&
Felipe Gregorio Pelo de Oro, Fletcha

Both were great



The Felipe Gregorio Pelo de Oro is featured from time to time on Joe's Jambalaya and on Cbid.

Thanks for all the great replies. It gives me some good ideas to try when I'm in the mood to try something new and off the beaten path.

[kugie]

Benchmade

[Mr B]

Being Puerto Rican I always wanted to try those, unfortunately you cannot purchase them in singles and have to jump into a bundle for around $135.

You don't know of any distributor other than don-collins.com that carries them do you?

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[shilala]

The Felipe Gregorio Pelo de Oro is featured from time to time on Joe's Jambalaya and on Cbid.

Thanks for all the great replies. It gives me some good ideas to try when I'm in the mood to try something new and off the beaten path.
I've had Pelo De Oro's that were spectacular, and ones that weren't fit to smoke. I'm not even talking about minor changes, more like a person would never recognize a single thing between two if they were blindfolded.
I was really excited about them when I initially found them, then gave them up for junk.
If they're right, they are a true joy, and something that's not duplicated out there (in my experience). :tu

[ripper]

Good thread.
Nording robustos & toros by Rocky Patel.

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq302/bartripp/nortoro.jpg

[captain53]

They were better a few years back. There still good today just not as good.
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I have to agree with you on that but I find almost all cigars that way these days.

[kenstogie]

I also like the Pepin Fumadores. There purdy cheep 2

[Powers]

Haven't had enough CCs to say yet but as far as NCs go....5 Vegas Miami toro, Angel 100, RP Sungrowns and Casa Fernandez Lanceros (although the latter is hard to find)

:2

[RevSmoke]

La Gloria Cubana Maduros.

[Mugen910]

Thats good to hear, as I was afraid he had major damage to his taste buds! ;)



I have the taste buds of an Ogre...:sad

[Mpython24]

idk if this fits but the RyJ Reserva Real and the plain ol CAO Gold. Seem to be the ones that i wish i had some more of somedays.

[macsauce13]

I have the taste buds of an Ogre...:sad

You know what? If you like them then good for you! You like a cheap cigar that won't empty your wallet.

"Smoke what you like my friend!"

[Coz77]

Thought of another one guys.... I enjoyed a 5 pack of these last summer and couldn't get enough. I personally went into them expecting a dog rocket. Turns out I nubbed every single one.

Creme De Jamaica
http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/skupics/cdj/CI-CDJ-CORN5PK-200.jpg

[Kreth]

I also like the Pepin Fumadores. There purdy cheep 2
I just snagged a box of these. Very tasty, and surprisingly decent burn for a sandwich cigar.
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[shilala]

This is a VERY easy one for me, Two brands, El Original and Esencia.

I'll second the El Original. I like the toro maduro the best. I'm never without a box, haven't been for a few years now. I absolutely love them, and that's a lot to say for an international blend like the El. How it stays so consistant, I'll never know.

[danreeve]

New Havana Cigars House E.L. #2

I could smoke that everyday.

[Caymus]

[QUOTE=ripper;829348]Good thread.
Nording robustos & toros by Rocky Patel.

What's the Nording like ? I am seeing them at clearout prices, but I can't find many reviews. Are they made by Rocky ? What are they comparable to ?

[ripper]

QUOTE: What's the Nording like ? I am seeing them at clearout prices, but I can't find many reviews. Are they made by Rocky ? What are they comparable to ?[/QUOTE]


Medium strength, spicy, good wrapper from Costa Rica, a coffee/caramel tinge, esp. in the latter stages. Beautiful aroma. Like a mellow version of the Oliva Serie V.
Well-made, I smoke 2 or 3 a week, and have never had a bummer draw.
Nordings are made by Rocky Patel in Honduras. They changed the packaging. The new box is not as stout, and the logo has been altered. The original logo and packaging were boring. That's why you see the toros on closeout at Holt's for a bargain price of $69.95 for 25.

[Tredegar]

You mean these?

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/adeptmoron/Hoyos.jpg

These are currently my favorite, most consistent NC smokes also. I always look for them on CBid when I run low.