Top 3 NC Cigars

[alfredo_buscatti]

No cheating; only 3; in order of descending preference. I've participated in many pipe tobacco Star lists, and participants would list 5-10 blends when they were supposed to stick to a lesser list. I think limiting this list to 3 makes for a more crisp, decisive list.

1. Padron Serie 1926 Anniversary 80 Years Salomon
2. My Father #2 Belicoso
3. Liga Privada T52 Toro

[kelmac07]

Hmmm...let's see...

1. Viaje Holiday Blend
2. 601 Blue Maduro
3. CAO MX3

[E.J.]

Assuming we are not counting any value based criteria, just if I could walk into a B&M and walk out with 3 different boxes today, no charge -

FFOX Robusto
Padron 1926 #2 M
DPG El Centurion Gurrero

[Trent0341]

My current three NCs favorites are:

Fuente Opus X Double Robusto
Padron 1964 Exclusivo (M)
Oliva Master Blend 3 Robusto

Of course there are so many right up there with those its hard to pick out just three;-)

[maninblack]

Too hard for me to narrow it down to three.

[Bunker]

Tatuaje Havana Cazadores
Opus xXx
Illusione Holy Lance

[thecatch83]

Padron Anniversario Serie 1964 A Maduro
Opus X 77 Shark
Tatuaje Limited Perfecto RC184

[E.J.]

Too hard for me to narrow it down to three.

Come on, Kevin....it's too hard for everyone to narrow it down to three...that is the fun of it.

Nobody is going to hold you to your answers, I already changed once...:r

[Mutombo]

Padron 1926 #2 maduro
Tatuaje 7th reserva
Liga Privada T52 toro

[enlightenedcigar]

Whatever the first 3 I decide to smoke today are. Too many good choices to pick just 3.

[wayner123]

Hirsh y Garcia Panatela
Habanos Torres 20 yr lancero
Esencia Corona Gorda

[Emjaysmash]

Illusione 88
Padron Londres Maduro
Escencia Corona Gorda

[maninblack]

Ok here goes.

LP 9 Flying Pig
MOW Ruination
601 Blue

[smokinpeace]

Anejo 46
Opus Fuente Fuente
Tat Pork Tenderloin

[Apoco]

Arturo Fuente Hemmingway Signture
Diesel Unholy Cocktail
Tatuaje Pork Tenderloin
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[Chemyst]

These are my non-special occasion top 3:

San Cristobal
La Riqueza
AF Hemingway maduro

Chemyst :cool2:

[NCRadioMan]

Hirsh y Garcia Panatela
Tatuaje Especiales
Esencia Petite Corona

[Chemyst]

My current special occasion top 3 are:

PAM
LA Cien Anos
Anejo No.77 Shark

Chemyst :cool2:

[mash]

1. Padron 1926 #9 Maduro
2. Fuente Anejo #55
3. Illusione HL

[vzontini]

Drew Estate Liga Privada #9 Toro
Ashton VSG Sorcerer
Arturo Fuente Anejo #55 Torpedo

[j996tt]

601 Blue
601 Green
Cubao (Natural)

[icehog3]

With the caveat that is could change tomorrow:

Esencia Petite Corona
Illusione Epernay Le Petite
Fuente Anejo 77

[tsolomon]

Illusione ~hl~
Tatuaje Black PL
Viaje Skull & Bones

[RevSmoke]

Mind you, what follows is said not to offend or upset anybody, but I need to say it.

Top 3? Don't have any top 3! Don't have any top 1 either. Why? Because the cigars I smoke change depending on mood, food, company, and beverage. What might be my top 3 to smoke on one night might be different for the next night.

So, if I have to limit it to three, I choose not to participate.

Although, I think there are many who are thinking like me. They just don't have the chutzpah to say it.

Love you all!

By the way, I did smoke exactly 3 NCs yesterday, and since this list asks for 3, I will list the smokes that I had. They were:
Coronado Corona Gordo
Kristoff Sumatra Short Robusto
Paul Garmirian Bombone

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[icehog3]

Simmer down now, Todd. :r ;)

[Bunker]

I had chutzpah once when I was a kid (I think they have a shot for it now). :noon

I look at these lists as what three boxes would I buy tomorrow if money wasn't an issue?

Tat Havana
xXx
HL

(Escencia CG is a very close 4th)

[Bill86]

I agree with the Rev, I'm not going to list 3 but here's a few I enjoy the most, in no particular order.

Anejo Shark
Tat Pork Tenderloin
Viaje Exclusivo Robusto
Illusione HL Candela
Viaje Satori
Tat T110
Viaje Summerfest
Padron Anniversary (regular, have yet to try the Maduro)
Oliva Cloth band Red (have yet to try the blue)
God Of Fire Carlito Robusto Tubos

[BryanB]

DPG JJ Sublime
Illusione CG:4
Escencia PC
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[kydsid]

With the caveat that is could change tomorrow:

Esencia Petite Corona
Illusione Epernay Le Petite
Fuente Anejo 77

Someone call the cops. You stole my three favorite NC's.

[icehog3]

Someone call the cops. You stole my three favorite NC's.

Great minds? :r

Just smoked an Illusione Epernay Le Petite to solidify the choice.

[montecristo#2]

Tatuaje Cojonu 2009
Tat Especiales
Tat Gran Cojonu

I think I would probably put a DPG Series JJ sublime after that.

[kelmac07]

Oliva Cloth band Red (have yet to try the blue)

Is that so Bill? :D :D

[Kreth]

Is that so Bill? :D :D
Ruh roh, Raggy! :r:r:r
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[pinotguy]

Tatuaje Cojonu 2006
El Triunfador Limited Lancero (OR)
Habana Leon Toro

[Bill86]

Is that so Bill? :D :D

Easy there Mac :su

[mike]

PAM
anejo 49
ashton vsg

[MarkinAZ]

My three are:

1. Jose Marti Magnum (its old school, but has never let me down)
2. Tat Havana VI Verocu #9
3. Little Havana OR Robusto


Hmmm...let's see...

1. Viaje Holiday Blend
2. 601 Blue Maduro
3. CAO MX3

Gee, with 60,000 boxes stored away, who would've thought that:rolleyes:;)

[thecatch83]

I'm just surprised the Blue wasn't #1 on Mac's list!!!

[Kreth]

I'm just surprised the Blue wasn't #1 on Mac's list!!!
And no mention of it tasting "like a fresh-baked brownie." I call hacked account... ;)
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[Adriftpanda]

Padron 26th
George A. Rico's private lancero collection
Tatuaje Cazadores

[RevSmoke]

Simmer down now, Todd. :r ;)

Depending on my company, I'd choose what I'd smoke. Not knowing exactly what I'd be drinking or eating... If I were to have a cigar with you my friend, I think I'd smoke a Litto Gomez Oriental - something with stout body and small size, just to keep me humble.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[timj219]

Partagas Spanish Rosado
Torano Exodus Gold
Oliva V Maduro 2010 (ever since I smoked my first a few days ago)

[awsmith4]

1. Tatuaje SW (natural) or Especial
2. LG Lancero
3. Escencia Corona Gorda

[jsd]

Padron 45th
Casa Fuente Doble Robusto
Anejo Shark

Three that you definitely can't go wrong with.

[longknocker]

1. Palio Esencia Belicoso
2. Tat Pork Tenderloin
3. Kristoff Criollo Robusto

[emopunker2004]

1. Perdomo2 LE Maduro
2. Tatuaje Anarchy
3. AF 8-5-8

[floydpink]

1. Tatuaje SW (natural) or Especial
2. LG Lancero
3. Escencia Corona Gorda

This one keeps popping up and is now intriguing me.

Never heard of it but will have a look when I amke my normal Weds visit to Corona.

[NCRadioMan]

This one keeps popping up and is now intriguing me.

Never heard of it but will have a look when I amke my normal Weds visit to Corona.

Fantastic cigars produced by the great folks at Palio. :tu

In a word, damngood! :D

[Stephen]

From what I've smoked thus far (which is pretty limited):

AF Don Carlos #2
Padron 1926 #9 (Natural)
La Aurora Preferido Corojo #1

[kaisersozei]

Mind you, what follows is said not to offend or upset anybody, but I need to say it.

Top 3? Don't have any top 3! Don't have any top 1 either. Why? Because the cigars I smoke change depending on mood, food, company, and beverage. What might be my top 3 to smoke on one night might be different for the next night.

So, if I have to limit it to three, I choose not to participate.

Although, I think there are many who are thinking like me. They just don't have the chutzpah to say it.


The Rev said what I didn't have the chutzpah to say. Actually, I had the chutzpah, I was just too lazy. :noon

And since I now posted in here, I guess I ought to post up my highest rated cigars (according to my own very complicated, proprietary scale for rating cigars):

1. Padron X (m) ("X" = take your pick)
2. illusione ~mk
3. Tie: Romeo y Julieta Viejo and San Cristobal Francisco

[Nathan King]

From what I've smoked thus far (which is pretty limited):

AF Don Carlos #2
Padron 1926 #9 (Natural)
La Aurora Preferido Corojo #1

I'm in complete agreement on the first two but have not had the La Aurora. Looks like it's time to try one! :tu

[KenyanSandBoa]

This is a tough one...but here it goes:

1. Liga Privada No. 9 Belicoso
2. Viaje Skull & Bones
3. El Triunfador OR Lancero

[shilala]

LG Diez Small Batch #1
Padron 1926 Maduro #6
Padron 1964 Maduro Monarca

Like Todd, tomorrow those might not even be close to the top 3, but I think it's safe to say that something Padron, something LG Diez and something Fuente will be lingering there in the top 3 any specific day.

[shilala]

Esencia Petite Corona

If I remember correctly, I was the spud that got to smoke the pre-release Escencia Petite Corona when someone was trying to get some feedback.
They were soaking wet and weren't remotely ready for consumption, and I dried them out the best I could before we did a phone conference, and I had to get one smoked.
Out of ten guys, every one gave good marks except me and one more guy. I qualified mine with "the cigar just wasn't ready", so I kinda got tossed out.
I think I still have the other one (or two). Maybe it's ready by now? :sh

[thebayratt]

1. Viaje Satori Zen
2. Padron 26 Maduro
3. Illusione HL Maduro

[KenyanSandBoa]

Like Todd, tomorrow those might not even be close to the top 3, but I think it's safe to say that something Padron, something LG Diez and something Fuente will be lingering there in the top 3 any specific day.

:tpd:...I just had to go by what I have been consuming massive quantities of right now. :D

I know my top three will always be ranked really high, but when I go on my "sweet & mild" kicks, Fuente 858s are pretty hard to top on my list...along with a Lot 23 and nice cup of coffee. :dr:dr

[shilala]

I know my top three will always be ranked really high, but when I go on my "sweet & mild" kicks, Fuente 858s are pretty hard to top on my list...along with a Lot 23 and nice cup of coffee. :dr:dr
When I get a "sweet and mild" kick, I usually grab a cc. They're a good cup of coffee choice, too. Almost as good as an Oliva Blue Maduro. :D

[N2 GOLD]

Padron Anniversario Serie 1964

San Cristobal

Torano Tribute

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[KenyanSandBoa]

When I get a "sweet and mild" kick, I usually grab a cc. They're a good cup of coffee choice, too. Almost as good as an Oliva Blue Maduro. :D

Yeah, that's the path (or steep slope) I'm headed down now. I'm slowly increasing the CC population in my humi, and I have LOVED how they smoke with coffee...especially with a medium roast Kona Estate. :dr

...I really need cheaper hobbies...:r

[Kreth]

I know my top three will always be ranked really high, but when I go on my "sweet & mild" kicks, Fuente 858s are pretty hard to top on my list...along with a Lot 23 and nice cup of coffee. :dr:dr
Which wrapper do you prefer on the Lot 23s?
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[KenyanSandBoa]

Which wrapper do you prefer on the Lot 23s?
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Maduro...but I've nver actually tried the Connecticut, so I don't know if that's a preference or not. :r:r

[Kreth]

Maduro...but I've nver actually tried the Connecticut, so I don't know if that's a preference or not. :r:r
I was just curious because you mentioned coffee. Typically, I like stronger sticks, so the Lot 23 maduro would be my preference for say, a golf smoke; but I've gained an appreciation for milder sticks (especially connies) as a morning smoke with coffee.
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[Giants85]

Right now I'd say...

1. Tat 7th Rosado
2. Cabaiguan Guapos RX
3. Anejo Shark with some age

This list changes quite frequently though, tough to pick 3.

[357]

Probably have to say:

Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo
Padron Series 1926 80th Maduro
Oliva Serie V Maduro (Maddy edges our the regular belicoso IMO)

[KenyanSandBoa]

I was just curious because you mentioned coffee. Typically, I like stronger sticks, so the Lot 23 maduro would be my preference for say, a golf smoke; but I've gained an appreciation for milder sticks (especially connies) as a morning smoke with coffee.
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Yeah, I've taken that route for sure. :tu

I feel like I really hit a nice flavor profile for me with a nice bold coffee with a flavorful stick that's not too powerful. At pretty much any other time I'm reaching for something with some punch to it. :D

[kickerb]

Panacea Black Maduro
Padron 3000 Maduro
Tatuaje Anarchy

[shemp]

1. J L Salazar y Hermanos maduro churchill
2. Camacho Triple maduro torpedo
3. something peppery...fill in the blank.

[icehog3]

1. J L Salazar y Hermanos maduro churchill
2. Camacho Triple maduro torpedo
3. something peppery...fill in the blank.

La Aroma de Cuba Robusto.

[TheStatsGuy]

Tatuaje Pork Tenderloin
Esencia - any size like em all
T110 - OR

[darkninja67]

Right now I would go with:
Padron 40th Anniversary maduro
Opus X Super Belicoso (3 years rest)
Tatuaje J21

[mfarre03]

My top 3 change like the wind, lol. The 3 that are up towards the top today are..
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992
CAO Brazillia
Olivia Series V (These may make it up to the top)

[Seasick Sailor]

Top 3 at 1:10 AM CST. 4/21/11

1. Tatuaje Petit Cazadores Reserva
2. 601 Green Tronco
3. PAM

[smelly4tay]

old:
1. Opus X petite lancero 05- smoking like an Esencia on raisin flavored steroids right now.
2. Oliva MB 1 robusto- amazing blend
3. Tatuaje cojonu 03 from 07- rich, dark ash, better than most cc's
new:
1. Oliva V perfecto
2. LP T52 Pig
3. ELO3

[CRIMPS]

Illusione Holy Lance
La Riqueza
Oliva V Lancero

[xlc12rf]

Tat Havana
Oliva V Belicoso
Fuente Gran Reserva