Any suggestions on 5 good non-cubans?
 

Well, here I am starting another forum thread. My original intent when I started out with the sticks was to remain pretty much loyal to the Cuban cigar.

But, I find that is really closing alot of doors for me. And, really, this is partially all about new experiences and expanding my horizons. So, I think maybe my original intention is a little too near-sighted and naive.

So there it is....

Does anyone have any suggestions on which 5 cigars I might want to try to cut my teeth on the realm of non-cubans? I mean as a start, an intrigue, whet my palate, draw me in and embrace me.

Or, maybe you just so happen to come across a sampler that comes pretty close to that "magic 5". If so, shout that out to me.

With that, I hope to venture out of my comfort zone, enter the other jungle, so to speak, but with something like a map to guide me.

Cheers

Cyanide

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More than five, but a good start!

http://www.holts.com/images/samplers...samp08_big.jpg

http://www.holts.com/category.html?id=86664

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La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero L-600
La Flor Dominicana Coronado Double Toro
Ashton VSG Wizard
Camacho 10th Anniversary Toro
Padron 1964 Imperial.

:D

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:tpd:

I was thinking something Fuente, something Padron, and somthing Pepin for sure. That sampler sums them all up. :tu

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http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/pictur...&pictureid=654

Can't go wrong with these.:ss

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Also give Avo a try...either Domaine line or LE line if you can find them....

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Can't go wrong with these, I would add a Taboo twist and perhaps a RP maduro edge if you need a little kick.

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Good choices above and that Sampler would be good: Here's my 5 or 6 :ss

San Cristobal Torpedo
Ashton VSG Corona Gorda
El Centurion Guerreros
Oliva MB III
Oliva V Torp
Diamond Crown Maximus #5

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I would add something from the Camacho line either the Corojo Ltd or Triple Maduro. :tu

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I'm a big fan of CAO (Italia, America lines), Gurkhas, and some of Rocky Patel.

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I suggest Tatuaje Brown label, Padron 1926/1964 Anniversary, Arturo Fuente Don Carlos and Opus X.

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Morning: Tatuaje Series P1

Afternoon: Punch Rare Corojo

Snack: Illusione MK (Petite Corona)

Dinner: Padron 1964 Londsdale


now thats a good day :D

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Don't forget the Montecristo white label.In my opinion very close a Cuban taste wise.

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worst. advice. ever.

:pu


im sorry, but that cigar is one of the worst cigars in the world lol ..... i smoked 3, i wanted to ship it back to them 3 times with "what the hell is this?"

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My favorites in descending order

Padron 64 or 26 series
Anything Fuente
San Cristobal Fabuloso
Ashton

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Don Pepin Garcia Cuban classic
Joya de Nicaragua
Oliva V series
Ashton VSG
San Cristobal

I don't know too much about Tatuaje to give you advise on which blend to smoke, but the few I had were very good too.

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Tatuaje Brown
Ashton VSG
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos or Hemingway
Camacho Corojo
Padron 1964 or 1926

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Padron 1964 and 1926 maduro any size

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Don Pepin Garcia Cuban classic
Joya de Nicaragua
Tatuaje Noellas
Ashton VSG
San Cristobal

I stole 4 of my five from DF!!! That man has good taste:-)

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Basically, what everyone listed here is worth a try:ss

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Haaaaaaaaaarrrrsh....... But f'n hilarious. I second (or third or fourth or whatever) the padrons. For my :2 the 1964's are the best NC there is.


~Vitis

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:rIt's funny cause it's true.:r

1) Padron 1926 #9
2) Tatuaje Tainos (or Regios)
3) Illusione MK
4) Padron 6000
5) La Aurora Cien Anos Belicoso

in no order...

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Padron 1926 Natural
Fuente Anejo
Fuente Hemingway
Tatuaje Cabinet
Padron 1964 Maduro

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Padron 26 Maduro
Fuente Opus X
Litto Gomez Small Batch #1
Fuente Anejo
Tatuaje Cabinet

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Thanks for the great input all. I am going to now read up on some of these, decide what is the best bet for me and then see if I can find a super sampler that does it all in one fell swoop. Mind you, that sampler on the first page looked mighty fine!!!

Thanks again all

Cheers

Cyanide

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I've always felt a little twinge in offering advice to someone who wants advice on what cigars to smoke. Everyone has their own taste where cigars or wine or even food for that matter is involved. The best we can do is tell you what we life and what our taste is,,,not everyone is alike so let me say truly the best thing for you is to start getting 5 packs of cigars and try them, take notes on what you think of each group and see where your taste takes you. Do not buy boxes until you know what you like,,,it shouldn't take long for you to develop and find your interest. I have been smoking for almost 40 years and I still come across cigars that are new and taste great and I won't buy boxes until I have tried at least 3-5 of them.

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Very solid advice! A lot of people lose sight of the fact that in this hobby what's "good" is merely an opinion and very subjective. There are no objective measures for taste.

That sampler definitely includes some of my favorites. The only additional cigar I would like to see in there is an Illusion. The El Centurions in my opinion are one of Pepin's best cigars.

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So at this point, for those interested in how things are ranking up:

Here are the top 10 most suggested cigars by brand, ranked by number of suggestions it recieved (keeping in mind that there seems to be a bit of a blur between consitutes a make vs a brand for some of these cigars -- or maybe I am stupido):

1) Arturo Fuente
2) Padron '64
3) Tatuaje
4) Asthon VSG
5) Padron '26
6) San Cristobal
7) Camacho
8) Oliva Series V
9) Rocky Patel
10) La Flor Dominicana

A number of cigars could have tied for 10th, but La Flor Dominicana had the best sounding name of the bunch, so it gets that spot.

So, like some mentioned, this may be founded in foolishness, and then ranking them is really completely arbitrary and should not be mistaken for anything but a tally of post content....but it now gives me a basis on where to venture into some interesting new experiences.

Unfortunately, I understand that Holt does not ship to Canada. Once I get Cigar.com to "play ball" I will try to find one of there samplers that maximizes the names on this list. I imagine I can't go far wrong with that plan as my start.

Cheers

Cyanide

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One thing missing is a nice mild Connecticut wrap cigar. May I suggest:


Rocky Patel Connecticut
Chateau Real (magnum 46 is the best size IMO)
5 Vegas Gold


Happy hunting! :ss

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I'm narrow minded, but only really enjoy the following in regards to non Cuban cigars that I would buy on a regular basis although there are many more I think are good.

1. Padron Anniv maduro or natural in any size.
2. Most Fuentes, especially Don Carlos and Hemingways. NO Curlyheads please.
3. Graycliffs, except the 1666's off cbid. (these got old quick)
4. Most Tatuajes and Cabaiguans.
5. Rocky Patel Old World Reserves.

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my goto to NC's include
1. Padron 26 naturals, pick one
2. Oliva V, Churchill extra
3. 100 anos Robusto
4. Aston VSG Illusions, Sorcerers
5. Diamond Crown #7 Maduro