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

[hotreds]

More than five, but a good start!



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

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by hotreds

More than five, but a good start!

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

[davearob]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

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

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

[Yazzie]

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

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

[bobarian]

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

[Rockestone]

Can't go wrong with these.

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

[KASR]

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

[MadAl]

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

[ucla695]

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

Morning: Tatuaje Series P1

Afternoon: Punch Rare Corojo

Snack: Illusione MK (Petite Corona)

Dinner: Padron 1964 Londsdale


now thats a good day

[acruce]

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

Originally Posted by acruce

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

worst. advice. ever.




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?"

Originally Posted by dcamacho

worst. advice. ever.

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


~Vitis

[TomHagen]

Originally Posted by dcamacho

worst. advice. ever.




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?"

It's funny cause it's true.

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

in no order...

[icehog3]

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

[gettysburgfreak]

My favorites in descending order

Padron 64 or 26 series
Anything Fuente
San Cristobal Fabuloso
Ashton

[Don Fernando]

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.

[Snake Hips]

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