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[Totemic]

Originally Posted by borndead1

It's a Nicaraguan puro made by Nestor Plasencia for Manuel Quesada (MATASA). Never even heard of it until a few days ago!

Well according to TexCigar's web site, this blend was the replacement for the JdN Antano 1970's.

I have no idea what prompted CA to give this cigar the #1 spot. According to their own rating system, this cigar only got a 93 vs. 96 for Padron 80th. The only reasoning I can come up with is that this was a very good cigar and extremely inexpensive, giving it high marks for the "value".

But then, that flies in the face of giving Padron 80th the number 2 spot since, while it's a great cigar, at $30 a pop, it sucks in the value aspect.

[AndyMadera]

Originally Posted by Totemic

Well according to TexCigar's web site, this blend was the replacement for the JdN Antano 1970's.

I have no idea what prompted CA to give this cigar the #1 spot. According to their own rating system, this cigar only got a 93 vs. 96 for Padron 80th. The only reasoning I can come up with is that this was a very good cigar and extremely inexpensive, giving it high marks for the "value".

But then, that flies in the face of giving Padron 80th the number 2 spot since, while it's a great cigar, at $30 a pop, it sucks in the value aspect.

Well you do know that CA is a FOR-PROFIT company.... and Plasencia is well.... filthy rich...

[NCRadioMan]

The Casa Magna is a darn good cigar but I just don't think it should be anywhere near the top.

[skibumdc]

I still stand behind my question of whether cuban LE's or Re's are eligable for the ranking?
My guess is they are NOT, b/c several of the RE's (Eminencia, Estupendo) are better than a Padrom IMO and beat it on the value as well.
Heck, what about a Trini Ingenio LE...oh well.

I know the guys at my local B&M do like the Casa Magna since the day it arrived a few months back...but no one would ave out it #1.
Can someone say Kickback?

[AndyMadera]

well, i would say it would be mine.... but they didnt smoke it so i doubt it!

[LkyLindy]

Milk of Magmasia is more like it-Fubar

[KidRock]

Originally Posted by LkyLindy

Milk of Magmasia is more like it-Fubar

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#25 - Alec Bradley Tempus Centuria
#24 - Savinelli Special Selection 2005 Torpedo
#23 - Hoyo de Tradicion Toro Grande
#22 - Bolivar Belicoso Fino
#21 - El Rey de Mundo Flor de Llaneza
#20 - Mi Dominicana by Jose Seijas Robusto
#19 - San Cristobal de La Habana La Fuerza
#18 - Defiance by Xikar The Guardian
#17 - Casa Torano Maduro Robusto
#16 - Black Pearl Morado Torpedo
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#14 - Aurora Barrel Aged Belicoso
#13 - Cabaiguan Guapo
#12 - Oliva Series V Liga Especial Double Robusto
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[tedrodgerscpa]

Originally Posted by silentjon

#22 - Bolivar Belicoso Fino

Probably my least favorite CC (sans Los Statos)

I smoked all of these except the Defiance and the Savinelli.

The only 3 in the top 10 I really agreed with were the DOn carlos, padron 80th, and short churchill. But I am of the mindset at least 5 of these stogs should have been ISOMs. Just my opinion though.

[bigliver]

I went through two boxes of the Xikar Defiance Guardian last year while in Iraq. It's a great smoke and, for me at least, deserves its spot on the list.

[TomHagen]

If anyone really wants, my local B&M has a lot of the Casa Magna Robusto for $6.50. Didn't buy one, as the belicoso didn't do anything for me a month ago, but these did look more dark and rich.
I smoked the DPG MyFather ($14.50)... DPG wins out everytime.