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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

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

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

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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.

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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

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

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: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

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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

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Padron Anniversario Serie 1964

San Cristobal

Torano Tribute

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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

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

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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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.

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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)

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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

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Panacea Black Maduro
Padron 3000 Maduro
Tatuaje Anarchy

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

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La Aroma de Cuba Robusto.

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

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

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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)

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

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

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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

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Illusione Holy Lance
La Riqueza
Oliva V Lancero

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Tat Havana
Oliva V Belicoso
Fuente Gran Reserva