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Please forgive me if this shouldn't go here. But I'm still trying to find my way. Until recently, I have only felt comfortable smoking Padrons. I love the gobs of smoke they provide, the taste/aroma, and everything else about them....but I'm trying to find others I like. :)

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Of the above new purchases this weekend, the Oliva V series (omg!), La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor (omg!), and Fuente Anejo have been AMAZING. I still prefer the anniversary and even 3000 series Padron cigars, but these cigars were great. What else might I like based off also like the ones I've tried this weekend?

I tried the Opus X and wasn't really wow'ed (blasphemy I know lol, will try again), and various cigars by Kristoff, La Cuba Gloria, and Montecristo. I'm not saying any of these are good, still a noob, forgive me. lol

If it matters, I always pair my cigars with either Port, a single malt scotch, or porter beer.

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Seems you really like Nica baccy. Try anything/everything made (like that Mi Amor) by Pepin.

Ah hell, try everything you can. I'm still trying new cigars after 6 years. (there are tons of them and more coming out everyday, it seems)

:2

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Brotha it appears to me that you are "Well on your way" to becoming
a "Maduro Ho"! *lmao* I would suggest you try some Diesel's, La Gloria Cubana
Series R Maduro's, Tatuaje La Riqueza, Tatuaje 7th Reserva, Tatuaje Petite Cazadores Reserva to name a few....

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Another one to try is the AF Queen B.

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Thanks for your input! I will do so! That's the thing, I get to the B&M store and I'm lost in the hundreds of types of cigars to chose from!

Thanks! It seems like I really like most of what I try that is Maduro. Also, I've heard/read a lot about Tatuaje, definitely need to give them a try.

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Honestly, my local shop has so much AF (minus the Opus line) that it's hard to figure out what I should try. Thanks for the suggestion.

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From a "true-blue maduro whore", allow me to recommend a few maduros for you...

Camacho Triple Maduro
CAO MX3 (can be had at W.C. Drapers)
601 Blue
Sancho Panza Double Maduro Quixote
Old Henry Maduro (can be had at Holts)
DPG JJ Series Maduro
El Cobre
Cubao Maduro

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Great list to start with!!!!

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Thanks lol...wrote them all down. Half of them, I've never even heard of...which is great..thx!

I really need a true humi, but it all seems a bit complicated with all the options to choose from. I also travel for work 3 weeks a month, so I'm not sure what solution I should really go with.

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Sounds like our tastes run sort of in similar veins. If you can, I'd find some Litto Gomez Diez and some Coronados (by La Flor Dominicana), these are incredible smokes with some body, good flavor, and some nice complexity.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

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Also check out the NST in the newbie section, I've received some great cigars in doing the trades there!

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:tu :tpd:

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Those are all great cigars. Ive never had a Padron anny, but I have had a "regular" Padron 5000.

Try a Liga Privada T-52. Id be willing to put it up against anything. They are that good.

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+2 for 601 Blue and DPG Serie JJ Maduro!!! Pound for pound, dollar for dollar the best smoke going!

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the perdomo2 limited edition maduros are yummy as well. smoke two this weekend

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I have to agree. These are quickly becoming my favorite NC smokes. They remind me of the Opus X line, but a little cheaper, (and better). This is only my opinion, but I am of the belief that top shelf Dominican tobacco has the potential to be much more smooth, complex, and more rich than most Nicaraguan tobacco. ;s

Now that I think about it, I believe it was Mr. RevSmoke himself who recommended I try the LGD line. Thanks Brother! :chr

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I’m going to pick up a Liga Privada T-52, Litto Gomez Diez, La Flor Dominicana, and 601 Blue the next time I go shopping. I’ll try some of the others on the next go round. Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

Also regarding the humidor, is the type of case I have now the best bet if I’m traveling most of the year? Any other solution I should consider?

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They type case is perfect. Maybe get a larger one. I regularly carry the 18 count. Without the trays, you can easily get 50 cigars in there.

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As others have said, you are well on your way!

Excellent choices in beverage pairing!!!:tu

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From this point on, there is no looking back. Full steam ahead... -(P

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A few others you may like based on some of your previous choices:

The Oliva Master Blend III (robusto is my personal favorite as far as vitola goes). I never hear much about this cigar but I think it's fantastic. Another is the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art maduro. This cigar seems to depend on where you're located as far as availability goes. I've never had a problem getting them but for some they seem about as common as an eight eyed unicorn.

Either way it seems like you're on the right path. and I'm sure you've already heard it but: "Smoke what you like and you'll like what you smoke". Best of luck to you.

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That's exactly what I've decided to do, it seems to be working great for the few trips I've made so far.

Thanks, experimenting to try and pair the perfect cigar with the perfect drink has made everything even more interesting.

I know. :( lol

Thanks for the suggestions, and the last quote in your sentence hits the nail on the head. I've tried quite a few in so little time, but I keep coming back to the few that really impress me every time. I'm thinking about just buying a box of padrons anniversary and la aroma de cuba for now. That's a big investment for a beginner for me lol, but I like what I like!

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You have some high end sticks there. Mostly Nic tabac, but some
Dominican.

Suggest: RyJ Reserve maduro with 1+yr age, CAO Brazilia, CAO Soprano,
Fuente WOAM (Work of Art maduro), Fuente Hemingway(natural and maduro),
Oliva Master Blends 3(tastes like Padron to me), most Pepins (Serie JJ maddie),
RP Olde World Reserve, Ashton San Cristobal (actually any Ashton).

These and the other suggestions should keep you busy for a while.
Enjoy the journey of discovery. Try a lot of different smokes. Remember
those that you like best.

Chemyst :cool2:

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I would say try everything with the nic and spice profile and develope what you like that's half the fun the other is trying not to burn yourself while drinking scotch...just sayin

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:tpd: From the Maduro Mistress!!

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Great smokes you have there, I too just tried the Olivia Series V and all I can say is WOW. Some of my old stand byes are :
CAO Brazillia or Italia
Partagas Black
CAO America
Rocky Patel 1992 Reserve or Sun Grown

Ok, now I'm itchin for one...damn weather!!