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I've asked this question in a few different crowds, and am interested in the take from the CA crew.

What do you consider your ultimate, special occasion cigar?

I'm getting married in a week (April 28th) and have been trying to decide what the perfect celebratory smoke is. I've been doing some tasting, trying some new brands, but haven't found "that" cigar yet.

I'm iffy on smoking something I haven't smoked before, in the event that I hate it, but have a backup smoke in that event, but I like the idea of this one being something I may never get my hands on again. I've mostly only smoked NC, and obviously only have access to such. I got my hands on a GoF from a brother not long ago, and right now it's my frontrunner.

While I am looking for suggestions, I also thought this might be a good chance for discussion, and to see what everyones perfect smoke would be.

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I smoked an Arturo Fuente Anejo with Shilala which just blew me away. Best smoke I've had hands down!

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You are getting married the same day as Tony (issues). Congrats brother. I have seen a number of people use the Padron 64 as a special cigar. I like them.

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If you can find some, the Anejo 77 Sharks.:dr:dr

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Anejo's are my favorite.

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:tpd:
Hard to go wrong with a PAM 64, if you can get your hands on a No.45 that'd be a pretty safe choice for a great celebratory smoke

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Agreed, the Shark is a great smoke!

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Can't go wrong with a Gurkha.

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X2 :banger

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This is risky as a new guy, but I must respectfully disagree, sir. ;s

I've just grown away from Gurkha. I smoked them years ago, and loved them, but I guess my tastes have changed. I also think Gurkha puts a lot of hype around an average/good cigar that isn't necessary.

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MiB forgot to put up his sarcasm sign along with his post so the slow kids could follow too.

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As a new guy to this board I doubt James has seen the strong hatred that everyone has for Gurkha's. I'm sure I would have took him as being serious if I was new. :2

I would have to say an Anejo or a Liga Privada FFP.

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Oh...does that make me one of the slow kids? Haha. :r

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No, your new. Kevin is SLOW!!!:fp

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You will find the majority of us around here despise Gurkha's! :D

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This was my last smoke before I got all ginsued up last week. Absolutely wonderful cigar.

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Then I'll feel right at home. :tu

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Whatever you smoke on that special day will be "that" cigar.

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Actually, i love gurkhas. i keep them in my travel case to hand out to random moochers. This way I dont mind if they only smoke 1/2 inch of them... :)

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the cigar that i like to smoke on special occasions is a Davidoff Maduro.

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I've had so many great smokes. I'd like to say that my recent favorites were either a Liga Privada No.9 or a CAO Italia Tubo.

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If you're wedding is like mine was, save "that" cigar for a quiet time, some other time, and just smoke a good one on the wedding day. You'll be too busy to enjoy the "that" cigar...hopefully.

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Gotta say, I prefer the Brazillia over the Italia. I have one of the barber pole Bratalia in my humi, has been for 4 years now. Can't bring myself to smoke it. If it's horrible I may cry.

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My plan is to smoke it about 2 hours before the wedding. It will be low key with my best man and a short pour of Four Roses small batch. Should take the edge off nicely.

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:tu great advice
I really wish you actually have the time to enjoy "that" cigar but I had no free time at my wedding too.

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Good thing you only smoked a Cohiba! :banger:lr

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If you're talking NC's, I'd second the
Fuente Anejo or
Padron 1926 Maduro

Congrats on the upcoming nuptials!

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NC or CC, I'm open minded.

The reality is that the event is a week away, so chances of something hard to find getting here in time are slim to nil.

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:r My cousin is also getting married that day. I'll suggest what I'm planning on bringing out for him, an Old Man and the C. Even if its not the best cigar you've ever smoked, just taking the time out to have some mens time with your father and father-in-law and smoke a cigar I feel would be a special moment. Plus, culebras are commonly referred to as "the wedding cigar" in one of the stories detailing how they were made. If you're unfamiliar with the vitola, its basically three lanceros twisted around each other.

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Interesting, thanks for the info Bear. I like it, if only for the story. That adds something to it.

Good looking out brother, and thanks to everyone for your input.

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Great advice. I find when I try to make a certain cigar a big part of a celebration, I often end up disappointed.

A great occassion is already that, filled with friends and family.

A great cigar can make any old day a celebration.

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I don't remember what I smoked just that I couldn't spend much time at one place. And what I was smoking kept going out because of me.

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For something that you will be able to walk in to a local B&M and pick up easily, I would vote for a Padron 1926 Maduro or even a 1964 Maduro. I've also fallen out of love with Anejos so that's probably why I'm not adding another vote for those.

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If you need something that you can pick up soon and is a solid cigar, I remember really loving the Oliva Masters Blend I smoked. It may not be as "exclusive" as some of the others mentioned, but it is a great cigar

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CC-Lusi I know I am a parte whore...
NC- Padron Natty 64 pyramid such always a good call

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Padron 80th Anni

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You might have some problems there. The chances of getting a hard to find cigar you have never had and "loving" it might be kind of slim. I have had some cigars that were sort of hard to find and expensive.........I hated them.

What kind of cigars do you enjoy?

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:tpd:

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One vote for a OPUSX perfection with some age.

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Lets save those for the divorce.

Im going to say like a few others the anejo 77 or if you can find cubans a cohiba lancero.

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That sounds like a great idea - I am performing my Command Sergeant Major's daughters wedding in august and he is as big a cigar smoker as me

I think I will give him the El Triunfador "Old Man and the C , well I'll keep the single and give him the Culebra :D.

Anyone know who is carrying these right now?

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We had them at work until I grabbed the last one today. By the time that wedding is the Black Label Old Mand and the C should be out, which will possibly be even tastier. :dr I believe it has a June release guesstimate IIRC

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I bought a number of boxes of the 2008 EL Montecristo sublime to celebrate my wedding anniversary. i did the same thing to celebrate my son's birth in 2010. i bought a number of boxes of the 2010 Montecristo Grand Edmundos. i was lucky to get a few boxes with the october box code (his birth month). I smoke one on his birthday and look forward to giving him a box on his 21st birthday.

congratulations on your marriage!!!

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That sounds great - I will have to get the word out to my local B&Ms here to see if anyone is carrying them

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Padron 45th Anniversary

I have 2 Cohiba Gran Reservas, eventually 1 for my wedding day and then 1 for my first born

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I would say any of the Liga line, although I prefer the No.9, L40 & FFP.

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I think I'm gonna go with the Culebra idea, got a brother offering to send one over.

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Tatuaje RC233

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If it's your last smoke as a single man and you want to make it last as long as possible, there's always the Drew Estates Natural Egg!

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Cough, COPOUT, eahem

Any habano would be my choice.