Cigar Aficionado's top 10 for '14

BigAsh · 12-15-2014, 09:55 AM

Let the fun begin....#'s 8,9 &10....

10. A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Capa Habano SP52
9. Monte by Montecristo Jacopo No. 2
8. Ashton Estate Sun Grown 22-Year Salute

nutcracker · 12-15-2014, 10:18 AM

I've only tried the Ashton in this group.
It's got to be up there, for sure.

jjirons69 · 12-15-2014, 10:19 AM

Haven't tried any of these three. I don't get out much.

The Poet · 12-15-2014, 10:25 AM

Haven't heard of any of these three. I don't get out at all.

Remo · 12-15-2014, 11:24 AM

The A. Flores is by Pinar Del Rio...I have been smoking the half corona's and they are good!

WhiteMamba · 12-15-2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jjirons69

Haven't tried any of these three. I don't get out much.

Ditto

sweater914 · 12-15-2014, 11:55 AM

Before I found the crew on the forum I used the CA 10 best list as a gauge for solid cigars, funny thing was I could never find any available after they published their list. Duh,

Porch Dweller · 12-15-2014, 12:06 PM

The Ashton ESG 22-Year Salute is an absolutely fantastic cigar. It's easily in my top 5 ever smoked.

icehog3 · 12-15-2014, 03:05 PM

Haven't tried any of them. Maybe will look for the Ashton based on James' (and not CA Top 25's) recommendation.

The Poet · 12-15-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Haven't tried any of them. Maybe will look for the Ashton based on James' (and not CA Top 25's) recommendation.

I checked JRs and CI, and they're only $450 a box.

I've had a few VSGs, and love them. I've never had an ESG, and at those prices I never shall.

Porch Dweller · 12-15-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

I checked JRs and CI, and they're only $450 a box.

I've had a few VSGs, and love them. I've never had an ESG, and at those prices I never shall.

For me it's definitely a special occasion smoke only.

Porch Dweller · 12-15-2014, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

I checked JRs and CI, and they're only $450 a box.

I've had a few VSGs, and love them. I've never had an ESG, and at those prices I never shall.

If you want to get a couple to try at a decent price, look at the "Four Horsemen Super Sampler" here: http://www.holts.com/category.html?id=86664. That's not a bad deal at all.

icehog3 · 12-15-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

If you want to get a couple to try at a decent price, look at the "Four Horsemen Super Sampler" here: http://www.holts.com/category.html?id=86664. That's not a bad deal at all.

Holy crap, don't know much about the new La Aromas, but those are some great cigars for the price!

JohnRogers · 12-15-2014, 06:21 PM

Trend going on here, I have not tried any of these.

icehog3 · 12-15-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Holy crap, don't know much about the new La Aromas, but those are some great cigars for the price!

Haven't bought any NCs for a while except singles at the B&M, went ahead and pulled the trigger.

Ogre · 12-15-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Holy crap, don't know much about the new La Aromas, but those are some great cigars for the price!

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Haven't bought any NCs for a while except singles at the B&M, went ahead and pulled the trigger.

Good call Tom. I am thinking about that one myself.

icehog3 · 12-15-2014, 06:42 PM

Yeah, with the Anejos and Padrons on top of the ESGs, don't know how you could go wrong, Larry.

The Poet · 12-15-2014, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Haven't bought any NCs for a while except singles at the B&M, went ahead and pulled the trigger.

Good for you, brother. Merry Christmas from you to you! Enjoy.

icehog3 · 12-15-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Good for you, brother. Merry Christmas from you to you! Enjoy.

I didn't think of it that way, Thomas, but, Hey! Right! Merry Xmas to me.

Remo · 12-15-2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Holy crap, don't know much about the new La Aromas, but those are some great cigars for the price!

That is a good price, and free shipping

12-15-2014, 09:55 AM	#1
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,052 Trading: (46)	Cigar Aficionado's top 10 for '14 Let the fun begin....#'s 8,9 &10.... 10. A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Capa Habano SP52 9. Monte by Montecristo Jacopo No. 2 8. Ashton Estate Sun Grown 22-Year Salute __________________ Keith

12-15-2014, 10:18 AM	#2
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Cigar Aficionado's top 10 for '14 I've only tried the Ashton in this group. It's got to be up there, for sure. __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

12-15-2014, 10:19 AM	#3
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Cigar Aficionado's top 10 for '14 Haven't tried any of these three. I don't get out much. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

12-15-2014, 10:25 AM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Cigar Aficionado's top 10 for '14 Haven't heard of any of these three. I don't get out at all. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

12-15-2014, 11:24 AM	#5
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Cigar Aficionado's top 10 for '14 The A. Flores is by Pinar Del Rio...I have been smoking the half corona's and they are good! __________________

12-15-2014, 11:55 AM	#7
sweater914 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lower Manitoba, North Dakota Posts: 72 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar Aficionado's top 10 for '14 Before I found the crew on the forum I used the CA 10 best list as a gauge for solid cigars, funny thing was I could never find any available after they published their list. Duh,

12-15-2014, 12:06 PM	#8
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,563 Trading: (24)	Re: Cigar Aficionado's top 10 for '14 The Ashton ESG 22-Year Salute is an absolutely fantastic cigar. It's easily in my top 5 ever smoked. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-15-2014, 03:05 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: Cigar Aficionado's top 10 for '14 Haven't tried any of them. Maybe will look for the Ashton based on James' (and not CA Top 25's) recommendation. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-15-2014, 06:21 PM	#14
JohnRogers I Still Ash On My Self Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: John Location: Enid Oklahoma Posts: 214 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar Aficionado's top 10 for '14 Trend going on here, I have not tried any of these. __________________ Boy before the mirror checks his camouflage polishes his armor and the Charger in the garage. www.enidcigar.com

12-15-2014, 06:42 PM	#17
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: Cigar Aficionado's top 10 for '14 Yeah, with the Anejos and Padrons on top of the ESGs, don't know how you could go wrong, Larry. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!