What should I try next?

Kreth · 07-26-2009, 01:44 PM

So I've been involved in this wonderful hobby since the beginning of this year, bought some samplers, done a few trades. I'd like some suggestions on what to try next.
Below are some notes on my (limited) experience. If I don't mention a vitola, it's either because I don't recall it, or enjoyed that cigar in several vitolas. I generally prefer the look and feel of a robusto or toro, although I like the SP double Maduro in La Mancha, which I guess is similar to a mini lancero?
I have a newborn, so I won't be snagging a box of Diamond Crown anytime soon, but I like to buy singles or 5ers of the more expensive cigars here and there as a special occasion smoke.

My top 2:
Kristoff Maduro Matador - Ryan (MedicCook) suggested this to me when we herfed and I loved it! One of my special occasion smokes, and I'll probably be smoking the one I have in my humi to celebrate the birth of my son. I love the pigtail and shaggy foot.
Bucanero Full Sail Maduro Toro - Another great stick I got from a PIF.

My Go-To Smokes:
Perdomo Slow-Aged Lot 826 Maduro Glorioso - Great golf smokes and very smooth
Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Maduro Toro - I grab one of these when I want a little more kick than the 826
Sancho Panza Double Maduro La Mancha - I like these as a change of pace. Good flavor, and a quicker smoke than the other two.

Some others I've enjoyed:
CAO Black, VR, and Brazilia - I found the Italia strong for the sake of being strong, but really enjoyed these 3.
RP Vintage 90, Olde World Reserve - Either wrapper on the OWR. The 92 just didn't do it for me, but I love the 90.
Onyx Reserve
5 Vegas Series A - Smoked one of these OTT, and wondered what the hype was. Got suggestions here to try another after resting and really enjoyed it.
RyJ Habana Reserve - Grabbed a mixed vitola sampler via a magazine ad and liked all of them
Diablo - Another herf gift, very nice
Taboo Twist, SF, and SFO - Ilve gone through a few Taboo samplers. These I enjoyed, the other blends didn't stand out for me.
DPG Series JJ - Yum!

To be continued...

07-26-2009, 01:44 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	What should I try next? So I've been involved in this wonderful hobby since the beginning of this year, bought some samplers, done a few trades. I'd like some suggestions on what to try next. Below are some notes on my (limited) experience. If I don't mention a vitola, it's either because I don't recall it, or enjoyed that cigar in several vitolas. I generally prefer the look and feel of a robusto or toro, although I like the SP double Maduro in La Mancha, which I guess is similar to a mini lancero? I have a newborn, so I won't be snagging a box of Diamond Crown anytime soon, but I like to buy singles or 5ers of the more expensive cigars here and there as a special occasion smoke. My top 2: Kristoff Maduro Matador - Ryan (MedicCook) suggested this to me when we herfed and I loved it! One of my special occasion smokes, and I'll probably be smoking the one I have in my humi to celebrate the birth of my son. I love the pigtail and shaggy foot. Bucanero Full Sail Maduro Toro - Another great stick I got from a PIF. My Go-To Smokes: Perdomo Slow-Aged Lot 826 Maduro Glorioso - Great golf smokes and very smooth Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Maduro Toro - I grab one of these when I want a little more kick than the 826 Sancho Panza Double Maduro La Mancha - I like these as a change of pace. Good flavor, and a quicker smoke than the other two. Some others I've enjoyed: CAO Black, VR, and Brazilia - I found the Italia strong for the sake of being strong, but really enjoyed these 3. RP Vintage 90, Olde World Reserve - Either wrapper on the OWR. The 92 just didn't do it for me, but I love the 90. Onyx Reserve 5 Vegas Series A - Smoked one of these OTT, and wondered what the hype was. Got suggestions here to try another after resting and really enjoyed it. RyJ Habana Reserve - Grabbed a mixed vitola sampler via a magazine ad and liked all of them Diablo - Another herf gift, very nice Taboo Twist, SF, and SFO - Ilve gone through a few Taboo samplers. These I enjoyed, the other blends didn't stand out for me. DPG Series JJ - Yum! To be continued... __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010