Popular cigars through the years.

Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

La Gloria Cubana/El Credito/El Rico Habano: These made a huge splash in 93-97. Everybody loved Ernie Carillo and his store in Miami was a big hit. They made a version of the cigars in the DR and at the Miami store. Scoring the stuff from the Miami store was always considered best because they were supposed to have a better flavor profile.

A couple of years back a buddy of mine gave me one LGC that a friend of his brought back from Miami. His friend allegedly purchased the bundle fresh-rolled right off the roller's table. The single, unbanded stick came into my possession two weeks after they were purchased. It was still pretty wet, but smoked like a champ and rivaled many cigars I have had since. It was fantastic. Someday I'd love to score a bundle or so myself. I don't know how many facts of this are straight, but the cigar was damned good.

I'm glad this thread was put together. I hope to read more and more on this subject.