The last brand that blew your socks off?

hammondc · 05-22-2018, 07:33 AM

When I first started smoking cigars 20ish years ago, it was the Padron brand that got me hooked. To this day, Padron has a special place in my heart and I still smoke a lot of them. Next in the late 2000's it was Oliva with the MB1 (RIP)

I have recently discovered the Curivari brand. I have tried all of them....Reserva Limitada, GdLGD, Achilles, Buenaventura. ALL of them are outstanding. They have these little Petit Cafe (4.5 X 42) that are simply killer short smokes.

What was the last brand that you became a bit obsessed with?

CigarNut · 05-22-2018, 08:57 AM

I like the Surrogates Cracker Crumbs by L'Atelier -- 4 1/2 by 38. Great little cigar! Also the Padron Corticos Maduro -- 4 1/5 by 35 -- always great!

Hippi3Slay3r · 05-22-2018, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

I have recently discovered the Curivari brand. I have tried all of them....Reserva Limitada, GdLGD, Achilles, Buenaventura. ALL of them are outstanding. They have these little Petit Cafe (4.5 X 42) that are simply killer short smokes.

What was the last brand that you became a bit obsessed with?

Oh man I love those petit cafe's it's the only cigar I've ever stockpiled in obscene quantities at one point I had 14 boxes of 10 that I was sniping for $20-$30 at auction. The only thing that's caught my attention in the past few years is the Warped futuro, I'm a sucker for anything that has pizza dough in its profile.

HighSierraSmokin · 05-22-2018, 10:03 AM

I'm loving the Esteban Carreras stuff right now. Particularly the Chupacabra toro.

dave · 05-22-2018, 10:29 AM

RoMa Craft - fairly quickly rose to the top and stayed for a long time -- Seems to be much more readily available lately, and I suppose that increased production levels MAY be why I've had a couple of less than perfect rolls in recent weeks (That is NOT an indictment yet - I smoke one or two nearly every day.)

Brian D. · 05-22-2018, 12:58 PM

Guayacan, especially the maduro. Closest place to me that carries the brand is about 50 miles away. I have reached out to the brand owner several times about coming here and doing events.

mosesbotbol · 05-22-2018, 02:10 PM

I had a cigar made in Italy (sure someone here know the name of them) that came in a smallish figurado. Burned slow and was really impressive. Let off a lot of smoke and went for a while. Quality cigar that is worth checking out.

hammondc · 05-22-2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian D.

Guayacan, especially the maduro. Closest place to me that carries the brand is about 50 miles away. I have reached out to the brand owner several times about coming here and doing events.

I will add these to my list to try

kelmac07 · 05-22-2018, 03:20 PM

A few years ago, it was Viaje...until they started obtaining their tobacco from elsewhere. Now their stuff is just ok...not blow my socks off like they did in the first few years of existence.

RoMa Craft also comes to mind, when they first came out, their sticks were remarkable.

The Black Label Trading Company has blown my socks off the last few months. Everything I've smoked from them has been amazing. Currently trying to smoke everything in their line. The Catacomb & Bishop have been the two best sticks I've smoked in the past two years.

dvickery · 05-22-2018, 06:51 PM

Upmann half coronas ... best new release from HSA ever ... 2011 I think .

They will be coming up to their ten year try in a year or two ... anxiously waiting .

Got original release half coronas ... cherish them .

Derrek

icehog3 · 05-22-2018, 07:11 PM

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Got original release half coronas ... cherish them .

I did, Derrek. Smoked every one of them lovingly.

Weelok · 05-22-2018, 08:39 PM

Ezra Zion All My Ex’s Maduro, Ezra Zion Eminence, EZ Jamais Vu, EZ Tantrum. Buy them and if you dislike them, I will be happy to have you send them my way so you can be rid of them.

I’m with Mac on Viaje, generally gone down but the Viaje Exclusivo Line is still great.

Roma Craft kicks ass.

Tatuaje Avion or Fausto.

Warped.

Go Forty Niners and F Seattle.

hammondc · 05-24-2018, 06:00 AM

Ezra Zion is on my list now too!

I'll look into the HU HCs. I've never been crazy for anything from Upmann, but I will give a box or two a try.

05-22-2018, 07:33 AM	#1
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	The last brand that blew your socks off? When I first started smoking cigars 20ish years ago, it was the Padron brand that got me hooked. To this day, Padron has a special place in my heart and I still smoke a lot of them. Next in the late 2000's it was Oliva with the MB1 (RIP) I have recently discovered the Curivari brand. I have tried all of them....Reserva Limitada, GdLGD, Achilles, Buenaventura. ALL of them are outstanding. They have these little Petit Cafe (4.5 X 42) that are simply killer short smokes. What was the last brand that you became a bit obsessed with?

05-22-2018, 08:57 AM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: The last brand that blew your socks off? I like the Surrogates Cracker Crumbs by L'Atelier -- 4 1/2 by 38. Great little cigar! Also the Padron Corticos Maduro -- 4 1/5 by 35 -- always great! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

05-22-2018, 10:03 AM	#4
HighSierraSmokin Keep Smilin' Join Date: May 2018 First Name: Matt Location: State of Jefferson Posts: 66 Trading: (0)	Re: The last brand that blew your socks off? I'm loving the Esteban Carreras stuff right now. Particularly the Chupacabra toro. __________________ Wise old owl sat on an oak...

05-22-2018, 10:29 AM	#5
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: The last brand that blew your socks off? RoMa Craft - fairly quickly rose to the top and stayed for a long time -- Seems to be much more readily available lately, and I suppose that increased production levels MAY be why I've had a couple of less than perfect rolls in recent weeks (That is NOT an indictment yet - I smoke one or two nearly every day.) __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson

05-22-2018, 12:58 PM	#6
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,617 Trading: (1)	Re: The last brand that blew your socks off? Guayacan, especially the maduro. Closest place to me that carries the brand is about 50 miles away. I have reached out to the brand owner several times about coming here and doing events. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

05-22-2018, 02:10 PM	#7
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The last brand that blew your socks off? I had a cigar made in Italy (sure someone here know the name of them) that came in a smallish figurado. Burned slow and was really impressive. Let off a lot of smoke and went for a while. Quality cigar that is worth checking out. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

05-22-2018, 03:20 PM	#9
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: The last brand that blew your socks off? A few years ago, it was Viaje...until they started obtaining their tobacco from elsewhere. Now their stuff is just ok...not blow my socks off like they did in the first few years of existence. RoMa Craft also comes to mind, when they first came out, their sticks were remarkable. The Black Label Trading Company has blown my socks off the last few months. Everything I've smoked from them has been amazing. Currently trying to smoke everything in their line. The Catacomb & Bishop have been the two best sticks I've smoked in the past two years. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-22-2018, 06:51 PM	#10
dvickery Team of 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: derrek Location: edson , alberta , canada Posts: 685 Trading: (0)	Re: The last brand that blew your socks off? Upmann half coronas ... best new release from HSA ever ... 2011 I think . They will be coming up to their ten year try in a year or two ... anxiously waiting . Got original release half coronas ... cherish them . Derrek __________________ i hope i someday become the man my dog thinks i am

05-22-2018, 08:39 PM	#12
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,086 Trading: (21)	Re: The last brand that blew your socks off? Ezra Zion All My Ex’s Maduro, Ezra Zion Eminence, EZ Jamais Vu, EZ Tantrum. Buy them and if you dislike them, I will be happy to have you send them my way so you can be rid of them. I’m with Mac on Viaje, generally gone down but the Viaje Exclusivo Line is still great. Roma Craft kicks ass. Tatuaje Avion or Fausto. Warped. Go Forty Niners and F Seattle. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

05-24-2018, 06:00 AM	#13
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: The last brand that blew your socks off? Ezra Zion is on my list now too! I'll look into the HU HCs. I've never been crazy for anything from Upmann, but I will give a box or two a try.