Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately?

e-man67 · 06-17-2009, 03:36 PM

Ok, I have had some phenominal sticks lately so I guess since the last similar thread my favorites have changed. My favorite non-cubans are as follows:

5. Fuente Anejo (All)
4. Casa Magna (colorado)
3. Opus X (All) (never had a black label though)
2. Pepin JJ Maduros (I freakin love them!)

and number 1 is Tatuaje Zona Del Este!!!!!!! I have only had one and this is my all time favorite to date! The perfect size and such a beautiful flavor profile.....AND I CAN'T FIND ANY!

Have your favorites changed completely or pretty much remained the same?

06-17-2009, 03:37 PM

I think that my tastes have developed, but the top 5 NCs will always hover in the same realm (Padron Anni, Opus X, Anejo, Anything DPG)

e-man67 · 06-17-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougBushBC

I think that my tastes have developed, but the top 5 NCs will always hover in the same realm (Padron Anni, Opus X, Anejo, Anything DPG)

All DPG are not created equal...please elaborate!

shilala · 06-17-2009, 03:47 PM

Last night me and sofaman smoked a cigar to celebrate him closing on his house.
He had an old Opus he's been saving for the occasion.
I had a pick of a zillion sticks and went with a Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Pamplona.
So, no, my tastes haven't changed. I just still like finding new good ones.
DPG Maduros are probably still my favorite, but I have a lot of others that are real close.

kaisersozei · 06-17-2009, 04:28 PM

My Top 5 hasn't changed, but I did have a cigar that moved up in the rankings--I smoked an Esencia Corona Gorda this weekend and the ones I've had previously were very good, but this one was excellent. Still not Top 5, but it's up there.

The Poet · 06-17-2009, 04:56 PM

If I could afford them, I'd put VSGs on my list. But of the ones I can afford, if barely, I can recommend:

ERDM Reserva Salado
Excalibur Royal Sterling Fidelis
JR Ultimate Petit Corona - in EMS, M, and X

That makes 5 - sorta.

groogs · 06-17-2009, 05:31 PM

My top 5 is pretty solid for the most part.

PAM Exclusivo
Camacho Scorpion
Camacho Triple Maduro
Tatuaje J21
DPG JJ Maduro

kelmac07 · 06-17-2009, 05:47 PM

My top 5 is YOUNG...still sampling plenty of sticks, but so far...

Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro
Sancha Panza Double Maduro
Alec Bradley Tempus
DPG JJ Maduro
Tampa Sweetheart 500s

troutbreath · 06-17-2009, 05:58 PM

Good question. Not sure I have a top 5. A few have moved up for me, though . . .

AF Chateau Fuente Sungrown. Got 2 boxes of these a while back and I love 'em.
AF Don Carlos. Get better with each one.
Padron 64 -- took a long time to get to one of these, but it was good.

I'll have to give my top 5 some thought.

Col. Kurtz · 06-17-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

My top 5 is YOUNG...still sampling plenty of sticks, but so far...

Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro
Sancha Panza Double Maduro
Alec Bradley Tempus
DPG JJ Maduro
Tampa Sweetheart 500s

Nothing wrong with that list....

06-17-2009, 07:51 PM

For me it's easy....

5. Camacho
4. Oliva
3. Camacho
2. Oliva

And the number 1??

A tie between Camacho and Oliva, of course!!!

troutbreath · 06-17-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

My top 5 is YOUNG...still sampling plenty of sticks, but so far...

Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro
Sancha Panza Double Maduro
Alec Bradley Tempus
DPG JJ Maduro
Tampa Sweetheart 500s

That's a good list. Had my first SPDM recently after reading reviews here. Good little stick!

Trace63 · 06-17-2009, 10:02 PM

Hmm. I dont have a LOT of experience but I'd have to say.

3.Partagas Black ( fav is Maximo )
2.La Riqueza (pref. #3 or #5)
1.Ashton VSG (any one)

Im not sure about 4 -5 and up. I dont think I have "favorites" to fill those slots, but I do enjoy Oliva G Maddies in the morning, Taboo HSG's are tasty, Padron's are hit and miss with me, Ashton Maduros are great, etc...

-Kamil

06-17-2009, 10:23 PM

I am trying to branch out since i havent been smoking that long, but here are my top five so far.

1. Camacho 1962
2. Camacho triple maddi
3. Padron 5000 maddi
4. AF hemi sig
5. La Gloria Cubana charlemagne maddi

sjnovakovich · 06-18-2009, 08:30 AM

After many years I had narrowed my tastes to:
Oliva Bold
CAO Maduro
Anything Fuente.

Then, about a year ago, I went from a desktop humidor to a Montegue. I then started buying all kinds of stuff.

In the last two months I have settled myself to the point where I will stock nothing but,

Padron Anniversary
CAO Maduro
Diamond Crown
Anything Fuente (regular smokes)
Premium Edition Fuente's

When in my BM, I will experiment, but unless something knocks my socks off, it doesn't make it to the humi.

Steve

TripleF · 06-18-2009, 08:51 AM

Ya know, it's funny you should ask because cigars filled or wrapped with ligero seem to be sneaking into my weekly rotation more and more.

Hmmmmmmmmm......

Great thread!

JJG · 06-18-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougBushBC

I think that my tastes have developed, but the top 5 NCs will always hover in the same realm (Padron Anni, Opus X, Anejo, Anything DPG)

I guess these would have to be mine too since they are the only (NC) brands I smoke and buy regularly. Fuente less than the others due to cost and scarcity. It hasn't been a conscious decision, these are just the brands I gravitate towards when I'm at the store. and for good reason.

borndead1 · 06-18-2009, 10:45 AM

Lately, and in no particular order:

Famous Nicaraguan 3000
Omar Ortez Original
Plasencia Reserva Organica
Famous Dominican 4000
La Floridita maduro

kelmac07 · 06-18-2009, 12:26 PM

Forgot to add : Carlos Torano Signature Collection

My top 5 is YOUNG...still sampling plenty of sticks, but so far...

Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro
Sancha Panza Double Maduro
Alec Bradley Tempus
DPG JJ Maduro
Tampa Sweetheart 500s

06-18-2009, 02:06 PM

With only around a years worth of experience I havea very limited sampling to choose a top five.

1. CAO Brazilia
1. LFD Double Ligero
3. Oliva V
4. Perdomo Lot 23
5. JFR Corojo

The only change is the tie between the CAO and the LFD as I discovered the LFD a month ago and fell in love.

06-17-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? Ok, I have had some phenominal sticks lately so I guess since the last similar thread my favorites have changed. My favorite non-cubans are as follows: 5. Fuente Anejo (All) 4. Casa Magna (colorado) 3. Opus X (All) (never had a black label though) 2. Pepin JJ Maduros (I freakin love them!) and number 1 is Tatuaje Zona Del Este!!!!!!! I have only had one and this is my all time favorite to date! The perfect size and such a beautiful flavor profile.....AND I CAN'T FIND ANY! Have your favorites changed completely or pretty much remained the same? Last edited by e-man67; 06-17-2009 at 03:37 PM. Reason: stuff

06-17-2009, 03:37 PM	#2
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? I think that my tastes have developed, but the top 5 NCs will always hover in the same realm (Padron Anni, Opus X, Anejo, Anything DPG)

06-17-2009, 03:47 PM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? Last night me and sofaman smoked a cigar to celebrate him closing on his house. He had an old Opus he's been saving for the occasion. I had a pick of a zillion sticks and went with a Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Pamplona. So, no, my tastes haven't changed. I just still like finding new good ones. DPG Maduros are probably still my favorite, but I have a lot of others that are real close. __________________

06-17-2009, 04:56 PM	#6
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? If I could afford them, I'd put VSGs on my list. But of the ones I can afford, if barely, I can recommend: ERDM Reserva Salado Excalibur Royal Sterling Fidelis JR Ultimate Petit Corona - in EMS, M, and X That makes 5 - sorta.

06-17-2009, 05:31 PM	#7
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? My top 5 is pretty solid for the most part. PAM Exclusivo Camacho Scorpion Camacho Triple Maduro Tatuaje J21 DPG JJ Maduro

06-17-2009, 04:28 PM	#5
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? My Top 5 hasn't changed, but I did have a cigar that moved up in the rankings--I smoked an Esencia Corona Gorda this weekend and the ones I've had previously were very good, but this one was excellent. Still not Top 5, but it's up there. __________________

06-17-2009, 05:47 PM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? My top 5 is YOUNG...still sampling plenty of sticks, but so far... Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Sancha Panza Double Maduro Alec Bradley Tempus DPG JJ Maduro Tampa Sweetheart 500s

06-17-2009, 05:58 PM	#9
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? Good question. Not sure I have a top 5. A few have moved up for me, though . . . AF Chateau Fuente Sungrown. Got 2 boxes of these a while back and I love 'em. AF Don Carlos. Get better with each one. Padron 64 -- took a long time to get to one of these, but it was good. I'll have to give my top 5 some thought.

06-17-2009, 07:51 PM	#11
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? For me it's easy.... 5. Camacho 4. Oliva 3. Camacho 2. Oliva And the number 1?? A tie between Camacho and Oliva, of course!!!

06-17-2009, 10:02 PM	#13
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? Hmm. I dont have a LOT of experience but I'd have to say. 3.Partagas Black ( fav is Maximo ) 2.La Riqueza (pref. #3 or #5) 1.Ashton VSG (any one) Im not sure about 4 -5 and up. I dont think I have "favorites" to fill those slots, but I do enjoy Oliva G Maddies in the morning, Taboo HSG's are tasty, Padron's are hit and miss with me, Ashton Maduros are great, etc... -Kamil __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

06-17-2009, 10:23 PM	#14
mrgto Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? I am trying to branch out since i havent been smoking that long, but here are my top five so far. 1. Camacho 1962 2. Camacho triple maddi 3. Padron 5000 maddi 4. AF hemi sig 5. La Gloria Cubana charlemagne maddi

06-18-2009, 08:30 AM	#15
sjnovakovich Stinky Old Stogie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 99 Trading: (2)	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? After many years I had narrowed my tastes to: Oliva Bold CAO Maduro Anything Fuente. Then, about a year ago, I went from a desktop humidor to a Montegue. I then started buying all kinds of stuff. In the last two months I have settled myself to the point where I will stock nothing but, Padron Anniversary CAO Maduro Diamond Crown Anything Fuente (regular smokes) Premium Edition Fuente's When in my BM, I will experiment, but unless something knocks my socks off, it doesn't make it to the humi. Steve

06-18-2009, 08:51 AM	#16
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? Ya know, it's funny you should ask because cigars filled or wrapped with ligero seem to be sneaking into my weekly rotation more and more. Hmmmmmmmmm...... Great thread! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

06-18-2009, 10:45 AM	#18
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,345 Trading: (7)	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? Lately, and in no particular order: Famous Nicaraguan 3000 Omar Ortez Original Plasencia Reserva Organica Famous Dominican 4000 La Floridita maduro

06-18-2009, 12:26 PM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? Forgot to add : Carlos Torano Signature Collection My top 5 is YOUNG...still sampling plenty of sticks, but so far... Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Sancha Panza Double Maduro Alec Bradley Tempus DPG JJ Maduro Tampa Sweetheart 500s

06-18-2009, 02:06 PM	#20
Aldebaran Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Has your top 5 NC favorites changed lately? With only around a years worth of experience I havea very limited sampling to choose a top five. 1. CAO Brazilia 1. LFD Double Ligero 3. Oliva V 4. Perdomo Lot 23 5. JFR Corojo The only change is the tie between the CAO and the LFD as I discovered the LFD a month ago and fell in love.