Home› General Discussion

Best of 2008

phobicsquirrelphobicsquirrel Posts: 7,347 ✭✭✭
in General Discussion
I was thinking back to all of the smokes I've had this year and could only come up with a few that I would put in this catagory. So I thought I would share and perhaps we all contribute so maybe some smokes that one wouldn't think of would be tried. I really haven't had any that would be under the radar but here goes:

2006 Carlito God of Fire robusto
CAO America Landmark
Comacho Triple Maduro
La Flor Dominicana Ligero 500
«1

Comments

  • j0z3rj0z3r Posts: 9,403 ✭✭
    The only cigar I've had this year that was extremely good and also might be one that not everyone has tried would have to be the La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet. This is a blend that is somewhat limited in its production because it is made at a small factory and the attention to quality is superb, therefor it is at times hard to come by and that might make it a cigar that flies a bit below the radar. It is very good however, and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a good cigar at a fairly reasonable price.
  • urbinourbino Posts: 4,517 ✭
    I just came back to cigars this year, so there've been lots of discoveries for me. Not so many that would be news to anybody else. A few that might fit the category and be lesser known (though I and, in some cases, a few others here talk about them a lot):

    CI Legends Purple (Graycliff)
    Punch Gran Puro
    the lancero vitola

    The last one obviously isn't a specific cigar, but various cigars in that vitola have been major discoveries for me this year.
  • urbinourbino Posts: 4,517 ✭
    I should also say that, thanks to you two, I've had the opportunity to try the LFD Cam Cab (and have 2 more), and have some GoF's resting in the humi.
  • rwheelwrightrwheelwright Posts: 3,296 ✭
    My best of the year without a doubt is the Gurkha Shaggy Natural Torpedo! I'm sure there are others that I really liked but this particular cigar stands out infront of all others for me!
  • phobicsquirrelphobicsquirrel Posts: 7,347 ✭✭✭
    Urby, I have a few of those CI purples sitting, first one I had wasn't that great, kept burning out, probably do to the cold. And those GOF's are pretty good.
  • urbinourbino Posts: 4,517 ✭
    phobicsquirrel:
    And those GOF's are pretty good.
    No doubt. I probably won't try one until spring, so the weather doesn't interfere with the experience.
  • phobicsquirrelphobicsquirrel Posts: 7,347 ✭✭✭
    No kidding. I've almost got my garage cleaned out so maybe when I get that done and put some heaters in there I can get some good smoking done..
  • rdnstnrdnstn Posts: 993 ✭✭
    I'm like Urbi and just came back to cigars this year but if I had to pick my 3 favorites, they would be...

    Alec Bradley Pryme
    Gurkha Regent
    Winston Churchhill by Davidoff
  • kuzi16kuzi16 Posts: 14,633 ✭✭✭✭
    NUB Conn.
    Gran Habano Habano #3
    Don Carlos
    Camacho 1962

    im sure there were others.
    Kuzi's Forum Links Page
  • urbinourbino Posts: 4,517 ✭
    My list was of best cigars of 2008 that maybe were a bit under the radar. If we're talking best cigars of 2008, period, I'd probably say:

    Don Carlos
    R&J Reserva Real
    AVO Domaine
    Camacho 1962 (perfecto)

    There are some others that might be in that same league, but they haven't firmly established themselves for me, yet. The prime example of that is the Monte White.
  • gmill880gmill880 Posts: 5,947 ✭

     

       Ashton ESG (Estate sun grown) Robusto 21-----Fuente Anejo #77 (Shark)----Fuente #55 Torpedo----Java Toro----The Ashton ESG Robusto was great although I had a Ashton  ESG churchill #20 that I could take or leave.

  • Jetmech_63Jetmech_63 Posts: 3,451 ✭✭✭
    gmill880:
    ----Java Toro----


    I'm really going to have to ry one of those as much as it comes up in this forum.

    Tops for 2008 for me:
    Arturo Fuente Anejo
    Rocky Patel Olde World Habano
    La Aurora 100 Anos Belicoso
    Gurkha Legend

    And my top under the radar smoke: Sol Cubano Sumatra
  • tshawtshaw Posts: 178
    rdnstn:
    I'm like Urbi and just came back to cigars this year but if I had to pick my 3 favorites, they would be...

    Alec Bradley Pryme
    Gurkha Regent
    Winston Churchhill by Davidoff


    let me tell you, i had my first winston churchill last night, a marrakesh, and it was phenomenal. Great GREAT smoke! My new favorite stick i would have to say. I was at my local B&M talking to one of the sales clerks and he recommended the marrakesh specifically as in his experiences he has found it to be the most pleasant out of all of the winston churchill blends. now im just anxious to try the rest! I also would as the rocky patel decade and the padron 1964 anniversary both were excellent
  • kaspera79kaspera79 Posts: 7,257 ✭✭✭
    My three favorite cigars for 2008 would be :
    La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet #1
    La Aurora 1495/1994 Cameroon
    Gran Habano 3 Siglos
  • sdipsdip Posts: 406

    My three favorites, first to third are probably:

    HDM Cuban Petit Robusto

    Rocky Patel Decade Toro

    Perdomo ESV 91 Robusto

     

  • Bad AndyBad Andy Posts: 848
    Hmmm...

    Gotta be the Oliva V overall. Also, my favorite usual smoke the Oliva G. I found the Camacho '62 this summer which was a nice surprise. The RP I-Press wasn't so bad either.

    Second chances for the Nub...had one that was all that great but I need to try another.
  • madurofanmadurofan Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭
    My best cigars of the year, that I can remember.

    HdM Edicion Especial 2005 Robusto(ISOM)
    RP Summer Collection Lancero and Robusto
    Padron 1926 #2
    Cuvee Rouge Toro

    And my pick for everyday smoke of the year is the Sol Cubana Sumatra
  • Bad AndyBad Andy Posts: 848
    madurofan:
    My best cigars of the year, that I can remember.

    HdM Edicion Especial 2005 Robusto(ISOM)
    RP Summer Collection Lancero and Robusto
    Padron 1926 #2
    Cuvee Rouge Toro

    And my pick for everyday smoke of the year is the Sol Cubana Sumatra
    I forgot about the '26...damn good smoke.
  • madurofanmadurofan Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭
    Bad Andy:
    madurofan:
    My best cigars of the year, that I can remember.

    HdM Edicion Especial 2005 Robusto(ISOM)
    RP Summer Collection Lancero and Robusto
    Padron 1926 #2
    Cuvee Rouge Toro

    And my pick for everyday smoke of the year is the Sol Cubana Sumatra
    I forgot about the '26...damn good smoke.
    Indeed. :)
  • These Filthy HandsThese Filthy Hands Posts: 455
    This is my first year really into cigars. I'd say that my favs were:

    Nub Habano
    Comacho Coyolar Puro
    Olive Series V Maduro Torpedo
    CAO MX2
    CAO Italia
    Legend Ario by Comacho
    Gurkah Master Select
    Gurkah Regent
    Rocky Patel Renessance
    Edge by Rocky Patel
    Comacho 1962
    Comacho SLR Maduro
    5 Vegas Classic


    The cigar I tried and didn't like:

    Java Toro by Drew Estates.
  • Bad AndyBad Andy Posts: 848
    madurofan:
    Bad Andy:
    madurofan:
    My best cigars of the year, that I can remember.

    HdM Edicion Especial 2005 Robusto(ISOM)
    RP Summer Collection Lancero and Robusto
    Padron 1926 #2
    Cuvee Rouge Toro

    And my pick for everyday smoke of the year is the Sol Cubana Sumatra
    I forgot about the '26...damn good smoke.
    Indeed. :)
    I need to pick some up and put in the humi. I think I got a '64 resting, it's not bad either. Padrons over all are good.
  • madurofanmadurofan Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭
    Bad Andy:
    madurofan:
    Bad Andy:
    madurofan:
    My best cigars of the year, that I can remember.

    HdM Edicion Especial 2005 Robusto(ISOM)
    RP Summer Collection Lancero and Robusto
    Padron 1926 #2
    Cuvee Rouge Toro

    And my pick for everyday smoke of the year is the Sol Cubana Sumatra
    I forgot about the '26...damn good smoke.
    Indeed. :)
    I need to pick some up and put in the humi. I think I got a '64 resting, it's not bad either. Padrons over all are good.
    THe '64 is a damn fine smoke as well and you sir are correct you can't go wrong with a padron. Way to go Jorge.
  • j0z3rj0z3r Posts: 9,403 ✭✭
    madurofan:
    Way to go Jorge.
    Ahem...Jose you mean? Jorge might be the go-to guy now, but there would be no Padron without Jose working his tail off to create a cigar company true to his heritage. Oh, and if you couldn't tell, I am a bit of a Padron fan.
  • Bad AndyBad Andy Posts: 848
    j0z3r:
    madurofan:
    Way to go Jorge.
    Ahem...Jose you mean? Jorge might be the go-to guy now, but there would be no Padron without Jose working his tail off to create a cigar company true to his heritage. Oh, and if you couldn't tell, I am a bit of a Padron fan.
    snob.
  • madurofanmadurofan Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭
    Bad Andy:
    j0z3r:
    madurofan:
    Way to go Jorge.
    Ahem...Jose you mean? Jorge might be the go-to guy now, but there would be no Padron without Jose working his tail off to create a cigar company true to his heritage. Oh, and if you couldn't tell, I am a bit of a Padron fan.
    snob.
    Haha.
  • j0z3rj0z3r Posts: 9,403 ✭✭
    Oh you guys....lol
  • madurofanmadurofan Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭
    j0z3r:
    Oh you guys....lol
    Did you bat your eyes and flip your hair while saying this? Thats the way I pictued it ...
  • j0z3rj0z3r Posts: 9,403 ✭✭
    why yes, yes I did.
  • dep691dep691 Posts: 311

    In no certain order

    Fuente Hemingway Signature (always one of my top smokes)

    Padron 80th (well this one is actually my pick for Cigar of the Year)

    Olivia MB3

    Monte 2 ISOM (Yummy!!!)

     

     

  • Bad AndyBad Andy Posts: 848
    damn another I forgot...MB3...yet another fine Oliva product
Sign In or Register to comment.