Help ... I’m outdated
So I’ve been poking around the last couple days, joined the vherf last night. I’m having fun.
But reading and listening I realized just how outdated my go to cigars list is and I don’t even have a must try list.
So a contest is born. I want 5 potential go-to cigars and 5 to make a must try list.
Background. My current go to’s include the Davidoff Nicaragua, AJ’s Last Call and the illusione Rothschild. I’m not actually that big of a Maduro fan, I’m all over the map honestly but I do love a good Cameroon. The point here is to try new stuff so suggesting classic cigars won’t likely help.
Here are the requirements for the cigars.
Go To cigars must come in a ring gauge 50 or less. Preferably, a corona, Rothschild, short robusto or similar. It must be easy to find and a consistent smoke.
Must try list, no hard rules except I must actually be able to buy it somewhere. It’s highly unlikely, though not completely out of the realm of possibility, I’ll smoke anything with a ring gauge higher than 54 so keep that in mind.
Now for the contest. 10 names will be put in the drawing and I’ll draw one and you’ll also get a matching set of the 10 smokes chosen. Ultimately I’m going to choose the 10 sticks from the suggestions in this thread but likes and agreement with sticks will influence the choice.
Now how do the 10 names get chosen you ask? Well, Start by posting a suggestion, tell us if it is a go to candidate or a must try. Limit yourself to one cigar per post so I know what cigar any likes are referring to. Also, limit yourself to one suggestion for each category per day, to spread the love around. Make as many suggestions as you’d like but only the first person to suggest the cigar gets credit.
It’ll close when I have a list I like 😬. Go.
Comments
I would love to jump in but we are rowing the same boat.
Actually.... no need to add my name but I really like the undercrown maduro.... newer to me
Great contest for a rainy morning. Anyone have his addy, I can get you started
Go To
1. Mi Querada (core line or Triqui Traca is a little stronger)
2. Black Label Bishops Blend
3. Black Works Killer Bee
4. Illusione Epernay
5. Tat Black corona gorda
Must Try
1. Wunderlust
2. La Palina Pasha
3. Muestra de Saka Nacatamale or Unstolen Valor
4. Tatuaje Anarchy Kaos
5. Illusione 10th anniversary
My favorite cigar list here
Easily affordable "go-to" might be AJ's New World Cameroon. I like the torpedo, because I don't much care for over 50 rg. The wrappers are fragile, so, take care.
Another go-to might be the Rose of Sharon, nice cigar.
Something in-between would be Crowned Heads Jericho Hill, nice maduro.
I'm sure these guys will fill you in on the higher end blends, I tend to stick to traditional Fuente's or Davidoff if I'm spending that much money.
Speaking of Davidoff, if you haven't tried The Late Hour, I like that a lot.
Other high-end offerings might be Velvet Rat and/or Ratzilla, I can't remember how long those have been around.
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
Ok, so I read your title as " help, I need to try new cigars". Because I didnt read your long story, (my fault, not yours. Short attention span) send me your address and I'll get you some stuff to try.
-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter
Well crap, I went back and read the whole post after seeing @Usaf06 's post. OK, I'll try to follow the rules:
New World Cameroon by A.J. Fernandez
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
Rose of Sharon
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
Jericho Hill
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
The Late Hour
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
Velvet Rat
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
Ratzilla
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
I also recently bought some Belles Artes, also by AJ, and I'm liking them pretty well right off the truck, I think they'll only improve with a little rest
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
^^^hope you find something there.
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
Damn, still didn't quite follow the rules, but that's all I'll say about it.
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
must try Atabey Divinos (Rothschilde)
go to: Flatbed Cigar Co. Panacea Azul - Cameroon Robusto
A good go-to might be LGC collection reserve. Easy to find and a good smoke.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
Alright I like it but pick which one is for the contest today. One per post please
Thanks Amos. Which one do you want entered into the contest? Hint I’ve had the new world and Late Hour, though thanks for the reminder I need more.
I know you guys are more than happy to just bomb the hell out of anyone lol. But let me get there. No one has my new address and no one is getting it soon. Don’t try my old addy’s the forwards have expired 😬
Hey just because I know you guys are a bunch of giving souls. New option. Enter the contest, if you win you can choose the target or keep yourself I won’t judge either way.
Aladino camaroon is a must try. The skinny ring gauge(6x46 I think) is the best one because you get a good bit of that classic JRE Criollo that comes through. Good Honduran kick in the first five minutes too.
Go to is the mi querida triqui traca. It's just the best cigar ever made. 6x48 is money.
I'd say give the Rose of Sharon a try. I've only had the Perfecto, which I liked quite well. Much as I love all the others I mentioned, it's different.
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
Must try
la hacienda by warped
Maestro Del tiempo by warped
Tennessee waltz
Killer bee
Anastasia
Go to
The tabernacle
Bishops blend
Whiskey rebellion
Deliverance
Boondocks saints
Must try - Viaje Santori
If you want to bomb me send it to Tony @0patience
If you are a newbie I got Dem nachos....
Not expensive, not flashy or elegant. It's just a damn great cigar at a fantastic price. It only comes in one vitola, perfecto. I keep at least 50 on hand and they are smooth and perform the whole way through from start to finish.
Henry Clay Limited Edition 2018
ROMEO San Andreas in toro. Killer stick!
padron 64 , Hermoso in natural , for the love of god ... I know that’s not boutique-y enough but it will hit the spot
But other than that ... everything these guys are smoking
Sobremesa for go to
Ok I'll follow directions too (most of us don't read).
Must try: Aladino camaroon