New Member - Open to Suggestions

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Humongo

Joined Nov 2005

5 Posts | 0+

East Texas

Discussion Starter
• Nov 28, 2005

• #1

New to the site, not new to cigars. I'm looking for suggestions and I thought I might run some potential selections by you.

First, here is what I like. I'm a big fan of the medium full to full flavor cigars. I like the larger ring guage and medium lenth. My standby, which I usually purchase by the box, is the Partagas Black Label Magnifico. I also enjoy the Spanish Rosado San Agustin.

I enjoy cigars before meals with martinis, after meals, alone with red wine or coffee, and while throwing the football with my boys.

Most recently I have tried;

- Arturo Fuente Anejo #55, absolutely loved it. I burned my fingers and lips smoking that baby down to the nub.

- Don Lino Africa, a good cigar, good flavor throughout, but not as flavorful as I like.

I usually stick to what I know and what I like but I feel I may be missing out on some really good cigars.

I'm thinking of purchasing a couple of samplers like the CAO Commemorativo sampler and the 90 Rated Sampler Pack to help.

Would anyone like to offer further suggestions?

Thanks.

 

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bildo792

Joined Mar 2005

1K Posts | 0+

Hilton Head, SC

• Nov 28, 2005

• #2

sounds like your a perfect candidate for the Camacho Diploma, which is loved by a bunch of members of the board.

 

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Amy

Joined Nov 2003

2K Posts | 0+

Paradise CA

• Nov 28, 2005

• #3

I just got that CAO commemortive sampler in today. It looks yummy!

Give the Excalibur 1066 Dark Knight II & III a try. Great cigars, lots of flavor. Both feature maduro wrappers.

 

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cigarsmoka

Joined Aug 2004

2K Posts | 0+

Chicago Born/Raised. Hollywood CA Resident

• Nov 28, 2005

• #4

Welcome to the site!!

I would also recommend the El Cobre and the 5 Vegas 'A,' I think you'd love these too.....

 

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Macallan

Joined Jan 2005

1K Posts | 0+

Chicago

• Nov 28, 2005

• #5

I second the dark knights but I must say, if you like the black label, you must try the 5 vegas series A. They are both amazing and cheap. I would pay twice what they sell for.

 

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Capt

Joined Jul 2005

3K Posts | 0+

MI

• Nov 28, 2005

• #6

Definitely the 5 Vegas A. I started out smoking the Artisian, but recently switched to the Anomaly, which is a bit smaller. Everyone here is a fan of the Camacho Diploma. I had to smoke the Diploma at least 5 times before I could really appreciate the temperment of these cigars. By the way, welcome aboard!!

 

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Big Paintbrush

Joined Sep 2005

1K Posts | 0+

Richmond, VA

• Nov 28, 2005

• #7

Cusano 18 Paired Maduro?

Waiting to try this beauty myself.

I have boxes of the 5 Vegas A and Partags Black. Humana humana mmmmmm!

 

Bikeman

Joined Oct 2005

3K Posts | 14+

Central Canada, eh?

• Nov 28, 2005

• #8

He Humongo welcome to the forum, if you stick around here long enough you will become just as crazy as the rest of these guys - hey wait a minute, maybe that is why I fit in so well!

Those sampler packs are a greeeaaate idea, that is how i started on this madness, by getting the promo they had at CI in October, it was 10 cigars for 10 bucks. I ended up paying 24 bucks duty on them but it was still worth it.

Ejoy the madness!!

 

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Amy

Joined Nov 2003

2K Posts | 0+

Paradise CA

• Nov 28, 2005

• #9

Diablo Picantes might be another, pretty full bodied, and spicy!

 

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The Colonel

Joined May 2004

965 Posts | 0+

Tombstone, AZ

• Nov 28, 2005

• #10

A) Don Lino Africa, let them sit, you'll be amazed. Trust me.

2) House brands are largely overlooked. JR Ultimates are incredible. Also, look for my review of the Sol Cubano 6X52 Sumatra. A fantastic smoke.

 

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0mar

Joined Nov 2005

24 Posts | 0+

• Nov 28, 2005

• #11

Syntax said:

Diablo Picantes might be another, pretty full bodied, and spicy!

Click to expand...

I'll second that. Just had one today and it was simply incredible. Loved every draw of it.

 

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Big Paintbrush

Joined Sep 2005

1K Posts | 0+

Richmond, VA

• Nov 29, 2005

• #12

Speaking of house brands, be sure to try Cigar.coms! Their Cuban, Red, and Cameroon Labels are all good.

 

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Capt

Joined Jul 2005

3K Posts | 0+

MI

• Nov 29, 2005

• #13

BPB, you read my mind. If you are a fan of a cameroon wrapped cigar, you just can't beat the Cigar.com Cameroon label!!

 

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Tiny Tim

Joined May 2004

690 Posts | 0+

Columbia, SC

• Nov 29, 2005

• #14

Partagas Black Label is great! Stick with that. You might want to try CAO MX2, HdM Excalibur Maduro, and Oliva "O" maduro!

 

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cigarsmoka

Joined Aug 2004

2K Posts | 0+

Chicago Born/Raised. Hollywood CA Resident

• Nov 29, 2005

• #15

Oh yeah, the Oliva O Maduro...how could I forget?

That c18 Paired Maduro is great, I smoked one this past weekend.....wow...I'll be picking some of these up for sure.

 

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Humongo

Joined Nov 2005

5 Posts | 0+

East Texas

Discussion Starter
• Nov 29, 2005

• #16

OK you guys are going to trip. I may have gone a little overboard but what the hell.

Here's the order I just placed.

2 - 5 Vegas Series A
2 - Diablo Gran Fuego
1 - Arturo Fuente Anejo #55
1 - 90 Rated Sampler Pack
1 - CAO Commermorativo sampler
2 - Arturo Fuente Double Chateau Fuente Maduros
2 - Cusano 18 Paired Maduro Robusto

It's all your fault!!!

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

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Big Paintbrush

Joined Sep 2005

1K Posts | 0+

Richmond, VA

• Nov 29, 2005

• #17

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!

 

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Tiny Tim

Joined May 2004

690 Posts | 0+

Columbia, SC

• Nov 29, 2005

• #18

If that's "boxes" you just ordered, Christmas has indeed come early!!!! :shock:

 

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jhopephulle

Joined Oct 2005

655 Posts | 0+

bradenton, florida

• Nov 29, 2005

• #19

very nice order those sampler packs are a great way to try new sticks

 

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Rory

Joined Jan 2005

117 Posts | 0+

• Nov 29, 2005

• #20

Punch Gran Puro and Chu. Both nice full bodied large ring gauge. I would also STRONGLY suggest the Hoya de Nicaragua cigars. They have a nice full body and some cool sizes and shapes.