FrankBlack87 Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Im sure at one time or another this topic has been posted but whatever. The words "greatest of all time" GOAT get thrown around way too liberally in the cigar world. What really are your 2 personal faves if you could only pick 1 everyday smoke and 1 special occasion smoke? It must be a cigar you have smoked previously, no hypotheticals. In other words what would you smoke if you knew you would die tomorrow. No one be stupid as to pick a cigar theyve never tried if its going to be their last. Obviously everyone will have different opinions which is why i find it interesting. I also want to see any patterns that may arise. Forget the masses and just think of your own personal taste. What would it be if you had to choose right now? Oh and no pre embargo stuff.. cigars you could actually locate now or in the past 20 years. --Matt
Michel1968 Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 I had a BBF with only 3 years on it that was soo perfect. Taste, evolution, draw, pure 'smokebility'... well I had tears in my eyes. So that specific BBF would be the 'one'. As for a lesser 'the one' my choice would be a MC esp. #2 I'm actually quite fascinated with what I come up with given the parameters. Had better smokes but ultimately other values seem to put in more weight.
tinknocker924 Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 best cigar ever Ramon Allones Gigantes 08..best everyday cigar RA specially selected nd small club coronas..
laficion Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Well Matt, If it was to be an everyday smoke, I'd keep the same as I have today, my HdM Epicure No.1 Now, for that very special, greatest, best, most wonderful etc. etc. etc. It will have to be the H.Upmann,1492 from a 50 count humidor dating from 1992, I smoked it for New Year 2000-2001, It was simply the BEST EVER cigar I've ever smoked, ...........well,............ of course, If something better shows up, I sure as hell won't spit on it, so, until then, that was the "GREATEST CIGAR OF ALL TIMES" for me.
FrankBlack87 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Posted October 4, 2011 dude an H.upmann from '92 sounds damn good...
FrankBlack87 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Posted October 4, 2011 the only reason i made rules is because if not, people start coming up with all sorts of imaginary bs fantasy cigars. like a 1960s punch dunhill, cuban pre-embargo davidoff etc etc etc. lol...... but seriously if anyone does have pre embargos to donate..... hit me up...... lol
kaleehb Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 For that everyday cigar I would go with the 08 CoRo's I have now. They are turning out to be fantastic! That one special "last smoke" I would have to say one of my Punch Churchill from 2005. They too are beginning to really become grand. Nice thread!
bassman Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Regular rotation- 2002 Partagas Lonsdale Best cigar ever- Taboada double robusto, smoked in Havana about 30 minutes after being rolled by the master Best ever regular production- 92 Partagas Lusi.
ckay Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 My best to date is an 05 Boli CE. Many have come close, none have exceeded.
mikec Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Probably was a salamone rolled by Reynaldo about ten years ago while sitting in the restaurant at Hostal Valencia in Habana Vieja. Although I don't really have an affection for Reynaldos smokes this one was beyond incredible with a spicy perfumed deep tobacco flavour that was mind blowing. I'm sure the ambience of the situation as well as the company that night ( Abel Exposito & Benito Molina & "Johnny Cigar from Correntis in Toronto) contributed to the WOW factor but everyone at the table agreed with me and there was a lot of deep reflection by all at the table. I can't wait for that to happen again but I think we can all agree that smoking a cigar in Havana takes on special meaning.
Ginseng Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 The most satisfying cigar I've smoked is an Upmann Tang Monarch. Everything I love about a 10-year old Sir Winston in spades. My favorite everyday smoke is either the Partagas Shorts or the Magnum 46. Very seldom do these boys ever disappoint. Wilkey
Ghabanos Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Relative noob - disregarding value I love 2010 behike 54 and 2009 lusi
Sir Diggamus Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 My all time every day cigar is definitely the Partagas SdC#3. Too bad this one is no longer around My all time occasional favorite is the RA 8-9-8 from 02. Simply wonderful!
noreaster Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 86 Davidoff no.1 for my 40th bday.... Wish there were more.
TM-US Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Cohiba Esplendido with over 10 yrs. of age on it. Even smoking it outdoors in hot weather, it was clearly the best cigar I've ever smoked. So much that I want to buy a few boxes and put them down for 5+ years, but budgetary constraints prevent that.
matt14 Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Regular rotation RA 8-9-8 Greatest cigar, ones that stand out to me `03 Regios smoked in `06 . Box pressed completely square was like smoking a piece of lego but rocked my world! HDM 2 smoked in `07 when they came back on form, incredible Cohiba DC smoked a couple XMAS`s ago, far better than the Sublime IMHO.
jedipastor Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 My #1 Habanos experience was with a Partagas 2000 EL Pyramid, so I'll go with that. Everyday ... tough choice. I'd say Trinidad Robusto T.
Wil Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 For me, the very best has been the Partagas 898v. I haven't tried too many REs, LEs or vintage sticks.
Stalebread Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Can I have my everyday smoke be the same as my special occasion smoke? H. Upmann Monarch A/T 1998.
perfectform Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Everyday: Cohiba Coronas Especiales All time: 1492
laficion Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Everyday: Cohiba Coronas Especiales All time: 1492 Oufff, It's nice not to be alone, thanks bro !!!!!
perfectform Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Oufff, It's nice not to be alone, thanks bro !!!!! I feel really lucky to have been able to smoke that cigar. It's definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Cheers!
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