skid11 Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 Not too many as over time I've been drawn towards smoking more and more cubans only. The aroma of a good cuban can never be matched........ well for me any way.:-) However, I still enjoy a Padron 3000 and Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente.
Guest crossbow Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 » None in my rotation, I have a separate humi with about 200 N/C's just » sitting and aging I guess:-D » » Ironman Hey Ironman I got an idea! what do you say we bomb Rob with a fiver each?
PJ_CEONAD_CC Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 Keep in mind » that non US members have grown up on Habanos so the cigars that appeal can » be lighter in body but would need to be complex in flavour....a little » different. » Complex in flavor, that be the problem with non-cubans. The only ones I keep in my rotation for a change of pace are Opus / 858SG and some Oliva Master Blend. BTW, you are very welcome on the 3 yrs. That was fun!!! LOL!
Vetteman Posted August 10, 2005 Posted August 10, 2005 Opus (usually Robusto or smaller) Ashton VSG Robusto, Illusion, Tres Mystique, Beli #1 Some Padron 64 or 26 Fuente SG - Chateau or 858
El Presidente Posted August 10, 2005 Author Posted August 10, 2005 Great to have you here CEONAD Big hug to Donna. I hope you are still not keeping undersized fish ? :cool:
ilikecigars Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 also none...i sold all mine off yr.s ago....well except for some very old opus x...not that i smoke those but they have cool bands.
The Prince Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 I have added Joyo de Nicaragua Celebraccions to the mix. Great cigars.......for an N/C that is.
Chicago Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 » I enjoy a non Cuban occasionally as a change of pace. Padron Anny's, Padron » 1926 and OPUS Perfeccion No 2. » » What else is worth while considering as part of our rotation. Keep in mind » that non US members have grown up on Habanos so the cigars that appeal can » be lighter in body but would need to be complex in flavour....a little » different. » » Here is a brief list of cigars that have been launched here and have » failed to establish a toehold. Most are now a distant memory. » » Puros Indios. » Greycliffe » La Perla » El Credito The only ones I keep are for those guys who tell me, "Those Cubans are crap, there's is no difference between them and any other cigar." These guys usually get my machine made Cubes or the gifted Nicaraguan or Dominican. Although, I must admit some Nics aren't bad.
Loki Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 I generally keep the following in the humi. La Flor dominicana-Gran Maduro #6 (has aged great) Camacho 11/18 Padron-2000 maduro Padron-Magnum Maduro (It's a major time investment)
CigarZen Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 Realy aren't in my rotation -- stick to what is good.
Spud2 Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 Non-Cuban's I regularly partake of includes: AF 858's Maduro, Natural & SG AF Hemingway Maduro and Naturals AF Anejos Opus X #4 & 5's Cuesta-Rey Captiva La Aurora Anos 100 Always for more.
herfkid Posted September 4, 2005 Posted September 4, 2005 I'm all over the place -- I tend to smoke habanos on the weekends; weekday smokes tend to be non-cubans. Not much is in "rotation," as I'm still trying a wide variety of cigars. Various CAO lines, however, will probably work in (Criollo and MX2 are definites so far).
strayvector Posted September 6, 2005 Posted September 6, 2005 Ever since I started with the Cubans 2 years ago, I no longer have any non-cubans in my rotation. I recently smoked an Ashton VSG (something I used to enjoy) and found it lacking. It started out fine, but got harsh halfway through. I've found that to get the complexity and smoothness of a typical Cuban, you'd have to spend quite a bit more with other domestics. $20 for an Opus X vs. a $10 PSD4, I'll take the PSD4 everytime.
thschrminm Posted September 6, 2005 Posted September 6, 2005 Normal rotation for me on domestics are: - LFD Chisels with maduro wrappers... - AF Anejo #55, #49 and #46... - Padron 5000, 6000, 1964 and 1926 all with maduro wrappers... - Graycliff espresso pirates... - Perdomo Edicion de Silvio robustos... A couple of others on occassion but these are my go to smokes for domestics...
waldo Posted September 6, 2005 Posted September 6, 2005 » I enjoy a non Cuban occasionally as a change of pace. Padron Anny's, Padron » 1926 and OPUS Perfeccion No 2. » » What else is worth while considering as part of our rotation. Keep in mind » that non US members have grown up on Habanos so the cigars that appeal can » be lighter in body but would need to be complex in flavour....a little » different. The only non cubans I smoke on a daily basis are Padrons. I like the 2000 maduros besides the Anny's.
swl Posted September 6, 2005 Posted September 6, 2005 A few Non-Cubans that I enjoy from time to time: Arturo Fuente 858 Fuente Don Carlos #2 Fuente Hemingway Signature and Work of Art Original Release Anejos Davidoff Capa Dominicana 48 Padron Anniversario 1964s Maduros Well aged Padron Anniversario 1964 Naturals (very different taste to that of a fresh one) Opus X #2 La Aurora Perferido The Costa Rican made CAO Belicoso Maduro like the original Bahia Gold were very good but went downhill when they switch manufacturer.
cgrsmkr Posted September 9, 2005 Posted September 9, 2005 I have a few odds and ends laying around, but they're by no means in the rotation. Actually, had a Torano Tribute (2004 I think) a few weeks ago that was kind of disappointing. Wasn't harsh or anything, just seemed kind of flat. Guess I'm spoiled.
Curmudgeon Posted September 9, 2005 Posted September 9, 2005 Non-Cubans . . . what's the point?! (now where is that haughty prince emoticon - LOL!)
Wiley Posted September 9, 2005 Posted September 9, 2005 Honduran ERDM Reserva Salado Cabinet La Aurora Preferidos La Aurora Leoninos I don't know, I have various odds and ends that are okay sometimes. Don Douglas belicoso comes to mind.
Smokin_Safari Posted September 12, 2005 Posted September 12, 2005 Need a few non Cubans for rotation given my mood & drink, but most of all to give to freeloaders & first timers. Currently have a box each of Torano LEs, Fuente Short Stories, Opus Xs, Davidoff Special Rs, Padron Annies, Cuesta Ray #1s.
Nely Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 My favorite nc's are the Partagas black (the best maduro outhere imo) CAO brazilia pirahnas, chateu fuente sungrown and maduro, and for a really tasty, smooth and creamy cigar I reach for the inexpensive Gran habano #3 corojo wrapped. Also Torano gold and ERDM robustos are frigging awesome with some rest time on them.
Phailure Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 I've heard people rave about Rocky Patel and Don pepin smokes but I personally haven't tried them.
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