A Couple of This Week's Cigars

[Colt45]

I revisited one of the few NCs I still enjoy smoking (I know, eyes rolling - just trying to be honest) -

AVO Domaine No.30: Spicy brown mole, a hint of orange peel, hints of sweetness now and then, with a somewhat sharp herbal back bone.

Smoked a couple and enjoyed them both. These have a unique flavor and might not appeal to everyone - I think this brand is fairly polarizing.

Consistent in flavor and construction. In my opinion, construction surpassed by none.

Partagas Serie Du Connaisseur No.3: Saddle leather and black pepper wrapped around a core of earth. Intense and concentrated - always a

great cigar. For newer members who've not tried these or the others in the line, do not be put off by the size - you owe it to yourself to give

these a try.

[Habanos2000]

I've heard so many good things now on the SdC#3 that it'll be on the top of my shopping list.

Being a devoted larger ring guage smoker, I am finally coming around to accepting the more petite sizes as being pretty impressive.

[KB24]

Enjoy the AVO Domaine but prefer the AVO Classic and the LE's. The Classic #2 Maduro is probably my favorite AVO. And you're right with the construction. Never seen an AVO poorly put together.

-Patrick

[jquest63]

I also still enjoy several brands of NC's and am not ashamed of it! Agree with your assessment of the Avo Domaine, also find them a very satisfying change of pace smoke. My fave NC brands are as follows:

Avo Domaine-all sizes

Davidoff Grand Cru- No 1

Illusione - 68, f9, cg4

Tatuaje brown label - all sizes

Cruzado - all sizes

Don Pepin Blue label - robusto

[Colt45]

I've heard so many good things now on the SdC#3 that it'll be on the top of my shopping list.

If you try a few of these, I'd also suggest trying a few of the No.2 & 1 as well. They all share a similar profile. Though it may seem to go

against convention, the thinner ring gauges generally tend to concentrate the flavor delivery.

KB, I used to enjoy the Classic Maduro as well - cream soda - but I lost my taste for them.

JQ - nothing to be ashamed of! I just don't want to open the CC vs. NC debate

[Evo03]

I definitely agree with the statements about the Partagas Connoisseur #3. A concentrated and rich smoke. Even though they're small, it takes me more than an hour to smoke.