samb Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 So far I think the best that Ive had so far would probably have to be the CoRo I had on Thanksgiving. My experience with cubans is not very extensive and since Ive discovered them, NCs just dont do it for me anymore. The worst would probably have to be a CigarsInternational Legends (Perdomo) ripoff torpedo. Blah, HORRIBLE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroo495 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 BEST: ERDM Grandes de Espagna HON. MENTION: Sancho Panza Beli; Monte E2 WORST: Hoyo Epicure Especial (BTW, I smoked a Vegueros 2 a couple of weeks ago. Quite enjoyed it!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethG Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Damn, this is tough! Well confining myself to cigars rolled and sold in this year: best: Cohiba Gran Reserva, yep it was damn good. Honorable mention: upmann robusto since they still sell them and the Trinidad robusto which has been a huge go to stick. Worst: RA celestial fino - maybe 5 years will help but right now it's the very definition of harsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalebread Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Early in 2009 I started keeping a list of the best. Then I forgot about the list. Then I lost the list altogether. So much for lists of cigars on a 3X5 card. Anyway, as far as I can remember the best was a Ramon Allones 8-9-8 from '99 Close behind were -- Hoyo Piramide Le '03 -- Padron '64 Anni Principe purchased in '06. -- SLR DC '06 Worst was a Piedra Cremas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdmw Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 best: upmann mag 46 (08), honrabel mention: monte espec, dieux and punch ss1 (03) worst: probably some old leftover nc **** of a cigar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj60s Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Best - Upmann magnum 46 07 Honorable mention - Bolivar corona extra 08 and Hoyo Regalos EL 2007 Worst - CAO brasilia Samba and Cabanas perfecto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 *REALLY!!??? I almost ordered a Vegueros #2! Whew! What a thing! You know I had a Vegueros years ago when they 1st came out. I wasn't impressed w/it then, and thought I'd give it another chance years later...guess I'm glad I didn't. I trust your judgement! Sometimes you get a great Vegueros box but not too often. One of the most wildly inconsistent brands in the Habanos stable. I once I had a soft spot for Vegueros, but now i've reached the point where if they delete the brand I wouldn't even mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Let's see now...for 2009: Best Cuban: Por Larranaga Petit Coronoa (07) Honorable Mention (Cuban): Montecristo No. 4 (08) Worst Cuban: Cuaba Divinio (07) Best Non-Cuban: Liga Privada No. 9 Robusto Honorable Mention (Non-Cuban): AVO Campanero LE 2009 Worst Non-Cuban: Casa Magna Robusto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Best this year....So many good ones! Cohiba SR Robusto & Piramide 2002 Sir Winston 2003 SCDLH El Morrow 2005 (PSP box) Honorable mention Punch SS#1 2003 Cohiba Sublime 2004 Cohiba Robusto 2008 Mag 48 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I'm thinking the best are the Cohiba Lancero '01 and the RA Belicoso '05. Worst was a R G corona gorda. I never got that cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I'm thinking the best are the Cohiba Lancero '01 and the RA Belicoso '05.Worst was a R G corona gorda. I never got that cigar. Personally I love the RG Corona Extra. Light and mild, but not like a Fonseca. Great subtle flavors and an incredible price point. Tough to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarros Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Sometimes you get a great Vegueros box but not too often. One of the most wildly inconsistent brands in the Habanos stable.I once I had a soft spot for Vegueros, but now i've reached the point where if they delete the brand I wouldn't even mind. More than one year ago I've tried Vegueros Especiales No2 It was superb! Here in St.Petes RU I've seen last week some Vegus in cigars store. Tomorrow I will buy a couple. Sad that HSA delete this brand. I've not met bad VegEsp2)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 cigarros... Are those pictures from your Especiales No2 box ?? It's identical to mine, and this is my only decent Vegueros box: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Personally I love the RG Corona Extra. Light and mild, but not like a Fonseca. Great subtle flavors and an incredible price point. Tough to beat. The RG CEs I've smoked are pretty devoid of flavor. On the other hand, 01 Fonseca #1s are mild but tasty. Different strokes for different folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarros Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Yep! This picks of mine box.. so strange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Best: 1980's la Escepcion Longo Runner up is a Tie: 2000 Cohiba Millenium Jar Piramide/ 2000 Festival Marevas Worst: Nothing stands out as gawd awfull, had many ok but not great regular production stuff from the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Always a fun thread to read...... Best: Hoyo de Monterrey Gran Piramide 2004 Honorable Mention: El Rey Del Mundo Tainos 1997 Worst: probably a Monte #2 from 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge1 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Best Cuban: Upmann Sir Winston (ARO April 03) Honourable mentions: 09 Upmann Magnum 48 08 Partagas P2 07 BBF Worst: 08 RASS (still was pretty good) Best NC: Illusione cg:4 Honourable mentions: Tatuaje Miami Havana Cazadores Xikar HC Series Criollo Toro Worst: Tie between Gurkha Sherpa Cafe Torpedo and Padilla Obsidian Belicoso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Best: Por Larranaga PC Honourable mention: CoRo or BBF (had two of the latter. The first was superb, the second pretty average). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigaraholic Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Most memorable was a Vegas Robain Unicos 05, the best cup of coffee I've ever smoked. Most disappointing Cuaba Distinguidos 06, ten bland smokes in one box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigos Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Best: Monte Sublime, RA Phoenicia, CoRo (06, 07s), VR Maestro Spain RE Worse: Magnum 48 LE, Monte Edmundo I have heard so many good things about the Magnum 48s LE but the one I had was utterly aweful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aavkk Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Good thread, I have a few special cigars that I am looking forward to lighting up before the end of the year but for now... Best: 92 Punch SS#2. In a class by itself and pobably the best cigar I have smoked thus far. Honorable mention to the 03 Siglo VI and the 01 Cohiba Lancero. Worst: Cabaguan Guapo. This cigar looked so good and was perfectly constructed. I made it about 3 inches through if before I gave up. It was a total pepper bomb with no complexity, depth or real character. I actually smoked a 99 Padron Diplomaticos maduro right after and I really enjoyed it. I am open minded to NC's but I'm not sure I will willingly light up another cabaiguan. Most surprising: 08 JL #1 and 08 Upmann Connie #1. both fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksblazer Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Best cigar was an 03 H.Upmann Sir Winston. One of the best cigars I've smoked. Glad to hear the 08's are on. Worst was an 01 Partaga Lusitania. This cigar had good draw and burn but no flavor at all. This was the mildest cigar I've ever smoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto_Magnus Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 The year is not over yet so I reserve my right to modify this post *My cigar of the year* - Ramon Allones Phoenicios Honorable Mention - HDM DC 2003 (Cab50), Partagas Serie du Connoisseur no.1 2004, Bolivar Legendarios RE Suiza, Cohiba Robusto 2007, SLR Churchill 2001, SLR Serie A 1999 *The Worst* - Monte 4, like smoking hay which had been left under the sun for a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hands down for me Trini T the best Robusto this year nothing even comes close to the Med to full rich flavor this cigar offers. Just excellant!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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