Rufio Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I have really enjoyed the Davidoff Colorado Claro (Short Perfecto and Special R). Lights out cigars in my opinion. To round out the top five: El Triunfador Lancero, Padron Family Reserve 45 Years, and lastly the Warped El Oso PaPa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustTheMessenger Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I know I'm chiming in a bit late to the thread, but here are my top 5 NC's (in no particular order): - Most of the Opus X line (exceptional with 4+ years of aging on them) - Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Presidentes - E. P. Carillo 2010 and 2011 Short Runs (if you can find them) His "Cardinal" line isn't too bad of a substitute for a regular production stick. - CLE Cuarenta (Great little Honduran cigar for a morning or early afternoon smoke) - Quesada Oktoberfest (Specifically blended to be paired with beer, especially Marzen style beers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikek Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Padron 3000 Maduro Padron 1926 Maduro Ashton VSG Rooom 101 Durhama Kristoff Ligaro Maduro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmill3r Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Cubans have turned my life around. Now, when I return to an NC it is just hot, harsh, burning grass. That being said . . . there are still a few that I would gladly smoke and give me something to enjoy while I try my best to keep my hands off the CCs and allow them to age: 1. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story 2. Liga Privada T52 (probably toro) 3. My Father No. 3 4. Oliva Master Blends 3 5. Headley Grange Estupendos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Haven't bought more than a stick or two of NC in almost four yrs. Used to smoke a fair amount of oliva v's and padrons. When I hit the states b and m's now I usually grab a tatuaje. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Haven't bought more than a stick or two of NC in almost four yrs. Used to smoke a fair amount of oliva v's and padrons. When I hit the states b and m's now I usually grab a tatuaje. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Even though my CC stash is growing, I have been enjoying a few NCs for their originality. I'll likely keep buying Diesel UC torpedo an Torano exodus churchill for a nice change of pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtCohiba Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I am quite surprised no one has mentioned Dunhill. Well, my list is quite short when it comes to NC's. 1. Oliva V Double Robustos 2. Dunhill Signed Series Robustos (other vitolas aren't nearly as good) 3. Padron 5000 series Maduro 4. Nat Shermans ( heard they are pretty good and have some in my humidor) 5. Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto (though I have encountered inconsistency) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiquidGator Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Any 5 Gurkhas It's hard to name just 5,but here goes. 1.Anejo 46 2.Oliva Melanio Petit Corona 3.DPG Blue Demitasse 4.My Father #4 5.Diesel Corona My favorite NCs are no longer produced,The Pepin made Padilla Miami,and the La Aurora Cien Anos. The Pepin made Padilla Miami were the ****! Find the ones with Padilla written in block letters. As good as any smoke from anywhere. Very hard to find now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imangelo Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'm adding the Zino Platinum Scepter Robusto to my rotation...absolute dynamite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon11 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Old thread. Just wanted to chime in on two NC brands that I’ve been enjoying the heck out of lately.....Warped(RS 1988 and La Colmena), and Caldwell(Eastern Standard from 2014 and Long Live The King). Both of these brands seem to be expertly blended and produced in small batch quantities. Anyone else smoking some of these newer boutique NCs?....some are pretty damn good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKostyan Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Oliva: Nub, Serie V, Serie V Melanio, Serie G MaduroPadron: x000 Maduro seriesArturo Fuente: Magnum series Rosado Sungrownthere are more delicious non-Cuban cigars such as Opus X, Padron 19xx, Atabey.... but when I look at their price, I buy for that price even more delicious outstanding Cuban cigars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burningman Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 In my humidor now: Tatuaje Petit Reserva Padron Lonsdale Maduro Perdomo 10th anniversary Maduro Hemmingway Classic The first two I will spend money on and are in my rotation. The Perdomos are no longer made and I have enough Hemmingway that I will probably not buy any again for many, many years. The first two are a fantastic value and IMO truly excellent cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer1 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Pardon 1926 no1 maduro Opus X Fuente Fuente Fuente Don Carlos personal reserve robusto Liga Privada T52 toro Oliva V melanio figurado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwintosh Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Padron 40th maduroAF Hemingway maduroStanford Newman 90th anniIllusione holy lanceroTat black lanceroSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Top 5 in my humidor: Opus X Angel’s Share Robusto Davidoff Year of the Rooster Room 101 Master Collection II Mutante Don Carlos #2 Illusone Epernay L'alpiniste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckme10 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 1. Toss up: Padron 64' in Natural principe. Padron Family Reserve 50 in Natural 2. Ashton VSG Belicoso 3. Arturo Fuente Anejo Shark 4.Tatuaje chuck skinny monsters. 5. My Father Flor de Las Antillas I have a stash that I gradually go through when I want to mix it up a little. But I can't see myself actively trying to replenish any of my non cubans for a long time. These dont' really disappear anymore. I really just don't feel like having spice bombs very often anymore. Tatuajes do have a nice chocolate flavor profile I can't get from other brands though. The utility that I would get from $30 on a Padron Family Reserve isn't worth what I could get in Cubans for the same price point. I guess my tastes have gotten more mild as I age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyBones777 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 1. Illusione Singulare Miserere 2. Illusione Haut 10 3. Illusione ECCJ 20th 4. Illusione Epernay Le Ferme 5. Illusione Cruzado In fairness, if money didn't matter Padron Family Reserve 50th in natural would be on the bottom of this list.? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco42 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 1. Padron Family Reserve 45 Year Maduro 2. My Father No.1 3. Oliva V Robusto 4. Fuente Opus X Robusto 5. Tatuaje J21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Karl Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 In no particular order: Arturo Fuente Anejo Opus X Illusione Epernay Illusione Singulare Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chellams Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 For me, I’ll smoke any Fuente, pardon, or most Alec Bradley’s. Especially the black market barber poles they make around St Patrick’s Day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryVT Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Ok I have to go with: 1 Hirochi Robaina signature toro 2 opus perfection #2 3 Davidoff Winston Churchill the late hour Churchill 4 Dumbarton Sobremesa Cervantes finos 5 Ashton symmetry belicoso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackupster Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Illusione Ultra Toro or Robusto Padron 1964 Exclusivo Maduro Ashton VSG Torpedo Fuente Hemingway...any of them Alec Bradley Prensado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wushy Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Crowned Heads La Imperiosa My Father Flor de Las Antillas My Father Eminentes Padron 64 Fuente Anejo 888 (or any of them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nekhyludov Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 1. Padron 1964 Anniversary Diplomatico Maduro 2. Graycliff Red Label Elegante 3. Illusione Singulare Miserere 4. Caldwell The Last Tsar Churchill 5. Viaje Skull and Bones M?stery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.e2a46b57b5880109ddf171d1b6f9daea.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now