What Non Cubans have you guys tried?

[Montesmoke]

As mentioned before, i think there are some NC cigars that would give cubans a good run for their money.
Let us know about your experiences on what NC's you most rate.

Monte.

[rokkitsci]

As mentioned before, i think there are some NC cigars that would give cubans a good run for their money.
Let us know about your experiences on what NC's you most rate.

Monte.

As I think I've mentioned before, I favor virtually any vitola made by Carlos Tora?o, plus I'm partial to the Rocky Patel Sungrown (toro and torpedo).

Remember, however, that I don't really have a good basis for comparison, being ISOM cigar-deprived here across the big pond.

[cohibaIV]

Can't wait to get my Rocky Patel Decades.......

[SmokinCohibas]

Look at that lot:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/La-Flor-Dominicana-Bands-36-Bonus-Cohiba-7-NR_W0QQitemZ220268718471QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item22 0268718471&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&timeout=1219004636270

[larrysputnik]

Padron 1926 Maduros. You can't beat the #6 without having to go to a Cuban cigar.

I am sending a 1964 Anniversary Natural to Robusto, so we should have his take on the comparison of these milder Padron cigars soon.

[SmokinCohibas]

Look at that lot:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/La-Flor-Dominicana-Bands-36-Bonus-Cohiba-7-NR_W0QQitemZ220268718471QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item22 0268718471&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&timeout=1219004636270


I wonder how much they gonna go for at the end of the auction??

[Gary]

I'm of the opinion that Cubans are still far superior to non-cubans, however I agree that there are quite a few non-cubans out there that are great and could certainly rival cubans, for example I have tried Padron 1964 Anniversary, Rocky Patel 1990 & 1992, Aston ESG & VSG, Opus X as well as most things by Fuente. Don Pepin Garcia's cigars are also fantastic and have a couple of Oliva Serie V resting in my humidor that look absolutely fantastic, some of the best wrappers I've ever seen in fact.

However, on the other hand I have had some non-cuban cigars that were absolutely shocking, like Macanudo, I bought a box of 25 of these when I was in New York in 2006, still have 12 left that I can't get rid off, I have several mates who know basically zero about cigars, but still know to avoid those!

[cohibaIV]

I'm of the opinion that Cubans are still far superior to non-cubans, however I agree that there are quite a few non-cubans out there that are great and could certainly rival cubans, for example I have tried Padron 1964 Anniversary, Rocky Patel 1990 & 1992, Aston ESG & VSG, Opus X as well as most things by Fuente. Don Pepin Garcia's cigars are also fantastic and have a couple of Oliva Serie V resting in my humidor that look absolutely fantastic, some of the best wrappers I've ever seen in fact.

However, on the other hand I have had some non-cuban cigars that were absolutely shocking, like Macanudo, I bought a box of 25 of these when I was in New York in 2006, still have 12 left that I can't get rid off, I have several mates who know basically zero about cigars, but still know to avoid those!

I agree, First choice will alway be Cuban, but the high end Non-Cubans are really nice smokes, you can not beat them in terms of value and great taste!!!
Macanudo's? which type mate?

[Gary]

I'm quite sure the Macanudo's are "Hyde Park Cafe" or something very similar, they're the ones in my pictures you saw in the "Humidor" News thread, maybe they just needed a couple of years in the humidor (been in there since August 2006), but I'm afraid to light one up in case they tast the same as the previous ones lol. Also have a few Miami 5 Vegas and a few from Cigars International that got sent to me as a gift with a Don Pepin Garcia order because the order was late, but will probably never smoke them, will keep that for when the mates are round, keep them away from the Cohibas and Montecristo's ha ha.

Also brought home some cigars called Gispert (don't know if you've ever heard of them) maduro robusto from NY, they got a good rating from Cigar Aficionado magazine and at only $4 each I thought what the hell, but they certainly not bad for the money, jesus what's $4/?2 compared to what we pay over here!

[Renefatdude]

Arturo Fuente, Ashton VSG, Oliva V, Joya de Nicaragua, Padron, Alonso Menendez, Carlos Torano, Puros Indios, are some of my favorites.
The Griffins, Flor de Selva and Jose Marti are some I don't particularly like.

In Holland there is a good choice of NC's

Rene

[Wildwood]

I haven't smoked many non-Cubans, but the one that got me back into cigar smoking was a Honduran Zino No.8. As I said in my newbie intro, this gave me the most relaxed hour and a bit I've had in years! Not smoked enough to know how good this cigar really is, and how it stacks up against others, but I'm working on it... :D

Wildwood

[RhiannonBW]

I adore Rocky Patel Vintage and Sungrown. Although a good cuban will always be better, for everyday and affordable smokes I prefer non-cuban.

Rhiannon

[Montesmoke]

Yea the vintage & sungrown a good line of cigars.

[Renefatdude]

Had a Padron 3000 maduro yesterday and I really liked it (smoked it after an SLR series A). It is a powerful cigar!

Rene

[shed17]

Recently tried a couple of Rocky Patels, Vintage 1990 Torpedo and a Sun Grown Toro, both were good. Should never have gone on that cigar cruise down the Thames, pocket was a lot lighter at the end:D

Also Ashton VSG corona gordo is one of my favourite non cubans.

[SmokinCohibas]

Habanos H-2000 torpedos are quite good too....

[SmokinCohibas]

Smoked some Dannemann german cigars - OK, but nothing to write home about.

[Montesmoke]

Smoked some dutch cigars a couple of weeks back, i dont think i bother again.:eek:

[Willie1]

There's too many cigars out there that I haven't tried before I can be sure if I have any favourites or not, in saying that, the Dominico Maduro churchills by Carlos Torano, are definitely a serious contender as I'm waiting on my second batch of them arriving in the mail :)

Whatever cigars I try, I'm certainly going to have fun destroying them 1 by 1 :smoke:

Willie :41:

[cohibaIV]

I am enjoying my Hoyo De Monterrey Dark Sumatra's at the moment....:41:

[larrysputnik]

I am enjoying my Hoyo De Monterrey Dark Sumatra's at the moment....:41:

Good cigars, aren't they Dale? I have been craving one for a couple of weeks now. I think I might deal with the cold to have one tonight as well. :cowboyic9:

[william mcmanus]

hello im not long back from florida and while i was there i spent alot of time in the corona cigar shop.the cigars in ther are non cuban. they are some of the best cigars ive tried. i brought back someto say the least. inc rockey patel vintage/carlos turano/camacho black i wasnt imprest with romeo or punch tho the cielos are very popular and good
.

[james]

Was looking for advice about non cuban price to quality , would love to smoke just cubans but lets face it costs a fortune (i smoke around ten a week) any NC for sale in england at good price worth getting to know

[james]

had some Alonso Menendez cigars over the month really nice, liked them some much ordered more

[larrysputnik]

Contact Monte. :cowboyic9:

[Lou3]

Being in US, I've smoked lots of non-cubans and didn't care for most of them. Among the worthwhile ones I've tried are Ashton VSG, AVO, Padron, and A Fuente Hemingway.

I agree that Macanudos are horrible. The first one I smoked was almost flavorless, and the second tasted like pure tar. There won't be a third.

[larrysputnik]

Being in US, I've smoked lots of non-cubans and didn't care for most of them. Among the worthwhile ones I've tried are Ashton VSG, AVO, Padron, and A Fuente Hemingway.

I agree that Macanudos are horrible. The first one I smoked was almost flavorless, and the second tasted like pure tar. There won't be a third.

Padrons are great. 1926 maduros are the top of my list of favorites. Have you tried Punch Gran Puro or Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra yet?

[Lou3]

Have you tried Punch Gran Puro or Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra yet?
I've yet to try either one. I'll put them on my short list. Thanks for the tip.

[larrysputnik]

I've yet to try either one. I'll put them on my short list. Thanks for the tip.

I recommend the Santa Rita for the Punch and the Espresso for the Dark Sumatra. Enjoy!

[cohibaIV]

:dito:

[Robusto]

The Padron 1926 (some special edition) came out very high in the Cigar Aficionado Best Of 2008 list just published. I must say, Joe, that cigar you sent me was a rich and wonderful smoke all in all.

Where might a man get a few of those easily over here in the UK at a reasonable price, I wonder?

[larrysputnik]

The Padron 1926 (some special edition) came out very high in the Cigar Aficionado Best Of 2008 list just published. I must say, Joe, that cigar you sent me was a rich and wonderful smoke all in all.

Where might a man get a few of those easily over here in the UK at a reasonable price, I wonder?

You know me Bryan, I'm always happy to send a stick or two your way my friend. As for buying Padrons, they are sometimes hard to come by; especially the 80th and 40th anniversary which I believe you might have seen in Cigar Afic. They run about $25 a piece and I think they are all gone for the year. I'll kick over a couple of #6s to you. Check the mail in a week or so. :cowboyic9:

[Robusto]

You are too kind, Joe. I'll reciprocate with some good returns. :smoke:

[rokkitsci]

The Padron 1926 (some special edition) came out very high in the Cigar Aficionado Best Of 2008 list just published. I must say, Joe, that cigar you sent me was a rich and wonderful smoke all in all.

For my money, the best cigar, pound for pound (or even ₤ for ₤), I've ever smoked. Simply fantastic.

[Robusto]

It was beautiful. Awesome.
I lit up in my garage and HAD TO make a phone vid because it was a sublime cigar moment for me.
Wunderbar, meine Freunde! :smoke:

[Makis]

Since I am the new guy here I think it Is appropriate to tell you that I would like to thank you all for letting me in your farum.
I hope we will all have a good time.

I smoke Non cubans on a regular basis and I have a big stock in Tatuaje(very cubanesque), Opus X, Oliva V and my favourite Padron 1926 and 1964. Also I have now some Casa Magna robusto and I find them to be very good cigars for the money.

[Robusto]

Why not say hello in newbie greets, mate?
Welcome aboard! :cowboyic9:

[Deano]

Yep welcome - give us a hello in the newbie forum as our big gay bear has suggested

[Robusto]

Hairy needs to be in there.

[larrysputnik]

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[Mr Moore]

any thoughts on the partagas black clasico, I have one in my humidor, planning to light it up fri night at cards. anyone tried one ?
she is a lovley looking cigar, I know that much.

[larrysputnik]

any thoughts on the partagas black clasico, I have one in my humidor, planning to light it up fri night at cards. anyone tried one ?
she is a lovley looking cigar, I know that much.

I had one a few months ago. Good cigar. Tastes a lot like the Cohiba (DR) black which is a maduro connecticut wrapper. I would say it is medium bodied and a smooth, slightly sweet taste. Nice draw and burn as well. Enjoy! :cowboyic9: