"Padron" and "My Father"

[Corto Maltese]

Hi,
I am a newbie and have just been reading the cigar afficiandos top ten which you all probably read about months ago.
You gotta give me a little time to catch up with you all.
I would really like to try the Padron family reserve and My father ( no1 and no2 in the results) and have been trying to find singles as at the moment I have only a 20 cigar Humidor.
I have managed to find them by mail order in the states but I have not managed to find them here in Europe.
Is there a reason for this ?
Am I not searching hard enough or arae they banned or something over here ?
I really want to try these as I am trying to get clued up about this, my new hobbie, and feel that I should try and start with cigars that are rated as the best.
Maybe I am going in the wrong direction.
I have previously only smoked Esplendidos that were given to me and loved them so much they kick started this hobbey.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what else I should be trying ?.
Cheers,
Corto.

[Lee Nub]

Padron are great, haven't had a bad one. My father by pepin garcia are stunning cigars, I've had the Le Bijou which were my favourite

They aren't banned in Europe, just a lot harder to get hold of as a lot of dealers only import certain brands .

If you want to try Non Cubans, go for Nubs , Cain (a lot stronger) Rocky Patels (again all very good). If you want any other info, feel free to pm me, I can't point you in the right direction of what to try and were to get them

[TJCoro]

The Age Old Q!

Mmm! Several sticks in the A. Fuente line are good, including the 858, Hemingways, Don Carlos, God of Fire, Opus X and it's lil' brother, Anejo!.

Not sure if you'll have any better luck with these over there (and we're forbidden from talking openly about non-UK sources around these parts ), but all these sticks are fine alternatives to the almighty puro.

[cohibaIV]

Mmm! Several sticks in the A. Fuente line are good, including the 858, Hemingways, Don Carlos, God of Fire, Opus X and it's lil' brother, Anejo!.

Not sure if you'll have any better luck with these over there (and we're forbidden from talking openly about non-UK sources around these parts ), but all these sticks are fine alternatives to the almighty puro.

Don't think so...

[TJCoro]

You Would Know!

Don't think so...

Mmm! I will admit that the Opus X is not always consistent from year to year, and I understand that it is subject to counterfeiting, but if you get your hand on a good one, you're in for a treat!

Now drop and give me ten!

[tippexx]

Hi,

I would really like to try the Padron family reserve
Am I not searching hard enough or arae they banned or something over here?

Hi Corto .... Padron's

http://www.mysmokingshop.co.uk/index2.php?mod=category&man=368&cat=106

One or two other stockists will have them too I'm sure.

[bopmachine]

See my thread on my father? may be doing a box split soon, although i doubt they will be the LEs (but I am trying for those!)

[Boss Hog]

Hi Corto .... Padron's

http://www.mysmokingshop.co.uk/index2.php?mod=category&man=368&cat=106

One or two other stockists will have them too I'm sure.

I've used mysmoking shop before, cant go wrong them either.

[cohibaIV]

Mmm! I will admit that the Opus X is not always consistent from year to year, and I understand that it is subject to counterfeiting, but if you get your hand on a good one, you're in for a treat!

Now drop and give me ten!

How about you send me a good one then Pedro...about time you sent me a decent cigar...

[G-man]

The Padron 2000 is a dam fine cigar for the $ . For a newbie that is the way to go.

[Corto Maltese]

Padron are great, haven't had a bad one. My father by pepin garcia are stunning cigars, I've had the Le Bijou which were my favourite

They aren't banned in Europe, just a lot harder to get hold of as a lot of dealers only import certain brands .

If you want to try Non Cubans, go for Nubs , Cain (a lot stronger) Rocky Patels (again all very good). If you want any other info, feel free to pm me, I can't point you in the right direction of what to try and were to get them

Thanks, Lee Nubb, I would love some more info but I am afraid I havent got a clue what "p m" means so I cant p m you.Sorry mate but I am ( more than ) a bit computer illiterate. Wrong generation !

[Corto Maltese]

See my thread on my father? may be doing a box split soon, although i doubt they will be the LEs (but I am trying for those!)

Bopmachine,
I am struggling to find your thread, I'm not that good on a computer, but I would love to be included in a box split.
Would you please keep me posted.
Cheers,
Corto.

[TJCoro]

It's All Good!

How about you send me a good one then Pedro...about time you sent me a decent cigar...

Hmmm? Didn't know we were keeping score! Right! By your account, how much do you reckon I owe you, senor tightarse! (...and don't forget to consider the ridiculously giant box I sent you!!)

The Padron 2000 is a dam fine cigar for the $ . For a newbie that is the way to go.

You can trust senor GAS....he really knows how to smell out a "damn fine" smoke!

[Lee Nub]

Thanks, Lee Nubb, I would love some more info but I am afraid I havent got a clue what "p m" means so I cant p m you.Sorry mate but I am ( more than ) a bit computer illiterate. Wrong generation !

I have sent you a message that has gone directly to your email

[Corto Maltese]

Got it,
Thanks.