Went to an event in support of bringing back cigar lounges to Seattle. They gave us this sampler pack on the way out. I've had the R&J 1875 before as well as the Macanudo. Have you had any of the others before? 
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The Caesar is high-end Fuente. The other Fuente as well. The Banker is nice. As is the Casa Magna.
I'm no expert on the Fuente/Newman apparatus, but I think the Ceaser is a Newman cigar that could be made in a Fuente factory
this, always better to form your own opinion.
Yep. Burn them, burn them all. I've enjoyed or heard good things about all of those except the RP and the Garo. I just don't know much about those. The Caesar and the AF are definitely top end, and I'd say the LGCs and the Banker are right under those. Casa Magna and the Alec Bradley are supposed to be good. I enjoy the 1875s, but I know a lot of people knock on them.
I've had a few of them. I tend to like most of the La Gloria Cubanas I've ever had. Didn't care much for the Rocky Patel Freedom. Macanudo and Romeo y Julieta sticks don't agree with me. I've never been disappointed by any of the Fuente line. I've bought about 6 or 7 Black Markets, but never been able to smoke one! Friends keep picking them out to have for themselves when they come over for cigars and cards, so I guess that says something.
Like some of the other guys have said, make sure you try each one and decide for yourself which ones are gems. Cigars are so subjective you'll likely never find anyone who has the exact same list of favorites as you. Heck, depending on the situation I've even found that my personal tried and true cigars let me down depending on the environment in which they're consumed or my mood in that moment. The only time I consider a cigar a waste of time and money is if I come out of it with absolutely no reaction. Even a bad reaction teaches me something about that particular stick and my own tastes.
Like some of the other guys have said, make sure you try each one and decide for yourself which ones are gems. Cigars are so subjective you'll likely never find anyone who has the exact same list of favorites as you. Heck, depending on the situation I've even found that my personal tried and true cigars let me down depending on the environment in which they're consumed or my mood in that moment. The only time I consider a cigar a waste of time and money is if I come out of it with absolutely no reaction. Even a bad reaction teaches me something about that particular stick and my own tastes.
That is a good looking sampler. I like the RP Freedom quite a bit (have bought 2 boxes over time) and the AB Black Market as well. I haven't tried the Caeser yet, I've got one at home but haven't lit it yet. Supposed to be a good stick.
