I regularly get asked by other cigar lovers (who maybe have been Davidoff or Cuban die-hards before) which other brands or particular cigars they should try. Over time I found myself sticking to broadly the same recommendations which cover a decent range of vitolas and flavour profiles - as well as representing brand owners that I think have helped move the industry in the right direction.
So here's the challenge: pick out 10 cigars which you feel every cigar lover (not necessarily a beginner) should smoke at some point. Cover a spectrum of different experiences. No limited editions or out-of-production lines that are no longer available.
My 10:
[EDIT: I might have ended up posting this in the wrong section - if a mod could move it, if necessary, that would be greatly appreciated. Sorry!]
So here's the challenge: pick out 10 cigars which you feel every cigar lover (not necessarily a beginner) should smoke at some point. Cover a spectrum of different experiences. No limited editions or out-of-production lines that are no longer available.
My 10:
- Illusione Epernay Le Matin
- Foundation Cigars The Wise Man Maduro Lancero
- Crowned Heads La Imperiosa Corona Gorda
- Rocky Patel Royale Toro
- Arturo Fuente Rosado Sungrown Magnum R 52
- Tatuaje Seleccion de Cazador Havana Cazadores
- Padron 1964 Anniversary Principe Natural
- Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill
- My Father Flor de Las Antillas Belicoso
- Room 101 The Big Payback Maduro Robusto
[EDIT: I might have ended up posting this in the wrong section - if a mod could move it, if necessary, that would be greatly appreciated. Sorry!]
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