Favorite new cigar of 2010, pre-IPCPR

[njstone]

So we all know that a lot of impending goodies are on their way to us in the 2nd half of the year. What I'd like to know is what your favorite NEW cigar of 2010 is so far! I'm including only cigars that have already been released already--so no Dirty Rat :crytears:

WHAT SAY YOU?

Caveat Emptor: I've chosen regular releases here, plus the two limited but substantial ones of the Tubos and EPC. A whole different pole could be taken of the small batches later on

 

[Patrick B]

Tough one.

For regular release, it would have to be the Cain F winning with the Air bender close behind.

Of the limited releases I've had, the Viaje double edge sword wins, with the NHC Limitada's coming in a close 2nd.

 

[ciggy]

Yea that is a tough one.
I want to say Tatuaje La Verite, but I just can't afford it as a staple so I have to give it to Other (which would be Viaje). I have enjoyed there latest releases and they are half the cost of the new Tat.

 

[Greyghost]

La verite. Followed with the Jamie Garcia Esp. at its heals.

 

[Alwayslit]

Viaje S&B daisy cutter.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Several really good cigars that I have enjoyed have been released but the one that surprised me the most that I have really enjoyed is the La Aurora 107 !

 

[Soundwave13]

Tough one - I like every stick on that list - But the new El Triunfador I've already smoked through well over two boxes.

 

[elderboy02]

El Triunfador No. 1 followed by the Nosotros.

 

[smokinbodybuilder]

I've only tried 4 of those...Nosotros, 107, Air Bender, Dark Corojo....

My pick is the Dark Corojo with 107 a close 2nd. I will make it a priority to try each of the ones I haven't yet within the next month.

 

[Jughead]

viaje s&b daisy cutter.

x2

jh

 

[El Jefe]

I haven't tried all of those, but my nod goes to the Cain F with the Jaime Garcia coming in second.

 

[Jfire]

The EPC short run should get value of the year so far IMO. The 107 I may have to try today to see if the hype holds.

 

[Reeve11]

NHC sticks for limited release. The reserva is only getting better day by day IMO.

for full release it's close for me between the S&B, short run, and the L'Esprit de Vérité

 

[Craig Mac]

EP Carillo Short Run

 

[strife]

The EPC short run should get value of the year so far IMO. The 107 I may have to try today to see if the hype holds.

EP Carillo Short Run

These sound tasty, NHC has fivers at a reasonable price. Which Vitola do you recommend?

 

[Craig Mac]

These sound tasty, NHC has fivers at a reasonable price. Which Vitola do you recommend?

I like the Robusto myself. To me it is a medium strength/med to full body cigar, it kind of reminds me of a PSD4 somewhat IMO.

 

[BrooksW]

These sound tasty, NHC has fivers at a reasonable price. Which Vitola do you recommend?

The smallest...

~brooks

 

[bigbwalls]

I've only smoked 5 of the cigars on the list, and of those 5 I liked the Air Bender the best.

 

[VillageIdiot]

Decisions, decisions. I had to go with the Jaime Garcia Reserva, though not by much. I agree with Larry on the 107. It's a fine cigar. I smoked my first La Reloba Sumatra this weekend and really enjoyed it also. In other words, it's been a good year.

 

[strife]

The smallest...

~brooks

4 1/2 x 50, sounds good thanks.