I have several experiences with NC's that I think about from time to time. My first cigar was an Ashton at a work party with friends and it got me started. That could easily be my best experience. But, I think my favorite NC experience was alone early in the am just me, a cup of coffee and a gifted cigar. I was gifted a Davidoff Grand Cru #2 and it was terrific. It must have been the cigar, the fact that I had the house all to myself and a great cup of coffee....but it was a terrific experience. Nothing special event wise but that cigar was the tastiest NC I had ever smoked.