that one cigar that live up to the hype and oh so much more

[Demuths1770]

flip side topic..... What cigar have you heard that you HAVE to smoke because its that good and when you light it up.....oh my god it is that good and so much more!!!!

For me it was the tatuaje reserva. I have always read great reviews on the stick and was gifted on over Christmas. Figured it would be a good stick to enjoy Christmas morning with a cup of coffee and that it was. it made me say holy cow this is awesome. since than I make sure I have some Tatuaje on hand

[Jordan23]

Non Cuban would be:

Ashton VSG (a little high, but darn good)

Los Blancos Nine (just does it for me in every way)

J Fuego Origen Originals (I can't believe they're so cheap)

Casa Magna Domus Mangus (weird name but incredible)

[gordo1473]

Tatuaje Grand conojo
ANEJO shark

[gordo1473]

Cojonu sorry I can't spell

[BKDW]

Small ring gauge Hererra Esteli....

One of the few sticks I have no problem paying $10 for....worth every penny IMO.

Not to keen on the larger ring gauge versions, though.

[Demuths1770]

Small ring gauge Hererra Esteli....

One of the few sticks I have no problem paying $10 for....worth every penny IMO.

Not to keen on the larger ring gauge versions, though.

yeah i like the smaller sizes to. it was one that lived up to the hype

[Horseshoe]

Padron 1964
Warped El Oso

[Browns7213]

Lpffp

[Chad202]

#lp9,anejo 46..Ashton VSG

Always consistent imo and always enjoyable.

[frodo]

Anejo 46 & 49.

[Billb1960]

Have to say the Anejo Shark was an amazing cigar. The only thing disappointing about it is how hard it is to get more!

[Horsefeathers]

The Illusione Epernay. Universally good reviews, and I was still surprised at how good it was. One of my favorite sticks.

[gordo1473]

Try the illusione singulare very good cigar

[DLtoker]

Sharks and VSG all day long, indeed. Siglo VI is off the charts, too.

[Tobias Lutz]

Davidoff Nicaragua (preferably the robusto)

[B daddy]

RoMa Craft CroMagnon and Aquitaine both.

[DogRockets]

Padron 1926 Natural and Jericho Hill by Crowned Heads

The one I was just gifted and HOPE lives up to the hype is Las Calaveras by Crowned Heads

[Myfirstandlastname]

The JGRE 11 I smoked recently was definitely as good as described... In addition, I found the Oliva SG-01 from their world tour sampler to be phenomenal as well.

[Cardinal]

Anejo 46.

[Tman]

I agree with Ashton VSG, Los Blanco Nine, and Illusions Epernay. I think Undercrown deserves a spot too. You can find them at pretty affordable price if you know where to look.

[wabashcr]

Anejo 46.

Concur. This one gets a ton of hype here, and rightfully so, IMO. Superb smoke.

[Dijit]

Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz
Quesada Oktoberfest

Both surprised me even though I was expecting good things. I always expect a little less than the hype.

[izkeh]

Anejo Shark, PAM 64

[Demuths1770]

Concur. This one gets a ton of hype here, and rightfully so, IMO. Superb smoke.

An yet its in the cigar that didn't live up to the hype lol. That is why I love cigar smoking. For me the 9 lived up to everything I read. I got it as a treat for myself over the summer and that was the last one I had. There are more in my future though

[herman]

LP9 and 1926 surprised me, but the prices suppress my awe.
I asked a B&M employee to pick something out for me and he brought me an LADC Mi Amor which I had never heard of at the time. I was surprised.

I'm also surprised to see Blancos 9 mentioned. I bought a fiver online and they were completely void of flavor and hardly let off any smoke. I can say they didn't burn hot, couldn't even tell I had smoke in my mouth. I'm guessing they were just dried out.

[frodo]

LP9 and 1926 surprised me, but the prices suppress my awe.

I feel exactly the same about the No 9!

[Demuths1770]

I feel exactly the same about the No 9!

thats what I dont like about the ligas, they are awesome cigars but on the higher side. Not a everday smoke for me but more so a treat!!

[AuTechCoM]

For me it is ANY Anejo. I love them just too bad I never have the money to spend when I find them.

[izkeh]

PAM 64
Anejo Shark
LP T-52

[Rocket Scientologist]

For me it is ANY Anejo. I love them just too bad I never have the money to spend when I find them.

My B&M still has at least 1 box of the 48's if you're interested.

[Demuths1770]

For me it is ANY Anejo. I love them just too bad I never have the money to spend when I find them.

thats my luck with anything. i never have money when i find a good deal lol

[AuTechCoM]

just too bad I never have the money to spend when I find them.


My B&M still has at least 1 box of the 48's if you're interested.
like I said as long as I don't have the money I have no problem finding them. I am still in the middle of waiting for air-n-water to restock the newair that i need and then i can resume my cigar buying

[AuTechCoM]

thats my luck with anything. i never have money when i find a good deal lol

every time! I think my wife has figured out the release schedule for everything I want.

[jpalamar]

The new Padron 50th Aniversary and the 2011 Don Carlos God of Fire. Easily my top 2 favs.

[ChiefIlliniwek]

Tat 10th anny. Padron 1926 Maduro. Undercrown

[frodo]

For my palate I've been fortunate that most offerings from the Monster (Tatuaje) series have been stellar. Same with Anejos.

[Slowpokebill]

I'll add another vote for the Fuente Anejos and the Illusione Eprenay.

Now I'll toss one in so far not mentioned, it is another Illusione, the Rothschild. What great smoke and at it's price point darn hard to beat.

[Belmate85]

I gotta say the Liga Privadas (especially the FFP and Dirty Rat). And of source the Padron Family Reserve 45th.

[theHammer56]

An yet its in the cigar that didn't live up to the hype lol. That is why I love cigar smoking. For me the 9 lived up to everything I read. I got it as a treat for myself over the summer and that was the last one I had. There are more in my future though

I hear ya'! Same cigar, two reviews: one thumbs up, one thumbs down.
In baseball, the saying goes, "...and that's why they play the game."
With cigars - "...and that's why you have to smoke 'em yourself."

[Tombstone]

Ashton ESG/VSG lived up to the hype to me.

[Demuths1770]

I'll add another vote for the Fuente Anejos and the Illusione Eprenay.

Now I'll toss one in so far not mentioned, it is another Illusione, the Rothschild. What great smoke and at it's price point darn hard to beat.

Gotta agree on the rothschild. Had one a few nights ago and it lived up to all the talk I was reading on them being so good

[droy1958]

I'll add another vote for the Fuente Anejos and the Illusione Eprenay.

Now I'll toss one in so far not mentioned, it is another Illusione, the Rothschild. What great smoke and at it's price point darn hard to beat.

Yes sir, the Rothschild is a fine smoke!...

[jp1979]

Opus X Taurus the Bull

[Purepoker]

Las Calaveras is one of the best cigars, no the best cigar I'm smoking right now. Herrera Esteli's are smoking great too!

[Demuths1770]

Las Calaveras is one of the best cigars, no the best cigar I'm smoking right now. Herrera Esteli's are smoking great too!

Herrera Esteli is another good one that i was expecting to be let down by the hype but wasnt

[LGHT]

Non Cuban would be:
Casa Magna Domus Mangus (weird name but incredible)

One of my favs as well. The DM II is just as good if not better!

[Old Smokey]

My biggest "Holy WOW" was my first Anejo Shark. It had been aged 4 years and was truly an eye opener as to how good a cigar could be. I have smoked a few Sharks since then and while they are great cigars, they don't repeat the experience from the one with some age on it. I have a few resting with the older one having about 18 months of rest. I am looking forward to try another one at 3 years of age.

[Will46r]

For !e the Perdomo Anniversary Champagne and Illusione Epernay.... Yummmmmmmm