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bluenoser
02-13-2015, 09:07 PM
Looking for some suggestions on some good non peppery sticks. I had asked this on the previous site and naturally didn't save the responses for my next order assuming the list would still be there next time I placed an order...
So far in my foray into cigar smoking I'm still not certain on what I like but have learned I don't really care at all for peppery sticks and seem to really enjoy creamy mocha/coffee/nutty flavors in the ones I've had. Really enjoy the Isla del sol's and will most likely be keeping some of those on hand but would like to get more non infused sticks that I enjoy.
From my last order I have these resting,
Tatuaje Havana VI verocu no5
Illusione espernay le petite
joya nicaragua no11 cabinetta serie
oliva serie v
undercrown viva
quesada tributo julio
Any non peppery suggestions on what I should try next time?
L'Atelier 46 SS - the exact profile your after
La Palina maduro 40 - also the exact profile you described
Reinado Grand Empire Reserve - sweet and smooth
Kristoff Ligero maduro - rich fudge like flavors, very creamy
Tatuaje Black - sweet tobacco and sweet spice
Headley Grange - cedar, sweet spice, cream, some leather
Herrera Esteli - the first inch or so starts out earthy and peppery but the rest is very creamy and sweet
Tatuaje Reservas - again starts with a typical Tatuaje pepper kick but soon changes into a rich sweet profile
piperdown
02-13-2015, 09:21 PM
Ooo, ooo!
I'll second the Kristoff maddys, either regular or ligero, they are excellent cigars!
Ooo, ooo!
I'll second the Kristoff maddys, either regular or ligero, they are excellent cigars!
They really don't get enough praise for how good they are. Their maduros are the perfect example of cigars with great body but not a lot of strength.
SmokeNSeams
02-13-2015, 09:34 PM
Padron thousand series. '64 anny even more so.
Redneck_toy
02-13-2015, 09:51 PM
L'Atelier Surrogates Tramp Stamp
Epicurean Gonzo Santeria if you can find them
piperdown
02-13-2015, 09:53 PM
They really don't get enough praise for how good they are. Their maduros are the perfect example of cigars with great body but not a lot of strength.
You're absolutely right!
A couple of times I've smoked them on outside decks at sports bars I've people coming to find me asking what type of cigar it is. Most have said it's the only cigar they've ever thought smelled good.
bluenoser
02-13-2015, 10:13 PM
Thanks for the replies, sounds like those Kristoff's are going on the top of my want to try list
Emperor Zurg
02-13-2015, 10:16 PM
I tried an Obsidian in the black sleeve the other day. Wasn't peppery and a slow draw brought on chocolate flavors. They're not expensive either.
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Billb1960
02-13-2015, 11:50 PM
You'll like the Quesada Tributo
Redneck_toy
02-14-2015, 05:50 PM
The Quesada Oktoberfest is a great non peppery smoke also. I'm not a big fan of peppery smokes, except for the Fuente short story. It's pretty peppery, but not an assault on your tastebuds. Sorta milder
tjhemp
02-14-2015, 05:57 PM
I'm a fan of the Flor De Las Antillas not peppery and a good creamy smoke.
gordo1473
02-14-2015, 06:07 PM
La palina goldies
Tramp stamp
Herrera esteli I don't remember being peppery
Fuente between the lines
These are just a few and many others have been listed
Ropey
02-15-2015, 06:08 AM
Crazy, I hate pepper and I thought the Padron and Obsidian Blacks were massive pepper bombs. Got about 5 minutes into the Obsidian and had to throw it out. The Padron I got 15 minutes into. Detested both. Strange.
Cool Breeze
02-15-2015, 11:05 AM
I too find Padrons peppery, but sometimes that's what I'm in the mood for.
I would try an Arturo Fuente Hemingway. Nice naturally sweet aged tobacco and no pepper/spice that I can pick up. It's in my top 3 favorites
T.E.Fox
02-16-2015, 05:35 AM
Based on your list of flavours I'd also say try the Quesada Heisenberg - the one I had wasn't very spicy and had lots of mocha notes. Nothing complex, but would be a great cigar with a coffee.
herman
02-16-2015, 06:32 AM
I consider the V to have some spice to it.
I smoke more Oliva than anything and from a spicy stand point I feel the 3 serie order goes:
1. O spiciest (have only had torpedoes) 2. V moderate spice 3. G ( I only like the maduros) virtually no spice.
I found Avo maduros to be creamy mocha with little pepper.
AF Short Stories. I love the maduros and didn't detect much pepper.
Ironically, some of the creamiest sticks in my humi also have a nice contrasting pepper blast to start.
I also consider LP 9s to be creamy but they have a touch of spice to them.
Aithos
02-16-2015, 10:17 AM
Flor de las Antillas, any of the La Aroma de Cuba, the Liga Privada #9 and Undercrown, Alec Bradley Prensado. Any of those have quite a bit of flavor without being peppery or pepper-bombs and I highly recommend them.
Crazy, I hate pepper and I thought the Padron and Obsidian Blacks were massive pepper bombs. Got about 5 minutes into the Obsidian and had to throw it out. The Padron I got 15 minutes into. Detested both. Strange.
I don't consider Padrons massive pepper bombs but I do think the pepper is noticeable in the profile.