Okay - that just kicked my a$$...

[jpalamar]

You should try a 1926 80th if you think the 64 Aniversary was good.

[herman]

Happy B-Day! One of my favorites, that 1926!
These:

Tatuaje - noellas reserva and Miami

I've been close to pulling the trigger on these or the Luchadors to put something different in my humi, but haven't decided.
Just 2 I have been meaning to get to.

So far I like the red labels, I also had a few 10th anniversary Belle Encre and thought they were pretty good, but had a little trouble staying lit and a little bitter. Nothing to cry about, but kind of set me off from buying more. Wondering how the Noellas Miamis compare?

[Joe k]

All the Padron's ate good, can't go wrong with any of them.

[ChiefIlliniwek]

Happy birthday man. I haven't had the CAO, but I can vouch for the Padron and the Tatuaje 10th. Both great sticks. I'm jealous you got to have both of those recently.

[mb1]

So far I like the red labels, I also had a few 10th anniversary Belle Encre and thought they were pretty good, but had a little trouble staying lit and a little bitter. Nothing to cry about, but kind of set me off from buying more. Wondering how the Noellas Miamis compare?

Bitter and trouble staying lit...perhaps some rest would help there? I haven't tried that stick yet.

FWIW, I've had those same issues with mail order sticks right off the truck, as well as local B&M purchases. My main B&M runs 72% humidity year round.

Also, even straight from the B&M, the Noella Reserva smoked fantastic. I would try one while/if you can still find them.