Well, here I am starting another forum thread. My original intent when I started out with the sticks was to remain pretty much loyal to the Cuban cigar.

But, I find that is really closing alot of doors for me. And, really, this is partially all about new experiences and expanding my horizons. So, I think maybe my original intention is a little too near-sighted and naive.

So there it is....

Does anyone have any suggestions on which 5 cigars I might want to try to cut my teeth on the realm of non-cubans? I mean as a start, an intrigue, whet my palate, draw me in and embrace me.

Or, maybe you just so happen to come across a sampler that comes pretty close to that "magic 5". If so, shout that out to me.

With that, I hope to venture out of my comfort zone, enter the other jungle, so to speak, but with something like a map to guide me.

Cheers

Cyanide
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More than five, but a good start!

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La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero L-600
La Flor Dominicana Coronado Double Toro
Ashton VSG Wizard
Camacho 10th Anniversary Toro
Padron 1964 Imperial.

:-)
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:-)

I was thinking something Fuente, something Padron, and somthing Pepin for sure. That sampler sums them all up. :-)
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Can't go wrong with these.:-)
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Also give Avo a try...either Domaine line or LE line if you can find them....
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Can't go wrong with these, I would add a Taboo twist and perhaps a RP maduro edge if you need a little kick.
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Good choices above and that Sampler would be good: Here's my 5 or 6 :-)

San Cristobal Torpedo
Ashton VSG Corona Gorda
El Centurion Guerreros
Oliva MB III
Oliva V Torp
Diamond Crown Maximus #5
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I would add something from the Camacho line either the Corojo Ltd or Triple Maduro. :-)
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I'm a big fan of CAO (Italia, America lines), Gurkhas, and some of Rocky Patel.
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I suggest Tatuaje Brown label, Padron 1926/1964 Anniversary, Arturo Fuente Don Carlos and Opus X.
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Morning: Tatuaje Series P1

Afternoon: Punch Rare Corojo

Snack: Illusione MK (Petite Corona)

Dinner: Padron 1964 Londsdale


now thats a good day :-)
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Don't forget the Montecristo white label.In my opinion very close a Cuban taste wise.
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worst. advice. ever.

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im sorry, but that cigar is one of the worst cigars in the world lol ..... i smoked 3, i wanted to ship it back to them 3 times with "what the hell is this?"
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My favorites in descending order

Padron 64 or 26 series
Anything Fuente
San Cristobal Fabuloso
Ashton
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Don Pepin Garcia Cuban classic
Joya de Nicaragua
Oliva V series
Ashton VSG
San Cristobal

I don't know too much about Tatuaje to give you advise on which blend to smoke, but the few I had were very good too.
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Tatuaje Brown
Ashton VSG
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos or Hemingway
Camacho Corojo
Padron 1964 or 1926
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Why limit yourself to a choice of only five? Any of the ones below should work, however, my top five at this point in time have **!


Fuente Opus-X Series**
Fuente Anejo Series
Fuente Don Carlos Series
Joya De Nic Antano 1970 Series**
Don Pepin 601 Habano Red Series
Padron 1964 Anni Series**
Oliva V series
Ashton VSG Series**
San Cristobal Series
Camacho Corojo Series
CAO Brazillia Series
Cabaiguan Series
Cuvee Rouge Series
La Aroma De Cuba Series
Diamond Crown Maximus Series**
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Padron 1964 and 1926 maduro any size
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Don Pepin Garcia Cuban classic
Joya de Nicaragua
Tatuaje Noellas
Ashton VSG
San Cristobal

I stole 4 of my five from DF!!! That man has good taste:-)
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