Top 10 Cigars – TGT Edition (2009)
December 20, 2009
Contest: Win a box of Nub Cameroon Box Pressed Torpedos
The prize is a box of Nub Box Pressed Torpedos.
Courtesy of RGianelli
This contest is even simpler than last months Fumee World contest. All you have to do to enter is simply tell me what you are smoking (or were smoking). One contest entry per person, per day. Contest ends on July 31, 2008. A winner will be selected at random early in the month of August and announced here on Stogie Review.
Good luck
I’d love to see the comments climb on this one
so don’t be bashful and enter every day!
so don’t be bashful and enter every day!
To kick things off, I’m currently smoking an Ashton Aged Maduro for next weeks review.
Recently smoked a Nub Conn. Torpedo and Nording Torpedo. Have an Opus X and an Edge Maduro waiting in the wings to be smoked over the weekend.
Today I’m starting off with a VS 10th anniv.. I have a Camacho 10th anniv. lined up for lunch and a Camacho Triple ready for dinner.
Just smoked a Oliva Serie G Maduro yesterday, im starting the day with a CAO gold
Last night (4th of July) sat out in front of the house listening to what sounded like WW3 enjoying a Trinidad Maduro
Nub Cameroon 460 is my latest flavor of the week. Not only is it a tasty cigar, but it reminds me of my beginning days when I thought “the fatter the better” is how you judge a cigar. It was great to share the new style with a few of my friends who I have recently recruited to the cigar world.
Smoked a CAO America followed by a Camacho Liberty 2006 last night for the 4th. I plan on smoking a CG4 today followed by ???
Last night started with a Camacho Liberty 07 and finished with a CAO America Monument..
Yesterday I had a Romeo y Julieta Bully and a Sancho Panza Double Maduro La Mancha.
Yesterday my last smoke was Black Pearl Morado.. today I have no idea what to smoke yet.. one of the nubs would be nice..
Cupido doble was the smoke of choice yesterday as I watched my neighbors try to blow up the neighborhood.
I just finished a Punch Grand Cru! But would love some Nubs!
Started my day with a Cohiba.
just smoked an Oliva series G cameroon on the 4th, smoking a nub connecticut 460 today and I have a Rocky Patel Decades torpedo lined up for my son’s 1st birthday Sunday.
Yesterday I smoked a Miranda Tabacos Maximilliano cigar. It’s extremely rare cigar and it’s a all Mexican tobacco and it is made in Mexico.
Smoke a Camacho Liberty 2007 last night and started off the morning with a Oliva Serie O Natural.
I’m starting my morning with a CAO Gold.
I’m smoking a Nub Habano 466 – a great follow-up to the 4th.
Camacho 1962 corona
I’m smoking a La Campina this morning.
CAO American Anthem
Rocky Patel Edge Lite
I started the day off with a Tatuaje Serie P and coffee. A breakfast of champions.
Last night I smoked a Felipe Gregorio Power, but started today with a Don Pepin Garcia – Blue Label
The 4th was a special treat day, so I went with a Padron 1926 #6 natural, then an Oliva Master Blend 2 robusto. Both were incredibly delicious, but I’d have to say that I enjoyed the MB2 better.
For the 4th I had a Montecristo Platinum; it looked good and burned well but it did not like the taste.
I useualy smoke two to three cigars A day.I start off with A hoyo de Monterey rothchild,with A double espresso.After work and diner I ‘ll have A CAO pirana,or something along those lines.Then on the weekend I’ll have something like an Olivia V,or something by Pepin Garcia.
Currently smoking a lot. Mornings are usually Don Kiki Red label. Afternoons are now corona sized like Padron, Tatuaje or Illusione …mmm, those illusiones are tasty
This morning I had a La Riqueza # 1 and a large cup of Brooklyn Java.
The last really good cigar I had was a Padron 1964 Anniversary Series about two weeks ago…wonderful!
Smoked a CAO America LAndmark
Smoking a Vibe Corojo Robusto right now. Finding it a bit harsh, but with really strong coffee flavor. Probably will let them rest a while longer.
This month I’m smoking the following: 1) CAO Black, 2) Nub Habano and 3) Oliva Serie G Maduro.
Just got done with a Belinda Exquisito
5vegas limitada 06
Smokin CAO Brazilia Box-press
A CAO Mx2.
I was smoking a CAO America in celebration of the fourth of July.
Recently I smoked a Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee Maduro. This was on the 4th of July
Today I smoked an RP Connecticut.
5Vegas Gold…
2 of them last night.
first smoke of the day…. defiance by xikar robusto
I Just finished off my second Oliva Serie V and it was epic! I smoked that thing till it burned my lips! Happy smoking ya’ll
Just smoked a Rocky Patel Decade. Decent smoke, great burn, and the first cigar I’ve ever had that NEVER got hot towards the end.
Ashton ESG 21 year salute
smoking a C.I.legend orange label
started the day with a R.P vintage ‘92
I just got done smoking a Padron 1926 Serie No. 6. Great cigar! The burn was perfect!
Yesterday (4th of July) I smoked a 5Vegas Gold, an RP Factory Select, and a large dark Gurkha Torpedo. I also had a variety of PNW microbrews and some Dalmore Cigar Malt, which is why I can’t be more specific about the Gurkha. No cigars so far today but the day is young, unlike me.
G
Don Pepin Series JJ — one of my faves.
Im smoking a Kristoff Torpedo Criollo
I smoke two cigars on the fourth, an Asthon Aged Maduro and a TNT BP Padron Anniversary Alternative (note, it’s not even close to a Padron but I was bbqueing and it’s good for that).
Today it’s a real Padron 1926 Anniversary No. 9 – oh yeah.
just got done smoking a Illusione MK
Oliva V double toro. CAO America torpedo last night for the 4th.
I celebrated the day after the 4th today with an enjoyable CAO America Monument. Good flavor!
I’m getting over a cold, so nothing on the 4th. My next one will probably be a Don Kiki white label. Unless some of my friends come to town. Then It will likely be a Graycliff 1666.
Had 2 partagas 160’s last night and I’m planning to have at least one, possibly 2 cao america’s tonight.
I ain’t trying to enter but I love the Nub Connecticut…my favorite of all the Nubs.
Anyway, yesterday I smoked a Camacho Liberty, Nording by Rocky Patel and a Punch Rare Corojo from 2006.
Camacho Triple Maduro — dark chocolate, plumes of blue smoke, superb burn — loved it –
I smoked a nub today. Why, because it’s just the right smoke for sitting on my back porch, studying for the Architectural Registration Exam.
Yesterday for the 4th I started the day off with a Nub Connecticut Torpedo.
Today’s smokes are Indian Tabac Cameroon Maduro Gorilla, Vega Talanga Azul Robusto, and a Montecristo Media Noche Torpedo. Life is good.
Rocky Patel Fusion MM
Well, since Walt weighed in on this (are Stogie Review staff eligible to win? LOL) I’m smoking a Gurkha Regent Torpedo Solid was kind enough send me a week or so ago. Yesterday was all about the CAO America and I’m tomorrow I’m hoping I have the time to light up that Padron 80th….
Haven’t quite made up my mind yet, but I’m leaning towards smoking a 601 black label robusto tonight.
My 1st CAO America, a toro sized one.
And surprisingly, it’s really good.
I’m smoking a Partagas Black Label Clasico. Had a couple of Nub Habanos recently & loved em.
Punch Grand Puro
This is insane lol. I smoked a Perdomo Lot 23 last night. It was nasty! The flavors were OK for the first 1/4, but then it got disgusting with grassy/hay flavors. Bleh.
I’m smoking an AVO Domain this evening.
today i had a gurkha master select
I’m smoking a Rockey Patel Fusion MM Torpedo from cigar.com’s Cigar of the Month Club deal.
Just lit up a Tatuaje J21
A Camacho Coyolar Rothschilde. Kicked my butt! Don’t smoke this on an empty stomach.
I had Tatuaje Cojonu 2006 torpedo this morning and a San Cristobal this evening while floating in the pool with a frozen mug of Heineken. Both are Don Pepin Garcia blends and are consistant smokes like all his stuff. The flavor of his blends is consistantly smooth and silky and the construction and burn are flawless.
The last cigar I had was a Padron 5000, and boy was it good!
Scott
Rocky Patel Sungrown
A nice 2002 Cohiba Robusto
CAO America woo hoo
Punch Rare Corojo. Delish
Smoking a CAO Mx2
Currently i’am smoking a partagas black label bravo,
anf perdomo reserve champage,
partagas black label bravo, perdomo reserve champagne
Early this morning I was smoking a CC Sancho Panza CORONA (2000 VINTAGE).
Later Oliva serie V double toro.
Just finished an AVO Domain and it went perfect with ‘Boondock Saints.”
Oliva serie V torpedo
Today i started with a flor de oliva gold torpedo, followed by a padron 4000 maduro and finished with an oliva serie v torpedo
CAO America, meh.
I’ve really gotten into Cameroons lately, smoking the CAO Cameroon (my favorite), Oliva Serie G, La Flor Dominica, and most recently the Nub Cameroon, which I very much enjoyed not less than an hour ago (about 4am cst). I also received a Gurkha Ancient Warrior which was surprisingly very rich and smooth, as I expected it to have a little too much body for me to handle. Looking forward to my Nub Habano, CAO Brazilia, La Glora Cubano Serie R, Romeo Y Julieta 1875 Cedros Deluxe No. 1. I also recently enjoyed an Oliva Family Master Blend No. 3, I believe it was. My 4th of July smokes were as follows: Cohiba Esplendidos early in the day, followed by a Cohiba Especiales, and finished the day with a nice CAO Gold Torpedo and some delicious Weihenstephaner Orignal German Brew
CAO America Potomac
Padron Londre
Last night I smoked a CAO black mosaic, Joya de Nicaragua Atano 1970, and Cusano 18 Double Connecticut Robusto, All were good, but lately I just can’t get enough of the Joya de Nicaragua.
Had a Montecristo no. 2. Very smooth. Great smoke.
Last night I smoked a La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel. This is one if my all time favorites. This time I tried pinching the cap, rather than cutting, as suggested by Rush Limbaugh. Pinching cracks the cap and cuttting or punching are not necessary. I also smoked it with the chisel up and down which keeps it open and really focuses the flavor.
I’m enjoying a nice Partagas Black. MMMMM…….
Had a CAO Americana yesterday.
Oliva Series G
I had a Rocky Patel Signature series yesterday and will be chillin with a Tatuaje Havana VI churchill
Dunhill Churchill
5 Vegas Gold Robusto
Carlos Torano Casa Torano Toro
La Perla Habana Perfecto
w00t! 100th Comment! Heh…sorry.
padron 1964
I smoked a CAO Americana yesterday. First one not to impressed with the cigar, but will try one more after it ages.
La Flor Dominicana Doubl Ligero Chisel….. it’s kicking my a**
Smoked the RyJ Reserve Real. Really wasn’t impressed.
Last night had a R & J Viejo “B”,. Started the day this morning with a CAO Gold. Will have an Excalibur #3 Maduro later this afternoon.
Earlier today I had a RP Connecticut and I am now smoking a CAO Italia.
Flor de Oliva for me this morning.
A very tasty CAO Brazilia today.
Just lighting my first try of the La Riqueza line, the #2.
Probably gonna burn my first Oliva Master Blend 3 today.
On the 4th is was a Edge Corojo, which was awesome till the wrapper split. None yesterday, but tonight it will be a San Cristobal.
started the morning with a flor de oliva gold with my coffee… this afternoon features a serie V lancero and this evening will hopefully bring a tatuaje black
starting off today with a gran habano corojo #5, then will smoke a felipe gregorio icon..
I just had a Cohiba Coronas Especiales Cuban absolutely wonderful 6″ x 38 ring. I’d love to try the Nub it looks very interesting. Great Web-site… Thank you for all the Great Cigar info.
A Taboo Twist Churchill.
Oliva Serie G (again). It’s quite a lovely smoke! Happy 6th.
On the 4th, I had a CAO America and a 5 Vegas “A”. Fine stoges!
Oliva Serie G Maduro.
I don’t smoke that much, so the Don Kiki white label is still on the agenda. I do have some Tatuaje JJ’s on the way though.
Bahia Gold today.
Cardenas Black Label Reserve for lunch, Fuente Don Carlo No. 3 tonight.
Just a little bit ago, I was smoking a 5 Vegas Classic.
Smoking a 9″ Ashton LOL! This sucker is huge!
Yesterday had an Onyx Reserve and a Hoya de Monterey Excalibur
5 Vegas Gold this morning
Smoked a Montecristo Afrique in the afternoon today. Good example of a Cameroon cigar. Was rolled a little tight but still very smokable. Got it two weeks ago so probably needed more drying time in my humidors.
That being said, it’s a solid Med despite the claim it’s Med to Full. I prefer the Perdoma Cameroon over this but in general, I’d say it’s a good solid cigar as I’d expect from a Montecristo. It’s a Yes to smoke again and yes to buy again. Matter of fact, I’ll probably pick up a five pack to put money where my mouth is
CAO Brazilia Gol! … good stuff!
5vegas serie R
I’m smoking some class as I write this one. It is a Diamond Crown! I don’t smoke many of them, but I was at a cigar shop the other day and saw one with a maduro wrapper and thought, Hmmm I haven’t had one of those yet. I just lit it up so I can’t give you much of a review.
I hope I win!
Cal
Smoked a Nub Habano 464, 3rd one I’ve had. Best one too. I tend to smoke them too fast but tonight I just took my time.
Just finished off a Davidoff Limited Edition 20th Anniversary. Very nice cigar, but as with all Davidoffs, a bit over priced.
Just finished the Diamond Crown. I think they are over rated. Yeah, it was smooth but boring.
I’m currently smoking Vengeance Robusto. Vengeance is a maduro made by Rocky Patel. It is one of my current favorites. The blend of tobacco is from 4 countries: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Honduras. The wrapper is an aged maduro tobacco from Brazil.
I am currently smoking an Oliva Serie V Belicoso. Great smoke but not quite as great as the Ashton VSG Wizard I burned on the 4th.
Bolivar BF
Today i had a rocky patel vintage 1992 robusto,
Just finished a nice Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Silver Edition.
A perfect way to finish the weekend…Padron serie 1926 #9 Maduro.
I smoked Casillas Double Corona
Adam
Rocky Patel Factory Select, Fuente Short Story.
I just finished my midnight snack.
A Romeo Y Julieta 1875 Cedros Deluxe No. 1
I am fairly new to cigars and am still trying to find my tasting/palette ability, but It seemed to start with some nice peppery spice with a fairly nutty after taste with a hint of some chocolatey goodness mixed in there. It was a good 1 hour and 10 minute orgiastic feast for the senses. I liked it. I had a Romeo y Julieta a number of years back and wasn’t diggin’ it then, but I can see enjoying more in the future.
I just smoked my first Oliva Serie O. the cigars tasted great but the wrapper split multiple times… I believe the same thing happened in your review… huh…
Night ya’ll
Carlos Torano Signature, gotta love Brazillian Maduro Wrappers.
I smoked about half of a Famous Nicaraguan 3000 on the fourth!
While walking on a grated outdoor sidewalk, the 2nd half fell out of my mouth and through the grating!! Doh! I’m a beginner cigar smoker and this was my first cigar outside of the mild realm and it was utterly fantastic!!! Best I had yet in fact!
Double doh! famous now out of stock! I would easily buy a box if it were available!
Last evening I enjoyed a CAO Criollo and this morning an Oliva Series G Maduro
starting off with a Gurkha Legend Torp.
5 Vegas Gold for this morning’s post breakfast smoke.
On The 4TH Of July I Smoked A La Flor Dominicana Lancero Ligero After A Fire Work Show With My Family, Me and MY Brother Smoked And Laughed Like Some Fools Watching Training Day…….
Oliva V Lancero
I am smoking a Perdomo Golf Iron.
Arturo Fuente Privada #1
466 Nub Box Cameroon
On the 4th I had a NUB Conn. to start off, then an Aroma de Cuba and finished off with a CAO Brazilia box pressed. On the 5th I had 2 RP Vintage 1992. On the 6th I had an Arturo Fuente Churchill and 2 Gurkha Shaggys. Today I started with a Davidoff No.2 for lunch I’ll probably have a CAO Italia Novella.
Found some Opus X this weekend & Illusione Cg:4s…
Last cigar I smoked was a Oliva V Torpedo last night.
(ps- I did have a cameroon torpedo NUB this weekend – Very good!)
Today I am smoking an ITC 10th Anniversary Edition. Very…..interesting smoke.
Punch Elites 5×42
Coronado by La Flor (double corona).
Arturo Fuente Curly
Oliva Series G Maduro last night.
At the moment I’m smoking a fatty Perdomo Inmenso, and planning out what sticks to take to a bachelor party this weekend.
Unfortunately I’m not smoking anything at the moment. Last night I had a La Flor Dominicana DL-700.
Vega Talanga Tercio.
At this time I am not smoking anything, tonight will will be trying the NUB Connecticut 464 Torpedo that was just reviewed. Yesterdays cigar of choice was a Montecristo, the exact one my not sure. Have to look at my journal which is not on me at this time.
I am a new Smoker so I’m always trying different ones and I find these reviews extremely helpful!
Oliva G Belicoso
Today I started with a CAO Gold Maduro. Later I’ll probably have a Padron 1964 Diplimatico.
barely any cubans posted=(….
I started my day with an hoyo de monterey epicure no.1, for lunch i had a partages serie D no.3 (edicion limitada 2003) and im finishing off a large cohiba esplendido for dinner which is going great and hase loads of rich cocao and ceadar flavours….
now thats a healthy cigar diet
n by the way it may show 11:am in america, but im posting all the way from australia n its like 2 in da mornin….
anywaiiz keep up the good work, ive been tuning in 2 ur reviews since u guyz started, n ur gettin heard all the way from australia….
so dats a sign that u guyz r doin a grate job…
cheers mate tc
Smoked a 601 Oscuro…what a smoke!
Will be picking up a few Oliva V Torpedos sometime for this weekend.
I smoked a CAO Black last.
Oliva Serie G Maduro Churchill
Oliva Serie G on Saturday!