Comments on: Brian’s Top 10 of 2008

By: soxnfinsfan/patrick sherer

soxnfinsfan/patrick sherer — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:43:53 +0000

After reading your top ten I can only come to one conclusion…you are cooler then Jerry and not a Pepin hater! LOL

By: soicuw

soicuw — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:55:04 +0000

never thought id see an Equus on a top 10 =P

By: Top 10 Cigars (2008) | The Stogie Review

Top 10 Cigars (2008) | The Stogie Review — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:46:47 +0000

[...] been kidnapped by elves or in-laws and missed it, be sure to checkout Walt’s Top 10 and Brian’s Top 10. I was actually surprised that my list actually shares 3 cigars that are on Walt’s list. [...]

By: Dave Hanifan

Dave Hanifan — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:36:47 +0000

Awesome list Brian. You’ve owned me. The only cigar I’ve had on your list is the DP Blue. Now I have a goal to strive to smoke some of the cigars on this list!!! Although despite your glowing review of the Equus, I think I’ll pass on that one heh.

Dave

By: Brian Hewitt

Brian Hewitt — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:32:00 +0000

Thanks guys.

Ratters, if our only disagreement is the Tatuaje Black, I’d say I made a pretty good list!

I will concede that it is possible that my estimation of the Tat Black may have been bolstered by the circumstances surrounding the cigar. (Very hard to find, only one I had, gifted to me unexpectedly, etc.) But I do remember it being a very enjoyable smoke.

The Equus, on the other hand, had to contend with my preconceptions that it was probably a bad cigar. The fact that it was able to overcome that bias and be a very enjoyable smoke ensured it an entry on the list.

Travis Lindsay,
You absolutely should try a Tempus at your earliest convenience. I had a strong feeling, even when I was smoking it, that it would the best new cigar I would have all year.

By: Travis Lindsay

Travis Lindsay — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:48:26 +0000

Everyone is talking about the Tempus… I need to get a couple. Nice list.

By: Steve (Ratters)

Steve (Ratters) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:40:44 +0000

Nice list Brian. Maybe I should have tried an Equus before I gave them all away. I do have to disagree with you on the Tat Black though. I thought it was a mediocre smoke at best and that the Red and Brown labels were both much better.