Help Me Choose!!!

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06-09-2006, 01:22 AM
Stryprod

Help Me Choose!!!

Okay Folks, I have a great amount of variation of smokes in the humi and I am looking for direction on which cigar to smoke next out of my stock for a relaxing Friday night. I prefer medium bodied and lots of flavor, especially creamy taste (no jokes). An example of a smoke I enjoyed was the A.F. Short Story & also the ERDM Robusto Maduro. Here is a list of what I have so rock the vote but keep it to two out of the list! :smiley41:

5 Vegas – Churchill
5 Vegas Gold – Churchill
C.A.O. Black Lt. - Bengal
C.A.O. Brazilia – Gol!
C.A.O. Criollo – Pato
Carlos Torano Casa Torano – Toro
Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 – Toro
Carlos Torano Exodus Silver – Corona Grande
Carlos Torano Exodus Silver – Robusto Corto
Cusano 18 – Robusto
Don Kiki Green Label – Double Corona
El Rey Del Mundo – Robusto Suprema
Gurkha Ancient Warrior – Torpedo
Gurkha Master’s Select – Double Corona
Gurkha Regent – Toro
Natural by Drew Estate – Root
Padron – 2000
Pueblo Dominicano – Serie I Torpedo
Rocky Patel Sun Grown – Torpedo
06-09-2006, 01:48 AM
iluvmysh

I would choose either the Gurkha Ancient Warrior or the ERDM and tell us how it goes. :smiley20:
06-09-2006, 02:01 AM
WOXOF

Hmmm,
Ya cant go wrong with the Carlos Torano Exodus 1959. The Gurkha Ancient Warrior is good if you can keep it lit.
06-09-2006, 02:31 AM
Stryprod

Quote:

Originally Posted by WOXOF

Hmmm,
Ya cant go wrong with the Carlos Torano Exodus 1959. The Gurkha Ancient Warrior is good if you can keep it lit.

What would be your description of the Ancient Warrior?
06-09-2006, 03:14 AM
WOXOF

I've only had one and it was a while back. I can't really pick out flavors yet like some of the more experienced smokers. It was medium in strength with a good flavor to it. I had trouble keeping the burn going on mine. I was trying to read a book at the time so that got pretty anoying. You said you liked medium bodied, creamy cigars which is why I chose the Warrior. If I were to choose another cigar from the list regardless of the strength, I would go with the Brazilia.
06-09-2006, 07:03 AM
Newfie

I've only had 5 or 6 of the exact cigars on your list, and I won't go by what I've heard or read, just on my experiences only:

I'd recommend the C.A.O. Brazilia – Gol! and the Cusano 18 – Robusto.

Both of those are high on my shopping list when I go to Richmond in 2 weeks!

Whatever you smoke, enjoy it!:smiley20: :smiley41:
06-09-2006, 09:17 AM
PuffTheMagicDragon

Exodus 1959 has my vote.

I got an Ancient Warrior yesterday and look forward to giving it a try after some rest.
06-09-2006, 09:28 AM
jaewing

Gurkha Regent or the RP Sungrown :smiley20: :smiley20:
06-09-2006, 10:07 AM
bigpoppapuff

if you don't get a fonseca sun grown cedar,you're making a mistake...
06-09-2006, 10:24 AM
Newfie

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

if you don't get a fonseca sun grown cedar,you're making a mistake...

Hey Sid, you saying these should go on my short list for my "shopping" trip in Virginia week after next?:smiley20: :smiley41:
06-09-2006, 10:46 AM
CgarDan

Brazilia and RP for sure
06-09-2006, 10:56 AM
heftysmokes

I like pretty much anything from the Torano line, and the Brazilia Gol! is nice as well. But think of it this way....they all have to get smoked sooner or later, no??? So just close your eyes, stick your hand in your humi, and let fate be your guide.
06-09-2006, 11:12 AM
Stryprod

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

if you don't get a fonseca sun grown cedar,you're making a mistake...

I will have to pick a couple of those up... the #2 was good but a little mild.
06-09-2006, 11:13 AM
Stryprod

Okay... so far it looks like it is between the ancient warrior and the Gol!... with the exodus climbing slightly, thanks for the input!
06-09-2006, 11:14 AM
Stryprod

Quote:

Originally Posted by heftysmokes

I like pretty much anything from the Torano line, and the Brazilia Gol! is nice as well. But think of it this way....they all have to get smoked sooner or later, no??? So just close your eyes, stick your hand in your humi, and let fate be your guide.

Typically that is how I normally do it at this point but I thought I would give the board a chance and report back on the findings. :smiley1:
06-09-2006, 11:25 AM
slcraiders

Have you tried any of the Cusano 18s yet? You indicate you want "medium and creamy". The Cusano 18 fits that bill. I would slate it closer to mild even though it is not listed as such.

You do have some better overall smokes on your list though...
06-09-2006, 11:31 AM
Stryprod

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcraiders

Have you tried any of the Cusano 18s yet? You indicate you want "medium and creamy". The Cusano 18 fits that bill. I would slate it closer to mild even though it is not listed as such.

You do have some better overall smokes on your list though...

Thanks! I really tried to get a wide variety of different smokes by lurking around here and sifting through reviews and such and thought it would only be fair to let you guys choose.

Top two leaders:
C.A.O. Gol! (4)

CT Exodus 1959 (3)
- tied -
Gurkha Ancient Warrior (3)

Still open for votes until this evening!
06-09-2006, 12:48 PM
kirkus949

in honor of the world cup..... score a Gol!

haah i am so funny
06-09-2006, 05:19 PM
Stryprod

Looks like its going to be the Gol! Thanks everyone.. I will keep you posted on my opinions (worth about $.01)
06-09-2006, 06:43 PM
CoventryCat86

Quote:

Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 – Toro

Would have been my vote.
06-09-2006, 06:43 PM
CoventryCat86

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkus949

in honor of the world cup..... score a Gol!

haah i am so funny

LMAO!:smiley36:
06-09-2006, 06:46 PM
Stryprod

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkus949

in honor of the world cup..... score a Gol!

haah i am so funny

Or better yet, score AND have a Gol! Zing! :smiley20:
06-10-2006, 01:14 AM
kirkus949

so the winner was?... and how was it??????

and more importantly, did you score with it?
06-10-2006, 01:17 AM
Stryprod

hahha... Im about to light up zee Gol!!!! I will let you know how it went tomorrow sometime in the noon time. As far as scoring, well we will see.
06-10-2006, 06:18 PM
Stryprod

Well no score and no Gol! :smiley19: My future sister in law's water broke and so my gf and myself headed up to Sacramento so the Gol was on hold. Will post back when I have time and thank you to everyone who posted their suggestion.
06-10-2006, 06:46 PM
bigpoppapuff

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stryprod

Well no score and no Gol! :smiley19: My future sister in law's water broke and so my gf and myself headed up to Sacramento so the Gol was on hold. .

well,it looks like somebody scored!!!...
06-11-2006, 12:26 AM
WOXOF

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

well,it looks like somebody scored!!!...

That's funny right there, I don't care who you are. ~ my best Larry the Cable guy impression
06-11-2006, 02:36 AM
Stryprod

Just finished w/ the C.A.O. Gol! Great Cigar! Looked beautiful and felt perfect. Pre-light aroma was good and the draw held near perfect te whole way through. I would say this cigar is medium body but with good amounts of smoke. I noticed overtones of a nutty flavor through 2/3 of the cigar with a small undertone of leather/earth flavor that was more prononced with bigger/faster puffs. The las 2/3 the flavors seemed to switch roles w/ the leather taking over and some pepper/spice. Overall I rated this "very good" in my palm cigar program. So far I would rate it in the top 5 although I have yet to find one that takes the crown from the AF short story. Thanks again to everyones suggestions! :smiley37: