maduros

[here'sjohnny]

The CAO MX2 is my favorite maduro, its like a velvety creamy kind of smoke.

[mrtr33]

I am a newbie myself, so take my advice with that in mind.

I kind of compare the Cohiba Blacks (my frame of reference is the Supremo) with Partagas Blacks (easily half the price) or Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Dark Knights (probably 1/4 of the price). I think both are really good smokes, and stand up well to the Cohiba Blacks.

I'll also second the Padron 1000 series maduros, as well as Sancho Panza XF's.

I agree with Shelby07 - tastes change. Being so new to this, I have noticed this is a very short period of time. I don't know if its the weather or my taste changing, but right now I have been enjoying some less-fuller bodied cigars.

Have you tried sun-grown cigars? Not quite naturals, but not quite maduros, you might want to sample a few of those. Don Thomas makes a tasty sun-grown at an affordable daily smoke price. Others include Fuente's King B, Ashton's VSG line, and Cuesta Rey's sun-growns. Give them a shot. Not everyone is a fan, but it's worth exploring.