Which one should I smoke next?

[ggiese]

I vote ISOM Cohiba Robusto!




Oh... Never mind...

[SmokinDVM]

I voted cp, it, bg.
I like the Brazilia line the most out of these and I like to save the best for last. YMMV

[CoventryCat86]

I voted cp, it, bg.
I like the Brazilia line the most out of these and I like to save the best for last. YMMV

I agree with Barry, I voted the same way.

[ashauler]

I voted the same as both of you guys, but I put the Italia in the middle so I could start with a good cigar........then it.......then get the taste out of my mouth with the Brazilia. I just can't get into the Italia at all. I smoked a 5er of them, and never bought another one.

[EGQ]

I voted the same as both of you guys, but I put the Italia in the middle so I could start with a good cigar........then it.......then get the taste out of my mouth with the Brazilia. I just can't get into the Italia at all. I smoked a 5er of them, and never bought another one.

Agreed -- the Italia was a disappointment to me -- the Brazilia was ok, but I enjoy the Criollos and usually keep a few on hand.

[Artyman1200]

I would throw away the Criollo, then smoke the Italia (have a skewer on hand b/c they always seem to have a tight draw), then the Brazilia (nothing to write home about). I'm one of the weirdos that enjoys the Italia, but I only buy the box pressed as it usually provides a good draw. Ultimately, it's CAO, so who really cares? Though it is a step up from your Macacrapo Hampton Court

[LawDog2006]

I would throw away the Criollo, then smoke the Italia (have a skewer on hand b/c they always seem to have a tight draw), then the Brazilia (nothing to write home about). I'm one of the weirdos that enjoys the Italia, but I only buy the box pressed as it usually provides a good draw. Ultimately, it's CAO, so who really cares? Though it is a step up from your Macacrapo Hampton Court

Yeah I was warned about the Macanudo after I said something (it still wasn't bad to my unsophisticated palette).
When you recommend a skewer, are would a BBQ kabob skewer work or do I need something thinner?

[Artyman1200]

IF it has a poor draw you could try a number of things -

Cut more of the head off (could cause wrapper to unravel)

Roll the cigar btw your fingers to loosen tobacco and identify hard spots

Stick it right down the middle (through the head) with any regular BBQ skewer, I bought some stainless steel skewers. Don't worry about the size being too big, it's fine. Just don't poke thru the wrapper, keep a straight line. I've heard that dryboxing for a day or two sometimes helps.

Try the first two suggestions first, sometimes cigars have hard spots they just have to burn through.