Puro Sampler

[WIP]

Does anyone know of a puro sampler pack for purchase at a decent price? I am wanting to compare different tobaccos so I can better understand the appellation differences.

[ashauler]

Does anyone know of a puro sampler pack for purchase at a decent price? I am wanting to compare different tobaccos so I can better understand the appellation differences.

Try the newbie sampler thread....ask the next up sponsor if they can hook you up with only puros.

[badwhale]

Padron

Oh wait, you mean from different countries? I'm not aware.

Will

[WinstonSpencer]

Do a little research and figure out which cigars on your "to try" list are puros. You could probably put together a better sampler yourself. Otherwise, newb sampler like ashauler said.

[WIP]

I don't really have a "Must try" list. I just go with my gut when I purchase.

[buzz]

From the last 2 PPPs, here is a list of the puro's that were smoked (might be helpful):

Cub - Partagas Serie D
Nic - Oliva Serie V
Dom - Para Ti Canonazos
Nic - San Cristobal Classico
Nic - Illusione CG4
Hon - Camacho Triple Maduro
Nic - Man O' War Puro Authentico
Nic - Tatuaje Havana VI
Hon - Camacho Coyolar Puro
Hon - Punch Gran Puro
Nic - Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo
Cos - Vogel Green Label
Nic - Oliva Serie V
Nic - Padron '64 Anniversary
Nic - Padron 4000
Nic - Casa Magna
Nic - Don Pepin Garcia JJ
Nic - Perdomo Lot 23
Ecu - Puros de Armando Ramos
Cub - Vegas Robaina
Dom - Litto Gomez Diez Americano
Dom - Opus X
Nic - Old Henry
Nic - El Baton
Nic - Brick House
Cub - Bolivar Royal Corona
Pan - Joyas de Panama
Col - Bravo Colombian Gold
Per - San Martin
Dom - Augusto Reyes Nativo

My recommendations from Nic, Dom, and Hon would be:
Padron '64 Anniversary
Opus X
Camacho Triple Maduro

[WIP]

Thanks for the list. That should be a lot of help.

I just sent a PM to BadWhale (newbie swap) to see if he wants to work with me on this. If he doesn't, is there anyone that would want to put together a $40 pack for me?

[craig]

Almost all premium cigars sold in the USA are made of blends of tobacco; not only of primings, but also from different regions. Whether the regions are in the same country isn't the issue; the blend is the thing (and seed, of course). Yes, market generalities can be made at the country level, but these are market-driven differences in blending, not inherent differences (which I assume by your use of appellation). For example, Opus X and LGD are both famous Dominican brands; yet both are not the stereotypical mild Dominican cigars.

[WIP]

I understand that. I have just read that a person with more experience can tell the difference between different countries of origin. I would like to get to this point as well. Kind of like Terroir in wine, each country should have a distinctive flavor note.

[ashauler]

I understand that. I have just read that a person with more experience can tell the difference between different countries of origin. I would like to get to this point as well. Kind of like Terroir in wine, each country should have a distinctive flavor note.

Good luck on your quest. The list above is very good. I'd add the Torano single region smokes.

[craig]

I understand that. I have just read that a person with more experience can tell the difference between different countries of origin. I would like to get to this point as well. Kind of like Terroir in wine, each country should have a distinctive flavor note.

IMHO, terroir in wine is regional, not country-wide. I don't think New York and California are the same terroir, or that Burgundy or Bordeaux are the same terroir.

I'm sure folks can tell a typical Dominican from a typical Nicaraguan - but my thesis is that is due to market influence, not terroir per se.

[ggiese]

IMHO, terroir in wine is regional, not country-wide. I don't think New York and California are the same terroir, or that Burgundy or Bordeaux are the same terroir.

I'm sure folks can tell a typical Dominican from a typical Nicaraguan - but my thesis is that is due to market influence, not terroir per se.

Since many cigars are blended with tobacco's from different regions, it can often be difficult to pick out the exact country of origin. But - in that - there are some very nice blends.

Your selection of a "favorite" cigar is solely based on your own personal taste. That said - the quest for the "right" smoke is the best part of the process...

And - do not deviate from the Newbie Sampler path. It is there for a reason...

[WIP]

I agree that terror is regional, but you can definitely tell the difference between a wine made in the US, versus a wine made in France, versus a wine made in Spain, etc.

I guess I am looking for cigars that are a good representation of the different countries of origin.

As for the newbie sampler thread, I may have the dough to go that route soon, but I have to wait until I have cash. Convincing the wife to let me further fill my humi is difficult. According to her, I should have enough to last me a couple of months. I am working with her on the idea that cigars should be aged similar to wine.