Looking for some direction for the collection

[zirotti]

In addition to about singles, my current box collection consists of:

A. Fuente Anejo #77
A. Fuente Hemingway Short Story
Diesel Shorty
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial
Liga Privida #9
Liga Privida Undercrown
Oliva V
Padron 1964 (nat & mad)
Padron 3000 (nat & mad)
Tatuaje Cojonu 2003
Tatuaje Cojonu 2012

I like medium-full flavor/body cigars. I like complex, thick, chewy flavors. I like a bit of spice, but not a fan of full blown pepper bombs. Given that, what do you suggest is next??

 

[JLB]

You have a great box collection.

 

[zirotti]

You have a great box collection.

Thanks. I think it's just as much fun chasing some of these down as it is smoking. I've started to try and find more LE cigars. Everything I have is pretty much regular production.

 

[AlohaStyle]

Tatuaje 7th Reserva... good cigars at a decent price. Tatuaje Cazadores Reserva... same thing but smaller. NHC Reservas along the same lines... those are basically a longer Tatuaje Noella Reserva! Also add Illusione CG4 or any size you prefer of the main Illusione line.

 

[KirKecia11]

Have you tried any of the Illusione lines? They are great smokes and won't break the bank.

 

[KirKecia11]

Tatuaje 7th Reserva... good cigars at a decent price. Tatuaje Cazadores Reserva... same thing but smaller. NHC Reservas along the same lines... those are basically a longer Tatuaje Noella Reserva! Also add Illusione CG4 or any size you prefer of the main Illusione line.

What he said...

 

[zirotti]

Tatuaje 7th Reserva... good cigars at a decent price. Tatuaje Cazadores Reserva... same thing but smaller. NHC Reservas along the same lines... those are basically a longer Tatuaje Noella Reserva! Also add Illusione CG4 or any size you prefer of the main Illusione line.

Thanks! Does the 7th Reserva smoke like the J21? I really like that one too.

Have you tried any of the Illusione lines? They are great smokes and won't break the bank.

I've had the Epernay, but wasn't really blown away by it.

 

[AlohaStyle]

Thanks! Does the 7th Reserva smoke like the J21? I really like that one too.


I've had the Epernay, but wasn't really blown away by it.

The 7th is slightly different than the J21, can't remember the differences off the top of my head.

The Epernay is totally different than the main Illusione line. If you like the ones you listed above, you would like Illusione core line I'm guessing.

 

[zirotti]

Thanks brother.

 

[ironchefscott]

MF le bijou?, JDN dark corojo(love that stick), Tat Noella, Illusione 88.....those are some thoughts

 

[Jfire]

Every good humi needs a box of tat noellas with 3 years on em........

 

[xOPUSx]

tatuaje
capa especial

 

[javajunkie]

yes, +1 to the noellas and 7th reserva!

also, box of opus? o)

 

[Gravity]

Definitely give the main Illusione line a good try. Everybody likes a different size, I prefer the 68, while others swear by the CG4 and still others the 888. NHC has a sampler of all the sizes, give them a try and decide for yourself. With those boxes that you own, I would agree with AlohaStyle in guessing that you will really enjoy these.


Are you going to go down the CC street, or stick to NC's?

 

[StocktonJohn]

The NHC Bone Crusher, Don Pepin JJ maduro, 262 Paradigm, MOW and Chaveta jump to mind.

 

[CAJoe]

Another suggestion besides all the ones said before is the My Father or the Jamie Garcia Special Editions. Viaje and Curivari make some great sticks as well.

 

[zirotti]

Definitely give the main Illusione line a good try. Everybody likes a different size, I prefer the 68, while others swear by the CG4 and still others the 888. NHC has a sampler of all the sizes, give them a try and decide for yourself. With those boxes that you own, I would agree with AlohaStyle in guessing that you will really enjoy these.


Are you going to go down the CC street, or stick to NC's?

Stick to NCs for now. Too many amazing ones out there to try still.

 

[ilikefishes]

Try the Illusione MJ12. Maybe give Viaje a shot, he makes some great smokes. You would also probably like some EP Carrillo's. Good luck, you have a nice collection going.

 

[bugbear]

IME these age great
Tat J21
Viaje Exclusivo's
LP Dirty Rats

I don't smoke a lot of med/full but in addition to your list , these are staples for me

 

[bugbear]

Oh and if you can find them AF Short Story Maduro's