Newbie needs Non Cuban advice

[PoohBore]

I am in the unfortunate position of only ever smoking cuban cigars with the exception of one Opus X #4
I love the paratagas cigars and also Punch Churchill's, Montecristo #2 and Cuaba Piramides LE 2008.

So given the above preferences what are your nc recommendations for me to try ?

[madurolover]

Originally Posted by PoohBore

I am in the unfortunate position of only ever smoking cuban cigars with the exception of one Opus X #4
I love the paratagas cigars and also Punch Churchill's, Montecristo #2 and Cuaba Piramides LE 2008.

So given the above preferences what are your nc recommendations for me to try ?

Try any Tatuajes, Cabaiguans, Or anything else made by Don Pepin Garcia. Also look into the Padron Anniversaries (1926 and 1964), Davidoffs, Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series...

There are thousands of non-Cuban brands out there so I would suggest trying as many of them as you can.

[bimmian]

Roger that! Cigars International has these great sampler packs and there are usually a few great ones mixed in with a lot of good ones and only a few so-so ones. It's a terrific way to find out what you like.

I'd recommend the same sticks Madurolover mentioned (esp. the Padron Anniversaries and Tatuajes), plus checking out some of the "boutique" and "don Pepin" sampler packs... Then go nuts with a couple of mega-samplers to expose your palate to a whole bunch of new stuff, and you should be ready to make at least a couple of box purchases after going through all those...

Hope I helped you out a lil!

[RobustBrad]

Oh boy the non-Cuban world! We'll lucky for you, as mentioned already there are a vast variety of sticks to choose from.

Couple that come to mind that are some of my favorites are: La Gloria Cubana Series R #4, CAO Brazilia, CAO Italia, Ashton VSG (hard to find these days but an excellent sun grown wrapper).

Cheers,
Brad

[Slaterstogies]

check out cao brazillia thats a very yummy cigar also the olivia serie v is an outstanding smoke there are thousands and no two are the same so it sounds you like you got a lot of tasting to do have fun and good luck