sleeper cigars

[ahova1906]

I am always in support of the underdog company that produces great quality work.

Tonite I am asking my fellow gorillas to name those small boutique cigars companies that have quality products.

The reason I am doing this is to spread the word or words on some good quality smokes high end or economically. Plus the small guys sometimes have a hard time competing with big names. So if its good and tasty but not well known let your fellow gorillas know. This will help us broaden our horizons


I'll start the list
Avalon Cigars (home state brand)
www.vegassantiago.com/ (just ordered a sampler from them)

[worr lord]

I like Gispert, and Sosa cigars a lot. Vibe, REO, and Nording by Rocky Patel are great sticks, and slowly growing in popularity.

[JohnnyFlake]

Moore & Bode out of Florida. Not cheap, but not crazy either. They are great smokes, offering a very unique, delicious flavor profile. Very hard to find in B&Ms out side of Florida.

Johnny

[SmokeyJoe]

I am a fan of the "Don Kiki" line available through Cuban Crafters and possibly through Corona Cigar Company. The full-bodied "Don Kiki White" is especially good....

[Ski1215]

I just picked up two Battleground Cigars today. Hand made in the shop. All are locally grown CT wrappers aged for 5-7 years.

http://www.battlegroundcigar.com

[gocowboys]

I have to go with the cigars I started out with ten years ago; Latin Gold. I believe hand rolled in S.A. www.latingold.com
They have regular and flavored.

[mastershogun]

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

I am a fan of the "Don Kiki" line available through Cuban Crafters and possibly through Corona Cigar Company. The full-bodied "Don Kiki White" is especially good....

never had the white but the brown is great. They also make some other awesome smokes

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Ski1215

Beautiful bands on those cigars!

[RaiderinKS]

I am a huge fan of Bucanero. They are aged something like 6 or 7 years before they make it into cigars.

llanos Dos Palmas, Charleston, SC. Hand rolled on premises, great quality and taste.

Check them out at www.havecigar.com

Not cheap, but not expensive either.

[Cigarmark]

One small brand I like is Los Blancos. They have a bundle, Primos, that IMHO is better than many premiums. Another, a little bigger is Gran Habano. I love the VL and the 3 Siglos are good also.

[olnumber7]

I heard about Kristoff cigars on DWSC a couple of weeks ago and after trying them all I can say is wow.

[olotti]

I have to give this to Gran Habano for the money these guys always deliver in quality, consistency and they have a flavor for all palates. Top notch.

[JCK]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Moore & Bode out of Florida. Not cheap, but not crazy either. They are great smokes, offering a very unique, delicious flavor profile. Very hard to find in B&Ms out side of Florida.

Johnny

These are some tasty smokes. I think they range $10+ retail. I know Jim (BlueHavanaII) has put together samplers of these for me as well as others in the past. A great person to deal with.

I would see if Jim offer's the build your own sampler for a benjamin again and take advantage of that offer.

[Sisyphus]

Originally Posted by olotti

I have to give this to Gran Habano

Good pick! Especially the Corojos -- great bang for the buck.

Ken