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Todd762 · 08-12-2009, 11:38 AM

Todd from Argyle, TX. New to this board but have a few years of cigar smoking under my belt. I always lurked but joined recently.

I have read many excellent posts on this board and honest reviews. I appreciate a place where I can go and get a non-biased review on a particular cigar before I try it. I have found some real bargains by doing this i.e. the Augusto Reyes Nativo. I was a bit skeptical but really like Dominican Puros. After reading a few posts I pulled the trigger on a box of coronas at a "too good to be true discount" Turned out the reviews were spot on and I bought two more for storage.

I recently moved from IN where my favorite local B&M was the Golden Leaf in Hobart, IN. Tom, the owner had great events and a knowledgeable staff. It was there I made several friends and found it a place I could really relax and enjoy the company of people with similar interests.

My current favorites are
1. Illusione CG4
2. La Aurora Preferidos Robusto (a go to for several years)
3. Augusto Reyes Nativo in coroana size (my value/frequent cigar)
4. La Aurora Puro Vintage 2003 (Special occasion, smoke my first a week ago with a friend, had them in the humidor for over a year) One of the best cigars I have ever had.

Travel has taken me to some countries where I have enjoyed some Habanos but am only experienced enough to avoid the counterfeits and by no means an expert. Favorites were
1. Partagas series D no 4
2. Montecristo #2
3. Cohiba Siglos III

Todd