Damn, I knew that would come out in the comments. I caught that during editing.,.. but still let it fly. Yes I know the difference between a decade and a century. But you also can't prove the E.P. Carrillo hasn't been blending for 500 years... so checkmate.
I tried a few cigars when I was younger, and didn't really enjoy them until I tried Punch Rothschild. Then I tried an Arturo Fuente and 1876 cigars and really started to appreciate how cigars could be enjoyable. I rarely have them, but look forward to relaxing, intriguing sensory experiences with good cigars. I appreciate your reviews.
At a special deer hunt this weekend, wheeling Sportsman. Recently we lost one of our members, there was a moment of silence of around 50 hunters and about 70 volunteers who put this together. I just watched this video and I am celebrating his life with a Padron 80 1926 cigar. Gary Clark was also a Marine, he will always be missed.
God bless Mr. Gary Clark. I lost my special marine cpl Donald E Price a few years ago. He was a great man who took me in as his son and never let me stray away from greatness. Thank you for remembering him with such honor!
La Aroma de Cuba was one of the first brands I was introduced to when I started smoking. I’ve loved the history and the commitment to taste and the consistency, I haven’t had a bad stick and enjoy their flavors. I first had a pasion and have kept coming back to the mi amor!
Just picked up their Connecticut yesterday on a whim, and it was awesome. Now I've got five more of those coming, plus a sampler of their darker stuff!
I agree with what he said about Padron. By far my favorite cigar. Something about that 1964 /1926 just hit like nothing else. Such a beautifully crafted cigar.
As someone who is getting back into cigars after about a decade, it's basically impossible to say anything negative about Perdomo. Even when I was only around 20 and having my first taste of cigars, they instantly leapt out at me as being absolutely fantastic for the price. And to this day, the consistency and quality makes them my go-to. I'm always happy to try something new, but I plan on always keeping my new humidor stocked up with a decent amount of Perdomo's because I know I'll love 'em. (10th Anniversary Maduro is my favorite. So smooth.)
Tim! I visited Cigars Daily the last week of September and I bought a box of Filthy Vikings literally from you, and i failed to mention that it was my first box of cigars ever. Very impressed with you and proud of how far i’ve come and how much i’ve learned, because of you. Thank you so much for doing what you do!
Tim: I can’t believe you didn’t mention Placienca cigars! OMG that your bro in the cigar business. Not to mention Arturo Fuentes he makes some of the most sought out cigars of the Nation. I know you can’t mention everyone , however you have become a great voice in the cigar world.! And I thank you for that!
Padron, Oliva, Ashton, CAO, and Drew Estate.. I know the first couple I listed are on the pricey side, but these brands are usually consistent quality on structure, taste, and enjoyable! I don't mind paying for a great experience 👍🏽
I like Drew estate sweet cigar . Plus it's easy on the budget .I'm not a serious cigar smoker so anything over 40 bucks for 10 cigars is too much for me.
I'm huge Diesel Cigar smoker. What I like about the brand is the strong pepper taste and well the cigar is made. I love there whole catalog of cigars...
Man @cigarsdaily I’ve been “following” the channel for years. I haven’t seen any of your videos for at least a year, “thanks” TH-cam. Now I’ve got a bank of videos to watch. Miss watching your great content and I’m happy to “find” your videos again. I appreciate what you are putting out and I’m now going to be checking the channel myself a couple times a week
For some reason I have always skipped over Perdomo for no particular reason whatsoever. After seeing this video I'm definitely going to get a few. Love hearing about people who put time and effort into what they do
I was introduced to the 10th Anniversary Champaigne by a friend who knew I loved maduro cigars. He said that should try it. I fell in love with that cigar. I tried a couple other Perdomos but didn't give them a fair test. Nick's channel, @PerdomoCigars , changed my appreciation for their brand. He taught me the proper way to light a cigar and I had been doing it wrong for years. Outside of Flor de Oliva Gold and Montecristo White, Perdomo is my overall favorite brand. This CD dude likes to hear himself talk: "50 years is 5 centuries" 😂
Another great video. I've been smoking cigars on & off for a few year but just got into them seriously over this past year. You have taken my cigar experience to another level. And for that I thank you. Do you have any book suggestions or computer "cigar classes" to learn more about them. Again love your youtubes and keep them coming. Plus you have a great way to inform us that makes learning more fun.
Arturo Fuente and Patrón . Love the 1964 and the AF Hemingway . But ….smoked a Camacho triple maduro yesterday. Loved it . Tim , you do a great job! Thanks so much!
Brush off the worries of the world.. love that! Basically if I get to the end of the cigar and I don’t want it to end it’s a regular in my humidor, Liga 99 is a great example of that!! Ty!
Tim, Perdomo Lot 23 and Padron 1964 I have tried and love both. Those others I have never heard of! Looking forward to checking them out. I have to mention Olivia as a solid for me. My go to is the Serie 5 Meleano. Always a great smoke! Love your reviews. I always see if you have a review before buying If you don’t really like it I don’t buy. Thanks again! Jeff
I would add a few more brands to that great list which are: plasencia, foundation cigars, my father, AJF. So many great smokes and never let u down... imho
I am brand new to this and I had to to comment about Aganorsa Leaf. It was the second cigar I chose to smoke and it really is something that spoke to me. It sounds cheesey, but it has me hooked. Its the only cigar I have chosen to purchase again as I am working my way through as many Connecticuts as I can get my hands on. I've also got a Perdomo waiting and I am excited to get to it. Thanks for the recommendations as well as all the useful information that comes from your videos.
Drew Estate, Dunbarton, LA Flor Dominicana, Perdomo, Arturo Fuente, Foundation, and several other cigar brands are my favorites. I buy several random cigars per week. If I nub a cigar I order more cigars from their lines. I ordered a sampler of LA Flor Dominicana and enjoyed several. The Reserva Especiale was amazing with my coffee in the morning. I ordered 15 more Reserva Especiale. I saw interviews with Steve Saka and Nick Perdomo. Their interviews impressed me. The way they described the cigars in their lines interested me. I tried several cigars and enjoyed all of the cigars I sampled. I ordered several cases soon after.
Another awesome video Tim. Absolutely spot on with Perdomo. Very good sticks and extremely consistant. I keep several different ones in my rotation. Professor Nick is not only passionate about cigars, he's a really solid guy.
for sure. He sets the bar high, which creates a great standard that newer cigar makers have to be aware of. Guys like him are just flat out good for the industry.
Sitting here, smoking a cigar and decided to watch this video. And the first cigar you mentioned is the exact car. I’m smoking a champagne. I’m on my third box of these now I love them.
I do like the presentation of a cigar. I’m drawn towards a darker wrapper and something with a full body. I do have a wide variety that I like. Flavor is a must with good construction. 👍🏻
Here are the top brands that I hold in high esteem and continue to go back to for pleasurable experience. 1. Plasencia 2. Dunbarton 3. My Father 4. Perdomo 5. A J Fernandez With honorable mention 6. Arturo Fuente 7. E P Carrillo I do have to say that I have not yet had a Filthy Viking, although, after seeing Hound Dog do a positive review on them, I am really looking forward to placing an order. Thank you guys! Keep rockin' the awesome videos.
Sometimes, for me, it’s the company I have around me that makes the cigar. Other times, it’s the cigar staying pretty consistent in flavor throughout each third…it can change, but let me really taste and enjoy it for the third I’m working on. Great channel, Tim, enjoy your takes in each video.
I very much enjoyed this video. There are so many brands out there to try, your video helps out. I've been smoking for a while and there are still so many to try
Great video! I've never had a Dunbarton, or a Viking cigar. Looking forward to trying them both, and thank you for the recommendation! As far as favorites go...for me, the Avo Classic #3 has been my favorite cigar for a long time, BUT...I gotta say, over the past couple years I find myself shying away from the Avo because of draw inconsistencies! Seems like every third or fourth cigar I buy draws like I'm tying to smoke a freaking broomstick! (and this is me getting them from a couple of different local shops right out of their humidors.) I get that it's a natural product, and sometimes it happens...but this has happened to me WAY too many times with them. One of the reason I've become such a fan of Perdomo is their draw testing. Never had a "broomstick" experience with a Perdomo! 😁 I'm a new subscriber, and looking forward to watching and learning more! Thanks man! - J.R.
I enjoy just about anything made by AJ Fernandez so whatever he does is magic to tobacco. I love that profile you expect from lighting up something with his name on it.
I’ve only been smoking for about a year so my experience is limited. But so far, Oliva is my favorite brand. But I also really like Camacho and Perdomo.
Just found you. My go to brand for years has been Avo. My fav was the #2 Maduro which was discontinued but I heard was just re-released. I haven't found one in the wild yet. I look forward to watching more of your videos and trying some of you recommendations. My standard for a great cigar is draw consistency.
Having to pick my top five would be. La Flor Dominicana, La Gloria Cubana, Padron, Placencia, and Rocky Patel. Honorable mention to Davidoff and Macanudo's. I would smoke more Davidoff if the prices were a bit lower.
I love Davidoffs!! Whenever I want one, all I have to do is step outside, and take a deep breath!!! Cant beat the price of free!!! The fantastic flavor of oxygen is phenomenal!!!!
A friend at our shop who is a leader,retired Marine,a man’s man his name is Charley. The other day Charlie held up a cigar looked around the group and said friends it’s not about this 👍the cigar …it’s about the fellowship! I smoked a Perdomo 20th today one of my very favorite! I am in to blenders. And Nicks team are some of the best. BUT the 30th has out done the 20th. But I also love Rocky Patel, epcarrillo is my favorite blender right now.
For me its Warfigher! I got a 6 pack sampler for my BDay and i enjoyed every one of them! So far my favorite is the .50 cal field! I will be picking up a sample their 4 special cigars sometime soon and getting a box of the 4th edition Victory cigars for my sisters wedding! Ive also enjoyed My Father's Connecticut and Camacho Connecticut!
Espinosa Cigar has several great blends. My favorites are the Creme which is an excellent morning smoke with a cup of coffee. The 601 blue maduro is very good anytime of the day in my opinion.
I love Perdomo. Haven’t smoke one yet. But I have one in my Humidor ready to go. I love his story. And how open he is. Such knowledge everytime he talks.
I'm brand new to cigars, and after smoking one I went to the cigar shop and got 2 more recommendations from the owner and one of them is a perdomo champagne. I can't wait to try it!
I only recently (this year) started smoking cigars and I’ve never smoked anything, I’ve tried a few and the champagne is the best I’d tried so far, I’m going back to the cigar shop for a few more tomorrow, good luck!
Yeah Mike, I heard that too! 😂😂😂 maybe he meant 5 “decades”. Great list, but my first love is Liga Privada #9 so I’d include Drew Estate. Never had a bad one.
For any very special occasion Padron is #1 for me. My everyday mix always consists of Drew Estate, Perdomo, Oliva are my top 3, always fantastic brands
I appreciate you're videos and knowledge being new to the game. I absolutely Love the Romeo Julieta Resere Real twisted toro!! And the 1875 Connecticut Nicaraguan!! Thanks !
This summer I grabbed a Perdomo Habano barrel aged Maduro and instantly fell in love with it ! Since summer my humidor consist of 75% of Perdomo cigars and by winter it may be 90% I’ve had the 12yr age Maduro , lot 23 Maduro , sungrown Maduro , Lot 826 they are all perfect and hit the spot I plan to have every Perdomo made in my Humidor Live watching Nicks TH-cam videos from the fields to shipping them out in Miami to all of his instructional videos Could listen to him for hours My #1 brand
@@crookedithagoat794 Trolls can be your number 1 fan trust me son retired LEO after 31 yrs I’ve been out there bra! Lovin life fav part of day being home with family & my 2 boxers ✌🏻
@@SixOneFive perdomo are daily drivers and nothing more.. sure they have their place in the industry but there are so many cigars for the same price point that are so much better.. no disrespect.. just saying
@@crookedithagoat794 understood but Been smoking cigars for years, have quite collection and have had many premium cigars that don’t come close to some of the performs, I know guys that rather have a $5 stick over $13 stick and they love it, so if Perdomo isn’t you favorite stock no need to disrespect me by saying I need get out more , when I have atleast average of 125 to 160 sticks in the humidor some at $20 a stick which don’t even come close to some my $8 sticks ..to each his own !
How even and long they burn, consistency from stick to stick, and how smooth it is. Oliva is my go to. Any and all of them. Surprised Davidoff isn’t on here. They’re pricey, but good!
Tim, great video! In my opinion, there’s nothing worse than a bad draw to ruin an “experience”. My top three, in order and not factoring cost, are Padron 1926, Fuente Don Carlos, and anything from Davidoff. Perdomo is my go-to golf cigar. It’s consistent, moderately priced, and seems to hold up outdoors better than most cigars. Thanks again for such great content.
I’ve only been smoking regularly for a couple years, but I am almost offended that Arturo Fuente didn’t make the list. The Don Carlos and the Hemingway are both consistently fantastic. That said, thank you for these recommendations. Looking at tasting reviews and ordering some now. Cheers!
Interesting recommendations. Personally I am a fan of Padron Damaso and I am curious to try Perdomo. However my go to for special occasions due to consistency, quality, experience and flavour profile would be Partagas D-2 robosto and H.Upman connoisseur.
For me, the best cigars are full of flavor and a complex blend. I like brands like EP Carrillo, Dunbarton, Viaje, Espinosa, and My Father, just to name a few. Although I feel no brand other than Perdomo seems to be immune to the occasional cigar with poor construction, that too is essential to enjoying the cigar.
While Red Meat Lovers is sold out on Cigars Daily, i managed to score a box from a less advertised but still reputable online cigar shop. Yall got me hyped.
La Aroma De Cuba, La Pasión for me. I didn’t ever understand the hype of cigars until I had this specific cigar. It completely changed the game for me. If you haven’t had one try it, the one with the green band.
Another great vid, Tim. Filthy Viking is my main go to Connecticut. Also, War Fighter Hero Sports is another of my favorite go to. But let us not forget Plasencia cigars. Stay safe guys
For the longest time my go to has been Ashton VSG and while it is still one of my favorite cigars, I've recently discovered Davidoff and I must say I'm blown away by them. Absolutely one of the best smokes I've ever had
Totally agree with all those mentioned, especially DTT, always exceptional quality, but my brand that I always restock at home and always can’t seem to have enough of is the AJ Fernandez portfolio lines, especially the habanos, truly great and never let me down on burn n draw, excellent 👍
My recent new favorite is Oliva cigars. Great burn, delicious flavor at a decent price. Thats what I look for. Serie V malania maduro is the go to. Order a few boxes. I hope to get some more soon, but got to make room in the humidor first.
I recently started with Cigars and so far EP Carrillo is my fav. The smoothness and flavour is sublime. Even down to the band and design of the box, the brand is just PREMIUM.
Great video! I will definitely be trying the American Viking stogies, I didn’t know those existed. E.P. carillo is top notch for me. It’d be so hard to put together a top 5 brands vid if it were me, I give props to Tim for doing so. However, I think I’d put Rocky Patel on there somewhere.
@cigarsdaily hey Tim, my go to is La Aurora. My first and favourite. Right now I'm in love with the 120th anniversary cigar. Though the Perdomo 30th is a perfect stick. Have you tried the 120th Anniversary cigar?
500 years is a long time for one man to be blending cigars. 😄
I agree with every stick on this list, brother. Well done.
Ya definitely wish I could get my herb from a family that's been growing 500yrs..
LMAO!! I caught that as soon as he said it too! Immediately stopped the video and went to the comments to see who else caught it.
Must be a family of vampires or Highlanders!😂
A decade is 10 years
Damn, I knew that would come out in the comments. I caught that during editing.,.. but still let it fly. Yes I know the difference between a decade and a century. But you also can't prove the E.P. Carrillo hasn't been blending for 500 years... so checkmate.
Arturo Fuente really brings me back again and again. I count Ashton with that. Construction is always solid. Taste is off the charts ❤
Ditto on Fuente, as consistent as it gets.
Honestly the Goat of cigars. They make so many amazing cigars for other companies as well. Talk about tradition.
the most consistent make there is.
I tried a few cigars when I was younger, and didn't really enjoy them until I tried Punch Rothschild. Then I tried an Arturo Fuente and 1876 cigars and really started to appreciate how cigars could be enjoyable. I rarely have them, but look forward to relaxing, intriguing sensory experiences with good cigars. I appreciate your reviews.
Fuente are so popular in Poland 🇵🇱. Opus z and Chateau! perdomo as well!
At a special deer hunt this weekend, wheeling Sportsman. Recently we lost one of our members, there was a moment of silence of around 50 hunters and about 70 volunteers who put this together. I just watched this video and I am celebrating his life with a Padron 80 1926 cigar. Gary Clark was also a Marine, he will always be missed.
May he rest in peace at home with the Lord.
Sorry for your loss
RIP to your friend
God bless Mr. Gary Clark. I lost my special marine cpl Donald E Price a few years ago. He was a great man who took me in as his son and never let me stray away from greatness. Thank you for remembering him with such honor!
Deepest condolences
Sorry for your loss, God bless
AJF would get my vote. Such a huge variety, and the quality is always top notch. Cheers Tim
That’s my go to as well
La Aroma de Cuba was one of the first brands I was introduced to when I started smoking. I’ve loved the history and the commitment to taste and the consistency, I haven’t had a bad stick and enjoy their flavors. I first had a pasion and have kept coming back to the mi amor!
Mi Amor are go to as well.
Just picked up their Connecticut yesterday on a whim, and it was awesome. Now I've got five more of those coming, plus a sampler of their darker stuff!
I am SO glad you mentioned E.P. Carillo! By far my favorite brand. Been a loyal customer for 10 years.
I agree with what he said about Padron. By far my favorite cigar. Something about that 1964 /1926 just hit like nothing else. Such a beautifully crafted cigar.
Don Pepin/ My Father, is my go to favorite. Quality and affordability
Big MF fan, as well.
Don pepin is great I agree
I’ve had 5 boxes of Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic robusto 1979 and it has became my go to never fail bad day begon stick
My Father toro was my intro, and I really dig their cigars. Im looking to expand out right now, while keeping the price to the 8-12 dollar per.
Every time I get a MF it has tar in it. Maybe bad luck
As someone who is getting back into cigars after about a decade, it's basically impossible to say anything negative about Perdomo. Even when I was only around 20 and having my first taste of cigars, they instantly leapt out at me as being absolutely fantastic for the price. And to this day, the consistency and quality makes them my go-to. I'm always happy to try something new, but I plan on always keeping my new humidor stocked up with a decent amount of Perdomo's because I know I'll love 'em. (10th Anniversary Maduro is my favorite. So smooth.)
Try the 20th and 30th. Also a great smoke
Tim! I visited Cigars Daily the last week of September and I bought a box of Filthy Vikings literally from you, and i failed to mention that it was my first box of cigars ever. Very impressed with you and proud of how far i’ve come and how much i’ve learned, because of you. Thank you so much for doing what you do!
I have tried hundreds of cigars and there is no comparison between them and Trinidad cigars, they are amazing
My best most consistent cigars are Perdomo, but what do I know, have been smoking cigars for 52 years. Love Nick and his great cigars.
How about H. upmann, you tried it in 52 years?😅
Didn’t know Perdomo was that popular, but it’s the first cigar I ever smoked and still my favorite to this day.
Tim: I can’t believe you didn’t mention Placienca cigars! OMG that your bro in the cigar business. Not to mention Arturo Fuentes he makes some of the most sought out cigars of the Nation. I know you can’t mention everyone , however you have become a great voice in the cigar world.! And I thank you for that!
That's because they haven't gone on his TH-cam channel as much as Steve Saka has lol. I think Tim is in love with him.
He kind of did sense they make American Viking for him.
@@gregmather3343 You may be on to something there..
@@ryandarosa692That’s a stretch to reach that conclusion, however in a round about way followers would know Nestor does provide his leaves
Padron, Oliva, Ashton, CAO, and Drew Estate.. I know the first couple I listed are on the pricey side, but these brands are usually consistent quality on structure, taste, and enjoyable! I don't mind paying for a great experience 👍🏽
Good to see love for CAO, underrated i think, great offerings & wonderful consistency.
I like Drew estate sweet cigar . Plus it's easy on the budget .I'm not a serious cigar smoker so anything over 40 bucks for 10 cigars is too much for me.
For me the list starts with My Father and Perdomo. Even the Perdomo Fresco bundles are consistent and flavorful as a cheap daily smoke.
I'm new to cigars but really been loving Foundation cigars, the Olmec Maduro being one of my favorites so far!
I'm going to get a epc tonight I've seen them but never picked one up you. Convinced me
Tim, thanks for all you do, Sir. You have extended my cigar palet and I appreciate you. keep doing what you do!
I'm huge Diesel Cigar smoker. What I like about the brand is the strong pepper taste and well the cigar is made. I love there whole catalog of cigars...
Underrated brand for sure. Awesome smokes at awesome prices.
I love diesel also, I think I’ll have one this morning.
Diesel is a fine cigar. One of my favorites. I also like Partagas 1845.
Diesel wicked, rage, and the puro....YEA
five decades unless he's the cigar dracula.
Lmao I was looking for this comment. Dudes 500 years old!!! Hahaha
That would be cool though lol.
😂😂😂
Lol
5 decades is 50 years
Man @cigarsdaily I’ve been “following” the channel for years. I haven’t seen any of your videos for at least a year, “thanks” TH-cam. Now I’ve got a bank of videos to watch. Miss watching your great content and I’m happy to “find” your videos again. I appreciate what you are putting out and I’m now going to be checking the channel myself a couple times a week
Go to Cigars Daily Plus to find ALL the Tim videos. He is a great resource for cigar knowledge.
For some reason I have always skipped over Perdomo for no particular reason whatsoever. After seeing this video I'm definitely going to get a few. Love hearing about people who put time and effort into what they do
Perdomo is one of the most consistent smokes out there
I was introduced to the 10th Anniversary Champaigne by a friend who knew I loved maduro cigars. He said that should try it. I fell in love with that cigar. I tried a couple other Perdomos but didn't give them a fair test.
Nick's channel, @PerdomoCigars , changed my appreciation for their brand. He taught me the proper way to light a cigar and I had been doing it wrong for years.
Outside of Flor de Oliva Gold and Montecristo White, Perdomo is my overall favorite brand.
This CD dude likes to hear himself talk: "50 years is 5 centuries" 😂
The 10th anniv called the Champagne is great. So is the 10th anniv maduro. Their Habano Bourbon Barrel aged maduro is truly a premium cigar.
I've never had a bad experience with anything from perdomo
Arturo Fuente always produces great and consistent smokes
my friend turned me on to your show Tim & i have to say, i love it!
Arturo Fuente, Ashton, My father all worth a mention deep catalogs full of excellent cigars
Another great video. I've been smoking cigars on & off for a few year but just got into them seriously over this past year. You have taken my cigar experience to another level. And for that I thank you. Do you have any book suggestions or computer "cigar classes" to learn more about them. Again love your youtubes and keep them coming. Plus you have a great way to inform us that makes learning more fun.
Arturo Fuente and Patrón . Love the 1964 and the AF Hemingway . But ….smoked a Camacho triple maduro yesterday. Loved it .
Tim , you do a great job! Thanks so much!
Another great show Tim I’ve been smoking cigars for the last 5 years Your Filthy Vikings are of my favorites Very consistent Keep up the great work
Brush off the worries of the world.. love that!
Basically if I get to the end of the cigar and I don’t want it to end it’s a regular in my humidor, Liga 99 is a great example of that!! Ty!
Tim,
Perdomo Lot 23 and Padron 1964 I have tried and love both.
Those others I have never heard of!
Looking forward to checking them out.
I have to mention Olivia as a solid for me.
My go to is the Serie 5 Meleano. Always a great smoke!
Love your reviews. I always see if you have a review before buying
If you don’t really like it I don’t buy.
Thanks again!
Jeff
I would add a few more brands to that great list which are: plasencia, foundation cigars, my father, AJF. So many great smokes and never let u down... imho
I am brand new to this and I had to to comment about Aganorsa Leaf. It was the second cigar I chose to smoke and it really is something that spoke to me. It sounds cheesey, but it has me hooked. Its the only cigar I have chosen to purchase again as I am working my way through as many Connecticuts as I can get my hands on. I've also got a Perdomo waiting and I am excited to get to it. Thanks for the recommendations as well as all the useful information that comes from your videos.
Drew Estate, Dunbarton, LA Flor Dominicana, Perdomo, Arturo Fuente, Foundation, and several other cigar brands are my favorites. I buy several random cigars per week. If I nub a cigar I order more cigars from their lines. I ordered a sampler of LA Flor Dominicana and enjoyed several. The Reserva Especiale was amazing with my coffee in the morning. I ordered 15 more Reserva Especiale. I saw interviews with Steve Saka and Nick Perdomo. Their interviews impressed me. The way they described the cigars in their lines interested me. I tried several cigars and enjoyed all of the cigars I sampled. I ordered several cases soon after.
I am loving the new Mayflaower cigars. They provide such a great experience! Everyone should give these a try.
Been my jam lately, too.
I’d add CAO to the list. It’s my go to when I want something new, and I know the complexity, consistency and construction will be great.
Another awesome video Tim. Absolutely spot on with Perdomo. Very good sticks and extremely consistant. I keep several different ones in my rotation. Professor Nick is not only passionate about cigars, he's a really solid guy.
for sure. He sets the bar high, which creates a great standard that newer cigar makers have to be aware of. Guys like him are just flat out good for the industry.
Sitting here, smoking a cigar and decided to watch this video. And the first cigar you mentioned is the exact car. I’m smoking a champagne. I’m on my third box of these now I love them.
Perdomo brought me back to cigars after being away from them for many years. It is my go to brand.
I do like the presentation of a cigar. I’m drawn towards a darker wrapper and something with a full body. I do have a wide variety that I like. Flavor is a must with good construction. 👍🏻
Padron is my go to. Always consistent and a great smoke. Even when it's a little dry because of the handler (humidifier etc.) it's still a good smoke.
Here are the top brands that I hold in high esteem and continue to go back to for pleasurable experience.
1. Plasencia
2. Dunbarton
3. My Father
4. Perdomo
5. A J Fernandez
With honorable mention
6. Arturo Fuente
7. E P Carrillo
I do have to say that I have not yet had a Filthy Viking, although, after seeing Hound Dog do a positive review on them, I am really looking forward to placing an order.
Thank you guys! Keep rockin' the awesome videos.
So nice to see the Plasencia on top, its my favorite aswell!
Dude
Your analysis is incredible.
Thanks brother!
1. Taste.
2. Draw
3. Burn
4. Aroma
1+2+3+4= experience.
Experience + good company = excellence.
Olivia v and foundation broadleaf tabernacle. Flavors and change of flavors, consistency, looks. Favorite smokes so far.
Awesome video. Consistency in construction quality is my #1.
Sometimes, for me, it’s the company I have around me that makes the cigar. Other times, it’s the cigar staying pretty consistent in flavor throughout each third…it can change, but let me really taste and enjoy it for the third I’m working on. Great channel, Tim, enjoy your takes in each video.
I very much enjoyed this video. There are so many brands out there to try, your video helps out. I've been smoking for a while and there are still so many to try
Perdomo is my current favorite. Drew Estate and My Father as well. Great construction. Great blends. 😊
I personally have never been disappointed with anything from Punch. One of my favorite all time cigars was the Punch Royal Coronation.
Great video! I've never had a Dunbarton, or a Viking cigar. Looking forward to trying them both, and thank you for the recommendation! As far as favorites go...for me, the Avo Classic #3 has been my favorite cigar for a long time, BUT...I gotta say, over the past couple years I find myself shying away from the Avo because of draw inconsistencies! Seems like every third or fourth cigar I buy draws like I'm tying to smoke a freaking broomstick! (and this is me getting them from a couple of different local shops right out of their humidors.) I get that it's a natural product, and sometimes it happens...but this has happened to me WAY too many times with them. One of the reason I've become such a fan of Perdomo is their draw testing. Never had a "broomstick" experience with a Perdomo! 😁 I'm a new subscriber, and looking forward to watching and learning more! Thanks man! - J.R.
I enjoy just about anything made by AJ Fernandez so whatever he does is magic to tobacco. I love that profile you expect from lighting up something with his name on it.
Affordability, flavor, and accessibility are what bring me back to certain kinds of cigars.
I’ve only been smoking for about a year so my experience is limited. But so far, Oliva is my favorite brand. But I also really like Camacho and Perdomo.
It’s the whole package. Flavor, construction, presentation 👌
Just found you. My go to brand for years has been Avo. My fav was the #2 Maduro which was discontinued but I heard was just re-released. I haven't found one in the wild yet. I look forward to watching more of your videos and trying some of you recommendations. My standard for a great cigar is draw consistency.
Padrón and Perdomo are my go to cigars. I was pleased that you mentioned them.
Ashton VSG, AJ Fernandez New World, H Upmann 1844 Reserve - all of these are my go to favorites. Excellent draw and profiles.
Having to pick my top five would be. La Flor Dominicana, La Gloria Cubana, Padron, Placencia, and Rocky Patel. Honorable mention to Davidoff and Macanudo's. I would smoke more Davidoff if the prices were a bit lower.
I love Davidoffs!! Whenever I want one, all I have to do is step outside, and take a deep breath!!! Cant beat the price of free!!! The fantastic flavor of oxygen is phenomenal!!!!
A friend at our shop who is a leader,retired Marine,a man’s man his name is Charley. The other day Charlie held up a cigar looked around the group and said friends it’s not about this 👍the cigar …it’s about the fellowship! I smoked a Perdomo 20th today one of my very favorite! I am in to blenders. And Nicks team are some of the best. BUT the 30th has out done the 20th. But I also love Rocky Patel, epcarrillo is my favorite blender right now.
For me its Warfigher! I got a 6 pack sampler for my BDay and i enjoyed every one of them! So far my favorite is the .50 cal field!
I will be picking up a sample their 4 special cigars sometime soon and getting a box of the 4th edition Victory cigars for my sisters wedding!
Ive also enjoyed My Father's Connecticut and Camacho Connecticut!
Espinosa Cigar has several great blends. My favorites are the Creme which is an excellent morning smoke with a cup of coffee. The 601 blue maduro is very good anytime of the day in my opinion.
I love Perdomo. Haven’t smoke one yet. But I have one in my Humidor ready to go. I love his story. And how open he is. Such knowledge everytime he talks.
I'm brand new to cigars, and after smoking one I went to the cigar shop and got 2 more recommendations from the owner and one of them is a perdomo champagne. I can't wait to try it!
I only recently (this year) started smoking cigars and I’ve never smoked anything, I’ve tried a few and the champagne is the best I’d tried so far, I’m going back to the cigar shop for a few more tomorrow, good luck!
Yeah Mike, I heard that too! 😂😂😂 maybe he meant 5 “decades”. Great list, but my first love is Liga Privada #9 so I’d include Drew Estate. Never had a bad one.
That Perdomo Champagne blew my mind. Had my first one 2 days ago. Getting a box asap
For any very special occasion Padron is #1 for me. My everyday mix always consists of Drew Estate, Perdomo, Oliva are my top 3, always fantastic brands
I appreciate you're videos and knowledge being new to the game. I absolutely Love the Romeo Julieta Resere Real twisted toro!! And the 1875 Connecticut Nicaraguan!! Thanks !
This summer I grabbed a Perdomo Habano barrel aged Maduro and instantly fell in love with it ! Since summer my humidor consist of 75% of Perdomo cigars and by winter it may be 90% I’ve had the 12yr age Maduro , lot 23 Maduro , sungrown Maduro , Lot 826 they are all perfect and hit the spot I plan to have every Perdomo made in my Humidor Live watching Nicks TH-cam videos from the fields to shipping them out in Miami to all of his instructional videos Could listen to him for hours My #1 brand
You really should get out more
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@@SixOneFive perdomo are daily drivers and nothing more.. sure they have their place in the industry but there are so many cigars for the same price point that are so much better.. no disrespect.. just saying
@@crookedithagoat794 understood but Been smoking cigars for years, have quite collection and have had many premium cigars that don’t come close to some of the performs, I know guys that rather have a $5 stick over $13 stick and they love it, so if Perdomo isn’t you favorite stock no need to disrespect me by saying I need get out more , when I have atleast average of 125 to 160 sticks in the humidor some at $20 a stick which don’t even come close to some my $8 sticks ..to each his own !
Great list! My go to based on flavor & consistent quality: My Father's Cigars, the tried and true Punch lineup, and Rocky Patel 1990.
My father is one of my favorites, but right now Plasencia has captured my pallet.
How even and long they burn, consistency from stick to stick, and how smooth it is. Oliva is my go to. Any and all of them.
Surprised Davidoff isn’t on here. They’re pricey, but good!
Smooth, flavorful and an even burn. I won’t lie, to try a brand I don’t know, the ring has to catch my eye.
Tim, great video! In my opinion, there’s nothing worse than a bad draw to ruin an “experience”. My top three, in order and not factoring cost, are Padron 1926, Fuente Don Carlos, and anything from Davidoff. Perdomo is my go-to golf cigar. It’s consistent, moderately priced, and seems to hold up outdoors better than most cigars. Thanks again for such great content.
Great flavor. Interesting backstory. Not overly expensive. Pretty good construction.
Right now I love the flavor of the American Viking Dama Valada great flavor all the way through the cigar. Thanks Tim.
I’ve only been smoking regularly for a couple years, but I am almost offended that Arturo Fuente didn’t make the list. The Don Carlos and the Hemingway are both consistently fantastic.
That said, thank you for these recommendations. Looking at tasting reviews and ordering some now. Cheers!
LFD Capitulo II... Oh my gosh, what an experience. And I don't feel like the Lot 23 Sungrown from Perdomo gets the adoration it deserves.
LFD are great smokes.
I agree that the Perdomo Lot 23 is underrated
Interesting recommendations. Personally I am a fan of Padron Damaso and I am curious to try Perdomo. However my go to for special occasions due to consistency, quality, experience and flavour profile would be Partagas D-2 robosto and H.Upman connoisseur.
For me, the best cigars are full of flavor and a complex blend. I like brands like EP Carrillo, Dunbarton, Viaje, Espinosa, and My Father, just to name a few. Although I feel no brand other than Perdomo seems to be immune to the occasional cigar with poor construction, that too is essential to enjoying the cigar.
Tim,
You nailed it with consistency and Perdomo is definitely one of the top 5.
Aj Fernandez
Crowned Heads
Perdomo
Blanco
Alec Bradley
Perdomo is my GO-TO. They were the first brand I could count on to be perfect every time.
Flavor flavor flavor! The Partagas Cortado gets my vote!
Relative newbie here but so far my favorites are Foundation and Ashton. Consistently good experiences with both
Arturo Fuente got fire cigars at every price point. They gotta be on the list
While Red Meat Lovers is sold out on Cigars Daily, i managed to score a box from a less advertised but still reputable online cigar shop. Yall got me hyped.
Great cigar
La Aroma De Cuba, La Pasión for me. I didn’t ever understand the hype of cigars until I had this specific cigar. It completely changed the game for me. If you haven’t had one try it, the one with the green band.
I enjoy that also. It is medium strength and enjoyable. The mi amors are also really good.
Another great vid, Tim. Filthy Viking is my main go to Connecticut. Also, War Fighter Hero Sports is another of my favorite go to. But let us not forget Plasencia cigars. Stay safe guys
My Father, La Aroma de Cuba, San Cristobal, Arturo Fuente, Olivia, Ashton, Padron. Great portfolios
For the longest time my go to has been Ashton VSG and while it is still one of my favorite cigars, I've recently discovered Davidoff and I must say I'm blown away by them. Absolutely one of the best smokes I've ever had
Totally agree with all those mentioned, especially DTT, always exceptional quality, but my brand that I always restock at home and always can’t seem to have enough of is the AJ Fernandez portfolio lines, especially the habanos, truly great and never let me down on burn n draw, excellent 👍
My recent new favorite is Oliva cigars.
Great burn, delicious flavor at a decent price.
Thats what I look for.
Serie V malania maduro is the go to.
Order a few boxes. I hope to get some more soon, but got to make room in the humidor first.
I recently started with Cigars and so far EP Carrillo is my fav. The smoothness and flavour is sublime. Even down to the band and design of the box, the brand is just PREMIUM.
Im very new to the cigar world, Oliva Rocky Patel Ashton are so far what l have tried. Rocky Patel 1990 was my first. Thanks for the videos
Currently on an Alec Bradley black market esteli and I'm having a blast with the flavor notes on this robusto size
Great video! I will definitely be trying the American Viking stogies, I didn’t know those existed. E.P. carillo is top notch for me. It’d be so hard to put together a top 5 brands vid if it were me, I give props to Tim for doing so. However, I think I’d put Rocky Patel on there somewhere.
My top 6 - Padron, A.J. Fernandez, E.P Carrillo, Drew Estate, Crowned Heads, and Foundation.
The serie V Melanio from Oliva are some awesome cigars and for me they are a must have in my humidor
@cigarsdaily hey Tim, my go to is La Aurora.
My first and favourite.
Right now I'm in love with the 120th anniversary cigar.
Though the Perdomo 30th is a perfect stick.
Have you tried the 120th Anniversary cigar?