Experience Excellence: The Top Must Try 5 Cigar Brands
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- What is it that makes a cigar a 'great' cigar? Is it flavor, construction, consistency, the wrapper leaf, or the blender? Ultimately, there really is only ONE thing that makes a cigar great. It's the experience.
A great experience with a cigar is made up of a few things, which is why it can be so difficult for cigar makers to produce again and again and again. In this video, I'll take you through some of the cigar makers that I know provide an excellent experience every time. They accomplish this in different ways, but each one has its own approach to producing cigars that people come back to again and again and again.
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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
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.
THE REAL LIST: Padron, Davidoff, Arturo Fuente, Plasencia, Dunbarton. That's all I have to say. 😁
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
AJF would get my vote. Such a huge variety, and the quality is always top notch. Cheers Tim
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
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
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?😅
For me the list starts with My Father and Perdomo. Even the Perdomo Fresco bundles are consistent and flavorful as a cheap daily smoke.
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!
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!
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.
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 CZcams 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
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.
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 am SO glad you mentioned E.P. Carillo! By far my favorite brand. Been a loyal customer for 10 years.
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
Didn’t know Perdomo was that popular, but it’s the first cigar I ever smoked and still my favorite to this day.
It’s the whole package. Flavor, construction, presentation 👌
Arturo Fuente always produces great and consistent smokes
Arturo Fuente, Ashton, My father all worth a mention deep catalogs full of excellent cigars
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'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
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 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 am a beginner cigar lover. My favorite brands so far are Java, Tabak and Deadwood.
I remember when I first started I always wanted the flavor cigars as well but now 2 years in I can hardly smoke them because there to sweet.
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
I'm new to cigars but really been loving Foundation cigars, the Olmec Maduro being one of my favorites so far!
Olivia v and foundation broadleaf tabernacle. Flavors and change of flavors, consistency, looks. Favorite smokes so far.
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!
I have tried hundreds of cigars and there is no comparison between them and Trinidad cigars, they are amazing
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. 👍🏻
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 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.
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 have recently brought Mayflower Dawn and Dusk to a friend’s home and to my brother’s bachelor party. Everyone I gave a cigar to has given great reviews and enjoyed it.
I personally have never been disappointed with anything from Punch. One of my favorite all time cigars was the Punch Royal Coronation.
Perdomo is my GO-TO. They were the first brand I could count on to be perfect every time.
Arturo Fuente got fire cigars at every price point. They gotta be on the list
Oliva is definitely in the top 3 manufacturers in the world. From their Flor De Oliva to 'O', their quality across their catalog is unmatched.
It’s matched by many; Cohiba, Oliva & Padron are like Nike,Addidas & Converse of the cigar world; a lot of people know who they and buy em to be stylish and fit in.
dude, the Oliva Serie O is an underrated cigar. I couldn't agree more with you.
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Bruh Cohiba is just a name only. Oliva and Padron >>>> Cohiba
The MB3 blows Cohiba away. Add in the price factor and it's a wrap.
I only like the v’s
I just tried an Olivia G and really enjoyed it. Have a V for tomorrow after Thanksgiving.
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.
Ashton VSG, AJ Fernandez New World, H Upmann 1844 Reserve - all of these are my go to favorites. Excellent draw and profiles.
Perdomo is my current favorite. Drew Estate and My Father as well. Great construction. Great blends. 😊
1. Taste.
2. Draw
3. Burn
4. Aroma
1+2+3+4= experience.
Experience + good company = excellence.
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.
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!
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
What makes me say “yes! I need more of this.” Believe it or not, flavor is the least important criteria. Give me a cigar that is consistently well-constructed, has a smooth, oily wrapper. Draws great, burns even. Now, if that same cigar has a good, balanced flavor without too much of one note, and has some richness, sweetness, and creaminess of smoke? That’s a keeper. A hall of famer. For me, that’s the Melanio Maduro, Aging Room Quatro Nic, Aroma Mi Amor, Romeo Reserva Real, Upmann Fernandez, most of the Perdomos, any Padron.
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.
I’d add Davidoff on that list, construction and consistency are really impressive. It’s almost impossible to pick a bad one.
Arturo Fuente should be on that list too.
Davidoff and Montecristo. Surprised they were left out.
Montecristo my favourite too. Always smoke amazing.
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.
The serie V Melanio from Oliva are some awesome cigars and for me they are a must have in my humidor
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.
My top 5 favorite brands
1. CAO
2. Drew estate
3. Padron
4. Plasencia
5. Aganorsa Leaf
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.
Perdomo brought me back to cigars after being away from them for many years. It is my go to brand.
Man @cigarsdaily I’ve been “following” the channel for years. I haven’t seen any of your videos for at least a year, “thanks” CZcams. 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.
Kyle Gellis- Warped cigars
Pete Johnson - Tatuaje Cigars
Illusione Cigars
Robert Caldwell- Caldwell cigars
Oliva(G,O, and V series, Cain and NuB)
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!
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.
I am loving the new Mayflaower cigars. They provide such a great experience! Everyone should give these a try.
Been my jam lately, too.
Relative newbie here but so far my favorites are Foundation and Ashton. Consistently good experiences with both
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.
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
I have been smoking for over 20 years, I have tried many of the big names, Perdomo, Punch, Aurtero Fuentes H. Uppman, etc, but my favorite line is Drew Estate. I have tried almost every one from the dirt, and root and all the Naturals line, to the Acid line and Tabak. I do not think I have ever had a bad stick. I like a good flavor and a good draw. Drew Estate is consistent in both those areas.
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 me it's Oliva,especially melanios,My Father Opulencia,and I always have some Herrera Esteli Nortenos on hand. I always have a great experience with all of those.
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
I know this was probably a tough vid to do, but surprised that Plasencia didn't get a mention
my friend turned me on to your show Tim & i have to say, i love it!
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 👍
Padrón and Perdomo are my go to cigars. I was pleased that you mentioned them.
Mine drew estate, oliva, CAO, Ave Maria are my fave brands so far. Still fairly new to cigars but i am trying my father le bijoro and so far not to bad, might have to try another one they make
If I was to suggest one maker to someone with the goal of knowing they will get a great product and experience it would be anything Oscar especially the Leaf. 😊
Agree 100%. The Sumatra Toro is my absolute favorite.
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 agree with the list, but would like to add AJ Fernandez to it. The consistent perfect construction and variety of flavors though the catalog make for a truly great experience.
I agree about Perdomo cigars. I love the consistency and great blends.
Dunbarton is epic. The Sin Compriso is one of the best blends I've ever had. Their Stillwell Star line is amazing too. I'm a big fan of Aganorsa. Theyre delicious and decently price. I'm surprised Foundation wasn't in the video.
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 CZcams 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
@@crookedithagoat794 ?
@@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!
Leaf by Oscar Corojo launched my boat a few years ago. Since then I’ve tried probably near 100 different brands. What I’ve bought the most of- Southern Draw- especially the Rose of Sharon. Then Warped ‘88’s. No idea what 3rd place looks like but I have my first Perdomo Champagnes on the way and I’m very excited. I burn on average 50 +\- a month so I even buy some AJF no names or 2nds that aren’t the worst…I am easy to please and could list many more I like. Camacho just never hit for me sadly.
Perdomo is my all time favorite. Even with the bundle fresco’s. It started my cigar journey when my son passed away a few hours after he was born. My fire chief gave me a Perdomo champagne with a Connecticut wrapper. And that got me into cigars so now I have a box of them but in the tubes and I only smoke one on my sons anniversary. But I love all of there cigars so that’s my main choice so I have 80% Perdomos in my humidor then 20% of oliva and various pallet teasers just to shake it up and fit the flavor in wanting for the day or evening
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.
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
Flavor, construction, and consistency brings me back.
My go to is Oliva and I’ve been exploring the world of Perdomo which I like very much. I find I like most cigars with a habano wrapper
Good cigar, IMHO, perfect draw, good flavor, often multiple flavors, even burn… Perdomo NEVER disappoints! My brand when I want a reliable, consistent cigar!
Hands down, Aganorsa Leaf has been my go to. Bought a box already from Cigars Daily. And looks like I’ll be buying more very soon. Can’t stop smoking these. P.S American Viking is delicious
Foundation cigars, not once have i had a bad one yet, especially with the tabernacle Havana seed
Also H.upmann has been around for over 100 years for a reason, the AJ Fernandez is phenomenal btw
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!
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
five centuries??? 5 decades... but I digress... for me: my go to is the Foundation Tabernacle Havana Seed 142... still have yet to master the toasting so it varies... but my go will always be that or the Liga 9s... the experience is definitely it... a later night, winding the day down with an iced french press coffee or my dr pepper and puffing away while doing school work or streaming a show... and an hour or so later, I'm done and my drink is gone, my assignment is complete or near completion, and I'm well into the second show (if it's a half hour deal)... it's such a vibe that I can't begin to describe the sheer peace it brings to just sit and enjoy the marriage of flavors while relaxing
Well Tim, my go to breakfast cigar is a brick house Churchill Maduro. I enjoy it with a good cup of coffee and it just starts my day off well. Can I enjoy the Tabernacle bye foundation with a good scotch. Also I enjoy a good Liga privada number 9, and number 52. But I do like to experiment and see what else is out there that's why I appreciate your comments
My 1, 2, 3 are Padron, EP Carillo and Perdomo. Ashton and Oliva round out my top five. DTT gets an honorable mention as well. Great list.
Perdomo 10th Maduro is one of my favorites. Big fan of Padron, My Father, La Aroma De Cuba, and some Oliva or CAO. But I have a few from other companies that I haven't tried yet.
Every trip to a cigar store, i grab a Fuente and then something else. Sometimes the second one is something I've had before, sometimes its trying something new. But Fuente is my go-to brand.
That Perdomo Champagne blew my mind. Had my first one 2 days ago. Getting a box asap
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.
Love Prodomo cigars! Feel like this changes because there’s so many great blends, but for me today Liga Privada No. 9 for special occasion , amazing smoke! More affordable Daily stick, Illusione Singulare Orgin and Flathead 660 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Tim and Cigars Daily Team!!