Quote Originally Posted by Regiampiero View Post
Have you been taking notice of why you like the Flor de Oliva? The reason I'm asking is because while they're one if the few good mix filler smokes out there, and have nice smooth dry wood and earth notes, the cigar comes with a sweet cap (essential dipped in sugar) and that's what attracts most people to it. Given you're a pipe smoker my first assumption is that you like that sweet cap, and if so I would suggest the tabak especial line from drew estate, and maybe get your self an acid sampler pack. I also hear good things about the deadwood line.

If you're more interested in the natural flavors of cigars I would suggest regions and wrappers to give you a good sense what each part of the world brings to the table. For instance try an Corojo wrapper from Jalapa if you want something on the sweeter side, or an Habano from Estelli if you want something more spicy. Maybe you want something creamy and nutty to go along with an highland scotch, in which case I'd suggest a nice Cameroon wrapper and two of my favorites (CAO Cameroon and H. Hupmann vintage Cameroon) are priced very reasonable.

Hope my rambling helped and welcome to Bum.

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Excellent tips. It's been a year or so since I smoked a cigar, and a few years since I smoked a Flor de Oliva. I don't really remember why I liked them, I just remember that I liked them. Near as I recall, they had a sweet and earthy flavor to them. Now that you mentioned it, I also liked the CAO Cameroon and Upman Vintage Cameroon that I smoked. Guess it's gonna be a whole lot like pipe tobacco - just try a few, like what I like, and keep chugging along.