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The Avo Classic was the first moderately priced good stick I had (non CC), and it's still the "higher" priced smoke I turn to.
I received a Davidoff catalog with my recent order and hastily thumbed through it. I know Avo came from there and that they are a reputable company.
Who else should I consider as I work on my next cart once I've purchased, and now that I have a small stash of cheaper smokes I intend on buying some nicer ones (likely from Small Batch)?
Here are a few of my favorites:
La Aurora 1495 Series
La Gloria Cubana Serie R
Man O' War Ruination
MUWAT
Nub by Oliva
Oliva Serie V
Oliva Serie V Melanio
Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project
Room 101 Uncle Lee
San Cristobal
San Lotano Oval
Tatuaje 10TH Anniversary
Viaje
Aren't the Nub series precisely that?
I'm finding I prefer a >50 ring, though ~50 is doable and what I typically have bought. The 4.0 X 38's I've been smoking make me feel like Clint along with the scruffy face.
Tatuaje Black petite lancero is pretty good. I didn't notice any strength from them.
I've always liked the Ashton vsg rott in addition to getting better with age.
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Davidoff Nicaragua Toro, Debonaire Habano Robusto (at Cigar Federation), Diamond Crown #5, Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Toro.
Some are a little more than $13 but these are all ones I'd recommend trying. The Diamond Crown #5 is probably the closest to medium strength depending on who you ask.
Been pretty damn fond of:
- La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor
- AF Anejo
- AF Queen B
- La Duena
- Flor De Las Anitillas
- LEAF by Oscar
- Oliva V's
RoMa Craft Intemperance EC/BA will fit that bill nicely. I prefer the EC to the BA, but both goodly smokes and hang around the medium mark.
Fuente Anejo 46....
La Colmena 44
Cabaiguan
Casa Cuba.
Tatuaje Havana series. All cheaper than what you requested and smoke way better.
I second the Flor De Las Antillas as well.
Also Fuente Don Carlos. I know some people get a bit more feel for strength out of them, but I find them to be a solid medium-medium high.
I'll second the Oliva Vs and Anejo 46s. Lots of good recommendations in the thread really. The My Father #1 is an excellent choice as well - you can't go wrong with any from that line, honestly.
I'll throw out the Espinose Laranja and Illusione Fume d'Amor as my 2 favorite new-to-me cigars this year. Especially the Illusione, its an absolute classic IMO.