Cigar Weekly

TEN · 07-03-2004, 01:23 PM

My vote goes to the PUNCH GRAN CRU line. They are seriously better than many cigars that seem to get more attention around here.

For me I would prefer a Gran Cru over a standard PADRON or CAO.

fralim · 07-03-2004, 01:31 PM

for non-cubans I would say the Cuban Crafters Cabinet selection, La Floridita maduro bundles (really!!), and Don Tuto cigars

St. Stogie · 07-03-2004, 03:32 PM

I just smoked a Punch Grand Cru recently for the first time and it was great, I would definitely smoke more. I generally like maduros and heavier, medium smokes, but the Claro wrapped Grand Cru that I had was a nice smooth, flavorful, refined and tasty cigar.

As far as the Cuban Crafters lines go, I would say that it's more that people are not yet familliar with them rather than them being under rated. So far what I have seen is that nearly everyone who tries the Salazars, Vegas, Don Kiki Limited Reserve Red and the Cuban Crafters seems to really like them. It's a matter of the word getting out more and for them to be available from more places IMO. With Cuban Crafters being a relatively new company, that will just take some time. I have a feeling that at this year's RTDA they will pick up a lot of dealers and you will see a lot more shops around the country carrying them.

I just smoked my first Don Kiki Limited Reserve Brown Label today and it was an outstanding cigar. Construction, appearance, burn, draw and flavor were excellent. I think that when the word gets out about them they are going to be extremely popular.

lucasbuck · 07-03-2004, 04:44 PM

I love the Gran Cru Robustos in Maduro. I've become such a Havana Ho lately that I haven't had one for a year or so but they used to be a fave.

My top underrated NC's would be:

Monte Afrique Uhuru
Punch Rare Corojo Rothshchild
Onyx Reserve Mini Beli
Occidental HSG

prflani · 07-03-2004, 05:19 PM

LaFinca
Maria Mancini
Trinidad y CIA
Encanto

Danforz · 07-03-2004, 06:12 PM

Nic bundles in general (after a bit of aging...)

Herfzilla · 07-03-2004, 07:17 PM

Any of the LGC domestic line. Especially the Serie R #5 Natural.

cadman · 07-03-2004, 07:42 PM

Montesino sungrown piramide

Monte club cabinets... esp. #10.

bsk · 07-03-2004, 08:02 PM

For me:

ERDM (Villazon)
Exodus 1959 (Torano)

I've got a cooler full of Dark Side smokes, but I still very much enjoy the two I just mentioned.

BonaMan · 07-04-2004, 05:09 AM

Thinking underrated or unknown ???

Sometimes the two are thought of as the same. For me an "underrated cigar is one that's commonly available, but is seldom discussed or praised. One that you would buy regardless of what is written.... for me that's the JR Ultimate Corona. Available in several wrappers, but my preference is the Maduro Maduro

07-03-2004, 01:31 PM	#2
fralim Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: West Lebanon, NH Posts: 851	for non-cubans I would say the Cuban Crafters Cabinet selection, La Floridita maduro bundles (really!!), and Don Tuto cigars __________________ badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger Mushroom Mushroom!!!

07-03-2004, 04:44 PM	#4
lucasbuck Herf Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Trinity Posts: 5,307	I love the Gran Cru Robustos in Maduro. I've become such a Havana Ho lately that I haven't had one for a year or so but they used to be a fave. My top underrated NC's would be: Monte Afrique Uhuru Punch Rare Corojo Rothshchild Onyx Reserve Mini Beli Occidental HSG __________________ They tell you cigars take three years off your life. What three years? Eighty-six to eighty-nine? Who needs 'em! Give me the cigars! -Eric Bogosian (Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll)

07-03-2004, 07:17 PM	#7
Herfzilla Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 2,089	Any of the LGC domestic line. Especially the Serie R #5 Natural. __________________ So many Puros, so little time...... JLOH#101

07-03-2004, 01:23 PM	#1
TEN Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 117	Most underrated cigar? My vote goes to the PUNCH GRAN CRU line. They are seriously better than many cigars that seem to get more attention around here. For me I would prefer a Gran Cru over a standard PADRON or CAO.

07-03-2004, 03:32 PM	#3
St. Stogie Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: FL, USA Posts: 115	I just smoked a Punch Grand Cru recently for the first time and it was great, I would definitely smoke more. I generally like maduros and heavier, medium smokes, but the Claro wrapped Grand Cru that I had was a nice smooth, flavorful, refined and tasty cigar. As far as the Cuban Crafters lines go, I would say that it's more that people are not yet familliar with them rather than them being under rated. So far what I have seen is that nearly everyone who tries the Salazars, Vegas, Don Kiki Limited Reserve Red and the Cuban Crafters seems to really like them. It's a matter of the word getting out more and for them to be available from more places IMO. With Cuban Crafters being a relatively new company, that will just take some time. I have a feeling that at this year's RTDA they will pick up a lot of dealers and you will see a lot more shops around the country carrying them. I just smoked my first Don Kiki Limited Reserve Brown Label today and it was an outstanding cigar. Construction, appearance, burn, draw and flavor were excellent. I think that when the word gets out about them they are going to be extremely popular.

07-03-2004, 05:19 PM	#5
prflani Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Granite City IL Posts: 7,267	LaFinca Maria Mancini Trinidad y CIA Encanto __________________ http://www.space.com There comes a time in the affairs of man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation... I am the Prince of Insufficient Light.

07-03-2004, 06:12 PM	#6
Danforz Club Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 2,026	Nic bundles in general (after a bit of aging...)

07-03-2004, 08:02 PM	#9
bsk Club Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Now the Sunshine State! Posts: 2,472	For me: ERDM (Villazon) Exodus 1959 (Torano) I've got a cooler full of Dark Side smokes, but I still very much enjoy the two I just mentioned.

07-04-2004, 05:09 AM	#10
BonaMan Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 486	Thinking underrated or unknown ??? Sometimes the two are thought of as the same. For me an "underrated cigar is one that's commonly available, but is seldom discussed or praised. One that you would buy regardless of what is written.... for me that's the JR Ultimate Corona. Available in several wrappers, but my preference is the Maduro Maduro