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SC Top 25 of 2010

The last few years we, The Party Source, as well as alot of other shops have put out a Top 25 list to compare to the one Cigar Aficionado puts out. We decided not to do one this year. It wasn't because of a lack of good smokes or anything like that, it is mostly because we want to come up with a better format for deciding.

I was checking in on Herfer's Paradise the other day, and saw they were putting together their top cigars for the year. This made me me think about one for this board. However I think since this board is different than the rest we should also create our list differently.

Here's my idea:

You cannot just say the name of a cigar. You don't have to give a full on review, but a little insight into what you liked about said cigar should be included.

Additional nominations for the cigar will make it more prominent on the list.

There will be NO BASHING of other people's taste tolerated. You can say it wasn't for you, but there is no reason to trash someone else's cigar.

YEAH I KNOW THIS WILL REQUIRE SOME WORK!

So what are some of your favorite cigars you've had this year?

P.S. They do not have to be new releases.

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Permalink Reply by Edmund Fitzgerald on January 9, 2011 at 11:21pm

Guillermo Leon

My Father Le Bijou 1922 Petit Robusto

Oliva Master Blend 3

My Father Robusto

Torano Exodus 50 year short churchill

EPC Short Run Del

Cain Habano 550

Joya De Nicaragua Dark Corojo

Pinar Del Rio Habano

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Permalink Reply by Loomis™ on January 23, 2011 at 11:43am

Steve, Sorry I missed your post or I wouldn't have doubled it up. Either way I agree with-

"The Steve Method"

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Permalink Reply by Derek the Cigar Addict on January 10, 2011 at 12:27pm

My round out would be (in no order):

J. Fuego Delirium

Padilla Obsidion

Camacho 10th Anniversary

Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo

Cain Habano 550

Torano Exodus 50 Year Short Churchill

Torano Reserva Selecta Maduro

Padilla Miami Toro

Camacho SLR Maduro

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Permalink Reply by Charming Karl, Cookie King on January 10, 2011 at 12:54pm

My nomination goes to the Padilla Cazadores Toro Gordo. As many of you know, I smoke almost exclusively the big ring gauge cigars, and the Cazadores big one has many of the characteristics I attribute to an exceptional big smoke. The draw is fairly easy, it is flavorful but not overpowering, i.e., there is some subtlety to it. And it is an incredibly attractive cigar - well-constructed, with a beautiful wrapper and great band-art.

The only drawback was that the most recent time I smoked one was a messy smoking experience - I don't think I have ever gotten so much ash all over me. My girlfriend Therese was with me and she kept saying, "what are you doing to yourself?" and laughing. Pretty much every time I would drag on the cigar, some ash would fall on me.

If you don't believe me, here's what our buddy Steve said about it: http://www.socialcigar.com/forum/topics/padilla-cazadores-6-x-60-toro

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Permalink Reply by Loomis™ on January 18, 2011 at 12:23pm

Do we have an SC top 25 yet?

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Permalink Reply by Edmund Fitzgerald on January 18, 2011 at 10:45pm

Your head is always spinning Tom!

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Permalink Reply by Loomis™ on January 22, 2011 at 4:00pm

IMHO I feel the top 25 should not have an order. We all have different tastes and preferences when it comes to cigars. We have a top 25 mix, no matter what is chosen as #1 or #25, nobody will agree except 1 or 2 members. Just my opinion.

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Permalink Reply by Christopher M Diaz on February 20, 2011 at 10:46am

I am pretty sure the Alec Bradley New York (Maduro) is a new cigar, i had one this past weekend and all i can say is wow, it was a great cigar. Anyone who likes Maduro cigars should definitely try this one.

Somne of my favorites

Liga Privada T-52 ( the Rolls Royce of maduro cigars)

Cao Brazilia

Artruo Fuente Anejo

La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor

Cao Latraviata Maduro (Equadurian wrapper)

Cao mx2

Alec Bradley New York

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Permalink Reply by Christopher M Diaz on February 24, 2011 at 3:28pm

Is the top 25 done yet?

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Permalink Reply by Christopher M Diaz on February 25, 2011 at 7:24pm

awesome stuff now i have a real top 25 to go to when i want a great cigar.

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Permalink Reply by TimmyBahamas on April 4, 2011 at 1:07pm

While travelling, I picked up a Macanudo, Reserve '97. Yeh, it has a metal ring, that's not why I picked it. It looked so dark,toothy and tasty, and quite honestly, it was very flavorful and consistent- two very important traits to me.

My wife soon after bought me a box for my birthday. My two cents.