Which NC cigar has earned it's place alongside your traditional Cuban rotation?

[JoeyBones777]

In no particular order:

Illusione - epernay, singulare origen, le grand classe, Fume d'amour, original documents habano,  haut 10

Dunbarton  Tobacco & Trust- brulee blue, MI querida, stillwell star(for a change of pace)

Drew Estate- liga privada 9, undercrown 10, papas fritas 

Oscar Valladares- 2012 Connecticut, 2012 barber pole, 10th anniversary

Padron- 3000 natural and maduro(these age really well)

Arturo Fuente- casa cuba divine inspiration 

Tatuaje- veracu blue, 20th anniversary

...to name a few.😉

[DeeBeezy]

My recent adventures in exploring the more boutique side of the new world - Mixed results. 

I must say I was particular impressed with the MOHFOH robusto - by far the best nudie/mofoh I’ve tried ROTT, and imo the only one that can truly stand up to Cuban counter parts I’m the same vitola. 
I'm still keen to continue exploring Casdagli- I love there story, many of their cigars are blended by a Kelner and they seem to be using interesting/ unique tobacco.

[Li Bai]

The Condega lancero serie F (to my surprise) very enjoyable, great fairly strong smoke with some 'Cubanesque' quality in the first third, and the robusto and toro from Flor de Oliva, mainly because they're cheap but nice peppery Nicaraguan cigars you can enjoy while doing something else without feeling guilty...

[Arabian]

My problem is that I've reached a level where my palate doesn't work well with non-Cuban cigars. I've tried many, but most NC. I found were alright, some were quite boring and one dimensional sticks. the ones that are really good are more expensive than CC. If the Nudies made it to Bahrain/KSA I will definitely give it a try. 

[Boxer31]

Always liked Fuente Hemingway. Def more Oliva Melanios lately along with Padron 1964 and Valladares 

[usleepicreep]

Tatuaje black petite corona, Tatuaje Miami Reserva J21, Sin Compromiso Seleccion Intrepido are 3 I keep on deck.

[HoyoFan]

I've definitely discovered that for my palate, there's something special in Honduran Tobacco -> Nudies confirm this btw. So I've been exploring that country quite a bit.

But in terms of whats earned a place alongside Cuba, for me, its been:

Illusione Epernay

Caldwell King is Dead

Aladino Maduro

Tatuaje Cazadores (with age these are fantastic)

Padron 2000 Maduro (age these for 2-4 years and float in bliss)

[HoyoFan]

On 1/29/2024 at 7:25 PM, Cigarsmoker81 said:

EP Carillo allegiance 

How's the strength on these?

[loose_axle]

Vegafina 1998 

AF Hemingway & Don Carlos 

LFD Andalusian Bull 

[eaglebear29]

 

Main CC so far.   https://www.fohcigars.com/forum/topic/157961-hupmann-half-corona-mar-22-febw1/

Main NW so far  https://www.fohcigars.com/forum/topic/157974-plasencia-reserva-original-aug-23-febw1/