Best cigar(s) you've ever smoked?

[Knuck42]

It could be because of the taste or flavor profile.  Or perhaps it's because of the people you smoked it with.  Or maybe it has to do with why you were smoking it in the first place, like to comemorate a special event or as a tribute to a fallen brother.  Whatever the reason; [b]What is the best cigar(s) you've ever smoked?[/b]

For me it's the following in no particular order;

[b]1)1996 Monte Especiale[/b] - Just a phenominal flavor profile.  Only had 2 and both were stellar.  The first of these I smoked by myself during a quiet time very early in the morning on the day I was wed.  Very special indeed.

[b]2)1980's Dunhill Cabinetta[/b] - A "holy grail" cigar for me for sure.  Very expensive at least for my budget and probably not worth the price of admission, but still very special , again at least to me.  The first 1/3 was actually a little on the boring side with mild flavors.  But the 2/3 & 3/3 more then made up for this.  Very complex, balanced, and very, very unique.  I'll never forget it

[b]3)1998 Punch Super Select #2[/b] -  I smoked this cigar in 2006.  And while I had smoked a number of these prior, in '06 these really seemed to come into their own and smoking one catapulted them onto my "faves" list.  I've not been without a nice supply in my humi ever since.

So, how 'bout you??? 

[ivo]

Great question.  I've been thinking about it off and on today, and still don't have an answer.  ???

[Knuck42]

LOL  Yea, it took me some time to narrow it down.  Please do post when you figure it out.  I'm curious to see what guys have to say on this one and responses aren't exactly forthcoming thus far!

[buzzed]

Probably the 2000 Don Carlos Senior Blend that I smoked a few weeks ago. Absolutely terrific cigar.

'93 Party Lusi was also right up there with the best ever.

[atomross13]

98 R&J Corona. This was the first real cigar I ever had. Was smoking Macanodos until I tried this little jewel while in Australia for an econ class. I remember smuggling three of these home so that on graduation night so the me, my best friend could have one of each to celebrate finally graduating. Whenever I grab one from the box I have it reminds me of those simpler times where all I really worried about was if the beer was cold.

[Knuck42]

'93 Paqrty Lucitanias sure don't suck buzzed, that's for sure!!!  Nice!


And it sounds like you made a friend for life with that fateful '98 R&J Corona Adam!  Awesome!!

Keep 'em coming guys!

[Sin]

I'd have to go with a '03 Monte #2

[stepthirteen]

It is a toss up between-

1992 Hoyo Double Corona

1998 H Uppman Super Corona

Jim

[ivo]

Okay- I've got a couple: 

  My first Anejo 46.  That was probably the first cigar I smoked that just exploded with flavor. 

  My first CC:  A somewhat dry Siglo II.  A good friend of mine said he had something good for us to smoke.  It was dryer than usual, BUT-  there was that distinctive sweetness that is unique to CC's- I had never smoked anything like that before, and it would be a good while before I did again.  That was a good afternoon.

[Knuck42]

Really enjoying these responses.  Some great smokes in there with great sentiments attached too. 

I mean a '92 Hoyo DC, schweeeeeetah.  :cool:

'03 Monte #2, (I have a box of these sleeping so this was awesome news!!!),  :cheers:

AF Anejo 46!!!  Ya never forget yer first!!!  (That does sound like an awesome afternoon indeed vio!) :beer:

Keep 'em coming fellas!