In the States...what to try?

[Jono]

Hi everyone.
Currently on my jollies in LA and thought I'd stock up on some fresh sticks while I'm here. Knowing nothing about non-Cubans would any of you fine chaps have any recommendations for any of Uncle Sam's finest?
So far all I've bought is a couple of Cuban Cigar Factory CCF Robustos from San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.
Robustos are my preferred smoke.
By the way, if anyone's planning on being in Vegas soon, Rhumbar at the Mirage is a fabulous spot to enjoy a stogie and a Mojito
Cheers
Jono

[El Catador]

You're in luck my fine fellow... I happen to be an 'expert' on Non-Cuban cigars.
(coughs guiltily)

Have you looked into:

'Don Pepin Garcia's' or *'Tatuaje'?

(*The 'Cojonu 2006' Robusto has some notable reviews)

Not that I want to encourage you to spend your 'hard earned' on anything other than Cubans of course, but you asked.

[cohibaIV]

I don't think you can go wrong if you get some Padron 1926 #9

[Puff Scotty]

You're in luck my fine fellow... I happen to be an 'expert' on Non-Cuban cigars.
(coughs guiltily)

Have you looked into:

'Don Pepin Garcia's' or *'Tatuaje'?

(*The 'Cojonu 2006' Robusto has some notable reviews)

Not that I want to encourage you to spend your 'hard earned' on anything other than Cubans of course, but you asked.

BEWARE CUBAN LOVERS....The 'Cats straying to 'the dark side'!
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[El Catador]

BEWARE CUBAN LOVERS....The 'Cats straying to 'the dark side'!
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How dare you Sir!



(Standards must be maintained)

[Deano]

Jimmeh might be able to help...

[Aussiewaz]

Fuente's, especially if you can get hold of an Anejo 77 (Shark). The Padrons (1926 & 1964 Anniversary's) are great & if you happen to chance upon a La Riqueza you may be nicely surprised.