If I had to pick one maker, I'd have to go with Padilla. Reason being that Padilla cigars appeal to my tastes pretty much across all the different blends. Padron is a really close second, but there is not enough diversity with Padron cigars.
It would have to be Rocky Patel for me. I like most of his blends and his diversity is incredible. I'm pretty eclectic in my cigar tastes so to limit myself to most of brands, which are very similar between each blend, would be tough for me.
hmmm.....as far as diversity...I think I'm with Jozer on this one. The Padilla lines have some pretty excellent sticks in all walks, except a Cammy. But the Padron's have the ultimate consistency and flavor profiles that I enjoy most. It's tough to choose between my ADD and my Obsessision and Complusion
For me I couldn't pick one, but could probably narrow it down to three to five. For sure, Rocky Patel and Perdomo. Thinking I would need to add 5 Vegas and either Gurkha, Cusano or CAO too.
I would expect that we'll see some serious consolidation into the conglomorates (sp) such as Altadis and General Cigar. I'd abstain from making my selection until after that consolidation takes place. I'd have a hard time narrowing at the moment, because I'm still trying new things. Also, I don't know who owns what, so I'd have to do my research first (naturally)
Don Pepin because there is about a million different ones and I tend to like all of the ones I have had.
I have to agree. I have yet to find a Pepin blend that I haven't liked. He has the midas touch right now.
The problem with Pepin is that many of the cigars I love most aren't his he just made them. So I didn't know if that would count. If it does than I reneg my RP comment and choose DPG.
Interesting replies on here. You guys are thinking along the same lines as I was. It would be tough to choose though. With RP you would have all his great smokes plus the Nording, Indian Tabac, Nicaro...etc... or you could go with Fuente, and since they do make the Ashton stuff... or of course Don Pepin makes tons of smokes for other people so any of those would be a great choice.
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