I wouldn't say AF is such an obvious choice, it took me a VERY LONG TIME to appreciate their cigars. Now I love them.
Harpoon, I'm right there with you on AF being an acquired taste. Even though AF was the cigar that got me into the hobby, it took me years to really understand them. I still think the Don Carlos Belicoso is their best blend.
As for go to brands . . . .
Don Pepin Garcia, Tatuaje, Camacho La Gloria Cubana And I love me some Diesel, UHCs only though.
I have always been and always will be a DPG WHORE .... anything his hands are in I dig ..... Montecristo NY, AF, and my cheap goto are Ramon Bueso and Gran Habano SLS3
Camacho is probably my favorite with Padron a close second. After those I like Alec Bradley, Don Pepin Garcia (Particularly the Blue) and Carlos Torano. I have heard really good things on Diamond Crown but have yet to experience. I like Fuente stuff but don't love it like others. Camacho and Padron cigars for life and I would be very happy.
I'm in the minority but I dig a lot of RPs stuff and lately I've really been liking Camacho cigars. Love any Liga Privada if I can find or afford them.
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LFD
Camacho
Diesel
Tatuaje
MoW
LFD airbender chisel.
JDN Celebracion
Avo Domaine
most other times i 5ers and singles.
As for go to brands . . . .
Don Pepin Garcia,
Tatuaje,
Camacho
La Gloria Cubana
And I love me some Diesel, UHCs only though.
Dominican - OpusX
Honduran - Camacho
Nicaraguan - Liga Privada