Which one should I smoke next?

3 Stripes

I have several cigars in the humi that I have yet to try. Which one should be next? The choices are: Gurkha Titan II, CAO Brazilla, Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970. I will be at a bonfire tomorrow night in the wonderful Florida heat. Looking to see which one you guys enjoy. I am bringing some mild sticks for some friends I'm tyring to get into cigars.

brc81

I'd say the CAO Brazilla, but only because I haven't had the other two yet.

Jetmech_63

My vote is for the Antano, dot get me wrong i really loved the brazillia but have yet to try the antano and it sound uber-yummy

PuroFreak

The Brazillia is the only one of those I've tried and I thought it was a good smoke. Make sure you eat something first if you are not a seasoned smoker because it is a little stronger than some. As long as you get a good meal in ya it should be ok.

3 Stripes

I will make sure that I have food in me. I have heard the same thing about the Antano. Would like some more opinions, I have a feeling no matter which wins it will be a good night.

rdnstn

I'm in the same boat as Puro. It is a good cigar but a lil strong.

phobicsquirrel

is this a rhetorical question? umm, well I'd let most of them sit for a few months especially the titan. The America should be okay.

PuroFreak

phobicsquirrel:

is this a rhetorical question? umm, well I'd let most of them sit for a few months especially the titan. The America should be okay.

Uhhh... He didn't list an America...

phobicsquirrel

he should try it though.

PuroFreak

Thats one I still need to try as well. That and the Italia are the top 2 CAOs on my list right now. I like the Criollo, Brazillia, Mx2, and Lx2 so far.

3 Stripes

phobicsquirrel:

he should try it though.

I will try it, the ones I listed are ones that I have but haven't tried yet. Next time I'm at the local B&M I will pick up an America.

phobicsquirrel

I haven't had any of the ones you listed other than the titan 2. give that one some time though unless you have a couple to spare. it's not bad but after a few months I'm sure it will be as good as the titan 1. that puppy is pretty good with about 7 months on it. I'm sure with some more time it would be a smoother. The titan 2 I tried was a bit harsh but still a good stick. I do prefer the titan 1 though.

j0z3r

What size of the Joya Antaño do you have? My vote is for the Antaño, I think it is an awesome smoke, though if you're not ready it can, and probably will, overwhelm you. Eat a good meal and take your time with it. If you have the robusto...well, good luck, that one wobbled me good, the belicoso is much more balanced. All in all, a very good and very strong Nicaraguan puro...and as some of you know, I love me a good Nica puro.

mplaisted

I love the Antono.  The other two I have yet to try.  If you smoke the Antono, do yourself a favor and smoke it nice and so slow.  You'll know what I mean.

kuzi16

thats a hard choice...
what sizes are those three?

this info, along with your other plans for the day, could totally change what one to pick.

3 Stripes

The Titan of course is the presidente, 7x52. The Brazillia is the Gol, 5x56. The Antano is the Consul, 4.5x52. I will be smoking these this afternoon hanging out with some friends after we eat some burgers and other stuff off the grill. The rest of the night will be a bonfire and some drinking.

j0z3r

I still say go with the Joya, but go slow because it will be strong. In my opinion though, it's the best of that bunch.

3 Stripes

I'm going to try out the Joya, I'll let you guys knw tomorrow what I think.

3 Stripes

I was pleased with the Antano. I could tell from the get go it was a stronger cigar than I normally smoke. I smoked it after I ate and drank a water while smoking it. I will be buying some more to set in the humi for a little bit. Next up will be the Brazillia. Then the American.

j0z3r

Check out the Joya in the belicoso, in my opinion it is a very tasty smoke. The size tempers the strength a bit so it is not a knee knocker as much as some of the other sizes.