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Hi James,

I am new to cigar. I understand that Nicaraguan/Honduran cigars are of a cheaper range compared to the Cuban ones.

I understand that you have tried most reputable non-Cuban cigars. Would you be able to advise what are some of the cigars I should perhaps try out? I am not going for the cheapest, but definitely also not the most expensive ones.

Thanks.

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Hi Robin,

Yes, Nicaraguan and Honduran cigars are generally less expensive than Cuban cigars.  

Here are some excellent Nicaraguan and Honduran cigars that you should try.  Many of these cigars are fairly inexpensive but taste almost as good as a Cuban cigar:

Nicaraguan
CAO L'Anniversarie
Padron
Padron 1964 Anniversario
Perdomo

Honduran:
Punch Gran Cru
Camacho Havana Toro
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066
Puros Indios
Sancho Panza

Hopes this answers your question.  If you have any more questions, please feel free to just ask and I will be happy to help.

Regards,
James

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My main area of expertise is Cuban cigars but I can also assist you with cigar etiquette, humidor maintenance and troubleshooting. Unsure of a certain cigar brand? Wondering what a certain cigar tastes like? Have any questions about Cuban cigars? Just let me know! I have smoked every brand of Cuban cigars and most reputable non-Cuban cigar brands on a regular basis so I know a fair bit about taste profiles, cigar etiquette and other fine nuances to cigar smoking. (NOTE: My main focus is on premium, hand-rolled cigars and not cheap, machine made, convenience store cigars.) IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO NOT PROVIDE CIGAR OR CIGAR-RELATED APPRAISALS. If you have a vintage cigar item and you want to know if it's worth something, please contact an antique dealer that specializes in "TOBACCIANA".

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I currently have 19 dedicated years of cigar smoking and counting. I have smoked every brand of Cuban cigars and most reputable non-Cuban cigar brands on a regular basis so I know a fair bit about taste profiles, cigar etiquette and other fine nuances to cigar smoking. For 5 years, I studied with Cuban torcedores (rollers), catadores (taste testers) and revisadores (inspectors) on every aspect involving the production of the Cuban cigar and I am currently writing a book that will help beginners understand everything they need to know about cigars and cigar smoking.

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Maple Leaf Gardens: Memories & Dreams 1931-1999 (1999; ISBN: 0920445616)
50 Things Every Guy Should Know How To Do (2006; ISBN: 0452286654)
The [London] Times (October 8, 2009)


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B.A. University of Toronto

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