Puppy, I hardly new ye. I've had the #9 it's a really nice smoke. I tend to be a Hoyo Excaliber man. The #1 in claro is probably my go-to smoke. It's the only band that I prefer the claro to the maduro.
I'm on a Nicuraguan kick lately. I love the La flore de Nics. the double ligero is a head banger. If you're looking for a really inexpensive smoke that is consistantly good, try La Finca if you can find them. It's a Nicuraguan that doesn't have a huge following, but is a complex, medium that has delivered. Through five or six boxes (~$65/box), I have had exactly one tight draw.
OK, I may have to come visit WI some time in the future. I'm starting to feel like we're foxhole buddies.
Good weekend you guys. In a half hour, I'll be off to fire one up (or two).
ADAPT. OVERCOME. IMPROVISE. -Tom Highway
Me: 43 W: 40 S12 & S9 Married 17yrs Together 20yrs