I smoke a tremendous number of different cigars as part of my daily routine. Many are new cigars that others wish for me to sample and assess, and honestly, most are ho-hum smokes. Every once in awhile though I come across a cigar I find to be real joy to smoke. Below are three such noteworthy cigars that I think are deserving of your attention. I offer them as smokable suggestions...

Fonseca Triangular Natural

Hoyo de Monterrey Rare Corojo Governors

Habana Rafael Gonzalez Tres Petite Lonsdale

Fonseca Triangular Natural

The Fonseca Triangular Natural is the smoke of choice if you like your cigars mild, but want to look like one rough and tough hombre while smoking them. This cigar is a 5.5" x 56 behemoth of a figurado made by Manuel Quesada's Manufactures de Tabacos SA (MATASA) in the Dominican Republic. It's aggressive shape belies its true nature. It is a very creamy smoke with a slight nutty flavor which rewards the smoker with a smooth relaxing finish. The large size has a great mouth and hand feel also. I highly recommend this gentle giant of a cigar as one to try.

Hoyo de Monterrey Rare Corojo Governors

Inside every box of Hoyo de Monterrey Rare Corojo Governors comes a slip of paper that reads, "The wrappers on these fine cigars are Rare Corojo type Havana Seed grown in Central America. They are the result of 15 years of development. Rich and robust in flavor, exquisite bouquet, they will satisfy the most discriminating connoisseur of fine cigars. Of necessity, the supply of these wrappers are limited and your tobacconist may be short of supply from time to time." It is imprinted with Senor Palicio's signature, and every bit of it rings true with me except the last part - it is nearly impossible to find these cigars! But when you do come across a box of them pick up a few to sample as they are a real taste treat.

Haban Rafael Gonzalez Tres Petite Lonsdale

Anyone that thinks the only good cigar is a 50 ring or greater monster has obviously never smoked a Habana Rafael Gonzalez Tres Petite Lonsdale. Measuring a mere 4.5" long with a ring gauge of 40 this small box pressed Cuban may lack size, but it certainly doesn't lack flavor. In fact, this little stick produces such a thick rich smoke that it would make many a Robusto jealous. The smoke's density is so thick and heavy that it actually feels like you could chew it. And while it is creating this aromatic halo above you, serious tastes of coffee and spice tantalize your tastebuds. Each and every draw is sinfully luxurious, and the aftertaste is nothing short of divine. If it seems like I am raving about this cigar it is because I am. The Tres Petite Lonsdale is a spectacular smoke, and is an absolute must try cigar!