To ME, the following I would call "the best": Mahachanok, Cushman, Mallika, Coconut Cream, Lemon Zest, Edward, Southern Blush, Dot, PPK/Lemon Meringue, Neelam and Tong Bi Con (based on the one I had tonight...the first one I ever tried). There are also a number of varieties that fall just outside what I would consider "the best".
bsb--- Why do like Neelam? And any comments on the taste and when you saw it ripe? I have one but will not get to taste the fruits for 45 days or so I figure
I really like the flavor of Indian mangoes. Once you taste the Neelam you will understand what I mean. It is a very sweet, strong flavored fruit (in a good way) without any acidity. Bad thing about a Neelam is their size, they are a relatively small mango. It usually is one of, if not the, last harvested mango variety. Actual timing is tough to call as it would be based, for the most part, on the way each mango season plays out. Last year they seemed to ripened earlier than usual, late August if my memory serves me..