NCs that taste like CCs?
 

Are there any? I am having a hard time finding any that come close to CCs in flavor and complexity.

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I get some CC flavor out of Cabaiguans. Those are probably the closest I have found to the cuban flavor.

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Ill second the Cabiguan. Also Tatuaje Noellas are very close.

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I have HEARD:

1) Tatuajes can taste like a cuban
2) Reserva Miraflors can taste like a cuban
3) Davidoffs can taste like a cuban
4) OpusX can be as complex as a cuban, haven't heard that they taste like one though

That's what I have heard. Can't substantiate any of these reliably though.

Cheers

John

Re: NCs that taste like CCs?
 

Cabaiguan Guapo
La Riqueza
Tatuaje Havana VI Victoria

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I'd like to add Oliva V Lanceros have a similar profile to some CCs....dont forget to nose exhale and you will sense what I mean.

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I'll have to try another one of these over the weekend. I don't remember thinking "tastes Cuban" the first time but I love this size.

A few years ago I had enough CCs stored up to pretty much smoke them exclusively. The only NC I would still reach for were the Bobalu '91 Dominicans. Again, this was maybe 3 years ago but they tasted great back then.

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I think I'm about the only one who does not think Cabaiguan's taste like cc's. :r

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Pretty similar and recent discussion here.

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I'll second the

La Riqueza

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No, you are not. ;) :r

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Most of Pete Johnson's cigars are very "Cubanesque". The Cabaiguan Guapo is a very mild and complex flavor and compares favorably to many moderate cuban cigars. Nothing I have smoked provides the creaminess of some of the best cubans, but the complex flavors are getting close.

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I got twang off an ONYX before.

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You know I have had some GREAT experiences with some older onyx belicosos... I should smoke one or two that I have left and look for the CC flavor.

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I guess I will have to try a cabaiguan then. Thanks for the info. :)

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My list.

Padilla Serie 68 Lancero
Padilla Habano Torpedo
Tatuaje Series P (white label)

Re: NCs that taste like CCs?
 

Nothing comes close IMHO

And I'm referring to nc's. No cc's taste as good as nc's to me.

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Not even RS12s?

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Make me list my top 50 cigars and the RS12's wouldn't make the list, nor would any cc. BUT it is my fav cc.

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How do you define "CC taste"?

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Tat especial!

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Two threads, exact same topic, posted within days of each other, both at the top of the forum. Search is your friend people!

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Read more carefully :D

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Hey Wayne, I know I can't define it, I can sorta recognize it in most CC's... My palate isn't as "refined" as many of the members here, and I might even fail a blind taste test between a CC and a NC, but I think I would note something after a few of the CC's I've had the pleasure of smoking.

My recent trip to Canada and 3 nights of herfing at LCDS really gave me an education in CC's and their flavor. I had a whole box of NC's which I could hardly unload on my fellow Canadian BOTL's.... :r



:dance:

Re: NCs that taste like CCs?
 

Okay. Now within the past day or two I have had a couple of cigars that reminded me of CCs to some extent.

1. Hoyo De Tradicion: the first taste of the wrapper has the same sweetness as some CCs. The rest of the smoke is only freaking awesome.

2. La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial: A lot of flavor, but for some reason, or another I had to put it down. Very decent smoke.

Re: NCs that taste like CCs?
 

Touche.

But in the end, if you want a CC taste, smoke a CC. If you want a NC taste, you have thousands to choose from. Regardless, these topics just seem silly.

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Consuerga D.R.

i have to say, i have smoked about 5 of these and they have tasted more and more like CC's to me each time. The first time i smoked one i thought it tasted very similar. Now they are so similar that the only thing they lack is a similar finish.

i dont know why i think they taste so similar, they just do (to me)

and they are cheap too!

http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?pa...&itemcode=CGDC

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There are plenty of NC's that rival good CC's in flavor and complexity. They just don't have the SAME flavors as CC's.