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Flynnster 03-12-2011 08:23 PM
Cuban Taste?
 
Hey there guys, just curious on this, how do cubans taste compared to NC? Also, what NC taste the most like cubans?

Just always wondered, I'll probably never have a chance to try a cuban, but in case I do it would be cool to know what to expect.

NCRadioMan 03-13-2011 04:48 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flynnster (Post 1203758)
Hey there guys, just curious on this, how do cubans taste compared to NC? Also, what NC taste the most like cubans?

Just always wondered, I'll probably never have a chance to try a cuban, but in case I do it would be cool to know what to expect.
It's very hard to describe the taste of Cubans compared to NC's. They are just different and frankly, there are no NC's that really taste Cuban. Some of Pepin's stuff will mimic Cubans every once and while but that's all, imo. To me, the most like a Cuban is the original Cabaiguan and only after a year or two of age on them. Seen a number of people get fooled in blind taste tests with them.

Participate on the forum, get into some trades and you never know when one ore two may fall in your lap.

:2

Bill86 03-13-2011 04:53 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
IMO they aren't as harsh, much more subtle flavors than aggressive. In my experiences they are also not pepper bombs. It's really hard to explain you just have to try them. I guess to me I would call them "refined". Like a good bottle of booze, mellow yet flavorful with the same kick.

pektel 03-13-2011 04:58 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill86 (Post 1203910)
IMO they aren't as harsh, much more subtle flavors than aggressive. In my experiences they are also not pepper bombs. It's really hard to explain you just have to try them. I guess to me I would call them "refined". Like a good bottle of booze, mellow yet flavorful with the same kick.
I also find that snorking cc's is not as harsh. Refined is a nice term to describe them, and I agree I don't get much pepper. I've also found the overall scent of the burning cigar to be more pleasant. Well, the gf normally comments on the smell. She likes the smell of most cc's I've smoked around her, but she has yet to like the smell of nc smoke.
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HollywoodQue 03-13-2011 07:44 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Flavor, Flavor, Flavor!!!

HollywoodQue 03-13-2011 07:47 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
[quote=Flynnster;1203758]Hey there guys, just curious on this, how do cubans taste compared to NC? Also, what NC taste the most like cubans?

Go to the Habanos Thread and you will find several Newbie recommendations on first time cc's. It breaks down a lot of information on various brands. That would be a great start in your selection process.

pektel 03-13-2011 08:16 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Dependingon length of time here, number of posts, and other factors, he may not be able to see all the forums yet. I'm using the mobile version of the site, so I don't know his stats.
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md4958 03-13-2011 08:39 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NCRadioMan (Post 1203907)
Participate on the forum, get into some trades and you never know when one ore two may fall in your lap.
Holy crap!! I think this is the best advice that anybody has given on this subject, ever.

:tpd:tpd:tpd

I would only add, get out to meet other BOTLs at HERFS or cigar events.

Flynnster 03-13-2011 09:21 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Thanks guys! And no I do not have access to the cuban forum yet, it seems like I did when I first signed up, then I took a break, when I came back it's gone.

I'll get into some trade as soon as I get something to store cigars (15 count travel), I would hate to get a few sticks and not be able tot store them properly.

md4958 03-13-2011 09:28 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flynnster (Post 1204024)
Thanks guys! And no I do not have access to the cuban forum yet, it seems like I did when I first signed up, then I took a break, when I came back it's gone.

I'll get into some trade as soon as I get something to store cigars (15 count travel), I would hate to get a few sticks and not be able tot store them properly.
a large ziplock with a humipack, or some 5 finger baggies, or some tupperware, or a small cooler.....

tedrodgerscpa 03-13-2011 12:17 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NCRadioMan (Post 1203907)
It's very hard to describe the taste of Cubans compared to NC's. They are just different and frankly, there are no NC's that really taste Cuban. Some of Pepin's stuff will mimic Cubans every once and while but that's all, imo. To me, the most like a Cuban is the original Cabaiguan and only after a year or two of age on them. Seen a number of people get fooled in blind taste tests with them.

Participate on the forum, get into some trades and you never know when one ore two may fall in your lap.

:2

I agree with everything Mr. Lovebiscuit said. 100%

Zeuceone 03-13-2011 12:30 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
I heard the, not sure if its a certain stick, sancho panzas taste pretty close to the cuban made ones.

T.G 03-13-2011 12:34 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeuceone (Post 1204182)
I heard the, not sure if its a certain stick, sancho panzas taste pretty close to the cuban made ones.
Not to me. :2

Flynnster 03-13-2011 12:43 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Do the cubans range flavor wise the same way no cubans do or are they all pretty much the same?

md4958 03-13-2011 12:51 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeuceone (Post 1204182)
I heard the, not sure if its a certain stick, sancho panzas taste pretty close to the cuban made ones.
Quote:
Originally Posted by T.G (Post 1204184)
Not to me. :2

me either


Quote:
Originally Posted by Flynnster (Post 1204188)
Do the cubans range flavor wise the same way no cubans do or are they all pretty much the same?
If they all tasted the same there would be no reason for different marcas. Each marca has its own characteristic "profile"

awsmith4 03-13-2011 01:05 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by md4958 (Post 1204196)
me either




If they all tasted the same there would be no reason for different marcas. Each marca has its own characteristic "profile"
:tpd:

Also each vitola can be a different taste within a marca

pnoon 03-13-2011 08:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeuceone (Post 1204182)
I heard the, not sure if its a certain stick, sancho panzas taste pretty close to the cuban made ones.
IMO, not even remotely close.
I don't know where you heard that but that is the first time I have ever heard anyone make that claim.
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pektel 03-13-2011 08:36 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
I smoked an old torano tribute torpedo that tasted kind of grassy. That's the closest I've got to any sort of taste in the cc profile. But the pepper was distinctly nc.
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Humpdebump 03-14-2011 07:41 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pektel (Post 1203982)
Dependingon length of time here, number of posts, and other factors, he may not be able to see all the forums yet. I'm using the mobile version of the site, so I don't know his stats.
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Where are stats to see when you qualify

T.G 03-14-2011 08:40 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Humpdebump (Post 1204738)
Where are stats to see when you qualify
The ToE has never publicly published that information. Participate and contribute to the community and forums will become accessible.

guitar4001 03-14-2011 09:53 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
some non-cubans taste better than some cubans. this is just my opinion of course, but I think that its hard to argue that guantanamera, LFdC, Statos de Luxe, Quintero, etc are better cigars than Padron, Tats, Opus X, DPGs, and a host of other well-made non-cuban smokes.

comparing apples to oranges huh?

NCRadioMan 03-14-2011 10:02 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by guitar4001 (Post 1204882)
but I think that its hard to argue that guantanamera, LFdC, Statos de Luxe, Quintero, etc are better cigars than Padron, Tats, Opus X, DPGs, and a host of other well-made non-cuban smokes.
Are you trying to compare $2 cigars to $8-15 cigars?

wayner123 03-14-2011 10:05 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NCRadioMan (Post 1204895)
Are you trying to compare $1-2 cigars to $8-15 cigars?
I don't think he was trying to compare them at all. It seems more like he was saying that would be unfair to do so.

However, cost has never played a major part in comparison for me. Greycliff's and Gurkha's both have very high prices, but are worse than some $3 cigars, imo.

OLS 03-14-2011 10:22 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NCRadioMan (Post 1204895)
Are you trying to compare $2 cigars to $8-15 cigars?
He DID...HE DID that! It's OK, He from G'boro, so he alright in my book.
But yeah......he DID that. I would agree that Padron 4 dollar cigars are better than
Guantanamera. Los Statos Deluxe.... closer but Padron wins. I think what I am
saying is that I only buy habanos, and no Padron is going to get me off of that truck.
I love Padrons, to me there is not much better flavor to be found in cigars. But I do
not shop in B&M stores as long as Fidel still delivers.
It's hard to explain. I guess it's best characterized in a scene from....wait, that's SNL.
I MEAN, I have more habanos than I can smoke in two lifetimes, so I do not see NCs as
being worth the money....see? There is no NC that is going to make me go out and start
spending money on MORE cigars. But I try not to bash them as a rule. I just prefer that
delicious tea flavor I only seem to get with CT.

md4958 03-14-2011 10:24 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by guitar4001 (Post 1204882)
some non-cubans taste better than some cubans. this is just my opinion of course, but I think that its hard to argue that guantanamera, LFdC, Statos de Luxe, Quintero, etc are better cigars than Padron, Tats, Opus X, DPGs, and a host of other well-made non-cuban smokes.

comparing apples to oranges huh?
A fairer analogy would be comparing very expensive apples to fruit-snacks. If you wanna be fair compare cigars on a dollar for dollar basis.

I would still take the LFdC, Statos, Quintero over thier NC counterparts though. You can keep the Guant. :D

akumushi 03-14-2011 10:26 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pektel (Post 1203911)
I also find that snorking cc's is not as harsh. Refined is a nice term to describe them, and I agree I don't get much pepper. I've also found the overall scent of the burning cigar to be more pleasant. Well, the gf normally comments on the smell. She likes the smell of most cc's I've smoked around her, but she has yet to like the smell of nc smoke.
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This is too true. My wife gets on my case about how bad I reek after smoking NCs, but she complains far less about CCs, and has actually said "that smells good" while I was smoking a CC on several occasions.

VirtualSmitty 03-14-2011 10:33 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Kristoff cigars have an elite cuban taste if you believe the band :r

Cuban cigars taste like cigars from cuba. Cigars made elsewhere don't :tu

Christiel49 03-14-2011 11:31 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLS (Post 1204947)
He DID...HE DID that! It's OK, He from G'boro, so he alright in my book.
But yeah......he DID that. I would agree that Padron 4 dollar cigars are better than
Guantanamera. Los Statos Deluxe.... closer but Padron wins. I think what I am
saying is that I only buy habanos, and no Padron is going to get me off of that truck.
I love Padrons, to me there is not much better flavor to be found in cigars. But I do
not shop in B&M stores as long as Fidel still delivers.
It's hard to explain. I guess it's best characterized in a scene from....wait, that's SNL.
I MEAN, I have more habanos than I can smoke in two lifetimes, so I do not see NCs as
being worth the money....see? There is no NC that is going to make me go out and start
spending money on MORE cigars. But I try not to bash them as a rule. I just prefer that
delicious tea flavor I only seem to get with CT.

:sw:hm:hm

sam a 03-14-2011 12:17 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by guitar4001 (Post 1204882)
some non-cubans taste better than some cubans. this is just my opinion of course, but I think that its hard to argue that guantanamera, LFdC, Statos de Luxe, Quintero, etc are better cigars than Padron, Tats, Opus X, DPGs, and a host of other well-made non-cuban smokes.

comparing apples to oranges huh?
i personally prefer LFdC and los statos de luxe to padron, tats, opus, and dpgs :sh

Humpdebump 03-14-2011 12:42 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by T.G (Post 1204789)
The ToE has never publicly published that information. Participate and contribute to the community and forums will become accessible.
Gotcha, thanks:tu

Bunker 03-14-2011 12:55 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Smoke what you like. I don't smoke a lot of CC's.

There are good and bad just like NC's, the problem is you get something that says Habana on the label and you instantly expect it to be the greatest smoke ever.

The last 4-5 I have had were dissappointing.

I like most of the NC's I have paired down my selection to at this point. For the mpost part I know what to expect when I light one. There are a few cc's I could see myself going through the hoops needed to get some but everytime I consider it I ended buying more NC's instead.

I like the easy way when it comes to cigars :sh

tx_tuff 03-14-2011 02:18 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Cubans taste like Cubans, Nicaraguan taste like Nicaraguan, Dominican taste like Dominican and etc.... I prefer the taste of a Nicaraguan so thats what I buy the most of.

OLS 03-14-2011 02:40 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Christiel49 (Post 1205036)
:sw:hm:hm
What part of that, aside from maybe all of it, made you say that, Chris??
I'd be happy to further dig myself into a hole by explaining. :D

SDmate 03-14-2011 02:50 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tx_tuff (Post 1205206)
Cubans taste like Cubans, Nicaraguan taste like Nicaraguan, Dominican taste like Dominican and etc.... I prefer the taste of a Nicaraguan so thats what I buy the most of.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pwvB4_Te8A
:D

guitar4001 03-14-2011 04:10 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by wayner123 (Post 1204900)
I don't think he was trying to compare them at all. It seems more like he was saying that would be unfair to do so.

However, cost has never played a major part in comparison for me. Greycliff's and Gurkha's both have very high prices, but are worse than some $3 cigars, imo.
Correct. I am only saying that I prefer MANY non-cuban cigars over the cubans mentioned in the quote.

The way that I read the original post simply referred to "cubans" in general. I am just pointing out the fact that some cubans are known turds. Also, some non-cubans suck at any price.

guitar4001 03-14-2011 04:14 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLS (Post 1204947)
He DID...HE DID that! It's OK, He from G'boro, so he alright in my book.
But yeah......he DID that. I would agree that Padron 4 dollar cigars are better than
Guantanamera. Los Statos Deluxe.... closer but Padron wins. I think what I am
saying is that I only buy habanos, and no Padron is going to get me off of that truck.
I love Padrons, to me there is not much better flavor to be found in cigars. But I do
not shop in B&M stores as long as Fidel still delivers.
It's hard to explain. I guess it's best characterized in a scene from....wait, that's SNL.
I MEAN, I have more habanos than I can smoke in two lifetimes, so I do not see NCs as
being worth the money....see? There is no NC that is going to make me go out and start
spending money on MORE cigars. But I try not to bash them as a rule. I just prefer that
delicious tea flavor I only seem to get with CT.
More cigars than two lifetimes eh? There are two of us...i'll take your extra lifetime worth of smokes. I have some high quality pork rinds to trade courtesy of Nahunta Pork Center. They are delicious.

OLS 03-14-2011 06:12 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
I am actually looking for a woman to share my stash with. Sort of a dowry. But barring success in that,
How do you look in a wig?

icehog3 03-14-2011 06:14 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLS (Post 1205425)
I am actually looking for a woman to share my stash with. Sort of a dowry. But barring success in that,
How do you look in a wig?
Do you like Opus X? Then you could ask how someone looks in a wig wam. ;)

T.G 03-14-2011 06:17 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
:r:r:r

Smokin Gator 03-14-2011 06:54 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLS (Post 1205425)
I am actually looking for a woman to share my stash with. Sort of a dowry. But barring success in that,
How do you look in a wig?
I was actually thinking of asking you the same question Brad:r:r:r Got any Tainos???

Christiel49 03-14-2011 07:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLS (Post 1205425)
I am actually looking for a woman to share my stash with. Sort of a dowry. But barring success in that,
How do you look in a wig?
LMFAO! Exactly what I was thinking. 2 lifetimes worth? Hummm
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guitar4001 03-14-2011 07:07 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Christiel49 (Post 1205481)
LMFAO! Exactly what I was thinking. 2 lifetimes worth? Hummm
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I would make a rough looking woman. I wouldn't wanna date me.

OLS 03-15-2011 07:02 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Ask Tom Icehog, I am walking FAAR too thin a line on this lately, ROFLMAO.

icehog3 03-15-2011 08:59 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLS (Post 1205876)
Ask Tom Icehog, I am walking FAAR too thin a line on this lately, ROFLMAO.
Could be worse, Brad. Could be Peter.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...hog3/pnoon.jpg

Blueface 03-15-2011 09:01 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Cuban Taste?

Can be expensive if married to my wife.:D

Flynnster 03-15-2011 09:41 AM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
How quick this thread got derailed, haha

icehog3 03-15-2011 01:13 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flynnster (Post 1206037)
How quick this thread got derailed, haha
Once the relevant points are made, it is usually time for some joking in the Asylum....sorry if we took you off course Brother. :)

DennisP 03-15-2011 01:18 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1206247)
Once the relevant points are made, it is usually time for some joking in the Asylum....sorry if we took you off course Brother. :)
Joking? There is NOTHING funny about that picture!

floydpink 03-15-2011 01:25 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Anyone seen Moki?;s

DennisP 03-15-2011 01:29 PM
Re: Cuban Taste?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by floydpink (Post 1206261)
Anyone seen Moki?;s
http://www.collectiveroots.org/files...n_of_worms.jpg


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