In your opinion which NC is closest to a CC?

03-25-2010, 10:55 PM

Prices aside which smoke does it for you?

NCRadioMan · 03-25-2010, 11:00 PM

Cabaiguan with a couple of years on them. They have hints but, of course, nothing is like a habano.

03-25-2010, 11:08 PM

People will say Tatuaje but for me they are not even close. Nothing like a Habano as stated previously.

eber · 03-25-2010, 11:37 PM

I have really been enjoying some Epernay Le Petites, I think they are similar to CCs but then again it may just be me

Ahbroody · 03-25-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by eber

I have really been enjoying some Epernay Le Petites, I think they are similar to CCs but then again it may just be me

This is about the only stick that I find some similarities in to CC's. I dont find many similarities to any CC in most of Petes stuff. Not to say its not great. Infact in some instances I like them more. If I had to pick one I would agree with above.

icehog3 · 03-25-2010, 11:44 PM

It's like asking "Which apples taste most like oranges?".

pnoon · 03-25-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

It's like asking "Which apples taste most like oranges?".

I was thinking the same thing.
Like asking which Dominican tastes most like a Nicaraguan. Or which Cabernet tastes most like a Shiraz or Merlot.

They are different animals - each having their own unique characteristics.

MedicCook · 03-25-2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

It's like asking "Which apples taste most like oranges?".

How about these apples?

03-26-2010, 12:04 AM

Jeez, you guys are no fun.

icehog3 · 03-26-2010, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sanchy

Jeez, you guys are no fun.

Oh, Peter is a lot of fun, he is probably just gassy tonight.

gnukfu · 03-26-2010, 04:29 AM

I have smoked a lot of both and enjoy both. I haven't found any non-cuban that tastes like a typical cuban. But there are cuban cigars with a "unique" flavor (Vegueros) that taste pretty darn close to a non-cuban in my opinion.

03-26-2010, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Oh, Peter is a lot of fun, he is probably just gassy tonight.

Agree Peter is a lot of fun. Especially in a hot tub after half a fifth of tequila...

borndead1 · 03-26-2010, 05:16 AM

A few NCs, in my opinion, taste similar to CCs...but it's in an "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" sort of way. It's almost there.

Cabaiguan
Tatuaje Havana VI
Cacique Miami

68TriShield · 03-26-2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sanchy

Jeez, you guys are no fun.

You asked a question that really has no answer,only opinions.
Myself and many others asked the exact same question early on in our cigar smoking experience.
The fun is in the journey not the destination

GreekGodX · 03-26-2010, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bookman

Agree Peter is a lot of fun. Especially in a hot tub after half a fifth of tequila...

Just don't give him the whole fifth

mmblz · 03-26-2010, 07:23 AM

ah, the age-old "alchemy of cigars" question...

elderboy02 · 03-26-2010, 07:25 AM

The only cigar I had that I consider close is a Vegas Cubanas. I thought it tasted sort of similar to a Montecristo CC.

But, like they said, there really isn't a NC that tastes like a CC.

03-26-2010, 07:40 AM

Depends on what Cubans you're comparing too. I've had some aged Opus that taste like some Partagas. Personally, I feel that the only advantage that Cubans offer is price over NC's. You can get a very flavorful CC for $4-$5 Where it'll cost you $10+ for a NC that will even come close. But I feel that most CC's are one dimensional.

Bax · 03-26-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by klipsch

Depends on what Cubans you're comparing too. I've had some aged Opus that taste like some Partagas. Personally, I feel that the only advantage that Cubans offer is price over NC's. You can get a very flavorful CC for $4-$5 Where it'll cost you $10+ for a NC that will even come close. But I feel that most CC's are one dimensional.

That is sooo true! You could drop 400 bucks on a box of Opus and probably not be as happy as dropping a 1/4 of that on a box of Party Shorts.

I think for me besides the price is the evolution of the CC's. With an NC's what you have in 5 years is pretty much what you had when you bought it, maybe a bit milder. But the CC's it's getting the chance to see what they become.

poker · 03-26-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

You asked a question that really has no answer,only opinions.

Yep. And with that said, my opinion is "none".

03-25-2010, 10:55 PM	#1
Sanchy Guest Posts: n/a	In your opinion which NC is closest to a CC? Prices aside which smoke does it for you?

03-25-2010, 11:00 PM	#2
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03-25-2010, 11:08 PM	#3
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: In your opinion which NC is closest to a CC? People will say Tatuaje but for me they are not even close. Nothing like a Habano as stated previously.

03-25-2010, 11:37 PM	#4
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: In your opinion which NC is closest to a CC? I have really been enjoying some Epernay Le Petites, I think they are similar to CCs but then again it may just be me

03-25-2010, 11:44 PM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,650 Trading: (60)	Re: In your opinion which NC is closest to a CC? It's like asking "Which apples taste most like oranges?". __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-26-2010, 12:04 AM	#9
Sanchy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: In your opinion which NC is closest to a CC? Jeez, you guys are no fun.

03-26-2010, 04:29 AM	#11
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: In your opinion which NC is closest to a CC? I have smoked a lot of both and enjoy both. I haven't found any non-cuban that tastes like a typical cuban. But there are cuban cigars with a "unique" flavor (Vegueros) that taste pretty darn close to a non-cuban in my opinion. __________________ Curious George

03-26-2010, 05:16 AM	#13
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,374 Trading: (7)	Re: In your opinion which NC is closest to a CC? A few NCs, in my opinion, taste similar to CCs...but it's in an "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" sort of way. It's almost there. Cabaiguan Tatuaje Havana VI Cacique Miami __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

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03-26-2010, 07:25 AM	#17
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: In your opinion which NC is closest to a CC? The only cigar I had that I consider close is a Vegas Cubanas. I thought it tasted sort of similar to a Montecristo CC. But, like they said, there really isn't a NC that tastes like a CC.

03-26-2010, 07:40 AM	#18
klipsch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: In your opinion which NC is closest to a CC? Depends on what Cubans you're comparing too. I've had some aged Opus that taste like some Partagas. Personally, I feel that the only advantage that Cubans offer is price over NC's. You can get a very flavorful CC for $4-$5 Where it'll cost you $10+ for a NC that will even come close. But I feel that most CC's are one dimensional.