Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered!

Doctorossi · 09-22-2009, 11:39 AM

I sniffed at a particular choice stick in a B & M a couple weeks ago and the scent overwhelmed me. I could smell this cabinet (among a sea of others) from a couple feet away, so I picked one up and gave it the point-blank test. And that's when it invaded my dreams. I already had a full order in my hands that day, so somehow I managed to walk out of there without it.

However, our separation would not be a long one. That smell haunted me in my sleep and my waking dreams and drew me, as if on a wisp of smoke, right back to the store to BUY BUY BUY. That was a few days ago. I'm gonna burn the beast tonight.

This stick was so much more aromatic to this nose (and deliciously, insidiously so) than any other in that B & M that it inspired in me the question:

What's the most intoxicating,

NC stick you've ever dragged beneath your nostrils?

List 'em up and after this thread has run its course for a couple days, I'll reveal the mystery stick that gripped my senses (and whether it smells as good lit as it does right now).

TheTraveler · 09-22-2009, 11:44 AM

Well, I felt a little dizzy after sniffing an Acid.

J/K

In general I like the way a walkin humidor smells - all that earthy tobacco goodness!!!

Specifically in answer to your question though I love the smell of a Punch Royal Coronation. It's got exactly the right rustic, earthy tone I enjoy (pre-light) in my cigars.

icantbejon · 09-22-2009, 12:12 PM

would you care to share which particular cigar it was that blew you away? I've never had a cigar invade my dreams, so I'm curious.

wayner123 · 09-22-2009, 12:28 PM

I used to smell cigars when I first started out. But after many dissapointments I stopped doing it. Smelling a cigar has never been indicative of what it will taste like, in my experience.

But for the sake of the thread, the best smelling NC I would have to say was probably the DPG Blue custom roll at his event. It still was a little wet from the "glue" and smelt really good.

TheTraveler · 09-22-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayner123

Smelling a cigar has never been indicative of what it will taste like, in my experience.

I understand what you mean. That Punch that is my favorite smelling cigar (pre-light) is not my favorite cigar to smoke, although I do enjoy it a lot.

ActionAndy · 09-22-2009, 12:47 PM

Camacho Liberty '07, Davidoff Aniversario Tubo, actually any Davidoff.

JJG · 09-22-2009, 12:53 PM

I can't think of a particular cigar but one thing I do love, is to take the top off my tupperdor and just take a big whiff

Doctorossi · 09-22-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayner123

I used to smell cigars when I first started out. But after many dissapointments I stopped doing it. Smelling a cigar has never been indicative of what it will taste like, in my experience.

Why would that make you stop?

IMO, if it smells good, it smells good- regardless of what it tastes like.

wayner123 · 09-22-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Why would that make you stop?

IMO, if it smells good, it smells good- regardless of what it tastes like.

Because it influences my thoughts. I like to go into smoking a new cigar with as much of a clean palate as I can.

I will say, I do love the way my cooler smells when I open it, but that is not really an individual cigar thing.

Giant & 49er Fan · 09-22-2009, 02:14 PM

VSG Ashton is up there for me.

Doctorossi · 09-22-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayner123

Because it influences my thoughts. I like to go into smoking a new cigar with as much of a clean palate as I can.

Huh. To each their own, I guess. Personally, I would liken ignoring the pre-light aroma because it may differ from the lit aroma/flavor to watching a modern movie with the sound off because the audio might impact your expectations of the visuals.

Doctorossi · 09-22-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icantbejon

would you care to share which particular cigar it was that blew you away?

Somebody didn't read the whole post!

eber · 09-22-2009, 12:26 PM

San Cristobal smells amazing to me

09-22-2009, 12:52 PM

Coronado by LFD smells pretty good to me.

kelmac07 · 09-22-2009, 01:41 PM

Haven't smelled one that gave me dreams yet...still hoping!!

Doctorossi · 09-22-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Haven't smelled one that gave me dreams yet...still hoping!!

I might have to send you one of these guys. Just judging on smell, I think it might be up your alley.

Mr B · 09-22-2009, 01:49 PM

To me, by far its the My Father

Scottastic · 09-22-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr B

To me, by far its the My Father

I'm with B on this one, as well as Oliva V.

The worst to me are Parti Shorts, but I love them when lit.

Skywalker · 09-22-2009, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr B

To me, by far its the My Father

I agree with you, Bro!!!

Bax · 09-22-2009, 02:43 PM

that's it, next time I'm at a B&M I'm smelling every cigar in the joint

09-22-2009, 11:39 AM	#1
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered! I sniffed at a particular choice stick in a B & M a couple weeks ago and the scent overwhelmed me. I could smell this cabinet (among a sea of others) from a couple feet away, so I picked one up and gave it the point-blank test. And that's when it invaded my dreams. I already had a full order in my hands that day, so somehow I managed to walk out of there without it. However, our separation would not be a long one. That smell haunted me in my sleep and my waking dreams and drew me, as if on a wisp of smoke, right back to the store to BUY BUY BUY. That was a few days ago. I'm gonna burn the beast tonight. This stick was so much more aromatic to this nose (and deliciously, insidiously so) than any other in that B & M that it inspired in me the question: What's the most intoxicating, NC stick you've ever dragged beneath your nostrils? List 'em up and after this thread has run its course for a couple days, I'll reveal the mystery stick that gripped my senses (and whether it smells as good lit as it does right now). __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

09-22-2009, 11:44 AM	#2
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Re: Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered Well, I felt a little dizzy after sniffing an Acid. J/K In general I like the way a walkin humidor smells - all that earthy tobacco goodness!!! Specifically in answer to your question though I love the smell of a Punch Royal Coronation. It's got exactly the right rustic, earthy tone I enjoy (pre-light) in my cigars. __________________ "My life is my own."

09-22-2009, 12:12 PM	#3
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered would you care to share which particular cigar it was that blew you away? I've never had a cigar invade my dreams, so I'm curious. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

09-22-2009, 12:28 PM	#4
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered I used to smell cigars when I first started out. But after many dissapointments I stopped doing it. Smelling a cigar has never been indicative of what it will taste like, in my experience. But for the sake of the thread, the best smelling NC I would have to say was probably the DPG Blue custom roll at his event. It still was a little wet from the "glue" and smelt really good. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

09-22-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
ActionAndy Dayman, Master of Karate Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 671 Trading: (7)	Re: Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered Camacho Liberty '07, Davidoff Aniversario Tubo, actually any Davidoff. __________________ In the merry month of June, from me home I started...

09-22-2009, 12:53 PM	#7
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered I can't think of a particular cigar but one thing I do love, is to take the top off my tupperdor and just take a big whiff

09-22-2009, 02:14 PM	#10
Giant & 49er Fan Formerly known as RPguy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jaime Location: McCovey Cove! Posts: 1,318 Trading: (35)	Re: Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered VSG Ashton is up there for me. __________________ "This cigar tastes like the weekend!" - JBoogie

09-22-2009, 12:26 PM	#13
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered San Cristobal smells amazing to me

09-22-2009, 12:52 PM	#14
yitlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered Coronado by LFD smells pretty good to me.

09-22-2009, 01:41 PM	#15
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered Haven't smelled one that gave me dreams yet...still hoping!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-22-2009, 01:49 PM	#17
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered To me, by far its the My Father

09-22-2009, 02:43 PM	#20
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Best-smelling unlit NC you've ever encountered that's it, next time I'm at a B&M I'm smelling every cigar in the joint __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

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