Nicaraguan Puros

I have been smoking 1 cigar every night since Christmas. I have tried many different brands and types. I just smoked a Oliva Master Blends 3. It has great reviews but I did not enjoy it. I did not enjoy the RP Decade which had a 95 rating. I could not figure out why I did not really enjoy so many cigars that have such good reviews by you guys.

I love the Tats, Joya De Nicaragua and Padron. I finally realized that I really only like nic puros. (I think).

I am a little confused by Oliva. Their website lists the Series O Maduro as a nic puro but also lists the wrapper as connecticut broadleaf. Excuse my ignorance but is Connecticut broadleaf actually grown in CT or is it a type of tobacco that can be grown in Nicaragua?

I am trying to understand tobacco types and their origins better so I can hone in on cigars that I will be more likely to enjoy.

[Footbag]

It took me a lot longer then you to realize that I preferred Nicaraguan puros to other countries puros(with one exception). But I absolutely agree with you, Nicaragua grows some tasty leaf.

Not sure about the Oliva O maduro.

[Razorhog]

I think the Connecticut wrapper is just a name for that type of leaf. They grew the wrapper leaves with Connecticut seed in Nicaragua. Just like you'll see that a lot of cigars say they are created with Cuban seed.

Footbag - You have to tell us what the exception is???

To be fair I should not say I did not enjoy the non nic puro cigars. I did enjoy them but not nearly as much as nic puros.

The Tat 2003 Cojonu 03 was the first cigar that made me actually say 'wow'. So different from anything else. Can only describe it as if someone snuck some pieces of a snickers bar in that stick.

[Razorhog]

Originally Posted by Trouble

Footbag - You have to tell us what the exception is???

I'd imagine he was referring to Cuban puros

[Footbag]

Originally Posted by Razorhog

I'd imagine he was referring to Cuban puros

[neoflex]

That's the great thing about this hobby of ours. So many cigars to choose from that fit all of our individual tastes. Sounds like your having a blast finding what you like!

I think sampling different cigars to find out what you like is half the fun.

Everyday I am adding on 5 new gars I need to try.

Tastes very and you may not like what others do. Tastes also change. I hated the first VSG I smoked. Revisited it and now I think they're excellent.

It also seems that the temp, drink, RH etc can all have an effect on a smoke. I am always open to giving a stick another shot as there are so many variables.

[Kreth]

Originally Posted by Trouble

It also seems that the temp, drink, RH etc can all have an effect on a smoke. I am always open to giving a stick another shot as there are so many variables.

IMO, doesn't get much better than a nice, full-bodied, full-power smoke and a Barq's root beer.
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only better if it was at the beach...

[marge796]

Originally Posted by Kreth

IMO, doesn't get much better than a nice, full-bodied, full-power smoke and a Barq's root beer.
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Throw a little Captain Morgan in with that Barqs and full bodied cigar and life is goooooood!





Chris.....

[quote=marge796;764345]Throw a little Captain Morgan in with that Barqs and full bodied cigar and life is goooooood!


OK. Might as well throw in a couple hot babes for good measure.

[neoflex]

Originally Posted by marge796

Throw a little Captain Morgan in with that Barqs and full bodied cigar and life is goooooood!





Chris.....

My summertime drink when outside smoking is Dr. Pepper and Capt. Morgan. Good stuff. I may have to try the Barqs.
Trouble if you throw in the hot babes chances are you could be smoking a complete dog rocket and you won't care because your mind will be too preoccupied.

[Savor the Stick]

Originally Posted by Trouble

Was not loving the series G. It was good but would not buy it again. I did get a V today along with my first Opus X. Have to give them a try

A lot of the Nic puros I enjoy need a little rest to really give a true account of themselves. Two right off the bat that I can think of are Oliva Series G...you mentioned, and the Sancho Panza DM---both benefit ( as we will when enjoying them) from 6 months in the Humi.

[Smokin Gator]

I'm with ya brother. Nearly all of my favorite NCs are Nics/Nic puros. I like the strength and spice of them and love what some age does to the ones I buy.

[jaydub13]

I know exactly what you mean. I have been loving the nicaraguans recently, but not enjoying so many others. Nic or Dominican puros for me, thanks.

Oh, and I agree on the rocky patel decade. I REALLY wanted to like that cigar, but frankly, I found myself just smoking to finish it, rather than enjoying it. Ditto with the OWR.

That is funny. I am not sure why but I really wanted to love the Decade as well. I tried so hard to enjoy it.

I also get confused on terminology and country of origin for wrappers. Like the Tatuaje Havana VI uses a "Habano Equador" wrapper ... but I think it's grown in Nicaragua.