Cigar Recommendation

03-09-2012, 06:08 PM

Hi'

I have been smoking cigars for about a year and enjoyed it but never loved it.

Last year i was able to smoke a Cuban Cohiba and it was amazing. Everything since has tasted like ass in comparison. I'm giving up on Atruro Fuentes, and would love to get a recommendation on a legal alternative to the Habana Cohiba.

Any thoughts?

BHalbrooks · 03-09-2012, 06:11 PM

To say anything other than a Cuban 'hiba tastes like "ass" is utterly flawed... What have you tried?

Edit- Welcome to the Asylum. Head over to the New Inmate Center and introduce yourself!

03-09-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

To say anything other than a Cuban 'hiba tastes like "ass" is utterly flawed... What have you tried?

Edit- Welcome to the Asylum. Head over to the New Inmate Center and introduce yourself!

youre right Ass was dramatic, unsatisfying is accurate though.

I've been buying various Fuentes, Don Yeyo and i havent paid too much arrention to the others given to me.

Emjaysmash · 03-09-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by amadio

youre right Ass was dramatic, unsatisfying is accurate though.

I've been buying various Fuentes, Don Yeyo and i havent paid too much arrention to the others given to me.

I am sure that the is another cigar out there for you. Not to say you should give up on the Cohibas. Try more sticks and you will find what you're looking for.

lenguamor · 03-09-2012, 06:32 PM

This site contains the accumulated and compiled wisdom, experience and advice of hundreds of very knowledgeable BOTLs, but the catch is that you have to read. Read the reviews; find your flavor profile; smoke more; expand from there.

Have fun.

03-09-2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

To say anything other than a Cuban 'hiba tastes like "ass" is utterly flawed... What have you tried?

Edit- Welcome to the Asylum. Head over to the New Inmate Center and introduce yourself!

youre right Ass was dramatic, unsatisfying is accurate though.

I've been buying various Fuentes, Don Yeyo and i havent paid too much arrention to the others given to me.

Emjaysmash · 03-09-2012, 06:11 PM

Unfortunately, I dont think a NC version exists that would compare exactly.

cjhalbrooks · 03-09-2012, 06:42 PM

well besides repeating your posts. you should just start to buy cigars and try them all out. If you don't remember what you like make a list or a cigar book. I have one and so dose other guys are on here.

BHalbrooks · 03-09-2012, 06:44 PM

There are also other GREAT NC cigars.

Oliva V
Liga Privada T52, Undercrown (I've heard great things about the rest, haven't tried myself YET)
My Uzi Weighs a Ton
Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne

Try those... If you hate more than 2, I hate you

chippewastud79 · 03-09-2012, 06:54 PM

Nothing will compare to a legit Cuban Cohiba, assuming that is what you had. And no one here can make accurate recommendations on what you will like based on the fact you have one cigar to compare your tastes to. Its like asking us to pick the best beer to drink based on the fact that you like Bud Select.

Like others have said, go to the New Inmate Forum and introduce yourself, then spend some time reading the stickies and learning.

Remo · 03-09-2012, 06:57 PM

Expand your horizons,,,,lots of great NC's out there, I am sure you haven't tried them all and I bet you will find something great

DPG, Tats, Drew Estate to name a few.

kelmac07 · 03-09-2012, 07:34 PM

If you are looking for the Cuban flavors in an NC...I have recently found the Crowned Head Four Kicks Sublime really "cubanesque".

pnoon · 03-09-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

If you are looking for the Cuban flavors in an NC...I have recently found the Crowned Head Four Kicks Sublime really "cubanesque".

Mac, you are a friend and a brother. But I really HATE that word.

icehog3 · 03-09-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

If you are looking for the Cuban flavors in an NC...I have recently found the Crowned Head Four Kicks Sublime really "cubanesque".

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Mac, you are a friend and a brother. But I really HATE that word.

Peter prefers "ISOM-like".

emopunker2004 · 03-09-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

If you are looking for the Cuban flavors in an NC...I have recently found the Crowned Head Four Kicks Sublime really "cubanesque".

+1 and the Illusione Epernay line also

icehog3 · 03-09-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

+1 and the Illusione Epernay line also

I really dig the Epernay line, Justin, but don't find them similar to Cubans at all. Curious as to what you find similar in them?

SteelCityBoy · 03-10-2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

If you are looking for the Cuban flavors in an NC...I have recently found the Crowned Head Four Kicks Sublime really "cubanesque".

This man is very wise^^^^^

I would say try his recommendation!

Also, my advice would be to keep smoking till you find something your palate enjoys. It may take time but I would be willing to bet one day you are going to smoke something that really hits you and you're going to love it!

Once you find a NC that you enjoy, you can start looking for similar sticks with that flavor profile and go from there.

What I like or what someone else likes really doesn't matter to you until you smoke it and like it so I am not going to recommend any one thing that you should go out and get. I wish you the best and hope that you find some great NC's you like! Trust me, they are out there!

03-10-2012, 08:41 AM

Thank You, I that was helpful informationto get me started on my search.

03-09-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amadio

Hi'

I have been smoking cigars for about a year and enjoyed it but never loved it.

Last year i was able to smoke a Cuban Cohiba and it was amazing. Everything since has tasted like ass in comparison. I'm giving up on Atruro Fuentes, and would love to get a recommendation on a legal alternative to the Habana Cohiba.

Any thoughts?

Not sure if serious.

03-09-2012, 09:00 PM

You had one good cohiba and youve given up on one of the best NC brands.

Boy wait untill you get a whole box of tight/plugged lanceros or better yet a bad BHK i will love to see your face...the easpys can be squiffy too.

Fact is your not going to find anything like a cuban in a NC cigar they might as well be on two different plants so i honestly suggest going back to the brands you have tried but with the attitude of expecting nothing from them and find something you like.

03-09-2012, 06:08 PM	#1
amadio Guest Posts: n/a	Cigar Recommendation Hi' I have been smoking cigars for about a year and enjoyed it but never loved it. Last year i was able to smoke a Cuban Cohiba and it was amazing. Everything since has tasted like ass in comparison. I'm giving up on Atruro Fuentes, and would love to get a recommendation on a legal alternative to the Habana Cohiba. Any thoughts?

03-09-2012, 06:11 PM	#2
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Cigar Recommendation To say anything other than a Cuban 'hiba tastes like "ass" is utterly flawed... What have you tried? Edit- Welcome to the Asylum. Head over to the New Inmate Center and introduce yourself!

03-09-2012, 06:32 PM	#5
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Cigar Recommendation This site contains the accumulated and compiled wisdom, experience and advice of hundreds of very knowledgeable BOTLs, but the catch is that you have to read. Read the reviews; find your flavor profile; smoke more; expand from there. Have fun. __________________

03-09-2012, 06:11 PM	#7
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Cigar Recommendation Unfortunately, I dont think a NC version exists that would compare exactly. __________________

03-09-2012, 06:42 PM	#8
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Cigar Recommendation well besides repeating your posts. you should just start to buy cigars and try them all out. If you don't remember what you like make a list or a cigar book. I have one and so dose other guys are on here. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

03-09-2012, 06:44 PM	#9
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Cigar Recommendation There are also other GREAT NC cigars. Oliva V Liga Privada T52, Undercrown (I've heard great things about the rest, haven't tried myself YET) My Uzi Weighs a Ton Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Try those... If you hate more than 2, I hate you

03-09-2012, 06:54 PM	#10
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Cigar Recommendation Nothing will compare to a legit Cuban Cohiba, assuming that is what you had. And no one here can make accurate recommendations on what you will like based on the fact you have one cigar to compare your tastes to. Its like asking us to pick the best beer to drink based on the fact that you like Bud Select. Like others have said, go to the New Inmate Forum and introduce yourself, then spend some time reading the stickies and learning. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

03-09-2012, 06:57 PM	#11
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Cigar Recommendation Expand your horizons,,,,lots of great NC's out there, I am sure you haven't tried them all and I bet you will find something great DPG, Tats, Drew Estate to name a few. __________________

03-09-2012, 07:34 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cigar Recommendation If you are looking for the Cuban flavors in an NC...I have recently found the Crowned Head Four Kicks Sublime really "cubanesque". __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-10-2012, 08:41 AM	#18
amadio Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Recommendation Thank You, I that was helpful informationto get me started on my search.

03-09-2012, 09:00 PM	#20
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Recommendation You had one good cohiba and youve given up on one of the best NC brands. Boy wait untill you get a whole box of tight/plugged lanceros or better yet a bad BHK i will love to see your face...the easpys can be squiffy too. Fact is your not going to find anything like a cuban in a NC cigar they might as well be on two different plants so i honestly suggest going back to the brands you have tried but with the attitude of expecting nothing from them and find something you like.