Are the NC Dunhills worth smoking?

e-man67 · 06-12-2009, 10:48 AM

So I know that the cuban Dunhill's are terrific (at least I've heard) but are the NCs any good?

poker · 06-12-2009, 10:51 AM

I think they are good in their own right, but the NC Dunhill's are nothing even remotely close to their older Cuban brethren.

NCRadioMan · 06-12-2009, 10:53 AM

Mild, creamy and expensive. Good but not great. You are paying for the name, really.

Tio Gato · 06-12-2009, 11:02 AM

Expensive for sure, but isn't worth trying at least one? Then you'll know.

ActionAndy · 06-12-2009, 11:13 AM

I like the Aged range quite a bit. Smooth, mellow, refined. The Signed range is fuller and more peppery--I'd like it more if it was a bit cheaper. If I'm spending the money, I'll get the Aged range.

Clampdown · 06-12-2009, 11:23 AM

Where is the overpriced throw up smiley?

alley00p · 06-12-2009, 11:40 AM

I was fortunate to smoke a Dunhill Signed Range Churchill last night...

Paired with a dram of Glenlivet 18 yo single malt, the marriage of smoke and scotch flavors resulted in tastes that were outstanding. The DSR uses Cameroon leaf as a binder, which gave the cigar a different, almost sweet tasting creamy smoke at times.

The DSRs are pricey - $21 for a Churchill, ranging down to $11 for a Petit Corona - but I'll be trying different sizes of this cigar in the future because I personally enjoyed that first one very much.

I have never smoked a Dunhill CC, and doubt that it will happen in the near future, so I'll have to try out the NC DSR's every so often.

ActionAndy · 06-12-2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alley00p

I was fortunate to smoke a Dunhill Signed Range Churchill last night...

Paired with a dram of Glenlivet 18 yo single malt, the marriage of smoke and scotch flavors resulted in tastes that were outstanding. The DSR uses Cameroon leaf as a binder, which gave the cigar a different, almost sweet tasting creamy smoke at times.

The DSRs are pricey - $21 for a Churchill, ranging down to $11 for a Petit Corona - but I'll be trying different sizes of this cigar in the future because I personally enjoyed that first one very much.

I have never smoked a Dunhill CC, and doubt that it will happen in the near future, so I'll have to try out the NC DSR's every so often.

I went to a Dunhill tasting a few weeks ago. The grand prize for the raffle was a 6 cigar sampler of the signed range in a magnetic locking box with a steel punch cutter. Guess who won?

The Poet · 06-12-2009, 03:23 PM

JMHO, but they're too mild for me. And for the price of one I could get two VSGs.

I won't, but I could.

06-12-2009, 10:48 AM	#1
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Are the NC Dunhills worth smoking? So I know that the cuban Dunhill's are terrific (at least I've heard) but are the NCs any good?

06-12-2009, 10:51 AM	#2
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Are the NC Dunhills worth smoking? I think they are good in their own right, but the NC Dunhill's are nothing even remotely close to their older Cuban brethren. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

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NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Are the NC Dunhills worth smoking? Mild, creamy and expensive. Good but not great. You are paying for the name, really. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

06-12-2009, 11:02 AM	#4
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Are the NC Dunhills worth smoking? Expensive for sure, but isn't worth trying at least one? Then you'll know. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

06-12-2009, 11:13 AM	#5
ActionAndy Dayman, Master of Karate Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 671 Trading: (7)	Re: Are the NC Dunhills worth smoking? I like the Aged range quite a bit. Smooth, mellow, refined. The Signed range is fuller and more peppery--I'd like it more if it was a bit cheaper. If I'm spending the money, I'll get the Aged range.

06-12-2009, 11:23 AM	#6
Clampdown I Cut Like a Buffalo Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Noneya Posts: 868 Trading: (12)	Re: Are the NC Dunhills worth smoking? Where is the overpriced throw up smiley?

06-12-2009, 11:40 AM	#7
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Are the NC Dunhills worth smoking? I was fortunate to smoke a Dunhill Signed Range Churchill last night... Paired with a dram of Glenlivet 18 yo single malt, the marriage of smoke and scotch flavors resulted in tastes that were outstanding. The DSR uses Cameroon leaf as a binder, which gave the cigar a different, almost sweet tasting creamy smoke at times. The DSRs are pricey - $21 for a Churchill, ranging down to $11 for a Petit Corona - but I'll be trying different sizes of this cigar in the future because I personally enjoyed that first one very much. I have never smoked a Dunhill CC, and doubt that it will happen in the near future, so I'll have to try out the NC DSR's every so often. __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

06-12-2009, 03:23 PM	#9
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Are the NC Dunhills worth smoking? JMHO, but they're too mild for me. And for the price of one I could get two VSGs. I won't, but I could.