Looking for something similar to a Cuban

11-15-2009, 07:57 PM

Hello, I just got back from vacation in Belize where I bought and smoked a couple Cuban Partagas Serie D No 4 cigars. These were basically the first cigars I have ever smoked, and I loved em. I usually don't like the smell of cigar smoke, but these were great. Can anyone recommend some similar cigars I can buy in the US? Thanks!

Emjaysmash · 11-15-2009, 08:01 PM

Um... no.

chippewastud79 · 11-15-2009, 08:01 PM

Where did you buy the cigars in Belize?

Assuming they were real, my guess is they weren't, you won't find anything that is the same in taste.

Try the 'New Inmate Forum' and make an introduction.

icehog3 · 11-15-2009, 08:10 PM

There are a few cigars people think are somewhat similar to Cubans, but I haven't necessarily agreed with that assessment.

11-15-2009, 08:11 PM

Nothing tastes like a Cuban to me, other than a Cuban.

11-15-2009, 08:16 PM

I've had a few PSD4s and they were excellent. No NC I've tried can really compare to it.

11-15-2009, 08:24 PM

Wow thanks for the quick replies. I bought them at the Belize City Intl Airport duty free shop. They had quite a few to choose from but the kid working there recommended the No. 4. I still have the label, and through a little searching it appears to have been real.

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...392,19,00.html

Has anyone else smoked this kind? I just want something similar in style, I know I won't detect the subtle flavor differences. Honestly, usually when I smell people smoking cigars it reminds me of (cough) dirty diapers.

icehog3 · 11-15-2009, 09:02 PM

Never smoked a non-Cuban cigar that tastes anything likea PSD4.

If you want a similar size, maybe a Tatuaje P2 or Reserva J21 .

markem · 11-15-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Never smoked a non-Cuban cigar that tastes anything likea PSD4.

If you want a similar size, maybe a Tatuaje P2 or Reserva J21 .

The j21 is what I would recommend

http://www.newhavanacigars.com/Tatua...rw-j21-box.htm

maverickdrinker · 11-15-2009, 09:12 PM

Another vote for the j21

Adriftpanda · 11-15-2009, 09:19 PM

Smoke a Cremosa.

icehog3 · 11-15-2009, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Smoke a Cremosa.

In case you haven't learned CA humor yet...that would be a bad idea.

11-15-2009, 10:06 PM

Well I'm sure regretting more and more not getting some "PSD4's" home with me. Thanks Icehog and Maverick I'll try a J21 for sure.

NCRadioMan · 11-16-2009, 12:10 AM

One that consistantly fools folks in blind taste tests is Cabaiguan.

Adriftpanda · 11-16-2009, 12:22 AM

Okay on a serious note. You should try the Illusione Epernay. I highly suggest you try it.

Noodles · 11-16-2009, 09:49 AM

Years ago, there was a cigar rolled by Pepin Garcia. It was a home brand by Cigar King in Scottsdale, AZ. I believe it's the Habana Leon brand. Give them a call and let them know what you are looking for.

Be warned though as this was years ago. I've heard some of the cigars coming of out DPG's has declined in quality.

bobarian · 11-16-2009, 12:21 PM

Our friend Ratters calls that the "taste of oppression" Although Cabiguan and some of Pepin's blends have hints, they are only posers.

SmokeyJoe · 11-16-2009, 01:30 PM

This may help...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqQIm...om=PL&index=25

I agree that the Cabaiguan is a good smoke with hints. I also think the smaller "La Riqueza" has some similar tastes. But as these esteemed aficionados have shared... prefer them or not, nothing tastes quite like a cuban. My

N2Advnture · 11-16-2009, 05:38 PM

Try the Tatuaje RJ21 Reserva

JJG · 11-16-2009, 06:29 PM

I'll second the Tatuaje vote or Illusione Epernay. The one that tastes the closest to a Cuban for me was the Cojonu 09. It's much smoother than any other Tat I've ever had. Most DPGs have a good complex flavor but I find them much too harsh. The Cabaiguan I smoked was smooth but lacked flavor.

Nothing is going to taste exactly the same as a Cuban, but I've picked the Cojonu over a Partagas the last two weekends in a row. If they were cheaper, I would buy them by the box.

11-15-2009, 07:57 PM	#1
killakella Guest Posts: n/a	Looking for something similar to a Cuban Hello, I just got back from vacation in Belize where I bought and smoked a couple Cuban Partagas Serie D No 4 cigars. These were basically the first cigars I have ever smoked, and I loved em. I usually don't like the smell of cigar smoke, but these were great. Can anyone recommend some similar cigars I can buy in the US? Thanks!

11-15-2009, 08:01 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Um... no. __________________

11-15-2009, 08:01 PM	#3
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Where did you buy the cigars in Belize? Assuming they were real, my guess is they weren't, you won't find anything that is the same in taste. Try the 'New Inmate Forum' and make an introduction. __________________ 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.

11-15-2009, 08:10 PM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,155 Trading: (60)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban There are a few cigars people think are somewhat similar to Cubans, but I haven't necessarily agreed with that assessment. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-15-2009, 08:11 PM	#5
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Nothing tastes like a Cuban to me, other than a Cuban.

11-15-2009, 08:16 PM	#6
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban I've had a few PSD4s and they were excellent. No NC I've tried can really compare to it.

11-15-2009, 08:24 PM	#7
killakella Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Wow thanks for the quick replies. I bought them at the Belize City Intl Airport duty free shop. They had quite a few to choose from but the kid working there recommended the No. 4. I still have the label, and through a little searching it appears to have been real. http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...392,19,00.html Has anyone else smoked this kind? I just want something similar in style, I know I won't detect the subtle flavor differences. Honestly, usually when I smell people smoking cigars it reminds me of (cough) dirty diapers.

11-15-2009, 09:02 PM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,155 Trading: (60)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Never smoked a non-Cuban cigar that tastes anything likea PSD4. If you want a similar size, maybe a Tatuaje P2 or Reserva J21 . __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-15-2009, 09:12 PM	#10
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Another vote for the j21

11-15-2009, 09:19 PM	#11
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,312 Trading: (74)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Smoke a Cremosa. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

11-15-2009, 10:06 PM	#13
killakella Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Well I'm sure regretting more and more not getting some "PSD4's" home with me. Thanks Icehog and Maverick I'll try a J21 for sure.

11-16-2009, 12:10 AM	#14
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban One that consistantly fools folks in blind taste tests is Cabaiguan. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

11-16-2009, 12:22 AM	#15
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,312 Trading: (74)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Okay on a serious note. You should try the Illusione Epernay. I highly suggest you try it. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

11-16-2009, 09:49 AM	#16
Noodles Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 412 Trading: (2)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Years ago, there was a cigar rolled by Pepin Garcia. It was a home brand by Cigar King in Scottsdale, AZ. I believe it's the Habana Leon brand. Give them a call and let them know what you are looking for. Be warned though as this was years ago. I've heard some of the cigars coming of out DPG's has declined in quality.

11-16-2009, 12:21 PM	#17
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Our friend Ratters calls that the "taste of oppression" Although Cabiguan and some of Pepin's blends have hints, they are only posers.

11-16-2009, 01:30 PM	#18
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban This may help... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqQIm...om=PL&index=25 I agree that the Cabaiguan is a good smoke with hints. I also think the smaller "La Riqueza" has some similar tastes. But as these esteemed aficionados have shared... prefer them or not, nothing tastes quite like a cuban. My __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

11-16-2009, 05:38 PM	#19
N2Advnture www.Cigarmony.com Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 642 Trading: (43)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban Try the Tatuaje RJ21 Reserva __________________ Home of the patented Humidity Bead System® humidifiers www.HBSHumidifiers.com

11-16-2009, 06:29 PM	#20
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Looking for something similar to a Cuban I'll second the Tatuaje vote or Illusione Epernay. The one that tastes the closest to a Cuban for me was the Cojonu 09. It's much smoother than any other Tat I've ever had. Most DPGs have a good complex flavor but I find them much too harsh. The Cabaiguan I smoked was smooth but lacked flavor. Nothing is going to taste exactly the same as a Cuban, but I've picked the Cojonu over a Partagas the last two weekends in a row. If they were cheaper, I would buy them by the box.