NC recommendations for while I'm in the States? - Page 2

D. Generate · 03-06-2010, 01:13 AM

I'm in Reno now, fat on Mexican food and dumb on microbrewed IPAs so I'm happy. Picked up a few cigars at Fumare and smoked an Illusione 68. It's a perfectly constructed cigar with a very nice flavour that is definitely in line with my tastes.

My only slight criticism is that it was pretty straightforward from start to finish. I do like cigars that evolve and develop as I'm smoking them which is something I find in many Habanos but not in NCs. It might be that I was looking too deeply for something that isn't there; it is after all, a small cigar and I never criticise a Parti Short for not having enough 'nuance'.

All in all it struck me as a beautifully made cigar that was a bit of a one-trick pony, but with such a good trick, that's hardly a negative.

Picked up some Tatuajes both brown and red, some Oliva O, some DPG and Illusiones. Looking forward to trying a few more and will likely pick up a box of whatever tickles my fancy the most while I have the opportunity.

Thanks for the heads up on these.

NCRadioMan · 03-06-2010, 11:23 AM

Welcome back to the states, Dale! For the record, the Brown label Tat Regios is the most complex nc I have ever encountered.

03-09-2010, 03:25 PM

I think the Illuisone 88 is the best size, but everybody is different. Hope you picked up some larger size Illusione and not just the 68. I know you have already picked out your cigars but if you make it by another shop try out the Padilla Miami Robusto. Its a great Nicaraguan puro and made in the same factory as the Illusione.

NCRadioMan · 03-09-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tx_tuff

Its a great Nicaraguan puro and made in the same factory as the Illusione.

Not any more. The Padilla is made in the Padilla factory in Miami. They were only made in Honduras for a short time while the factory was built.

03-09-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Not any more. The Padilla is made in the Padilla factory in Miami. They were only made in Honduras for a short time while the factory was built.

My understanding is he doesn't have his rollers yet, and if he does he just got them recent, so the ones on the shelves are not from his Miami factory. Besides even if they are its still the same blend from Fernandez no matter where its rolled.

NCRadioMan · 03-09-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tx_tuff

My understanding is he doesn't have his rollers yet, and if he does he just got them recent, so the ones on the shelves are not from his Miami factory. Besides even if they are its still the same blend from Fernandez no matter where its rolled.

Too bad it's not the Pepin blend that put them on the map. Can't give the new ones away at the shop.

03-09-2010, 04:14 PM

I love the new Miami in the Robusto size, can't get enough. Problem is its not the Pepin blend as you said, people are bias because of that. I would be more then honored to have a cigar coming from Tabacalera Tropical factory!

NCRadioMan · 03-09-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tx_tuff

I love the new Miami in the Robusto size, can't get enough. Problem is its not the Pepin blend as you said, people are bias because of that. I would be more then honored to have a cigar coming from Tabacalera Tropical factory!

I agree, they are good. Just not what many have come to expect. I love the Mombacho Thermonuclear made by Tropical.

03-09-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I agree, they are good. Just not what many have come to expect. I love the Mombacho Thermonuclear made by Tropical.

Have you smoked the Casa Fernandez Arsenio, if you buy by the 10 count box its like $4.50 a stick and damn good!

NCRadioMan · 03-09-2010, 04:21 PM

No, but I have heard good things. May have to check it out.

D. Generate · 03-09-2010, 10:18 PM

I smoked a Tatuaje brown label and another Illusione tonight. The Tatuaje was damned nice. While I at first thought the Illusione wasn't doing it for me, it really grew on me. I don't think it's as complex as the Tatuaje, but it did make me think I will buy some more before I go.

I'm enjoying exploring the 'forbidden fruit' for me. These either aren't available or are prohibitively expensive in London.

03-06-2010, 01:13 AM	#1
D. Generate El Dudarino Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Dale Location: London Posts: 217 Trading: (1)	Re: NC recommendations for while I'm in the States? I'm in Reno now, fat on Mexican food and dumb on microbrewed IPAs so I'm happy. Picked up a few cigars at Fumare and smoked an Illusione 68. It's a perfectly constructed cigar with a very nice flavour that is definitely in line with my tastes. My only slight criticism is that it was pretty straightforward from start to finish. I do like cigars that evolve and develop as I'm smoking them which is something I find in many Habanos but not in NCs. It might be that I was looking too deeply for something that isn't there; it is after all, a small cigar and I never criticise a Parti Short for not having enough 'nuance'. All in all it struck me as a beautifully made cigar that was a bit of a one-trick pony, but with such a good trick, that's hardly a negative. Picked up some Tatuajes both brown and red, some Oliva O, some DPG and Illusiones. Looking forward to trying a few more and will likely pick up a box of whatever tickles my fancy the most while I have the opportunity. Thanks for the heads up on these. __________________ What would Lemmy do?

03-06-2010, 11:23 AM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,281 Trading: (66)	Re: NC recommendations for while I'm in the States? Welcome back to the states, Dale! For the record, the Brown label Tat Regios is the most complex nc I have ever encountered. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

03-09-2010, 03:25 PM	#3
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NC recommendations for while I'm in the States? I think the Illuisone 88 is the best size, but everybody is different. Hope you picked up some larger size Illusione and not just the 68. I know you have already picked out your cigars but if you make it by another shop try out the Padilla Miami Robusto. Its a great Nicaraguan puro and made in the same factory as the Illusione.

03-09-2010, 04:14 PM	#7
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NC recommendations for while I'm in the States? I love the new Miami in the Robusto size, can't get enough. Problem is its not the Pepin blend as you said, people are bias because of that. I would be more then honored to have a cigar coming from Tabacalera Tropical factory!

03-09-2010, 04:21 PM	#10
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,281 Trading: (66)	Re: NC recommendations for while I'm in the States? No, but I have heard good things. May have to check it out. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

03-09-2010, 10:18 PM	#11
D. Generate El Dudarino Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Dale Location: London Posts: 217 Trading: (1)	Re: NC recommendations for while I'm in the States? I smoked a Tatuaje brown label and another Illusione tonight. The Tatuaje was damned nice. While I at first thought the Illusione wasn't doing it for me, it really grew on me. I don't think it's as complex as the Tatuaje, but it did make me think I will buy some more before I go. I'm enjoying exploring the 'forbidden fruit' for me. These either aren't available or are prohibitively expensive in London. __________________ What would Lemmy do?