Smokin Gator
Young Ape
I am really curious as to what some of you seasoned gorillas think on this subject: What NC is most like an ISOM stick??? Are there any that are worthy???
What NC is most like an ISOM stick?
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La Riqueza is pretty tasty, as far as on a comparison level...but I try to think of ISOMs as their own entity and have a completely different taste.:2
Sort of like asking what apple best bakes an apple pie like a McIntosh.
There are many apples.
They are all good.
They all vary in taste.
Some may come close.
However, only one McIntosh.
Pepin is probably the one coming closest to a Cuban cigar today.
He rolls and blends them in that tradition.
However, they are not Cuban tobacco.
He can replicate the process but he doesn't have the McIntosh.
There are many apples.
They are all good.
They all vary in taste.
Some may come close.
However, only one McIntosh.
Pepin is probably the one coming closest to a Cuban cigar today.
He rolls and blends them in that tradition.
However, they are not Cuban tobacco.
He can replicate the process but he doesn't have the McIntosh.
St. Lou Stu
Keeper of the Loc-Nar
In my opinion, the Partagas Cifuentes Seasonal Blends are most like the cc's that I enjoy.
That said, you are about to get a million different answers.
There isn't a single cigar that tastes cuban. Hell, is there a cuban taste?
I think cc's are just a mix of complex characteristics, not neccessarily a taste.
Hell, some cc's are even downright nasty. Creamosa like.
If you were to ask which NC most resembles a Monte #2 you would get better answers. This question will draw a vast number of opinions, including mine.
I will watch this one to see the answers though. You can never get enough opinion input!:tu
replicant_argent
2X Secret Probation.Bitch
Pepin was the first to come to mind for me too, but yeah... :tpd::tpd:
Psssst.. and it's OK to say....
CUBAN
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elderboy02
SilverBack
I would say a Illusione CG:4 or a Tatuaje Brown Label
Smokin Gator
Young Ape
I understand what you are saying. I also know this was a very open-ended question and would generate lots of opinions.
I think part of it is what do you think "like" should involve? In overall enjoyment and smoking experience I think there are many NCs that rise to the occasion. If I honestly felt as though all NCs were crap in comparison I wouldn't bother smoking cigars at all, instead I would sit back and hope that eventually the embargo would be lifted.
However if taste is the main factor... I have never smoked a NC that compared with a CC.
However if taste is the main factor... I have never smoked a NC that compared with a CC.
NCRadioMan
More cigars Sanchez!
They are nc's.
Cabaiguans are a good second to cuban cigars, imo. But it really is like comparing apples to oranges.
I disagree about Pepins. Maybe one tastes like some CC to somebody. I have found that many different NCs reminded me of one or another CC, but I don't remember the specifics. I have even found a bundle cigar I thought would fool a smoker in a blind taste with a cuban cigar if the cap were cut and it was dark.
This is such a subjective question that there is no answer except to try them all out and decide for yourself.
This is such a subjective question that there is no answer except to try them all out and decide for yourself.
Don Fernando
Lowland Gorilla
Tat black
I would also say Pepin... I bet I could smoke 10 cigars, with 5 CCs and 5 Pepins and not be able to tell which is cuban and which isn't... they are that good. I still love a good fuente more than a good pepin, but pepin is more Cuban flavored IMO. :tu
:tpd:
A Tat black tastes like an aged Cuban Partagas to me. It's really a perfect cigar without the hassles of waiting and legality issues.
And I agree with those who said Pepin...specifically the blue label. Ironically the black label (cuban classic) is very good but doesn't taste particularly cuban to me.
They are nc's.
Cabaiguans are a good second to cuban cigars, imo. But it really is like comparing apples to oranges.
Wow!!!
Interesting.
Pepin all the way!!!:r
Duhman,
How can you not like this guy?:r
He is as Cuban as they come. Not sure if he still has the three ring cap after this photo.
also agreeing with blueface.
Pepins while not having cuban tastes are often complex and share some characteristics of cubans.
Horrible these days I am becoming more and more of a habanos head. I still enjoy pepins and illusiones, some padrons. That said given the choice when I open the humi 8-10 times I want the cuban over the NC. Except the maduro. I still say the cohiba mad sucks compared to padrons.
Thanks Mean Darrell! Had to give me that JLP to try.
Pepins while not having cuban tastes are often complex and share some characteristics of cubans.
Horrible these days I am becoming more and more of a habanos head. I still enjoy pepins and illusiones, some padrons. That said given the choice when I open the humi 8-10 times I want the cuban over the NC. Except the maduro. I still say the cohiba mad sucks compared to padrons.
Thanks Mean Darrell! Had to give me that JLP to try.