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Bowtech4ever
03-17-2015, 09:51 PM
Looking for recommendations on NC's that would be similar to, or most representative of CC's in body, flavor, etc. I'm bound to have a couple in the Humi as I write this, and not know it yet. Want to pay closer attention to the characteristics as I smoke them, to determine the level of my desire to explore the Habanos World.
Herrera Esteli is as close as it gets IMO. Heard the Quesada Espaņa is close but I haven't smoked the only one I have yet.
Skeat5353
03-17-2015, 10:08 PM
I just smoked a Fuente Casa Cuba. That was a nice blend, similar to some RyJ and Monte blends. The Oliva Melanio blends have a little twang too. Tat blacks too. Hererra Esteli Piramide Fino also savors of Habanos. Hope that helps.
bobajob
03-17-2015, 10:10 PM
I think the NC Punch rare corojo figurado it pretty close.
Good call on the Black label Jack. I forgot about that one.
Billb1960
03-17-2015, 10:21 PM
I mistook a Diamond Crown torpedo for a CC in the blind taste test recently. Even after I found out what it was it still recall it having a very similar flavor to a good Cuban, some delicate citrus with a dried fruit sweetness.
bobajob
03-17-2015, 10:40 PM
Looking for recommendations on NC's that would be similar to, or most representative of CC's in body, flavor, etc. I'm bound to have a couple in the Humi as I write this, and not know it yet. Want to pay closer attention to the characteristics as I smoke them, to determine the level of my desire to explore the Habanos World.
Seems to me it would be far easier if some decent BOTLs hooked you up with a couple of things to try.
I would, but I have zero CCs, seeing as I just don't care for them as much as NCs and only smoked them when they were the only thing I could really get.
Skeat5353
03-17-2015, 10:43 PM
I mistook a Diamond Crown torpedo for a CC in the blind taste test recently. Even after I found out what it was it still recall it having a very similar flavor to a good Cuban, some delicate citrus with a dried fruit sweetness.
You didn't make a mistake, you just smoked a damn good cigar. :stogie:
Billb1960
03-17-2015, 10:49 PM
You didn't make a mistake, you just smoked a damn good cigar. :stogie:
It was definitely a damn good cigar!
cocker_dude
03-18-2015, 06:10 AM
Try some of the different Regius lines. The company is from England and models their cigars after CC's. If you can get your hands on an the Orchant exclusive, you won't know it's not from the unmentionable island south of Florida.
Browns7213
03-18-2015, 07:00 AM
True CC'ophiles will tell you that know such animal exists. While I am the farthest thing from a CC expert many of the Curivari Reserve Limitadas have some similar qualities to the CCs that I have smoked.
mi000ke
03-18-2015, 08:21 AM
I mistook a Diamond Crown torpedo for a CC in the blind taste test recently. Even after I found out what it was it still recall it having a very similar flavor to a good Cuban, some delicate citrus with a dried fruit sweetness.
I had the same impression with a DC Julius Caesar I tried recently for the first time. Not a lot of N-strength - more medium - but just a lot of complex flavor.
Try some of the different Regius lines. The company is from England and models their cigars after CC's. If you can get your hands on an the Orchant exclusive, you won't know it's not from the unmentionable island south of Florida.
Orchant as in Mitchell Orchant as in this guy? http://www.mitchellorchantsellsfakes.com
projectsunfire
03-18-2015, 10:02 AM
Camacho 1962 Pre-embargo
I have to admit that there are many - many - cigars that I have tried that in some way reminded me of a CC in some way or another. Whether it be the initial light taste or smell or just a slight taste that I got even if for only a few puffs. I have noticed the second hand smoke from some other people's cigars smelled an awful lot like them as well.
The NCs for me that I feel had something reminiscent of a CC that I have been able to experience more than once were:
Torano Exodus Gold robusto
Camacho Criollo Robusto
Sam Leccia Luchador robusto
CLE Corojo 11/18
Brickhouse robusto
Fallen Angel robusto
I use the size because I didn't have the same experience with other sizes.
Your experience might be different, but they are all great cigars too!
Bpegler
03-18-2015, 11:11 AM
Anyone ever notice that we never see a "Havana cigars that are most similar to a Honduran" thread? As long as you are smoking a puro, it will probably have some of the characteristics prevalent in that region. If I want to smoke something that tastes like a Nicaraguan, I probably should avoid the Dominican Republic.
Of course blends are different, but it has been decades since we had blends with some Havana filler. I don't really think the Camacho counts...
cocker_dude
03-18-2015, 06:50 PM
Orchant as in Mitchell Orchant as in this guy? http://www.mitchellorchantsellsfakes.com
That's the guy!
All I can say is that the Regius blend that was made for him is quite good. Apparently he is not so good!
Cameradude
03-18-2015, 07:23 PM
Why not just order a CC sampler and try the real thing if you want to determine if it is worth sliding down the CC slope?
That's the guy!
All I can say is that the Regius blend that was made for him is quite good. Apparently he is not so good!
Cavaet emptor thats all Ive got to say lol.
jp1979
03-18-2015, 08:01 PM
The Orchant is a great smoke.
Bowtech4ever
03-18-2015, 08:09 PM
Why not just order a CC sampler and try the real thing if you want to determine if it is worth sliding down the CC slope?
I plan to, but felt there was a good chance that out of the 155 different brands in my humi's already, I would have a few NC's that were a decent comparison, and could get an idea in advance of what I would be getting into. Also in case my palate was not ready yet for that profile.
RogueBallBoy
03-18-2015, 08:47 PM
Also in case my palate was not ready yet for that profile.
It's ready, just jump in. If you can tell a good cigar from a bad one that is all you need IMHO.
To me it's like finding a Mexican wrapper that is most like a CT broadleaf. Sure there are some similar ones, but subtle differences to some are major differences to others.
Bowtech4ever
03-18-2015, 09:09 PM
It's ready, just jump in. If you can tell a good cigar from a bad one that is all you need IMHO.
:devilish::encouragement: Yes sir, there in lies a problem. A good 1/3 of what I have accumulated is too mild for me already. With my wife going back to school, I have put myself on a monthly "cigar budget", but it's tough being on this forum, and honoring that commitment, so I am doing the research, asking questions, etc. In 6 mos. when she is through.....I will have a pretty good idea of what to get and load up.
oleballcoachtn
03-18-2015, 10:27 PM
Why not just order a CC sampler and try the real thing if you want to determine if it is worth sliding down the CC slope?
Will you please PM me with some info of the CC sampler that you speak of or a sampler that you would suggest?