Hey there guys, just curious on this, how do cubans taste compared to NC? Also, what NC taste the most like cubans?

Just always wondered, I'll probably never have a chance to try a cuban, but in case I do it would be cool to know what to expect.
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It's very hard to describe the taste of Cubans compared to NC's. They are just different and frankly, there are no NC's that really taste Cuban. Some of Pepin's stuff will mimic Cubans every once and while but that's all, imo. To me, the most like a Cuban is the original Cabaiguan and only after a year or two of age on them. Seen a number of people get fooled in blind taste tests with them.

Participate on the forum, get into some trades and you never know when one ore two may fall in your lap.

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IMO they aren't as harsh, much more subtle flavors than aggressive. In my experiences they are also not pepper bombs. It's really hard to explain you just have to try them. I guess to me I would call them "refined". Like a good bottle of booze, mellow yet flavorful with the same kick.
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I also find that snorking cc's is not as harsh. Refined is a nice term to describe them, and I agree I don't get much pepper. I've also found the overall scent of the burning cigar to be more pleasant. Well, the gf normally comments on the smell. She likes the smell of most cc's I've smoked around her, but she has yet to like the smell of nc smoke.
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Flavor, Flavor, Flavor!!!
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[quote=Flynnster;1203758]Hey there guys, just curious on this, how do cubans taste compared to NC? Also, what NC taste the most like cubans?

Go to the Habanos Thread and you will find several Newbie recommendations on first time cc's. It breaks down a lot of information on various brands. That would be a great start in your selection process.
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Dependingon length of time here, number of posts, and other factors, he may not be able to see all the forums yet. I'm using the mobile version of the site, so I don't know his stats.
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Holy crap!! I think this is the best advice that anybody has given on this subject, ever.

:-)tpd:tpd

I would only add, get out to meet other BOTLs at HERFS or cigar events.
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Thanks guys! And no I do not have access to the cuban forum yet, it seems like I did when I first signed up, then I took a break, when I came back it's gone.

I'll get into some trade as soon as I get something to store cigars (15 count travel), I would hate to get a few sticks and not be able tot store them properly.
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a large ziplock with a humipack, or some 5 finger baggies, or some tupperware, or a small cooler.....
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I agree with everything Mr. Lovebiscuit said. 100%
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I heard the, not sure if its a certain stick, sancho panzas taste pretty close to the cuban made ones.
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Not to me. :-)
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Do the cubans range flavor wise the same way no cubans do or are they all pretty much the same?
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me either


If they all tasted the same there would be no reason for different marcas. Each marca has its own characteristic "profile"
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:-)

Also each vitola can be a different taste within a marca
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IMO, not even remotely close.
I don't know where you heard that but that is the first time I have ever heard anyone make that claim.
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I smoked an old torano tribute torpedo that tasted kind of grassy. That's the closest I've got to any sort of taste in the cc profile. But the pepper was distinctly nc.
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Where are stats to see when you qualify
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The ToE has never publicly published that information. Participate and contribute to the community and forums will become accessible.
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