Are there any? I am having a hard time finding any that come close to CCs in flavor and complexity.
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I get some CC flavor out of Cabaiguans. Those are probably the closest I have found to the cuban flavor.
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Ill second the Cabiguan. Also Tatuaje Noellas are very close.
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I have HEARD:

1) Tatuajes can taste like a cuban
2) Reserva Miraflors can taste like a cuban
3) Davidoffs can taste like a cuban
4) OpusX can be as complex as a cuban, haven't heard that they taste like one though

That's what I have heard. Can't substantiate any of these reliably though.

Cheers

John
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Cabaiguan Guapo
La Riqueza
Tatuaje Havana VI Victoria
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I'd like to add Oliva V Lanceros have a similar profile to some CCs....dont forget to nose exhale and you will sense what I mean.
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I'll have to try another one of these over the weekend. I don't remember thinking "tastes Cuban" the first time but I love this size.

A few years ago I had enough CCs stored up to pretty much smoke them exclusively. The only NC I would still reach for were the Bobalu '91 Dominicans. Again, this was maybe 3 years ago but they tasted great back then.
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I think I'm about the only one who does not think Cabaiguan's taste like cc's. :-)
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Pretty similar and recent discussion here.
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I'll second the

La Riqueza
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No, you are not. :-) :-)
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Most of Pete Johnson's cigars are very "Cubanesque". The Cabaiguan Guapo is a very mild and complex flavor and compares favorably to many moderate cuban cigars. Nothing I have smoked provides the creaminess of some of the best cubans, but the complex flavors are getting close.
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I got twang off an ONYX before.
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You know I have had some GREAT experiences with some older onyx belicosos... I should smoke one or two that I have left and look for the CC flavor.
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I guess I will have to try a cabaiguan then. Thanks for the info. :-)
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My list.

Padilla Serie 68 Lancero
Padilla Habano Torpedo
Tatuaje Series P (white label)
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Nothing comes close IMHO

And I'm referring to nc's. No cc's taste as good as nc's to me.
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Not even RS12s?
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Make me list my top 50 cigars and the RS12's wouldn't make the list, nor would any cc. BUT it is my fav cc.
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How do you define "CC taste"?
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