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Posted: 11/21/2018 8:23:36 AM EDT
[#1]
Since every brand and viola (size / shape) - and year / age - of Cuban cigat has a different flavor profile there is no answer without knowing what cigar you smoked.
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Posted: 11/21/2018 8:24:09 AM EDT
[#2]
La Palina Mr. Sam
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Posted: 11/21/2018 9:00:00 AM EDT
[#3]
I’m pretty sure it was a Cohiba.
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Posted: 11/21/2018 9:03:02 AM EDT
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I’m pretty sure it was a Cohiba. |
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Posted: 11/21/2018 10:56:10 AM EDT
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even among Cohibas there are many taste variations - behikes are different from esplenditos and both are different from siglos. and they all will be different between the years. don't get stuck on the taste, just start developing a palate.
I would suggest to start with something mild - maybe Arturo Fuente |
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Posted: 11/21/2018 4:44:49 PM EDT
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Every Cuban cigar I have smoked has been an "experience" but not every good or even great cigars has given me that "experience" except one. The Padron 1964 Anniversary Maduros give me that "experience" every time. To me they are that good....
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Posted: 11/21/2018 4:57:54 PM EDT
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I've never run across anything non Cuban that reminded me of a Cuban cigar. I've had the Cuban and non Cuban versions of the big names, and the Cubans have a unique flavor. I actually don't like it.
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Every Cuban cigar I have smoked has been an "experience" but not every good or even great cigars has given me that "experience" except one. The Padron 1964 Anniversary Maduros give me that "experience" every time. To me they are that good.... |
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Posted: 11/21/2018 5:27:50 PM EDT
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Really depends on the blend, as others have stated.
Padrons - I like them, but for the price tag I'll go Fuente every day. Fuente - I'm a fuente guy. 50-60% of what I smoke is fuente. From Hemingway Short stories, to Forbidden X Taurus the bull. I have boxes and boxes of every type of fuente. Full box of Fuente 20th Anniversary, full box of Taurus the Bull, Full boxes of Opus X's... Etc. Crowned heads - I like a number of their releases. I've REALLY enjoyed the Buckeye Land recently, it's very good for it's price. But I also like this years las calaveras too. The Tennessee Waltz and Yellow rose are strong, but decent. And I could go on and on... |
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Posted: 11/21/2018 5:43:54 PM EDT
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I'll take a Dominican over a Cuban any day. OP, try a Diamond Crown Maximus, an Opus X, a Fuente Don Carlos, or an Ashton VSG.
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Posted: 11/21/2018 9:20:58 PM EDT
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Or you could just buy Cubans, if you're resourceful. Complying with all applicable laws and regulations of course.
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Posted: 11/21/2018 9:26:12 PM EDT
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El Triunfador
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Posted: 11/21/2018 9:35:57 PM EDT
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You really can't reproduce the flavor profile with anything other than a cuban.
Just order some. They aren't all that expensive. Heck, my favorite is less than $5 a stick, shipped to my door. |
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Posted: 11/22/2018 8:45:54 AM EDT
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I’m pretty sure the Cohiba I smoked was authentic Cuban cigar. I was on the QM2 a Cunard ship in the smoking lounge. Would Cunard risk they’re
reputation providing fake Cuban cigars? |
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Posted: 11/22/2018 1:54:34 PM EDT
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I'll take a Dominican over a Cuban any day. OP, try a Diamond Crown Maximus, an Opus X, a Fuente Don Carlos, or an Ashton VSG. |
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Posted: 11/22/2018 2:17:19 PM EDT
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I'm glad I'm not the only one. Tell me, do Cubans to you have kind of a benzine-like quality to them? Almost like you're breathing diesel fumes? |
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Posted: 11/22/2018 8:18:16 PM EDT
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Are you a regular cigar smoker or is this your once every 5 years cigar?
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Posted: 11/24/2018 8:24:48 AM EDT
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I’m a very spotty cigar smoker, every few years.
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Posted: 11/24/2018 10:41:07 AM EDT
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I know it doesn't answer your question, but go grab a Tatuaje with the brown label, an Oliva V, or a Pepin JJ. Solid smokes that I think most would enjoy.
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Posted: 12/5/2018 5:30:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I’m pretty sure the Cohiba I smoked was authentic Cuban cigar. I was on the QM2 a Cunard ship in the smoking lounge. Would Cunard risk they’re reputation providing fake Cuban cigars? |
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Posted: 12/5/2018 7:08:01 AM EDT
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There are huge variations in Cuban flavor profiles from brand to brand. There are flavor profile difference from year to year in the same brands. The size of the cigar will also have different flavor profiles.
What flavor profile do you like and I can PM you a brand and a location that can get you what you seek. |
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Posted: 12/5/2018 7:16:38 AM EDT
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There is nothing special about Cuban cigars. Just that they are quasi unobtainable. Cigars from other areas are just as good. Yes, I have had Cubans overseas.
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