Lost touch....

[Da Klugs]

Same boat. Used to have a very broad based experience on all things NC. Something new came out.. it was at the door soon after. Still grab singles occasionally at the B&M to just make sure I'm not being elitist for elitist sake. Stuff is definitely getting better but for my current taste still too harsh on the nose/strong or monochromatic. You definitely get some flavors and strength in NC cigars that just don't exist in Cubans. I still think NC cigars are blended and produced for mouth smokers. It's the only explanation that makes sense when confronted with the strength.

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Same boat. Used to have a very broad based experience on all things NC. Something new came out.. it was at the door soon after. Still grab singles occasionally at the B&M to just make sure I'm not being elitist for elitist sake. Stuff is definitely getting better but for my current taste still too harsh on the nose/strong or monochromatic. You definitely get some flavors and strength in NC cigars that just don't exist in Cubans. I still think NC cigars are blended and produced for mouth smokers. It's the only explanation that makes sense when confronted with the strength.

The best word to describe MOST NC's IMHO. My free fall down the other side of the slope is the best thing that has happened to my cigar smoking hobby other than finding the people here.