In your opinion which NC is closest to a CC?

Originally Posted by klipsch

But I feel that most CC's are one dimensional.

Originally Posted by pnoon

Interesting perspective. I find the opposite to be true.

I'm throwing CC's up against the pricier Tat's and Padron that I typically gravitate to. I had a RASS that had some complexity to it. But again...$4-$5 vs $10-$12+

[shilala]

Originally Posted by klipsch

I'm throwing CC's up against the pricier Tat's and Padron that I typically gravitate to. I had a RASS that had some complexity to it. But again...$4-$5 vs $10-$12+

I've smoked $3.00 cc's that offered tons more complexity than $30.00 nc's. Take an old erdm lunch club vs. Don Carlos Anniversario.
I know we put a lot of stock in complexity, but I'm sure there are a lot of smokers who seek out, and even appreciate a 10" one-dimensional cigar like an LFD EL A.
That said, I know exactly what you mean, and I feel much the same.
I'd much rather spend the money for something I really enjoy than to save money on something I don't. That's why I keep trying lots of different stuff.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by klipsch

Depends on what Cubans you're comparing too. I've had some aged Opus that taste like some Partagas. Personally, I feel that the only advantage that Cubans offer is price over NC's. You can get a very flavorful CC for $4-$5 Where it'll cost you $10+ for a NC that will even come close. But I feel that most CC's are one dimensional.

Originally Posted by pnoon

Interesting perspective. I find the opposite to be true.

Originally Posted by klipsch

I'm throwing CC's up against the pricier Tat's and Padron that I typically gravitate to. I had a RASS that had some complexity to it. But again...$4-$5 vs $10-$12+

I agree with Peter. Walt, are you smoking mainly "fresh" Cuban cigars. Often it takes some time for complexity to develop..but I have never had an NC, fresh or aged, that came close to some of the Cubans I have had in regards to complexity.

Originally Posted by icehog3

Walt, are you smoking mainly "fresh" Cuban cigars. Often it takes some time for complexity to develop..but I have never had an NC, fresh or aged, that came close to some of the Cubans I have had in regards to complexity.

I'm going to have to say yes for the most part (1-3 years old). I've got a Punch SS #1 from 92 in the humi. I'll be looking forward to it even more now, based on what your saying above.

[shilala]

Originally Posted by klipsch

I'm going to have to say yes for the most part (1-3 years old). I've got a Punch SS #1 from 92 in the humi. I'll be looking forward to it even more now, based on what your saying above.

Go smoke that homer, Walt. See what you think and get back to us.
If you like those old turds, I bet someone would love to share something else for you to try.