FLB03TT Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Do any regular CC smokers occasionally smoke a NC to refresh your palate? I smoke CCs 98% of the time. They routinely provide a superior smoking experience to NCs. However, I find, that every once in a while I like to have a good NC, like a Fuente SG Rosado R-52 or Flor de Las Antiles Toro. They refresh my palate with the dryer character of their non Cuban tobaccos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I smoke 50/50 NC's to CC's I find switching between the different countries helps me to appreciate the little nuances each one has to offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbbones Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I sure do. Sometimes the thought of a NC just feels right. When that occurs, it usually is I always wonder: What about a blend of Cuban and NC tobacco in a single cigar? After much trial and error - perhaps Nirvana? Maybe we will find out someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I sure do. Sometimes the thought of a NC just feels right. When that occurs, it usually is I always wonder: What about a blend of Cuban and NC tobacco in a single cigar? After much trial and error - perhaps Nirvana? Maybe we will find out someday I remeber a while back that Pepin Garcia (of My Father Cigars) thought up a 'clear havana' blend using Nicaraguan and Cuban filler, Cuban binder and Nicaraguan wrapper It'd be interesting to see what the rest of the world could do with cuban tobbacco should they ever get the opportunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebender Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 During drier colder season, I smoke as much CC as possible with some NC in between to refresh my palate and visa versa during warmer humid season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Profmd Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I smoke 50/50 NC's to CC's I find switching between the different countries helps me to appreciate the little nuances each one has to offer I agree. Do exactly the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 While I respect Padron and Fuente, I'd more than likely pass on a cigar if a Cuban is not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bclass1 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I actually reach for a NC from time to time myself.. Have a box of OpusX Super Belicoso.. The only NC box in my collection thus far. I had as few down in Florida when I was visiting and they were very good. As I'm not a huge advocate of Opus, as they're overpriced and overrated IMO, these seem to hit the spot in some instances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenPosiden Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I find the flavours of NC to be quite bold and 'in your face' in most common brands, Whereas CC flavours are more subtle and require my full attention to enjoy it's many nuances. Therefore, I find myself clamping down on a NC while I'm doing something (such as driving or landscaping) so I can enjoy the blast of flavours without trying too hard. If I'm sitting down with a drink then I go for a CC and devote myself to exploring the full gamut of what it has to offer. I'm nowhere near as experienced as most of the BOTL on this forum, so these are purely my own ignorant opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemsworth Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I keep a box of Padron 2000's on hand and dip into it once in a while. I do enjoy them quite a bit. Perfect for mowing the lawn etc. I have a friend who always orders what ever bundle of 20 gigantour cigars certain US companies have on sale for $50.00 or whatever. He always makes me smoke one whenever I am at his house. While not generally putrid, they do usually send me running to my humidor when I get home. I bought him a box of RASS for his 50th birthday...it wasn't a self serving gift at all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 i smoke a cc to refresh my palate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louich Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I find myself smokkng less and less NC but some are always very enjoyable. While Casa Fuente are by far my favorite I always enjoy Sharks, some but not all FFOX, Liga 9, UF, FFP) ans Illusione are also classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bclass1 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I find the flavours of NC to be quite bold and 'in your face' in most common brands, Whereas CC flavours are more subtle and require my full attention to enjoy it's many nuances. Therefore, I find myself clamping down on a NC while I'm doing something (such as driving or landscaping) so I can enjoy the blast of flavours without trying too hard. If I'm sitting down with a drink then I go for a CC and devote myself to exploring the full gamut of what it has to offer. I'm nowhere near as experienced as most of the BOTL on this forum, so these are purely my own ignorant opinions. I wouldn't deem them ignorant, as I tend to generally agree with what you saying.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Well I can't say I smoke an NC to "refresh my palate" but I do occasionally smoke them. I think I could count the NC's I smoked last year on my fingers still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLB03TT Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Well I can't say I smoke an NC to "refresh my palate" but I do occasionally smoke them. I think I could count the NC's I smoked last year on my fingers still. I should have explained what I meant by "refresh my palate". CCs are a rich, complex smoke. I find after a while I like/need a less rich, perhaps drier smoke (NC) to refresh my palate. This helps me better appreciate and enjoy the next CCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorman Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Just last night I reached for my first NC in months. It was a Liga Dirty Rat. About half way through I tossed it and grabbed a Hoyo #2. Once you go CC..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Nope, they are palate rapers to me. Each time I end up in the awful position where the only cigar around is an NC, and I actually partake instead of pass, (once about every 2 years) I toss it halfway in and my palate tastes like I smoked cat hair wrapped up in a roof shingle for several days. Last time was with a Padron Anniv. that was gifted at a lounge after I had run out of good cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marper331 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I smoke a handful of NC throughout the year. I give a few away to some coworkers then I always seem to get a few more for Christmas gifts and the cycle starts all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangolf18 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Used to but qpr is so much better when it comes to CC. I'll only smoke a NC if it's a Padron 45 vs a JLP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac77 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I usually go for a single malt or a beer to clean my palate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpInSmoak Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I have about 20-30 high end NC sticks that all cost close to $15 USD or more. Opus, Anejo sharks, God of Fire. I haven't touched them in close to 2 years. There is simply no desire to smoke a cigar other than a cuban. And I'm not a cigar snob, I have a RG perla currently in my hand. I'll take a C&C CC over any NC every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoshneer Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I smoke mostly NC right now but it's hard to tell if that will change in the future. The best cigars I have ever had were Cubans and I am just now jumping in the boat and trying it out for myself. The biggest problem for me will be aging. I am kinda impatient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisco Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I smoke NCs as a "change of pace" smoke, mostly the ones from my humidor from my early days of cigar smoking. There are good NCs out there, it's just hard to find the "gems" without paying the same price as a good CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigargavin Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I used to smoke 70/30 CC's to NC's but this year I am going all CC's too see the difference between smoking "mostly" CC's and all CC's. Totally agree with the previous statement that they are "palate rapers" They are upfront without a lot of back-end finesse, where as a CC is more subtile IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonVivant Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 2002 Davidoff 3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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