FOH Nudies N3 - 2019 (ATWSSRW)

[Zaxeiler]

Spring here in the US, taking its time getting to summer, and I'm not complaining. Temps in the evening are right around 60 F (15-16 C) - so my buddy Jeff and I met up for a fire pit and couple of cigars.

After sitting on it for awhile, finally smoked one of the Nudies from our host. I had the Nudies (in the N3/Carlota vitola, 6x38) from 2019.

Aroma is mild barnyard. Cold draw is light fermented tobacco, with a hint of something light, maybe mint leaf? Everything so far says delicate.

Light up brings the usual brash Partagas spice (the marca this was blended to imitate). After settling, it is creamy with spices (not pepper). Not a light, milky, sweet smoke that you can imagine from a Connecticut, but instead a medium body, heavier cream with spice on the retro.

In the middle third, the retro darkened to white pepper - lovely.

The back third evolved to a cedar and cream, all variations on the same theme - changes to keep it interesting but a cohesive experience.

It closed the last inch with a warm leather. Right at the end, two big blasts of the cream from the opening - bringing us full circle.

This was a fantastic cigar. Perfect draw, great smoke output, no double puffs, always smooth, razor burn line.

Rumor is, more will release later this year. Here's to hoping.

Not just because it's from FOH, but because it was truly a great smoking experience, I'd rate this a 4.5/5.

[Chibearsv]

I'm eagerly awaiting the re-appearance of n3 as well.  The n1s don't do it for me so much but I love the N3 for a summertime morning smoke on the patio with a coffee and a racing form.

[CaptainQuintero]

Great stuff 👍

I  Imissed out on these due to life getting in the way and I'm still upset about it! Hopefully they will get another run and I'll get a chance to try them, such a great project. 

  Keep up the reviews!

[Zaxeiler]

13 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

The n1s don't do it for me so much but I love the N3 for a summertime morning smoke on the patio with a coffee and a racing form.

Having not had the N1, what’s the difference in profile?

[Bolismoker]

Thanks for the review


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[Chibearsv]

7 hours ago, Zaxeiler said:

Having not had the N1, what’s the difference in profile?

For me, the N3 has a tobacco richness that I don't get so much of in the N1.  I think it may be that leather you referenced in your review.  It's not that the N1 is a bad cigar, I just have a preference for the N3.  

[Oscar300]

N1 is the one for me, lovely long cigar, feels great, tastes better.  Having to stop myself reaching for them.  The N3s im giving more time, the camel house hasn't gone yet.

[El Presidente]

 

N1 is the velvet glove

N3 is the fist 

[Jimmy_jack]

When will these be released again?

[El Presidente]

Just now, Jimmy_jack said:

When will these be released again?

Back end of this year. Working on it now. 

[RichG]

Are any of the custom rolls that were/will be available Cuban or are they all NC?

[foursite12]

I know I’m only one vote but FWIW an N3 new release would be most welcome. In my view, a true and remarkably accurate throwback to earlier Cubans. An amazing feat using NC leaves. Kudos to Rob and Hamlet.