What's your latest NC purchase?

[wine65]

On 12/30/2020 at 9:34 PM, Heels82 said:

I've been buying singles and 5 packs here and there and figured it was time.  It's such a tasty and effortless smoke every single time.  Did you remove the cedar sleeves or keep them on?  

I just picked up a box of 888, great cigars now for a long rest. I just smoked a 5 year old Anejo Robusto (cedar left on) which has mellowed just a bit, it was fantastic!

[wine65]

1 hour ago, Heels82 said:

I'll have to set some aside to age as I've usually just smoked them as I went along without thinking about aging them.  Diving deeper into CC's allows the 888s to hide easier and sounds beneficial in the long run.  Did you run across any Anejo Sharks during the holiday season?  

Yes I did see a box of sharks but I’m not a huge fan of them so let them go. My favorites are the 60s (smoke well early), robusto, 46s and 88. 

[HoyoFan]

What do y’all like in the NC variety that is high on body/flavor but not on nicotine or pepper?

For some reason most of my NC smoking comrades think I’m insane for wanting such a combo.

Yet it’s one of the reasons I like CCs so much.

[JZBdano]

Illusion- Original Documents, Epernay and Singulare are recent standouts.  Not much pepper on any of them that I can remember. 

Warped- has quite a few I like, 5yr old La Hacienda corona gorda this morning was creamy, floral, baking spice delight.

Don Pepin Garcia Blue (Original) are great with a few years on them.  Pepper fades and they pick up a lot complexity. 

I'm smoking through a singles tray of NCs and a couple partial boxes and these are the ones that have stood out.  All are at least 4-5 yrs old if it makes any difference.

[Burningman]

I love Tatuaje. Age Tat Brown Label cigars and the pepper really mellows out. That Nicaraguan bite smooths out but retain the body and flavor. The Noellas are nice fresh but most cigars from that part of the world need time to mellow out. Your patience will be rewarded.

Happy Hunting!

 

[kart339]

21 hours ago, HoyoFan said:

What do y’all like in the NC variety that is high on body/flavor but not on nicotine or pepper?

For some reason most of my NC smoking comrades think I’m insane for wanting such a combo.

Yet it’s one of the reasons I like CCs so much.

Foundation, HVC and if cost is no object, Byron.

[wine65]

I’ve found the Padron Anniversario and Davidoff Yamasa to be full in body flavor but not much pepper. Both are a bit pricey though.

[HoyoFan]

Illusion- Original Documents, Epernay and Singulare are recent standouts.  Not much pepper on any of them that I can remember. 
Warped- has quite a few I like, 5yr old La Hacienda corona gorda this morning was creamy, floral, baking spice delight.
Don Pepin Garcia Blue (Original) are great with a few years on them.  Pepper fades and they pick up a lot complexity. 
I'm smoking through a singles tray of NCs and a couple partial boxes and these are the ones that have stood out.  All are at least 4-5 yrs old if it makes any difference.

Thanks! Especially for the age reference

[HoyoFan]

Foundation, HVC and if cost is no object, Byron.

Thanks! Thinking of picking up some HVC Hot Cake. And just got a few Charter Oak in from Foundation

[kart339]

9 minutes ago, HoyoFan said:

Thanks! Thinking of picking up some HVC Hot Cake. And just got a few Charter Oak in from Foundation

If you can locate the La Rosa/First Selection or the 500th anniversary HVC, those are great. Hot Cake I am yet to try.

Foundation El gueguense or Byron petit poemas are delicious too.

[JZBdano]

Yes, Gueguense is good.  I have a regular and a red banded one in the singles tray I'll get to shortly.

[prshah25]

#1 CA Cigar of the year.. will rest them for few and then decide for myself?

 

[MIKA27]

I recently purchased a bunch of boxes, I'm really enjoying my NC's more than Cubans lately.

LaFlor Dominicano, Andalusian Bull is by far an amazing Cigar along with and surprisingly, Rocky Patel Grand Reserve.

Oliva Series V Melanio speaks for itself. Great construction and a nice medium to full rich, chewy smoke.

I posted these on my Instagram page (M1ka27), but hopefully they turn out ok here also. 

[superman0234]

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[SpecialK]

On 2/2/2021 at 12:45 PM, MIKA27 said:

 

 

Good lookin Pup !!!

[Islandboy]

A couple boxes of Daughters of the Wind Calicos and a Singulare sampler.

[nKostyan]

[akpreacher]

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[nKostyan]

[Skypilot]

On 1/25/2021 at 9:47 AM, prshah25 said:

Heard the sky flower lancer I has a very tight draw. Let us know your experience on how it smokes. 

I just had the first one from the box. Draw was perfect for me and I do not like an even slight draw. Overall a good solid stick. Probably a 90-91 for me. I thought the lancero was much better to me than the corona size but looking back on my notes I gave that a 91 as well...either way enjoyable. 

[nKostyan]

[Fosgate]

Olivia reps in town. Nice quick haul of 30 smokes and free swag.





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[havanaclub]

On 2/2/2021 at 12:45 PM, MIKA27 said:

I recently purchased a bunch of boxes, I'm really enjoying my NC's more than Cubans lately.
LaFlor Dominicano, Andalusian Bull is by far an amazing Cigar along with and surprisingly, Rocky Patel Grand Reserve.
Oliva Series V Melanio speaks for itself. Great construction and a nice medium to full rich, chewy smoke.
I posted these on my Instagram page (M1ka27), but hopefully they turn out ok here also.

 

Beautiful dog. What kind? Looks like boxer/pit bull


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[lovethehaze]

Few pick ups and gifts 

[MIKA27]

On 3/14/2021 at 11:48 AM, havanaclub said:

Beautiful dog. What kind? Looks like boxer/pit bull


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Sorry about late reply. He is an English Blue Staffordshire.