Joined: 11-21-2013 Posts: 1,188
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KPP wrote:If a punch in the mouth is what you're after Eric....then I'd suggest sticking to your NCs for that. That's what they're good at IMO, at least a lot of the high ligero stuff that's out there. Giving you a good buzz and making you wake up the next morning like you licked an ashtray clean. That's primarily one of the reasons I sought out cubans and have stuck to them almost exclusively. I've never had a cuban that's given me that 'kick in the face' sensation, but i've had plenty that i've felt were full-bodied. But I say that in terms of flavor moreso than the nicotine kick. The 'strongest' cuban marcas IMO are Bolivar, Partagas, some RA and RyJ. Boliva Beli Fino is historically quite a strong cigar...but as I said earlier, habanos are becoming much more approachable young than they have been - at least since i've been smoking anyways....which I know is not long compared to many here. A few specific sticks I'd recommend you try if you're after something stronger would be the RyJ Cazadores (probably the most notorious 'strong' cigar in the entire HSA lineup), Partagas 898, RASS (young RASS can often times be quite agressive). Come to think of it, you smoke that 2011 RASS I sent you? Those were very robust when I first got that cabinet...but have tamed a bit since. Give that a shot if you haven't yet and see what you think. I've never had the Serie C3 by the way. I chased cuban ELs from about 2008-2011, and haven't found a single one that was justified by the price tag. Cuban ELs, to me, and many others as well, are a marca unto themselves. Profiles are very similar year to year...largely due to the same fire-retardant dark wrappers these mostly come with. You want some fuller cc's, these would be good to try as well. For me personally though, I'm out of the EL game permanently. Give em' a try though, these may be what you're after. Each person is different. I'm sure others might have some insight on the matter as well, but those are my .02 anyways. Thanks, Kyle. I'm still holding onto that RASS you sent, although I have smoked a few others that were younger, and did give a nice buzz. I mostly want that kick in the face after several beers, late in the evening -- at other times I find it to be too much. I had read a little about the PSC3 -- specifically that it was really strong for a CC -- and wondered if there were others. Thanks for the tips on the other sticks -- I'll check 'em out. Oh, and I'm just dipping my toes into the CC waters, and don't need to chase any ELs yet. I suspect my experience would be similar to yours anyway. I smoked a Cuaba Salamon from '12 yesterday. I think it may have been too wet -- my buddy handed it to me at a BBQ so I don't really know about its storage -- but after some burn issues in the 1st half, the 2nd half was delightful. I don't normally have 2.5 hours to smoke, but in this context it was great. Anybody have opinions on that marca? I could see getting a box of something smaller.
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