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The taste of Nicaraguan smokes.
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cjr462 Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 9:23 PM EST
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Hey all, I know I'm a "noob" and don't have many posts, but I've been a long time lurker, reading all I can on the forums and have been smoking cigars for years. I've finally decided that Nicaraguan tobacco for the most part is what I enjoy most. Anything AJF has been my favorite, and I've tried many different other sticks over the time. What is it that makes Nic. tobacco so good? And what brands are y'all's favorites? I like Padron's, AJF's, Ramon Bueso's, Camacho's, and a couple of the many many Gurkha's I've had. The one brand that's been the most hit or miss for me has been Oliva. Some I really enjoy, yet many don't do anything for me at all.

I know not everything I've brought up is Nicaraguan, and not everything I like is, but that's where most of my favorite sticks seem to be.

What are some other blends and sticks I should try out? What are y'all's opinions on Nicaraguan vs other region's tobacco.

Peace.Beer
ZRX1200 Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 9:36 PM EST
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Most of Camacho was Honduran, Oliva is mostly Nicaraguan. FYI.
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#3 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 9:38 PM EST
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Nicaraguan is usually stronger, but not always. But a lot of the newer stuff has a profile I no longer enjoy.

I only smoke hard to find Cubans, and I light them with $100 bills and laugh at noobs who smoke Gurkhas.
SMOKEYOU Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 9:38 PM EST
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Volcanic soils.
sd72 Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 9:54 PM EST
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Nicaraguan cigars do tend to be stronger. Maybe you're a nicotine junkie, that'd explain your draw to them. Surprised you didn't mention the big company from there that makes the best cigars.
cjr462 Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 10:09 PM EST
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I'm not really a nicotine junky, when I get the feeling, I'm not a fan. I know some of those aren't Nicaraguan smokes, just listing some things to discuss. What's the big brand from that area?
Whistlebritches Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 10:10 PM EST
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While I do enjoy the Nicaraguan profile...........strong and spicy(read:Tatuaje),the DR is where my favorite sticks come from,Arturo Fuente and La Flor Dominicana.
KingoftheCove Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 10:41 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Nicaraguan is usually stronger, but not always. But a lot of the newer stuff has a profile I no longer enjoy.

I only smoke hard to find Cubans, and I light them with $100 bills and laugh at noobs who smoke Gurkhas.

This is true.
And what's worse......when Z is slumming, he smokes Padron annis with his mom and they laugh about the people she put on time out. La Princessa is mean...........her son is just a hobo loving camper.
KingoftheCove Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 10:50 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
While I do enjoy the Nicaraguan profile...........strong and spicy(read:Tatuaje),the DR is where my favorite sticks come from,Arturo Fuente and La Flor Dominicana.

Yep......lots of good cigars coming out of the DR
KingoftheCove Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 10:52 PM EST
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Hey Whistle, I have a few boxes of Matatans and Poderosos resting..........how long, in your opinion, is the sweet spot for letting them rest?
cjr462 Offline
#11 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 10:53 PM EST
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What are some DR sticks I should give a try then? Knowing what I may like, or so i've stated.
KingoftheCove Offline
#12 Posted: Wed, Apr 20 2016, 11:05 PM EST
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cjr462 wrote:
What are some DR sticks I should give a try then? Knowing what I may like, or so i've stated.

Almost anything from LFD........some kristoffs you might like .....the ligero maduro for instance
tamapatom Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 12:25 AM EST
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Fuente 858 Sungrown
elk hunter Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 1:22 AM EST
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CAMACHO!!!
shaun341 Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 6:13 AM EST
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Anything Fuente and LFD for sure are good.
Buckwheat Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 7:35 AM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Nicaraguan is usually stronger, but not always. But a lot of the newer stuff has a profile I no longer enjoy.

I only smoke hard to find Cubans, and I light them with $100 bills and laugh at noobs who smoke Gurkhas.



Applause
gummy jones Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 7:36 AM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Nicaraguan is usually stronger, but not always. But a lot of the newer stuff has a profile I no longer enjoy.

I only smoke hard to find Cubans, and I light them with $100 bills and laugh at noobs who smoke Gurkhas.


im more progressive so i only light mine with tubmans
Whistlebritches Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 8:24 AM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
Hey Whistle, I have a few boxes of Matatans and Poderosos resting..........how long, in your opinion, is the sweet spot for letting them rest?


My Poderosa's I let sit a couple years,still have a handful and they are smoking great.The Matatan I have only had straight out of the B&M so I have no idea.The Villano is my favorite........great ott but with patience,couple years,they're magnificent.The Villano is my second favorite lancero..........hot on the heels of the Tat Miami Especiales

Good luck
KingoftheCove Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 10:21 AM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
My Poderosa's I let sit a couple years,still have a handful and they are smoking great.The Matatan I have only had straight out of the B&M so I have no idea.The Villano is my favorite........great ott but with patience,couple years,they're magnificent.The Villano is my second favorite lancero..........hot on the heels of the Tat Miami Especiales

Good luck

Thanks..........they'll take a nice nap then.
midmofan Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 2:11 PM EST
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I enjoy the Nicaraguan sticks for two main reasons: I like the spice/pepper you get in a lot of the blends and I actually like the taste of tobacco. All the coco and coffee and nuttiness and this and that are fine but I actually like how strong tobacco tastes and you get that from a good Nic cigar. where, even if there are other flavors or spices involved, you still know you are smoking tobacco!
[email protected] Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 7:19 PM EST
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If you like the strong Nicaraguan flavor, I would say anything by Don Pepin Garcia ( My Father, La Aroma de Cuba, San Cristobal and others) would be some to start sampling.
deadeyedick Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 8:14 PM EST
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frankj1 Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 8:55 PM EST
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gummy jones wrote:
im more progressive so i only light mine with tubmans

excellent post.
tonygraz Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Apr 21 2016, 10:18 PM EST
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A bit ahead of itself and possibly racist, Gummy --- despite what Frank said.
midmofan Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Apr 22 2016, 7:42 AM EST
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[email protected] wrote:
If you like the strong Nicaraguan flavor, I would say anything by Don Pepin Garcia ( My Father, La Aroma de Cuba, San Cristobal and others) would be some to start sampling.



+ This.

If you like it a bit milder (and don't mind MSRP-issues) go for the Padron "Thousand" series

And a Nicaraguan that I was pleasantly surprised with that is often on a good sale, the Man-o'war Ruination is an option
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