Popular Post HoyoFan Posted September 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2016 I fired up an Ashton ESG today, thinking that I'd just be hanging out around a bunch of folks and that I didn't want to "waste" a Cuban on that. How sad the experience though. After starting my spiral into CCs about 3 months ago, this was my first NC. And it just tasted... flat. Like drinking a watered down can of Coke after having just had a fountain version. The nuts, the leather, they were all there but just tasted muted. The retrohale burned. I realized at that moment that I was ruined. And so it is with fondness that I feel the need to say goodbye to my NCs. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_jack Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Pretty much. I'm smoking through NC as I build my stick of CC up. I tried explaining to my wife. She was asking what the difference was. I think I got it across to her. Now I'm buying a wine cooler to convert so I have a place to store everything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tengel78 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I'm in the same boat. NC's I used to love, just don't taste great anymore. I'm thinking of selling a bunch off to make room for more CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoyoFan Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 Where are you guys selling your NCs? I've got some nice ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_jack Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Ha! Not selling them, at least not me. I'm just going through most of them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohn007 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 After smoking most of my 1990's stock and taking somewhat of a break from cigars, I got the bug again two years ago but started buying good NC's to stock the humidor because I didn't know where to get good CC's. With time, I realized why I bought so many CC's in the 90's and now I am giving away NC's just to make more room in what was only a couple of years ago an almost empty humidor. Mostly NC's in the top tray for guests and the "real" deal underneath aging gracefully. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KnightsAnole Posted September 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2016 I went through a period like this. Found CCs and thought I'm never smoking a NC again. My only advice is to wait a bit. NCs may never become what they were to you, but they still have their place. On stinking hot and humid afternoon in the sun, an NC performs better. Yard work? NC. As with all things cigars, have patience and go slow. Someone here said 'all sunshine makes a desert' it's true... -or did he say 'dessert' ... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean3 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Personally, I am getting more finicky by the day about the NC's I smoke. The absurd amount of spice/pepper in most NC's these days is really off putting, but if that's your thing...have at it. I'll have to agree with Ethernut on this subject, and say that there are a lot of dog turds out there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PigFish Posted September 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2016 LOL... good for you mate! I knew you would be regretting logging on with the name Padron fan. You had better put tequila as one of your interests....! You just made my day! -the Pig 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waah954 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 After smoking most of my 1990's stock and taking somewhat of a break from cigars, I got the bug again two years ago but started buying good NC's to stock the humidor because I didn't know where to get good CC's. With time, I realized why I bought so many CC's in the 90's and now I am giving away NC's just to make more room in what was only a couple of years ago an almost empty humidor. Mostly NC's in the top tray for guests and the "real" deal underneath aging gracefully. Whats in that little cigar box looks like a single cigar.Never seen that.Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohn007 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 1 minute ago, Waah954 said: Whats in that little cigar box looks like a single cigar. Never seen that. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 Toro. Decent smoke for a NC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waah954 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Yeah one of the only non cuban in my humidor atm.But i really want the box lolSent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethernut Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 7 hours ago, PadronFan said: And so it is with fondness that I feel the need to say goodbye to my NCs. O.M.G! ? There goes the neighborhood! I cant wait to see what you change your forum name to! ?? Good on ya mate! Ether.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohn007 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 7 minutes ago, Waah954 said: Yeah one of the only non cuban in my humidor atm. But i really want the box lol Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk "Humidor ATM"......LOL. I mostly have Davidoff, Padron, My Father and Liga Privada's for NC. A few others that were given to me as gifts that I am trying to give away faster than I receive just to make more room for CC's. The wife just gave me the green light to buy another cigar cabinet for additional storage. So much for restraint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethernut Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Nice humi @Bohn007! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohn007 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, Ethernut said: Nice humi @Bohn007! Thanks buddy. The Trinidad Funadores on the top drawer, upper middle, are from the original cabinet of 50 that was first released to the public in 1998. Had those sticks for 18 years and they still smoke great. Some of my last from the '90's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waah954 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 "Humidor ATM"......LOL. I mostly have Davidoff, Padron, My Father and Liga Privada's for NC. A few others that were given to me as gifts that I am trying to give away faster than I receive just to make more room for CC's. The wife just gave me the green light to buy another cigar cabinet for additional storage. So much for restraint. Yeah had the exact same collection about 6months ago but there is only a couple of cigars left from each.I have a soft spot for the davidoff even that its let me down the last few smokes and made me look bad infront of a friend that usually smokes whatever he is given. LolSent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I pretty much started out on CCs and never really tried to get into NCs as it's an absolute minefield. Wasted money trying the waters and stuck to what I found to be consistently good - CCs. Having said that, and reminded by the post above, two of my most memorable smokes in the last couple of years have been Davidoff - a WC Churchill and an Escurio Robusto. I've got an Opus X RER 92, a few Davidoff, and Hamlet Tabaquero (from Rob, admittedly)and that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurltim Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 8 hours ago, Bohn007 said: My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 Toro. Decent smoke for a NC. Nice collection BTW. If you are giving away your NC's, I will take all your Padrons and that Olivia I tried to like the MF Bijou, I really did. Twice. She is powerful little woman. She might just need a little time in the humidor. It's also a value thing with CC's. I love Padrons great tasting, well made and consistent. However, for $15-$17 a stick I can get a Coro. That's a no-brainer right there. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohn007 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 20 minutes ago, Hurltim said: Nice collection BTW. If you are giving away your NC's, I will take all your Padrons and that Olivia I tried to like the MF Bijou, I really did. Twice. She is powerful little woman. She might just need a little time in the humidor. It's also a value thing with CC's. I love Padrons great tasting, well made and consistent. However, for $15-$17 a stick I can get a Coro. That's a no-brainer right there. If you are ever in Chicago, look me up and I would be happy to share a cigar. I would agree with the value statement though. Someone else on the Opus thread misunderstood that concept too as I talked about it. If I am going to spend $30-40 dollars a stick, I will get grab a Behike 54 and I think that the Upmann #2 and RASS are just superior smokes so why spend money to get less. As you said, it's a no-brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurltim Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 17 minutes ago, Bohn007 said: If you are ever in Chicago, look me up Born and raised in Chitown. Born on the north side and moved to the south side when I was 10. My brother and my parents live on the south side. Small world, right?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohn007 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 9 minutes ago, Hurltim said: Born and raised in Chitown. Born on the north side and moved to the south side when I was 10. My brother and my parents live on the south side. Small world, right?! Sounds like you have plenty of reasons to come back then. Like I said, feel free to look me up when you are in town next for a smoke. That being said, i will not ask you if you are a Cubs or Sox fan....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_jack Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Nice collection BTW. If you are giving away your NC's, I will take all your Padrons and that Olivia I tried to like the MF Bijou, I really did. Twice. She is powerful little woman. She might just need a little time in the humidor. It's also a value thing with CC's. I love Padrons great tasting, well made and consistent. However, for $15-$17 a stick I can get a Coro. That's a no-brainer right there.Exactly! $17 would be better going towards CC in my opinion.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohn007 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 13 minutes ago, Hutch said: Opus MSRP IS $9-16 for their regular line. But would you really rather have the regular line vs an Upmann #2, RASS or CoRo? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynon Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 +1 on the goodbye to NCs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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