Cubans really that good?

[bloodhound]

Guys,

I don't smoke much at all but are Cuban cigars really that much better than those of other nations?
You telling me that no other cigar brands beat some of the Cuban ones?

[Seriesteve]

Not all Cuban brands are good IMO but no where in the World can match the majority of them
Cubans 99.99999999 % of the time for me
Only my two p's worth

[yankeefan]

there is a reason why cubans are the most sought after cigar in the world my friend.

[Stevieboy]

I don't think the very best NC would ever beat the best CC...just MHO but Cubans do take some beating (as does the price )

[Stogiedog]

I have to say that I love Cubans but over time and trading with my BOTL over the pond I have come across some great NCs ie Padron etc they are fantastic smokes and although dearer than the average NC cigar they are for me one of the best smokes i have had, great.

You need to try some NCs before making total judgements.

[G-man]

When 1 can't have easy acess to something,it always taste better.
I am now sold on CC which my BrothersOTL across the pond keeps me supplied with from time to time.My NC have differant profiles but theres something bout the flavor of your CC.

[Stevieboy]

You need to try some NCs before making total judgements.

You make a very fair point Dawg

[Boss Hog]

I have to say that I love Cubans but over time and trading with my BOTL over the pond I have come across some great NCs ie Padron etc they are fantastic smokes and although dearer than the average NC cigar they are for me one of the best smokes i have had, great.

You need to try some NCs before making total judgements.

Well said,
there are definatley a lot of great NC smokes out there.
I think if you swap between NC's and CC's you can have a great time. Bit like having 2 mistresses, you always get something from one the other doesnt give.

[whisky77]

Most of the time.

I have tried only limited amounts of NC, and some of them were very good indeed, however compared on a like for like basis, IMO the Cubans will win most of the time.

[deltawhisky]

Bloodhound, interesting point. The first thing I'd say is that all Davidoffs are Dominican Republican, and seem to be receiving wild reviews on the European continent. Why? First, the brand has boomed over recent years due to the Oettinger Group turning it into a lifestyle icon; second, the embargo has done wonders for non-Cuban sticks.

But the Cubans I have enjoyed - have been exceptional. It's a matter of taste as much as anything. Interesting to hear your views gents.

Guys,

I don't smoke much at all but are Cuban cigars really that much better than those of other nations?
You telling me that no other cigar brands beat some of the Cuban ones?

[TJCoro]

There are stogies, and then there are fine Habano Puros!

If you have to ask, perhaps you're not smokin' authentic puros.

That said, I have smoked a shit-load of NC stogies over the years and there are some very good NC cigars that I keep around, such as Davidoff. But as some wise soul said in a peivious post, the best NC can not beat the finest Habano puros available today.

But hey, that's just me, TJ, TJCoro, and I'm certain their are others out there () who have a different opinion.

Jimmy crack corn and I don't care.

[Pantomimehorse]

errrm yeah what TJ said, totally agree