Thread: Cubans vs Non-Cubans: FIGHT!!!

Originally Posted by Lightfoot

Behikes:
Over hyped - Obviuosly.

Over priced - Don't think so, at least not as much as a lot of my luxury purchases, i.e. watches, clothes etc.

Better cigars for the money - I'm sure.

Hard to get - Yes, makes the hunt even more fun though.

I just love them though. They are beautiful to look at, have flawless construction, smell great, taste wonderful even unlit. Most of all, they exude creaminess, which is the main characterisitc I look for in a Cuban cigar.

Add it all up, and the total experience is so worth it to me, I find the Behikes to be a good value.

Hyper or not, overpriced or not. I love the new Cohiba Behike BKH52. I've smoked 2 boxes so far and it's one great cigar; 3 with tight draw, no bad ones. You almost want to eat it.

Originally Posted by Robusto

Hyper or not, overpriced or not. I love the new Cohiba Behike BKH52. I've smoked 2 boxes so far and it's one great cigar; 3 with tight draw, no bad ones. You almost want to eat it.

Dont get me wrong. They are great cigars. But in reality I have not bought many recent production cigars recently. Once the new humidor comes in I will probably start buying again. There are so many things that I need to get. But every time I am about to order something an aged buy comes up

I have had so many plugged Cubans its ridiculous especially from the Montecristo open series, yet I have had a poorly constructed Cohiba. IMO I think Honduras/Nicaragua make the best Maduros, but nothing beats the Hay/Creaminess of a Cohiba. It all depends what I feel like smoking that day. In conclusion I wish I had better access to Cuban Cigars.
-Thierry

0 - 100 at this point hahaha

Originally Posted by Lightfoot

I agree 100% with your opinion, but will continue to gamble on Cuban cigars. My inventory runs about 50-50.

There's just a certain nutty creaminess, flavor withought having to be overly strong, quality that I much enjoy in a good Cuban.

Indeed. Genuine Romeo y Julieta or Cohibas will always have that unique flavor that betrays their origins. Cuban tobacco, when combined with the expertise of the industry down there, will always have an edge over its Dominican competitors. I understand the OP's concerns about inconsistency, but when it comes to QUALITY, the consistency is undeniable.

Originally Posted by SAMURAI

The overall Cuban taste profile can't be duplicated anywhere. I agree that cubans are inconsistent, but even a mediocre stick is better than 90% of non cubans IMO. I enjoy quite a few non cubans, but they can't touch a Havana when it's on.

90%? Um, yeah ok.

Originally Posted by dragonhead08

90%? Um, yeah ok.

Yeah o.k., what's your point?