A 'Nub' that dare not speak its name!

[tippexx]

I do believe that the Puss-in-Boots has finally formulated his position clearly, if not with concision, alas. After yesterday's smoke, I do believe that I would meet The Grim Creeper with a Partagas 898. Not only a beautiful puro, but a long lasting one.

If the Grim wanted me .... I'd have a 'Don Pepin' Garcia Sancti Spiritus to hand .... that ought to fix him and guarantee my place in puro Heaven.

[Soulmanure]

Plus, I think I missed out a crucial point in my meanderings last night.
(excited about trying that onecheers Eric!), it's just that I only smokes 1 or 2 cigars a week. . .
(O.K. more if it's a herf or a holiday or some other worth while memorable occasion - but not many more)
. . . and there's a long list of Cuban's that I've not got around to trying yet (I'm talking regular production, aged, El's, RE's etc), before I get started experimenting with NC's.

I do believe that the Puss-in-Boots has finally formulated his position clearly, if not with concision, alas. After yesterday's smoke, I do believe that I would meet The Grim Creeper with a Partagas 898. Not only a beautiful puro, but a long lasting one.

[seanbeer]

how about a Monte 4 in a DB5 sir ?

[eggopp]

Actually the artful Cat might be on to something here.

Rokkit, I'm a thoroughbred UK sports car man through and through and refuse to be convinced that the Corvette Stingray can be any good. I think you have my address!

Hmmm Corvette... ok my address is.. haha well come one whats wrong with my tatty old rover 600

[El Catador]

its like comparing New-world wine to good Grand Cru French wine, its pointness.

I couldn't agree more!
(Though it pains me to admit my 'Grim Reaper' wine would also be French - after all, it's not as if the little buggers weren't 'snooty' and 'smug' enough already).

Plus, I think I missed out a crucial point in my meanderings last night.
The G-man is correct! ( It was bound to happen sooner or later).
My taste buds are what they are, doesn't make 'em right or wrong, they jus knows what they like. YMMV (Your mileage my vary). It's all good!

Also, it's not as if I've got a 'beef' with NC's.
I have a variety, including: RP's, Padrons and a Man o' War - 'Ruination' (excited about trying that onecheers Eric!), it's just that I only smokes 1 or 2 cigars a week. . .
(O.K. more if it's a herf or a holiday or some other worth while memorable occasion - but not many more)
. . . and there's a long list of Cuban's that I've not got around to trying yet (I'm talking regular production, aged, El's, RE's etc), before I get started experimenting with NC's.

(Hey, maybe I should publish my wish-list - You never know Christmas is coming).

Anyhow, because I don't smoke that many, I find myself swayed by 'quality over quantity' (God, I'm digging a bigger hole for myself), so, for example, I'd rather purchase 1 x Siglo VI than buy 2 x 'Nub's'...

(The Cameroon's anyway - I've not smoked my Habano yet - you never know, I may change my mind)

... even though it might be argued that the 'Nub's' are better value* (*Depending on how you measure it).
But that's just me. No slur intended - and non taken (I hope).

So, in closing 'Brothers'. . .
I beg you, spare me from any misguided NC 'missiles' - there are far more worthy and deserving 'targets' for your generosity and wisdom than the poor, taste-bud challenged Cat.


Unless of course we're talking a:

Edmundo Dante El Conde
Partagas 8-9-8
Montecristo No. 4 Reserva (Damn that Big T fellow)
Some aged or sexy El number, etc, etc.

P.S. Lets not forget the 'Peanut-Butter' M&M's (Something that you 'colonists' have that we don't - if it makes you feel any better).

[tippexx]

Actually the artful Cat might be on to something here.

Rokkit, I'm a thoroughbred UK sports car man through and through and refuse to be convinced that the Corvette Stingray can be any good. I think you have my address!

[tippexx]

[QUOTE=rokkitsci;115346]


I enjoy a hearty Cuban as well as the next bloke; however, I cannot, in all fairness, say that they -- and they alone -- are the cat's meow, as it were, and, apparently, as it is, for our resident tabbyman. There are multitudes of NC's which I enjoy every bit as much as an earthy, barnyard Cuban.



Wise words indeed.


But I think he's down to about 5 lives now Rok, so be a little bit merciful! But only a little.

[seanbeer]

I didn't like my first Nub, yesterday I had my third one, i am now quite liking them, for what they provide for their price. Very nice for casual smoking.

To me, its not Nub or whatever brand, NCs are NCs, I don't compare them to CCs. its like comparing New-world wine to good Grand Cru French wine, its pointness.

[davidruddell]

Although I love dem Nub's, fair point from Cat re Mr Reaper, from my current crop I'd grab a Monte 2.

If he does come calling, I may be posting on here for a Behike donation, as my farewell smoke though!

Come on then, the Cat's started something now, whats your current 'Reaper' smoke and you ultimate 'Farewell Smoke'

Can I start the bidding with

Current - Montecristo No.2
Ultimate - Aged Cuban Dunhill (Read so much about them)

[MarkSDMF]

Wow, gents, this got 'affa morbid all of a sudden did it not ?

Im looking forward to recieving a habano amd a cain nub through shortly so im getting kinda excited

[Soulmanure]

Ooh I say old boy!
That's a bit strong! What?


Right, my work is done for tonight, I'm off to have another dram before bed.
I'll be back to add the smilies tomorrow - if TJ starts complaining.

The Cat speaketh in an attempt to claw his way into a universal truth, but the Government Man has a point--one person's garbage is another cat's dinner.

But I was only playing mouse a bit--I can think of many fine puros I'd prefer over a nub if Sir Deathalot gave me such an offer.

On the other hand, I can think of many instances where a new cigar gave me pause about what I thought was my favorite, so I reserve final judgment until I have no more chances at it.

[G-man]

O.K. . . TRUTHFULLY . . .
'Last' cigar on Earth guys. . . you tell me . . .

"What are you reaching for?" Its not a Cuban thats for sure
"Huh?"

"Well, you gonna pull them Cubans .N .o .t. or stand their whistling 'Dixie'?

"The CASE rests! M'lud"
First of all what U proper dudes know bout whistling Dixie? For god sakes man!
Second I would rater die without then have to face a double death ! LMAO
Don't give up the ship ol? boy and don take me serious. I believe live and let live. We all enjoy our own taste and thats what brings us B/SOTL together. I've learned to enjoy many Cuban smokes since joining and do applicate it and thank all of you UK Bros and sis is !

[El Catador]

Send your worst, Rokkitsci; kill the incurious cat.

However, we all ought to keep in mind that the Cat perhaps can't help it. Think of the rough tongue, the preference for foul tasting foods that smell of rank tuna, and the fact that he cleans himself unflinchingly with his own mouth; these would suggest a certain inability to appreciate subtlety.

Ooh I say old boy!
That's a bit strong! What?

May I remind you who penned my 'most excellent' - (ta very much) signature? (See Exhibit '1' below).

I'll wait while you read it. . . .

So. . . don't hate me. . . I'm only calling it like I See's it.
"So. . . . STOP (Don't do it). . . If you're trying to change my mind" ().

You see there's a very good reason why you should forgive me and 'hold your fire' (Ban the Bomb . . Please!) . . . and it is this. . .

The case for the defence:

My-little-collection lives in two humidors (I don't count the 'Tupperdore - that's just my guilty little secret . . . shhhuussh).
One of those humidors is my 'For Best' box.
The one I use only to house the very finest examples of my favourite cigars, the ones you end up saving for special occasions.
(Ahem, forgive me - too much Macallen). . .
"The ones that transport you off into clouds of aromatic contemplation".

I.e. "The best ones".

Well. . these are the cigars that I keep in that box.
Now . . . (Here comes the 'Shocking' bit) . . . believe it or not . . . some of those cigars are 'Non-Cubans'. . . (Don't look at me like that - you make me feel dirty - it's only a couple).

BUT . . . and let's be honest here. . .
If the 'Grim Reaper' was knocking at the door. . .
About to lower the 'curtain' on the remainder of your life. . .
And you open the open the door. . . and he says:

Grim Reaper: "It's your lucky day!"

You: "Really? Does that mean your not gonna kill me?

Grim Reaper: "Oh no, I'm still gonna kill you. . . but for today only. . I'm granting you a last request first"

You: "Right just let me smoke this cigar while I think about what I'd like"

O.K. . . TRUTHFULLY . . .
'Last' cigar on Earth guys. . . you tell me . . .

"What are you reaching for?"
"Huh?"

"Well, you gonna pull them Cuban's . . . or stand their whistling 'Dixie'?

"The CASE rests! M'lud"

Right, my work is done for tonight, I'm off to have another dram before bed.
I'll be back to add the smilies tomorrow - if TJ starts complaining.

[G-man]

Fight ! Where,where ? Why should we fight over an unappreciative set of taste buds ? LMAO ROTF Little kitten Ole boy when U become a cat try again ! LOL Repeat after me" I will try again and maybe I'll like it " Don't give up till you try the Cain Nub maduro 460

[davidruddell]

So which is best?

The Cuban or the Non Cuban?

There's only one way to find out.

Fiiiiiiiight!!