Cusano M1 (Macanudo knock-off)

transplant

I've gotten into cigars over the past couple years.  I've been walking my daughter's bassett hound (Buford) 3X/week for much longer (he needs the exercise and it doesn't hurt me any either).

Recently, I decided that an old guy like me walking a bassett hound probably ought to be smoking a cigar when he does it.

If I'm having a smoke with a brandy after a fine meal, I don't mind doing a pricey stick, but walking the dog?  C'mon.  Anyway, I like Macanudos so I tried the M1s.  They're OK, but have much rougher edges than the Macs I've smoked.  This said, the last M1 I had was the best of the lot so I wonder if they benefit from some rest.

Anyway, if you were an old guy who was walking a good lookin' bassett 3 times a week, what would you smoke? Thanks in advance.

Nolagizmo

transplant said:

I've gotten into cigars over the past couple years.  I've been walking my daughter's bassett hound (Buford) 3X/week for much longer (he needs the exercise and it doesn't hurt me any either).

Recently, I decided that an old guy like me walking a bassett hound probably ought to be smoking a cigar when he does it.

If I'm having a smoke with a brandy after a fine meal, I don't mind doing a pricey stick, but walking the dog?  C'mon.  Anyway, I like Macanudos so I tried the M1s.  They're OK, but have much rougher edges than the Macs I've smoked.  This said, the last M1 I had was the best of the lot so I wonder if they benefit from some rest.

Anyway, if you were an old guy who was walking a good lookin' bassett 3 times a week, what would you smoke? Thanks in advance.

I'd probably go for a NUB they last for ever and taste good and aren't too heavy to hold in my mouth if the pup requires two hands. There is also great deals on them often.

transplant

Nolagizmo said:

transplant said:

if you were an old guy who was walking a good lookin' bassett 3 times a week, what would you smoke? Thanks in advance.

I'd probably go for a NUB they last for ever and taste good and aren't too heavy to hold in my mouth if the pup requires two hands. There is also great deals on them often.

Thanks...I wouldn't have thought of Nub. They look so small in their ads. I'll give 'em a try.

Bob_Luken

The Nubs are short but fat and, they don't smoke all that fast. Unless,... you're smoking too fast anyway. 

transplant

Us former cigarette smokers have a tendency to smoke cigars too fast.  I'm working on this.

CharlieHeis

Basset hounds are the best.

tabako

Nubs are deceiving. Picked up an anthology sampler to check them out thinking they would be a quick smoke, but they turned out to be a nice, mellow stick, perfect for the 25-30 minute drive home after work. Try the Habano 560 for a longer, slightly bolder smoke.

transplant

Nolagizmo said:

transplant said:

I've gotten into cigars over the past couple years.  I've been walking my daughter's bassett hound (Buford) 3X/week for much longer (he needs the exercise and it doesn't hurt me any either).

Recently, I decided that an old guy like me walking a bassett hound probably ought to be smoking a cigar when he does it.

If I'm having a smoke with a brandy after a fine meal, I don't mind doing a pricey stick, but walking the dog?  C'mon.  Anyway, I like Macanudos so I tried the M1s.  They're OK, but have much rougher edges than the Macs I've smoked.  This said, the last M1 I had was the best of the lot so I wonder if they benefit from some rest.

Anyway, if you were an old guy who was walking a good lookin' bassett 3 times a week, what would you smoke? Thanks in advance.

I'd probably go for a NUB they last for ever and taste good and aren't too heavy to hold in my mouth if the pup requires two hands. There is also great deals on them often.

Nolagizmo, I almost forgot to thank you.

At your suggestion, I bought 10 Nub Habano 464s.  Positively awesome.  Thanks.

Nolagizmo

transplant said:

Nolagizmo said:

transplant said:

I've gotten into cigars over the past couple years.  I've been walking my daughter's bassett hound (Buford) 3X/week for much longer (he needs the exercise and it doesn't hurt me any either).

Recently, I decided that an old guy like me walking a bassett hound probably ought to be smoking a cigar when he does it.

If I'm having a smoke with a brandy after a fine meal, I don't mind doing a pricey stick, but walking the dog?  C'mon.  Anyway, I like Macanudos so I tried the M1s.  They're OK, but have much rougher edges than the Macs I've smoked.  This said, the last M1 I had was the best of the lot so I wonder if they benefit from some rest.

Anyway, if you were an old guy who was walking a good lookin' bassett 3 times a week, what would you smoke? Thanks in advance.

I'd probably go for a NUB they last for ever and taste good and aren't too heavy to hold in my mouth if the pup requires two hands. There is also great deals on them often.

Nolagizmo, I almost forgot to thank you.

At your suggestion, I bought 10 Nub Habano 464s.  Positively awesome.  Thanks.

Glad my suggestion went well brutha. Jay introduced me to Nub @jarubla and I keep a few for smoking while I fish.

jarubla

Gentlemen, I am glad you enjoy the Nub! 

I feel it is a consistent enjoyable smoke and it does not break the bank. It is a keeper!

Usaf06

jarubla said:

Gentlemen, I am glad you enjoy the Nub! 

I feel it is a consistent enjoyable smoke and it does not break the bank. It is a keeper!

Now I have to convince my wife to enjoy it 

ShawnOL

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but have a follow up question to the op's.  
Anyone know of a good knockoff of the Mac lines?  I bought a bundle of clones a while back and find them to be too tight, wrappers too delicate and every 3rd stick tastes extremely bitter by the 2nd inch.

miller65rod

This

7-20-4's Hustler Series Dogwalker cigars. Perfect quick smoke. Around 5 a stick  and very good.

Length	4 1/4 Inches
Diameter	40 Ring

ShawnOL

Will check 'em out.  Thanks.