HDM Epicure #2 SGT MAR 08

[Bartolomeo]

-Wheat/Grass on pre draw

-Excellent construction, Cinnamon-tan wrapper and nicely filled

-Bought a couple of singles of these

-1/3 is coffee, grass, White pepper, creamy-sweet bread like a custard, Light-Medium opening

-Ash is light Grey and flaky but keeping a nice shape

-2/3 spice is gone, cream is still there along w/ coffee and hints of floral come to mind, fresh cigar taste, Medium in profile

-I find HDM to be typically lighter in nature over time so I prefer them earlier than later

-Had to re-light twice

-Final 1/3 is still Medium with coffee and cream, like a Latte

-Not the most complex of cigar now but really flavorful IMHO

-9/10 now……..don’t know how well these will age as I have never had an aged Epi #2

Bart

[Joachim]

The Epi#2 is IMO a cigar that will age pretty good. Much better then the petit robusto and Epi#1.

Had an Epi#1 from 2005 today, and it was not good. Maybe it was sick but I don`t think so.

But i must admit that the Epi#2 is not the best candidate for longterm aging, just one of the better vitolas in this marca.

Great review.

[stargazer14]

My review of this smoke earlier in the week was of the same month,

enjoyed the flavors but it faded out on me past half way.

[android]

Thanks for the review...the Epi # 2 is a great mid-day / afternoon cigar.