urufu Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 They have same price...to my taste I cannot prefer one to another, I like both . Having to make an investment for future smoking, what would you choose (according to your experiences and how they age)? H. Upmann Connaisseur 1 (ABR 07 ROA) colorado wrapper & slightly oily Juan Lopez Selecciòn 2 (DIC 09 BTR) dark colorado wrapper & much oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 While the JL sounds like a better cigar from the wrapper description - in terms of aging potential, I sitll went with the HUp Connie 1 as I just can't get into the JL marca. They do have a lot of fans though...I'm just not one of them. That said...I'm not that much of a Connie 1 fan either, but I prefer them to the JL2s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksblazer Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Hopefully this thread will get moved as neither of these cigars would classified as cheap & chearfull. While I'm a big fan of the H. Upmann line. The Connie No.1 dosen't do much for me. I was gifted a recent J-Lo No.2 at the lounge and it was pretty good. My friend that gave it to me said he's ordered a few boxes of recent J-Lo No.2's and they have all been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urufu Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thanks for your help! Hopefully this thread will get moved as neither of these cigars would classified as cheap & chearfull. I messed up ... writing while I was reading another topic While I'm a big fan of the H. Upmann line. The Connie No.1 dosen't do much for me. I was gifted a recent J-Lo No.2 at the lounge and it was pretty good. My friend that gave it to me said he's ordered a few boxes of recent J-Lo No.2's and they have all been on. JL 2 09 I've seen are very attractive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBL Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Haven't tried the Connie 1 yet, but the JL2 is REALLY nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred170 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hello mates, I am an avid JL Sel 2 herfer and by far, with a little aging, you get a good puro for the buck.......50 inch ring guage......This bad boy can go up against some the more Mainstream brands in the Robusto category. Always my favorite everyday smoke....Now, I have to save up for he grand-daddy of all Cohiba Behike 56!! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred170 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hopefully this thread will get moved as neither of these cigars would classified as cheap & chearfull.While I'm a big fan of the H. Upmann line. The Connie No.1 dosen't do much for me. I was gifted a recent J-Lo No.2 at the lounge and it was pretty good. My friend that gave it to me said he's ordered a few boxes of recent J-Lo No.2's and they have all been on. J-LO????? Jennifer Lopez, we all wish!! (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khomeinist Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Both have their merit. Upmanns need age. If you like the general Upmann profile....go with the Connie 1s. I prefer the JL 1s myself. I have smoked hundreds of these over the years. Corona Gorda over Robusto any day of the week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrody Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Personally, the JL2 is one of my top Robusto choices - but I generally try to put a little down time on them. Without it, they are a little wild (like a stallion, and sometimes have a real kick). With age, they can have some fantastic flavor that I find unique to the Marca. From the date codes, I think that the Upman would be more smokeable now unless you don't mind a wild JL2 - and can smoke through them slowly, so they have a chance to develop some flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laficion Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I prefer the JL 1s myself. I have smoked hundreds of these over the years. Corona Gorda over Robusto any day of the week! I'll agree with that anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I really like the Juan Lopez No 2, and smoked an '06 last night. It was good, but the '08 Upmann Connie No. 1 blows it away. In my book 2008 was THE year for Upmann, and the Connoisseur No. 1 is as good as it gets. Very good now, with age these will be (with all due respect to James Suckling) the BOMB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hohenthal Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 ...the Juan Lopez No 2... was good, but the '08 Upmann Connie No. 1 blows it away. In my book 2008 was THE year for Upmann, and the Connoisseur No. 1 is as good as it gets. Absolutely true. Also, as a bonus, you get superb ageing quality like with any other H.Upmann. I was lucky enough to find a great March 08 box that rivals with, dare I say, even the Magnum 46 in terms of complexity and sheer quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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