investandprosper Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Halfway through an excellent Epicure Especial this fine Saturday afternoon. While the ring gauge is at the upper end of what I prefer, the smoke is creamy and viscous. It could pass for a CoRo. This is my first HdM outside of some '03 Des Dieux and a De Depute. Nothing but good experiences with this line. Are they all this good?
bambam Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Try an Epi2 if you like the EE. I've had both and they are very similar.
Guest robustog Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Smoking a current Epi#1 as I type this, also an excellent smoke. Very much worth trying as well.
Smallclub Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 It's an excellent cigar IMHO. I don't know why it's so rarely discussed while the Hoyo du series, which I find substandard in terms of flavors, has so many followers. Btw, recent Epicure No.1 that I've tested were very good as well, and a bit stronger.
Dozerhead Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I like them. I bought a fiver of the Especial a couple of years ago. The first one was kind of so-so, but the others were superb. My favorites in the line are the Epi 2 and the short robusto, but I've had some excellent HdM Churchills, too. I've never tried the DC, though, but I usually don't smoke double coronas too often.
ramon_cojones Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I don't smoke too many hdms but this is a go-to for me as I am smoking through a cab of them from 08. I find them more enjoyable and interesting than the 1 or 2.
isa Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Havent tried the EE - sampled some Epi #2 - no good. Its time to try another , i think But the 03 HDM DD r good
mk05 Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I had the ORs and were skeptical on the later vints. But they have been great. 50 cabs over 25 dresses - could be preference and my head playing tricks on me.
Onsto Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 The 25 comes in a cab too. I have a recent production cab from Rob (2011) and they are excellent.
isa Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 So i lighted up another Epi #2 , seeing all the positive opinions - its been resting more than 3 months in my humidor. Well, this is smoking really well - full flavours - loads of sweet spices So maybe i will go for some EE afterall
Ophidion Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I got a 10 cab of EE from 09 that smell like a barn the second you slide the lid back. They also look and taste like heaven.
jedipastor Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 The EE is one of my new favorite cigars! Wonderful morning smoke.
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