HdM Epicure Especial

[investandprosper]

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]

Try an Epi2 if you like the EE. I've had both and they are very similar.

[Guest robustog]

Smoking a current Epi#1 as I type this, also an excellent smoke. Very much worth trying as well.

[Smallclub]

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.

[tdlfoto]

i just picked up a 10-box so i'm glad to hear this.

[Dozerhead]

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]

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]

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]

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]

The 25 comes in a cab too. I have a recent production cab from Rob (2011) and they are excellent.

[isa]

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]

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]

The EE is one of my new favorite cigars! Wonderful morning smoke.