Epi 1 vs. Epi 2

[Livo]

Straight forward question. Found some good reviews of both on the forum, but thought I would see what folks thought in a direct comparison.

Thanks in advance!

[Wil]

I prefer the Epi 1, although both have been great lately.

The Epi 1 is a beautiful mild to medium smoke. Nice woody profile and very aromatic.

[Stanislaw]

i'm a devout No.2 guy... not sure how it happened, just always seemed to be the one I would reach for when I was visiting the tobacconist... would love to hear comparisons myself....

[Jnaube]

Epi 2, delivers all the time for me.

[1fastmach1]

Epi 2, delivers all the time for me.

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[jrb5783]

I've had one epi 1 and one epi 2 I liked the epi one better I think I'm gonna buy a box of those soon

[Hazza]

Only ever had one epi 1, bought single so no idea on age/box code, but I found it just didn't have the same character as the 2's, it was quite bland. May be an age thing as my 2's had some rest time in the humi

[Lotusguy]

I like the Epi 1 better but the Epi 2 is by no means a bad smoke.

[Pilgrims]

prefer size of the 1's but the 2's seem to have been particularly good of late...

[Surucipe]

Have a box of Jun 12 Epi 2’s and they’re smoking great! No experience with the Epi 1, but I do like their size.

[Chelsea8]

Only ever had one epi 1, bought single so no idea on age/box code, but I found it just didn't have the same character as the 2's, it was quite bland. May be an age thing as my 2's had some rest time in the humi

Agree on the bland Epi 1s. All the Epi 1s I have tried have been too mild and rather bland - whether young or with up to 5 years age. Epi 2 for me.

[Smallclub]

Epi de maïs is my fav'…

[jedipastor]

I love all the Epicures, the Especial being my favorite, followed by the #2, but the #1 is excellent and milder, if that's important for you. I find the EE and #2 to be solid mediums, though I haven't had either with more than 4-yrs age.

[dangolf18]

Epi 1 tubos, then Epi 2, then regular Epi 1.

[Rye]

Of those two, the Epi 1 when they're on. But my preferred Epi is the especial. (Or the double but the price and availability sucks)

[zmancbr]

Toss me in the Epi 1 column. Always thought I would love the #2 more but when I finally popped my Epi cherry it was the #1 that stole my attention. So much that I grabebd a cab a few years back and they are smoking quite well right now. Will have to give a current production #2 a chance to dethrone the 1 but I'm not counting on it.

[Livo]

Looks like a pretty even match so far.

Fun thread. Thanks for the feedback!

[Charltonc]

I went through an excellent box of 05 Epicure no. 1, but I have been buying more fresh epicure no. 2 lately, just did a box split with a friend. I enjoy the epicure series quite a bit.