Laxman Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 Two great cigars. I was fortunate enough to pick up quite a few boxes of Sir Winnies from 2010. They have been spot on, real flavor sticks. The consistency has been amazing. Definitely one of my go to cigars when I have time to smoke them. Espy's have been very solid I have to say. Cohibas are usually overpriced in my opinion but the Espy's I have smoked have been excellent. But for the price and consistency I would go with the Winnes all day.
finecigar Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Well, I voted Cohiba, but I'd take a Bolivar Corona Gigante over either & keep the change. I I agree with you on that! Boli CG is better than both of those imo, and priced fairly
thechenman Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 I love both The Espy and Sir Winnie...the Boli CG that was mentioned is another great Churchill. I voted for the Sir Winstons though. With serious age on them, you can't beat the Sir Winnie. While all three of these cigars age well, the SW ages the best of them all.
Phillys Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 What is the SW aging timetable like, how does it grow through the years?
Guest rob Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 What is the SW aging timetable like, how does it grow through the years? Awesome! In my opinion one of the best cigars for aging and development - it gets better with age, though is entirely approachable when young. As an example - I have 08's that where brilliant then and even better now.
Yoruba Hacker Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Older is not always better. The cigar has to have the right "guts" to begin with. You also have to factor in subjective tastes, blend inconsistency, and construction inconsistency. I'm not a proponent of throwing down cash on boxes of expensive sticks and expecting them to blow you out of the water after leaving them untouched for 10 years. I would advise trying a couple 1st, then proceed from there. Also, I never depend on a single cigar to make the celebration of an event... even from a "good" box that has been already sampled. Just my $0.02 This. To the OP, I'd say SW. Doesn't sound like you're going to buy aged stash, and while I haven't smoked a Sir Winston in quite a while, they have to be better than the Esplendidos, which to my tastes are riding on reputation of late. As I've said a million times before, I'm not convinced that great aged cigars means they age great. Lots of great churchills back in the day, but not so much since and won't ever be, in my very humble opinion. Larger formats have fallen off in general, but, more importantly, aging profiles have changed significantly, so buy what tastes good to you now. Projecting what they will be is imprecise at best. Leaves and agronomy. What are ya gonna do? <shrug>
Phillys Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Received a box of SW's from the Prez and they look GOOD , can't wait to try them out when I have the 2+ hours to smoke one but they are very young.
nikesupremedunk Posted April 29, 2013 Author Posted April 29, 2013 So can anyone point me in the right direction on where to find the SW's? At a reasonable price that is...
Phillys Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 So can anyone point me in the right direction on where to find the SW's? At a reasonable price that is... Aren't they hard to find to begin with? Got mine from Rob and a day later, OUT OF STOCK!
CanuckSARTech Posted May 2, 2013 Posted May 2, 2013 So can anyone point me in the right direction on where to find the SW's? At a reasonable price that is... PM incoming....
Knvb Posted May 5, 2013 Posted May 5, 2013 Given I've only smoked 8-9 ESP and likewise w the Winnie's but fr that its a landslide for the Sir Winnie's. I've never smoked an aged esplendido but fr that limited experience I have to go w the sir's. 1
ramon_cojones Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 My 09 esplendis are excellent but I haven't smoked any comparable production SWs but only the 02s that I have. With that being said my vote goes to the the upmanns. Not a fair comparison I know lol. 1
BonVivant Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Sir Winstons always win, when from the same factory - the simple reason is SWs cost half of Esplendidos 1
foursite12 Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 Anyone heard anything on when Winnies will be available again? Usually this time of year...
planetary Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 Sir Winstons always win, when from the same factory - the simple reason is SWs cost half of Esplendidos IMHO: When evaluating quality, cost should not be considered. When evaluating value, cost is a factor. I am most interested in the comparison on the basis of quality. I'll then make the value call myself. 1
DoubleDD Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 With Sir Winstons and Esplendidos of the same quality, I will always take the Winstons. Flavor profile alone is the key factor. The Winston flavor profile is head and shoulders over the Esplendidos, they are just richer and fuller. 1
BonVivant Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 IMHO: When evaluating quality, cost should not be considered. When evaluating value, cost is a factor. I am most interested in the comparison on the basis of quality, then make the value call myself. Assuming the quality is the same - same factory, same month - what would you choose? 1
planetary Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Assuming the quality is the same - same factory, same month - what would you choose? Don't know! I've not had a Sir Winston yet, and only a single Esplendido. I like the latter enough to grab a box on 24:24, and would probably buy a box of Sir Winnies blind at this point...
mk05 Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Don't know! I've not had a Sir Winston yet, and only a single Esplendido. I like the latter enough to grab a box on 24:24, and would probably buy a box of Sir Winnies blind at this point... Then you are assuming everything that you're saying right? Sir Winston died in 03. Fair comparison: ECA02 Sir Winston vs BTO13 Espléndido That's a tough one.
msm1771 Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Most of the espys ive had had draw issues but the ones that performed well were excellent. Can't wait to get my hands on some sw's Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
TypicalSituation Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 I've not had either, but they are on my to try list! From one who hasn't had either, I hear a lot more about winnies than espys
winelover Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Anyone know how an aged monarch compares with an aged SW? Only had the monarchs in tubos (with quite a few years on them)and never the SW. Cheers
godpheonix Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 at the level of quality that both these cigars can be...the SW's better price point has to be seriously considered in someone's final decision. i voted SW hands down!
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