TheLiquidGator Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Am looking to buy a box of robustos and narrowed my choices down to these two. I have tried a few Epi #2;s and while i liked the roundness and mellowness of this cigar I found them a might mild. Still very enjoyable. I have never smoked a Juan Lopez of any vitola and am wondering how the JL #2 compared to the Epi #2. Am assuming it is a fuller body, but is the roundness still there too? Thanks!
Rye Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 You can't go wrong with recent production of either choice.
potpest Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Huge vote for the JL2 here, easily my no.1 cigar from Cuba. I've just ordered a second box even though I've got 22 of the first box left. My only complaint is that they aren't bigger. There's definitely a reason everyone is praising them at the minute. Full bodied, amazing flavour profile and very smooth , even when very fresh.
Brickhouse Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Having ordered a box of each this year and smoked out of both....young, mind you....I would have to say Epi #2 by a hair. But you simply cannot make the wrong choice here.
bogglor Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 The HDM Ep. 2 is definitely lighter in body than the JL2 but it's not by a landslide or anything. I would say the HDM Ep. 2 is light-medium and the JL2 is solidly medium. Recent production JL2 has been fantastic in 2013. To me, JL2 is the "benchmark" Cuban taste without any frills or variance of notes. Cream, nutmeg, smooth and delicious.
TheFullMontecristo Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I am anxiously waiting for purchased boxes of each from our good host.
sw15825 Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 You can't go wrong with recent production of either choice. I totally agree with this statement. I like the hoyo ok, but find the JL 2 Richer to my tastes. So it is a favorite of mine. It is usually Epi 2 as a daytime smoke for me and JL 2 After dinner, just as an example.
TheLiquidGator Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 Thanks for al the advice. As I have a few boxes of other Hoyo's am going to get the JL. Never had one so its time.
ramon_cojones Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I smoked through a cab of jl2 a couple years ago and they were enjoyable. No standout flavors but just a good solid around rich smoke. The only epi 2s I've smoked were a bunch of 06s that were good but not crazy and all that age hadn't really done much good to them. I now have 2013 boxes of each on their way to me so I will revisit this thread after I've smoked a couple examples of each. I do remember the hoyos to have some creaminess about them.
Armaniac Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I like the hoyo ok, but find the JL 2 Richer to my tastes. So it is a favorite of mine. It is usually Epi 2 as a daytime smoke for me and JL 2 After dinner, just as an example. X2. I've had quite a few of both and they're both really good cigars. If i had to choose though I'd go with the JL2. The 2013s are outstanding.
PapaDisco Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I don't know the JL2, but the Epi2's I've had have been consistently spicy in a nice way except when I've gotten them too damp in the jungle and then they just taste like every other damp cigar But when they're on, which is mostly, it's like a mouthful of fresh black pepper! (In a good way )
Laxman Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I have smoked through a box of each from 2013 and but were spot on. Either way you can not lose as they are my two favorite reg production cigars I tried this year. Have boxes of both from 08 to 12. The 13's differently smoked ROTT better then any year maybe outside 08. If you have the funds grab one of each if not personally I would grab the Epi 2's.
Mr.T Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Both very good at the moment. For me the JL edges out the Hoyo. Next purchase for me will be the JL 2. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
srbbones Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 I've gotten samplers/single in the past when pondering between 2 boxes
LeafLover Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 both are good. go with your first choice knowing full well that your next purchase will be your second choice. this way you won't have to agonize too much over making a choice. dunno if this makes sense but it works for me.
LeafLover Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 actually the harder choice comes after, which is deciding which one I should start buying multiple boxes of first
ramon_cojones Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 why buy one when you can buy two for double the price
TheLiquidGator Posted January 5, 2014 Author Posted January 5, 2014 actually the harder choice comes after, which is deciding which one I should start buying multiple boxed of first You read what is left of my mind CTRL + Q to Enable/Disable GoPhoto.it
TheLiquidGator Posted January 5, 2014 Author Posted January 5, 2014 Wondering how the EPICURE ESPECIAL compares with the Epi #2?
Larsy Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Coudlnt decide, literally flipped a coin. Got the Juan Lopez's But next will be some Hoyo's
polarbear Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 How was the 2012 production for Juan Lopez #2's? I've got a cab of May 2012's on the way and was curious
TheLiquidGator Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 I must say that Conor's service is supreme
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