poisonowns Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 So I'm looking at buying some boxes to expand my collection, and wanted to know what some peoples thoughts were on the different No. 2's on the market. Like I mentioned, since my stash is relatively small, buying something that will take 2+ years to come into form is helpful, but I'll need a recommendation something that smokes well young too. So I guess a couple of recommendations would be helpful. Thanks guys!
dangolf18 Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Buy a few boxes of 10. HU and Monte would be my picks.
Smallclub Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 There is no box of 10 Upmann No.2. There are 5 standard pyramids on regular production (Monte, Upmann, Diplo, Partagas P2, VR Unicos); forget the Upmann and the Diplo if you want to smoke them "fresh"… Only the Monte and the Partagas come in box of 10, they probably are your best bet…
Skyfall Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Rob, (El Presidente) has a Piramide & Belicoso Sampler pack up on the storefront! Get that, see what you like and then buy a box.
ramon_cojones Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I don't find any 2s to be outstanding so I would skip (not even a fan of the vitola but I do enjoy belicosos).
khamy Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 monte 2 is probably the go to of many and even after a few years is still a reliable one to go back to that smokes well early on in. If you have some deep pockets, some of the more premium pyramids are worth smoking at young ages. cohiba pyramide and the monte gran reserva are examples that i think are decent young
Stanislaw Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Avoid buying any 2's blind, I speak from experience.... Check out the hand picked thread as there are some figurado's in there that you might appreciate and don't hesitate to try Ramon's suggestion and dabble in some belicosos...
Laxman Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Love the Monte 2 and recent production has been stellar. Always been a big fan of the Upmann 2 also a staple in my humidor. Recent production on both has smoked great right away. As stated make sure not to buy blind. Rob usually has hand picked boxes of both available. Like the Partagas 2 also but have not smoked anything recent. Dip 2's are great if you want to lay them down for some time.
Ryan Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Recent Monte 2s have been great, I smoked through a box of 10 from 2012 last year, all very good. The first Monte 2s I've really liked. To go against the grain, I find young Diplomaticos No. 2 very approachable, very nice, that could well be just me. Aged Upmann 2s are lovely. I have a "tradition", I smoke an Upmann No. 2 from a 2007 box on my first night in Cuba every time I go, they're getting better. The Partagas P2 I'll always like but the youngest box I have is from 2008. When they're on they're great, sweetness and leather but they can be bland when they're off. I don't have enough experience with the VR to comment.
potpest Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I haven't found a Monte 2 I've enjoyed very much yet, however i'm not a monte fan, with exception of the especiales. Favourite Pyramid is definitely P2. Upmann a close second,however as others have said, they are better with age
Tino Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 The VR Unicos in the blind tasting last year was very good and would have been recent production. A sampler definitely sounds like the way forward
Bigevul Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I have had great luck on the handpicked JL #2.....
Smallclub Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I have had great luck on the handpicked JL #2..... which is not a pyramid… this is why is don't like the appellation "No.2" for the pyramid vitola, it can only lead to confusion… 1
stunod Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 The Monte 2's are smoking incredible right now. 12 and 13's. Can't go wrong. imo
Troels Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 How about lgc mdo #2, party e2, jl 2, hdm epi2, siglo 2, mc esp 2 and on. Would make up a nice mix as well Those names!
Troels Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Didnt mean to be nitty gritty - find the naming a bit confusing - must relate to the fact that it was actually different brands once
APBTMarcel Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I may be in the minority but I love the VR Unicos and H Up. 2. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
Stogieninja Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Monte for fresh. If you can let them sit a bit, the PsP2 and HU2's are great smokes. Also, not a #2, but still great is the Boli BBF.
Troels Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 An honourable mention to the cuaba piramides le 08, though not cheap its a great cigar - and actually comes in a box of ten
Bigevul Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 which is not a pyramid… this is why is don't like the appellation "No.2" for the pyramid vitola, it can only lead to confusion… I was waiting for this...agreed..no one is wrong posting anything relating to a no.2
Bclass1 Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 On the subject of No. 2's, just received a box of Monte 2's from Oct 13, box code ALT.. I would normally let these sit 6-8 months before even having one but are the Monte 2's from 13' really smoking that well this young?
shlomo Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 On the subject of No. 2's, just received a box of Monte 2's from Oct 13, box code ALT.. I would normally let these sit 6-8 months before even having one but are the Monte 2's from 13' really smoking that well this young? Not bad...I much prefer my 2008-2010 sticks though. Smoke one and see for yourself. ymmv.
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