El Presidente Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 They have been around now since 2011 (how time flies!) There was quite a buzz when they were first released with many members here going long and hard. How are those original release smoking? How are recent purchases smoking? How would you describe the flavour of the E2? have they maintained quality over the years? Lot's of questions I know but this is one of those cigars that has disappeared off the radar. One suspects Habanos had some high hopes for this cigar in terms of sales I very much doubt it has been realised. Your thoughts.....
PapaDisco Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 These are some of the prettiest cigars ever. I stocked up on quite a few boxes, but my early sampling has been promising, but still needed to even out some occasional harshness, and all of my E2's have been moved to the back and put to sleep for a while. Dangolf started a thread and I tacked on two reviews to it: http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=114323&hl=partagas I liked the bread and hay, chocolate, the syrupy smoke (on one stick, the other looked like it was competing for a clean air award), but some youthful bit and weird flavors would pop in every so often. Pretty to look at, almost as nice to smoke, hoping it will improve!
nick2021 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I really liked this one a LOT. I had a couple sitting in my humidor for quite some time and never lit one up until 1-2 weeks ago. A box is definitely on my "To-Buy" list…..really curious to see how these will do in 1-3 years….I'm also surprised that nobody has talked about these as much…..
Smallclub Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I have only smoked a box of five from AVR 12. The cigars were gorgeous (hand picked), very good, and tasted basically like a larger and stronger D4. I loved them but found them a bit too strong to be included in my rotation. Obviously, when I read the reviews here and there, I have been lucky with that box!
Tan1801 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 TBH I haven't smoked one yet. I've always been interested, but always find something I would rather buy.
Popular Post mk05 Posted March 20, 2014 Popular Post Posted March 20, 2014 Fantastic as a cigar, cumbersome at current price. It would absolutely destroy market share if it were priced in line to compete directly with Monte Edmundos. 9
sw15825 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Fantastic as a cigar, cumbersome at current price. It would absolutely destroy market share if it were priced in line to compete directly with Monte Edmundos. Yes and yes. For the longest time though they were wayyy overpriced. 5's still are, that is to sell any volume. My 2011s smoking very nice allready.
Smallclub Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Fantastic as a cigar, cumbersome at current price. It would absolutely destroy market share if it were priced in line to compete directly with Monte Edmundos. Agreed!
Charltonc Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 My favorite cigar currently and I prefer smaller ring gauge. I have had boxes from 11, 12, and 13, all excellent.
shlomo Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Didnt like them at first. At all. Loved a few I had a few months after release. Every one I have had since has been stellar. Have not had one in over a year though. Like MK says, just priced all wrong...
MIKA27 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 One of my favorite cigars!! Smithy got me onto these when they were first released, I called Czar HQ and had a long chat. I love these, nice floral, cedar-y smoke, hint of cocoa which is what I love. I still have close to a box left, when I jumped onto these I started out with a couple boxes of 5, they all went within months and thats saying something because I don't normally smoke so many cigars. I haven't had one now for around 8 months, so will have to try one out this weekend. Has it been that long since they were released!? 2011? WOW, time has flown indeed.
Bartolomeo Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 As others have said, I didnt care for them initially but have come to love them since Maybe I had some bad ones early on or my tastes changed but I am definitely on board with these now Bart 1
ramon_cojones Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 only had one a year and a half ago and it was good but not memorable, solid burn, ash, construction but if they were to compete with edmundos no contest as was said way down on my partagas buy list just above lusis and p2s
dangolf18 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 OR were so good 95 point cigar for me ROTT. Haven't tried current production though. 1
Chelsea8 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Bought a box from LCDH in Havana. Smoked my first after a nice lunch in Trinidad, whilst watching some pretty chicas from a wedding party who kept riding pass the verandah I was having lunch at and enjoying my mojitos. Enjoyed the cigar then and have enjoyed them since. 1
MC4 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Had a couple a few months ago and were just average. Haven't tried any since and not planning on getting any unless the price becomes more appealing.
in0gravity Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 really good cigar. These have evolved pretty good. Strong, full bodied cigar. I was sceptical at the beginning but now I keep on smoking them regulary.
subport Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Only have a box of 5 have yet to crack. 13 feb. code so I'm slowly getting there to try the first. Can't wait. Usually I smoke what I feel to in the moment but this is scheduled for a "partagas session" what I will do with a good friend of mine in april in Hungary. Partagas mf(12), shorts(13), serie d especial (10), and 898(06) will be on the table with the E2(13)
Stevieboy Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Love them. I bought a wee 5 box from Ravi and enjoyed them so much I bought a 25 box from Rob....
hebbe72 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 They just don´t do it for me. Do´n´t get wrong, it is a really good cigar, but they do not taste like I expect a Partagas to taste. There is something in the profile that doesn´t add up with what I want to find in a Partagas.
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