dougincanada Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I have smoked both the HdM Especial and the Epicure 2 while on vacation in Cuba. I realise the Especial is supposed to be the upscale Epi 2 but the last Epi 2 I Smoked in May was quite excellent. They have been smoked far enough apart time wise and with difference between batch quality I am uncertian which is the best buy. Based on recent batches what would be the best buy? Has anyone compared these two very similar cigars recently? What is the general recomendation? Regards, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Never had an Especial that was better than mediocre - but had lots of outstanding Epi 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDisco Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 My cab of Especial's keep needing more rest every time I test them. Seem very promising though. My cabs of Epi 2's are always ready to go ROTT. I will continue to stock both in the humi, but will favor the Epi 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hohenthal Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Never had an Especial that was better than mediocre - but had lots of outstanding Epi 2. Same here, Esp seems a bit thin blendwise, at least in direct comparison. Epi 2 are classic and although this was not your question, Epicure 1, although virtually milder than #2, are a complex and classy delight too. Cheers, Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melies Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 For me it has been ht & miss with epi 2, sometimes greatness, sometimes o god whyyyyyyy!, I only have a 50 cab of the special ( yeah I got excited about them) and wow, all the cab has been incredible, but haven't had more reference than some tubos that also where great, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpmurrin Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I strongly prefer the epi 2's which can be outstanding. agree with a prior comment that the especial never seem to be better than just ok. have lots of both so maybe the especial's will catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troels Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 From what i've tried the EE's is a more "dry" and woody experience than the E2's - as well as I found them slightly fuller. Only had 15 or so of each though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 My cab of Especial's keep needing more rest every time I test them. Seem very promising though. x2 My Epi 2s have been great and Im always grabbing for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppsea Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I've never enjoyed the Epi 2s I've tried but I do enjoy the Especial (although I think the Epi 1 is better than both ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChalkeyFox Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I have always loved Epicure No.2's and I must say the box I had earlier on in the year were all fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxman Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I had a few EE cabs from 08 that have been decent but overall for me the Epi 2's are much more consistent and has always been a go to cigar for me over the last 8 years. Have had more then my share of so so EE's over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Have had both from 50cabs and on the long run, the only HdM I'll be going for is the DC. Both Especial and Epicure don't seem to do much for me it seems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Have had both from 50cabs and on the long run, the only HdM I'll be going for is the DC. Both Especial and Epicure don't seem to do much for me it seems... The Hoyo DC is a class of its own, but it's not a cigar for everyone and I'd even say it's a "difficult" cigar, as many conditions must be met to be able to appreciate its unique qualities: time, clean tastebuds, no strong liquor, ability to focus on a mild cigar, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 The Hoyo DC is a class of its own, but it's not a cigar for everyone and I'd even say it's a "difficult" cigar, as many conditions must be met to be able to appreciate its unique qualities: time, clean tastebuds, no strong liquor, ability to focus on a mild cigar, etc.Agreed. I'll usually have it when I have a lazy morning, between breakfast and lunch. Draw if often quite snug, at least in the beginning. Great flavors and aromas throughout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuffDaddie Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The E2 is a far better smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EES Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I'm sorry for OT but I feel like this topic is close enough my concern. I really haven't enjoyed Epi2, but I've liked a lot of Palmas Extras and Petit Robustos. Haven't tried EE. My question being, how likely it's for me to like HdM DCs? Thanks in advance and sorry for hijacking your topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebender Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Epi2 is much better. EE didn't do much for me.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Hoyo DC died in 1998 and was almost revived in EAR01-02 with defrib, but never happened. AME13 Epicure Esp and Epicure #2 were fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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