Compare '14s to'15s............

[garbandz]

I seem to get '14s every time I order,and have had very few '15s to compare the two years,so what is your take on '14 versus '15 cigars?

I am most interested with comparing the same stick from both years,but am interested in overall impressions as well.........

[raymond5737]

If the cigars are the same marca and vitola, you have an excellent opportunity to see how each matures. You may find that you like younger cigars that haven't exactly married their tobaccos yet. The Prez calls them "Mongrel". The older the cigar, (only if they are well stored) will continue to give you different results, over time, as to strength and taste. The reality is that 1 year difference is not enough time to really experience most cigars that are "ready to smoke". The prez will typically say if a cigar is ready to smoke out of the box upon delivery or if it needs to be laid down for a number of years. Try one when you get them and then after 6 months, 1 year. You will easily see how quickly or slowly they mature for you.

[DoubleDD]

I've received both 14 and 15 ESO BCG. They have been identical in flavor. I could not tell the two apart at all. Quality on both years has been fantastic. The same can be said for the 14 and 15 LUB Upmann 2.

[El Presidente]

Not a struck match between them in the main.

if you put a good to great M4/D4/M2/E2 2014 against a 2015 there is no difference.

One I am disappointed in a little is the quality of the few 15 Sir Winstons i am seeing. Still too precious few to make any call.

[planetary]

Very broad strokes, and with lots of salt grains, Suckling rated 2014 as the #1 box stamp vintage, with 2015 just behind at #2. Was discussed in more detail here on FOH in this thread.

[garbandz]

Yes,saw Sucklings review,familiar with him and his views........

[Fugu]

One I am disappointed in a little is the quality of the few 15 Sir Winstons i am seeing. Still too precious few to make any call.

My experience as well. Too much variation in construction (nice wrappers, mind you) from what I've seen of 2015 SW. What's your main reason for the disappointment, Rob, if you mind saying?