Preacher man Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I am currently enjoying the petite Corona format and have been going through them in the last several months. As far as my smoking experience over the last four years I have had a couple bolivar tubos #2 that of been hands-down want to talk three cigars I've ever had. So far the Montecristo's number four and the Partegus shorts have been fantastic. I just jumped in with the el princepi's. Looking to score some PLPC soon. I've heard more positive stuff on this thread about the HUPC than ever before; it shall be added to my list. I had a Connie #1 the other day that was by far the best smoke I've had in November. It may just be that I'm not able to get the best quality cigars but it seems that every now and then I get a diamond and they range in size and brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 9 hours ago, Brandon said: A lot of folks are not smoking for the flavor, but for the ritual. Then why buy CCs? Surely there are cheaper, bigger and less flavorful NC options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Then why buy CCs? Surely there are cheaper, bigger and less flavorful NC options. It's all personal preference...Some like more prominent flavors... some don't. Some prefer subtle flavor profiles... some don't. Some look to certain brands as a guarantee of certain, specific flavors... some don't. Some like to smoke for hours... some don't. Some are satisfied with a Cuban profile that is only pleasing... some aren't. Some expect a long finish out of a good cigar... some don't. Some only flock to more expensive labels as an indication of quality... some don't. Some think more tobacco means more flavors and complexity... some don't. I'm not going into personal reasons for smoking only Cubans. It's no different than preferences in wine, coffee, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphanator Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Juan Lopez PC hands down my Favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurltim Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Juan Lopez PC hands down my Favorite Good to know! I have a box on the way. Love that citrus/coffee flavor profile. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethernut Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Adding absolutely nothing to the discussion other than to say, I'm firmly in the Double Corona and down crowd! I'll reach for a Perla/Minuto/Petit Corona the fastest. Love that vitola.. ...followed by a Corona/Mareva and mix a Dalia/Delicios and I'm good to go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subport Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 On 11/20/2016 at 3:13 PM, NYgarman said: I wish the El Principe was made in the Mareva size. Truly a delicious blend, need a bit more smoking time. Seriously? That 19mm difference would give you enough of "more smoking time"? Maybe a lonsdale size would... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean3 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 On 11/17/2016 at 8:25 PM, Hurltim said: I have been buying up PC's like they are going out of style lately. I love a PC with my morning coffee on the weekends. The Intensity is there just not as complex IMO. A Bolivar PC will kick you in the beanbag and won't even kiss you on the neck afterwards. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Couldn't have said it better Hurltim, them little buggers are powerhouses...and tasty too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean3 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Don't be afraid to try the small formats. I was fortunate enough to have been gifted a couple different PC's, and they were fantastic! Prior to those, I hadn't even considered smoking the small format stuff. And Hurltim is right about the Bolivars, they pack a wallop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloppyJ Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 My humidor is stacked with 90% smaller format cigars. To me, that's the perfect size. My favorites are BPC and Monte 4. I'm very confident in them and they are pretty straight forward. The El Principe is slowly inching towards that realm too. I think the sampler will be the best bet for you. Please post back and let us know what you think of your sticks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I'm surprised nobody's mentioned Quai D'orsay Coronas It's great and unique taste profile. I have a rotation of Petite Coronas Corona Especials Longsdales and there's so many brilliant cigars in this profile Love the Quai Dorsay in the morning mmmm good also sometime HUPC in morning or at other times that's not exclusively a morning smoke Montecristo Especial These are just Fabulous Cohiba Lanceros We're getting into OMG Nirvana Trinidad Fundadores not in my rotation at this time even though I love this cigar. Lately its been difficult to obtain the true special Fundadores quality so I haven't purchased Also I am trying for the first time R y J Cedros De Luxe No 1 (42 gauge X 6.5in) from 2012 (i heard these cigars are gems when they're aged I hope 4 years is enough aging) The H Upmann Noella Jars Also trying these for the 1st time Heard they're really good and was able to pick up a jar at reasonable price from LCDH That's my corona -Lonsdale Rotation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 On 11/21/2016 at 0:35 AM, Ralphanator said: Juan Lopez PC hands down my Favorite Ralphanator Thank you for informing there's a JL Petite Corona Wow I love Juan Lopez and I never knew they made a petite corona I'm buying a box right away BAC do you know which box codes are running good from JLPC? Or anyone with recommendation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losttrailer Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I think they are discontinued, at least i have not seen any boxcodes later than 2014. If you can find them go for early '14 UME Boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurltim Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 The other great thing about PC's is you can go deep and go aged. Love em? Pick up two boxes. 1 or 2 year old boxes are fairly easy to come by so you run your own aged experiments without breaking the bank. Compare that to 3 years of Coro's at 400 a box before they hit their stride. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethernut Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Hurltim said: The other great thing about PC's is you can go deep and go aged. Love em? Pick up two boxes. 1 or 2 year old boxes are fairly easy to come by so you run your own aged experiments without breaking the bank. Compare that to 3 years of Coro's at 400 a box before they hit their stride. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Yeah, uh, so, my PC boxes don't tend to last that long.. Boli PC's go even faster.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphanator Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 21 hours ago, Morgan said: Ralphanator Thank you for informing there's a JL Petite Corona Wow I love Juan Lopez and I never knew they made a petite corona I'm buying a box right away BAC do you know which box codes are running good from JLPC? Or anyone with recommendation I don't know if they have been discontinued but they are Very Hard to find so maybe they are! I really don't follow box codes and the box I'm smoking now is 05/02..TDV.. I was able to pick up a few boxes in June 05/14..OME but I haven't tried one yet! the TDV 02 are Outstanding!! I went threw about 5 boxes in the past SML 10/06 also Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpInSmoak Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 2 young kids and an attention span that lasts roughly an hour (I usually smoke alone), the PC is the perfect vitola for me. Over 75% of my collection is either a PC or smaller. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 On 11/23/2016 at 4:17 PM, Ralphanator said: I don't know if they have been discontinued but they are Very Hard to find so maybe they are! I really don't follow box codes and the box I'm smoking now is 05/02..TDV.. I was able to pick up a few boxes in June 05/14..OME but I haven't tried one yet! the TDV 02 are Outstanding!! I went threw about 5 boxes in the past SML 10/06 also Outstanding! OME 14 codes are still available at several trusted vendors. Doesn't look like there's much if any 15 or 16 production out there. Rob and Ken did a video review of the JLPC UME 14 and it was less than stellar. Last box I had was from 12 and was also not impressive. Hopefully the next wave will be better whenever they appear. JLS1 and S2 have been excellent the last few years. Hopefully the PC gets some attention as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuma Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 My two cents worth. I never limit myself to just one method or one way. There are so many marcas I have not tried yet above the petit corona or corona level. My tastes vary depending on mood, time of season, venue (inside / outside) bldg, bar, driving auto and time of day just to mention a few reasons. Each and every cigar has it's own merits. There is one constant, Rob's product is far and away the best quality I've ever incountered in my short cigar life. Not a Rob homer just stating what has worked for me since 2010 - 2011........Cao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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