mwaller Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I recently tried some MDO No. 4 from a 2015 box. I really liked the intensity and spice flavors it offered. Surprising, really, for such a thin cigar. Are there others in the current Habanos portfolio that offer similar flavors in a more conventional size? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 You're talking about pretty much the only model in an entire marca that's being regularly produced, so it's going to be hard to find anything similar. Kind of like asking, what other brand is most like LGC? Doesn't really work. Dip 2 would be the same way. Is there any other cigar in another brand like the Dip 2? Not really. I do sympathize--the Palmitas vitola certainly isn't for everyone. The PLMC is a similar situation in that it's vitola that's become popular because there are so few alternatives. With a full lineup for Por Larranaga I doubt the Montecarlos would sell anywhere near what they do. The MdO4 is the same. I will smoke them because the quality is so high, but it really is thinner than I prefer. If it were still around, I would probably prefer the MdO No 1 to the 4. And of course, I prefer the No 2 to all of them. The best we can hope for is that production on these resumes sooner than later. With what is shaping up to be an outstanding crop this year, I'm hopeful that many of the cigars that have been noticeably absent for the last few years return within the next 18-24 months. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 The closer to LGC (#1,#3 and #4) would be Partagas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 9 hours ago, mwaller said: Are there others in the current Habanos portfolio that offer similar flavors in a more conventional size? short answer: Nope. long answer: Nope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Is there a SUV that drives like a Porsche 930? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc2001 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 17 hours ago, mwaller said: I recently tried some MDO No. 4 from a 2015 box. I really liked the intensity and spice flavors it offered. Surprising, really, for such a thin cigar. Are there others in the current Habanos portfolio that offer similar flavors in a more conventional size? Thanks! As @NSXCIGAR pointed out, they have a unique flavor. I like the format, but can understand why others may not. The LGC MdO4 I believe is RG = 32 and I think it is a Palmita. It was not my first choice in that format, I rather preferred the Partagas SdC#3, which I suppose is a carlota with RG = 35, and slightly shorter than the LGC. However, the Partagas have been discontinued also, so it's not a viable alternative. I haven't had one in a very long time, but I think the RGPE (palma larga) with RG = 37 is another cigar in similar format that has some of the same flavors. The PLMC with RG = 33 and slightly longer (Deliciosos?) would be next, but not quite as spicy, and a bit more citrusy to my taste buds. All these are very good cigars and quite unusual being so thin, but I find their flavors rich and intense, though not very complex, which makes them a great distraction for 30-40 minutes. I actually prefer them to marevas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave001 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 sadly there is nothing else like it, its like my favorite brand and so sad there is nothing left, at least I have enough 1,2 and 3 for a few years but after that wow I don't even want to think about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen North Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Anybody got a box or 2 they wanna unload? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I've found the siglo 2 and QDO corona to be similar. Not exact but certainly cousins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notsocleaver Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I tend grab the cigars I want from my humi based an a vague sense of flavor profile and smoke time. Strength and Vitola aren't much of a consideration. That said, I usually find myself debating between a MdO #4 and a QdO Corona. Maybe nurse a ERDM Demi Tasse if I think the time might be short. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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