Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 2 vs No. 1

[dowjr1]

I am a fan of the 2's and Prez turned me onto them, but I think I like the No. 1 even better. I like the CG format a bit more and the flavors seem a little richer or darker. Perhaps Prez/others have similar tasting notes they'd like to share. I just noticed I have three boxes of the No.1 so I must like them hahaha!

[ChrisMG]

I had my first JL#1 recently and it has been one of the best smokes of the year for me. Box code is ELU-May-14. Spicy with some sweet notes into the 2nd third.

[busdriver]

I am a big fan of the No.2 but haven't had the same experience with the No.1s.  I have only had a couple, so maybe they weren't the best examples.  I will have to bust into the box I have been saving to see how those are.  I love the size, though!

[MC4]

I've had one box of each, and prefer #2 over the other.

 

[NSXCIGAR]

I've never noticed any difference in blend between the two models even going back to the 90s. MRN does state that he believes the No. 1 may be a tad stronger than the No. 2 but this was in reference to cigars pre-2004 and again, I've never been able to say that this is true. The blends are much stronger than they were 10 years ago anyway. JL was known as a medium, woody and floral cigar until it became a citrusy-espresso cigar several years ago. 

[WarEagle]

I too prefer the CG format but with JL I prefer the #2 to th #1. 

[btort910]

JL1

[Engineer99]

Great marca....Can't  go wrong with either vitola.

I do lament the loss of the mareva in this blend. The ones I've had as recent as a year ago have been magnificent specimens in both the flavor and construction.

[shlomo]

JL1 wins for me. Not close. Have smoked many of each, but have never yet been tempted to pick up a box of 2s. They regularly disappoint either being rough and cheap tasting, or just boring.

JL1....mmmm...just checked and have none left. Once I see a decent price, I'll be all over them! I find them stronger than the 2s, but in a rich, full flavour way and not in a nicotine power way.

[RijkdeGooier]

When I want a bit stronger tasting smoke, I smoke the JL 1 or 2.

Agree with Shlomo in general, would add that it is likely due to the more concentrated shap. The JL No.2 is a better outdoor smoke, the JL No.1 a much better indoor smoke to me.

[Williamos]

I like them both a lot. JL1 gives me straw and honeycomb, strong but very smooth. One of those cigars that seems to fly under the radar.


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[BrightonCorgi]

Pre-band era I liked the 1's more, but now I they are about the same to me.  Depends on what vitola I would rather smoke at the time.  I am out of either one at the moment.

[Danimalia]

I've only smoked a handful of each, and though I prefer CGs to robustos, I think I prefer the #2. It just delivers more flavor in my opinion. I require further research 

[ayepatz]

1

[MPfit]

Jl1 is one of my fave sticks. I actually prefer the robusto (no2) vitola but the no1 flavor profile has me enjoying it much more. Would box the no1 and get half or quarter packs of no2.

[QuaiDorkay]

Always liked the JL1 better but since the blend change those Woody/leather/floral notes are not there, I feel I like them both now with an edge to the JL2.  I keep thinking with more time down the newer blended JL1's will get better though.  Or maybe just in my head.  

[PuffDaddie]

Love the no.2.

[Mattb82]

Love the JL2 but it seems to have too much of a nicotine kick for my ticker 

[Meklown]

didn't want to create a new thread so reviving this one - 

would love to hear opinions on the differences between the two! 

i am familiar with the 2 and it is part of my rotation but have not tried the 1 so i am wondering how does it compare?

[Huckleberry]

Is it just me or aren’t the wrappers typically darker on the 2s versus the 1s? 

[djrey]

In my experience the 2 is the fuller bodied more flavorful of the two. The No 1 to me generally seems wispy and milder in flavor. Granted this could have just been a poor box. 

[gustavehenne]

I've got a few boxes of each and to my palate there is a very slight but almost unnoticeable difference in the blend. I find the 2 slightly richer (but not stronger, nicotine wise) than the 1 although I prefer the 1 for the vitola.

You can't go wrong with either... For me, it's more of a question of how much time do I have to smoke - longer, 1, less time, 2.

[Silverstix]

14 hours ago, Huckleberry said:

Is it just me or aren’t the wrappers typically darker on the 2s versus the 1s? 

Good observation.  I agree - I would say in my experience the JL1's are predominantly Colorado Claro shaded, whereas I've had JL2's seem to be all over the place - I've had some with very dark (almost maduro) wrappers on them.

 

To me, the JL1 is a little bit lighter bodied but has much more complexity and depth.  The JL2 isn't as subtle, more full bodied with loud flavors that jump out at you.  I smoke both but I personally like the JL1 better

[OrangePaw]

JL2

[Juliano88]

I find the JL2 to be more consistent and the citrus flavors are more pronounced.