Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2

[Ritch]

Just having my first JL2. It's lovely. Not even aged or rested properly and it's like smoking a partagas that has been crossed with a cherry cola Oompa loompa. Think I may have a new favourite....

[mike74]

Know exactly what you mean! 

[IanMcLean68]

I also get what you mean. This fantastic robusto has made my favourites list too. The one I had at Havanathon last year was superb, and that put me onto them! I get orange zest and chocolate notes galore in these, and lots of full bodied spice that I can see the association you are making with Partagas. Orange essence is one of the main ingredients in cola so I get that association too.

[Ritch]

The draw on this one is quite tight so I'm guessing I have a bad one..but damn it's nice. Can't wait to have a good one!

[joshhooper7]

One of the cigars that I forgot to bring with me on deployment! Hopefully I can find some abroad

[Derboesekoenig]

1 hour ago, Ritch said:

The draw on this one is quite tight so I'm guessing I have a bad one..but damn it's nice. Can't wait to have a good one!

Break out the PerfecDraw!

[Doctorossi]

Sounds delicious. What's the vintage?

[Ritch]

27 minutes ago, Derboesekoenig said:

Break out the PerfecDraw!

Didn't have one at work. Had to make do with a small thin nail! Somewhat did the job

[Ritch]

22 minutes ago, Doctorossi said:

Sounds delicious. What's the vintage?

April 2018 I think. So quite fresh 

[Doctorossi]

11 minutes ago, Ritch said:

April 2018 I think. So quite fresh 

Thanks!

[mtd057]

I had my first one last night and agree with all above-it was outstanding

[BG1165]

I had the No. 1 a few nights ago. Not sure the age as it came in a Corona Gorda Sampler. I could tell it was young, but it was enjoyable. I'll certainly be grabbing a box at some point.

[TBird55]

I really enjoy this cigar.  Smoking through a cab from 13, now. I wish that I had bought several more of those cabs, when they were up on 24 24. 

[presa_dad]

One of my favorite robustos!

[David88]

I love the JL 2 and find them very reliable. They’re not as good (for me) as a great CoRo, but they are definitely more consistent. I find they need a little bit of time though. 

[Ericbrobes]

It's an outstanding smoke! Definitely was a sleeper, not so much anymore I think.

[Ritch]

9 minutes ago, Ericbrobes said:

It's an outstanding smoke! Definitely was a sleeper, not so much anymore I think.

I'm glad. Everything else I have purchased needs time down, at least I now have something to smoke whilst waiting!

[ayepatz]

Don’t be greedy. Let some age. I just had a ten-year old JL2 recently that was simply breathtaking.

[LLC]

I’ll have to seek them out. Always good to try new things.


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[Ritch]

13 hours ago, ayepatz said:

Don’t be greedy. Let some age. I just had a ten-year old JL2 recently that was simply breathtaking.

Talk like that will get you arrested....

[ayepatz]

7 hours ago, Ritch said:

Talk like that will get you arrested....

Lol. Duly amended.?

[Vortigan]

The very best of The JL2 always puts me in mind of fruit shortcake biscuit, lovely! 

[SMQQKIN]

Picked up a HQ cab TRU Jun 17 about 6 months ago after El Pres started posting high regards. Grabbed a couple out of the box tonight. 1 was a bit under filled & the other about right. Smoked the better of the two & for a young cigar thought it was very good. I think a couple more years & it should be at its peak. No complaints & for the $ is a solid CC.

[rcarlson]

Dang it.  I have been dying to hit a good one of these.  I swore them off, then I read these types of comments and reconsider.  The first I had was the cherry-cola (great description).  The rest very underwhelming.  All from a different vendor though.  Anybody else had trouble with these?  I don't whether to jump in the saddle again.  

[Islandboy]

Just had my first one last night, all the hype is well deserved. Yet another box-worthy CC...just what I need?