NSXCIGAR Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, LonesomeHabanoAficionado said: LGC Inmensos must be the unicorns of CC! They're out there if you look, but the La Trova is not. I'm also looking forward to the SC Prado. Hoping HSA will get the El Principe blend into a larger format! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connoisseur Kim Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, NSXCIGAR said: They're out there if you look, but the La Trova is not. I'm also looking forward to the SC Prado. Hoping HSA will get the El Principe blend into a larger format! Thanks! Is El Principe the only best in San Cristobal de La Habana? If yes, it is definitely tragedy to me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, LonesomeHabanoAficionado said: I feel the same that I just can get more Connie As that are firm reliable great cigars with the same amount of money instead of Connie Bs. Frankly, I have already liked the pre-light scent of Upmann Connie A (no harshness at all like LGC MdO No. 4)! Cannot wait to try ?! I don't think HSA did a good job at all with the Connie B. Keep it aligned with the Connie A. Make it a HS release, not a LCDH release and keep the price consistent with the Connie A per gram. The Connie B is much higher priced for some reason, which is difficult to justify for a slightly milder cigar anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connoisseur Kim Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, NSXCIGAR said: I don't think HSA did a good job at all with the Connie B. Keep it aligned with the Connie A. Make it a HS release, not a LCDH release and keep the price consistent with the Connie A per gram. The Connie B is much higher priced for some reason, which is difficult to justify for a slightly milder cigar anyway. ? ^^^Concur This^^^ ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, LonesomeHabanoAficionado said: Thanks! Is El Principe the only best in San Cristobal de La Habana? If yes, it is definitely tragedy to me ? IMO, the El Principe is the best the marca has to offer in terms of a "total" cigar. And by that I mean character and consistency. Perhaps that is a result of few models being offered in the brand, but small as it may be, it is and has always been the flagship cigar of the marca for me and many others. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 They're out there if you look, but the La Trova is not. I'm also looking forward to the SC Prado. Hoping HSA will get the El Principe blend into a larger format!Couple of sites with the la trova if you wanna pay big bucks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connoisseur Kim Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, NSXCIGAR said: IMO, the El Principe is the best the marca has to offer in terms of a "total" cigar. And by that I mean character and consistency. Perhaps that is a result of few models being offered in the brand, but small as it may be, it is and has always been the flagship cigar of the marca for me and many others. The marca which only minuto can carry the flavour profile makes me sad a lot. How does El Principe compare to Partagas Shorts (also wonder Upmann Half Corona)? I really enjoy Partagas Shorts as an excellent quick spicy smoke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connoisseur Kim Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, havanaclub said: Couple of sites with the la trova if you wanna pay big bucks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I actually saw them and way too expensive than necessary IMO. Will wait until they are available on 24:24 sales. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, LonesomeHabanoAficionado said: The marca which only minuto can carry the flavour profile makes me sad a lot. How does El Principe compare to Partagas Shorts (also wonder Upmann Half Corona)? I really enjoy Partagas Shorts as an excellent quick spicy smoke! All the Minutos are good. The El Principe is my personal favorite for the most part. I have had some BCJ that blew me away, but great BCJ are hard to come by. Last ones I had on that level or near it were 2013-2014. I think when BCJ are on that level, they are the best Minutos, but are practically nonexistent. I'm a huge fan of RASCC as well. Partagas shorts are very good, but I never loved them for some reason. It's a very well-rounded Partagas with great balance. The HUHC, RyJPR and MMC are all good also. The HUHC is a more Connie 1-like smoke. Maybe a bit more woodsy tones in there. Haven't had a bad one yet. You can say a lot about Cuban cigars, but they without a doubt produce the best small cigars in the world by far. Many of their smaller cigars are absolute gems that blow away some of the double-banded dollar gobblers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NSXCIGAR Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, LonesomeHabanoAficionado said: Will wait until they are available on 24:24 sales. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloy Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 New Cohiba coming to LCDH's. Probably will be like La Trova in price and availability. https://halfwheel.com/cohiba-novedosos-heading-to-lcdhs-habanos-specialists/294566 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connoisseur Kim Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 11 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: All the Minutos are good. The El Principe is my personal favorite for the most part. I have had some BCJ that blew me away, but great BCJ are hard to come by. Last ones I had on that level or near it were 2013-2014. I think when BCJ are on that level, they are the best Minutos, but are practically nonexistent. I'm a huge fan of RASCC as well. Partagas shorts are very good, but I never loved them for some reason. It's a very well-rounded Partagas with great balance. The HUHC, RyJPR and MMC are all good also. The HUHC is a more Connie 1-like smoke. Maybe a bit more woodsy tones in there. Haven't had a bad one yet. You can say a lot about Cuban cigars, but they without a doubt produce the best small cigars in the world by far. Many of their smaller cigars are absolute gems that blow away some of the double-banded dollar gobblers. Petit Coronas are always great choice for everyone ?? 7 hours ago, alloy said: New Cohiba coming to LCDH's. Probably will be like La Trova in price and availability. https://halfwheel.com/cohiba-novedosos-heading-to-lcdhs-habanos-specialists/294566 COHIBA LCDH IS ALMOST SIMILAR TO MONTE DE IN TERMS OF SIZE! ANOTHER ROBUSTO EXTRA COMING THROUGH!! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connoisseur Kim Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 11 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 8 hours ago, LonesomeHabanoAficionado said: Petit Coronas are always great choice for everyone If SC or RA offered a Petit Corona I'd be happy to tout them. Minutos are all we get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigguccisosa Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Another LCDH cigar that I haven't seen anyone bring up here is the PL Picadores. It's another confusing one because it doesn't use the double band, but it is a LCDH cigar. I think it's a little too early to add to your wiki project, but I could see this cigar becoming a staple of the PL marca. I picked up my first box a few weeks ago. I forget the exact code but it's 2017. They are some of the best looking cigars I've ever purchased. My guess (hope) is that they'll be around for a long time. PL needed a robusto in my opinion. I know the petite corona is similar in size but buying cabs isn't for everyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connoisseur Kim Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, NSXCIGAR said: If SC or RA offered a Petit Corona I'd be happy to tout them. Minutos are all we get. LONG LIVE PETIT CORONAS! SC Mareva is also good addition in my opinion ? 5 minutes ago, bigguccisosa said: Another LCDH cigar that I haven't seen anyone bring up here is the PL Picadores. It's another confusing one because it doesn't use the double band, but it is a LCDH cigar. I think it's a little too early to add to your wiki project, but I could see this cigar becoming a staple of the PL marca. I picked up my first box a few weeks ago. I forget the exact code but it's 2017. They are some of the best looking cigars I've ever purchased. My guess (hope) is that they'll be around for a long time. PL needed a robusto in my opinion. I know the petite corona is similar in size but buying cabs isn't for everyone. PL Picadores is one of cigars which LCDH turned into regular production cigars like Partagas Maduro No. 1 (No. 2 and No. 3 added as regular production as well). I really want to try PL as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 47 minutes ago, bigguccisosa said: Another LCDH cigar that I haven't seen anyone bring up here is the PL Picadores. It's another confusing one because it doesn't use the double band, but it is a LCDH cigar. I don't think this is correct. PL Picadores was a 2014 regular production release and is a permanent lineup addition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 45 minutes ago, LonesomeHabanoAficionado said: which LCDH turned into regular production cigars like Partagas Maduro No. 1 Party M1 was originally a Habanos Specialist release until 2018 when the Linea Maduro was created with the announcement of the No. 2 & No. 3. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connoisseur Kim Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 minute ago, NSXCIGAR said: Party M1 was originally a Habanos Specialist release until 2018 when the Linea Maduro was created with the announcement of the No. 2 & No. 3. By the way, how does Partagas Maduro compare with Cohiba Maduro 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 SCDH series were interesting. The first run was the best in think '07? Neat cigars. Ive been out of them for a a few years. I think all the LCDH "exclusives" have been good at a minimum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 21 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: I don't think HSA did a good job at all with the Connie B. Keep it aligned with the Connie A. Make it a HS release, not a LCDH release It is a HS release, just like the ConA. As for pricing... depends on the market you are looking at. Still, not a cigar I feel in any way attracted to. 47 minutes ago, NSXCIGAR said: I don't think this is correct. PL Picadores was a 2014 regular production release and is a permanent lineup addition. Also a HS release. That shiny HS-band is new, first used with the Punch48. Earlier releases came without a second band (with exception of early Torreones, which bore - by mistanke? - the red LCDH-band).That's also why the ConA doesn't have one. I posted a complete list in another thread some time back, since CCW seems also be lacking some info there. Will see, whether I can track that down again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monterey Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 22 hours ago, havanaclub said: Couple of sites with the la trova if you wanna pay big bucks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There is a site selling them for 230 a box. Picked up 2. Little higher than the 150 I was paying in Cuba, but not too bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 There is a site selling them for 230 a box. Picked up 2. Little higher than the 150 I was paying in Cuba, but not too bad.That’s actually not too bad. I am off to Cuba in March and hope to find a box. I might have to hit you up over PM for that vendor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 22 hours ago, LonesomeHabanoAficionado said: Thanks! Is El Principe the only best in San Cristobal de La Habana? If yes, it is definitely tragedy to me ? I have had some aged Murallas (the huge LCDH exclusive figurado) that were some of the best habanos I've ever had — but yes the El Principe is probably the best in the current line. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Here's the post from another thread, regarding Habanos Specialist (HS + Casas, that is) releases. So far we got, released every year since 2012: 2012 - SC Torreon. (initial runs came with a LCDH band, probably by mistake..., later ones without) 2013 - ConA 2014 - Picadores 2015 - Maduro1, since 2018 regprod, forming a new line together with the No.2 and 3 2016 - Punch 48 (first use of the new HS/LCDH band as a second band) 2017 - ConB 2018 - SCdLH Prado (the second HS-release for SC already) 2019 - Novedosos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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