JL might be the new fave

[dowjr1]

I have always been a Romeo fan at heart ever since a friend gifted me a little RJ that blew my doors off and began my love for Cubans.  But I’ve been pretty keen on JL for the last couple of years thanks to FOH.  Only the 1 and 2 in the line...different from the other in size and flavor profile but both very tasty.  I like that concept better than some other lines with a bunch of different vitolas and only a few to speak of being worthy.  Sometimes simple is better...just two sizes...and I love them both. ???

[bbguardsp]

JL1 always has a very pronounced citrus note for me that I enjoy.  JL2 has some as well but adds some chocolate notes that for my palate doesn't create a pleasing combination.  Lower production doesn't hurt consistency for sure.

[Islandboy]

I’m a recent JL fan as well. Tried JL2 first about a year ago, found it quite nice. But had my first 2019 JL1 a few months back and absolutely loved it in it’s mongrel state. Cuban twang ROTT!

[unclepauly25]

I really love the JLs#2 , it was my first box from Foh, they just keep getting better with age. I’ve always wanted to try a JLs#1 , I might have to get a quarter box and give them a try ☺️

[xelzh]

JL always remind me of the van houten orange flavoured chocolate I used to eat when I was a kid

[rcarlson]

7 hours ago, Islandboy said:

I’m a recent JL fan as well. Tried JL2 first about a year ago, found it quite nice. But had my first 2019 JL1 a few months back and absolutely loved it in it’s mongrel state. Cuban twang ROTT!

JL1 young have been berry, beery gute to me.  

[Silverstix]

JL1 with 5+ years = Cohiba at 1/2 the price


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[rcarlson]

On 2/22/2020 at 10:35 AM, Silverstix said:

JL1 with 5+ years = Cohiba at 1/2 the price


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I haven't found the similarities taste-wise with Cohiba, yet.  The boxes I've had all been little different though, and I have been smoking the sh*&t out of them pretty young.  All have been great.  One difference has been that some have had a light floral, some not.  They are certainly not a variation of the JLS 2 (someone described a "hard candy" in the 2 and I thought that was right on). 

Hold the phone.  I just lit my last JLS 1 for the weekend draw.  Off to a good start on the first sunny day we've had in awhile . . .       

[dowjr1]

On 2/22/2020 at 10:35 AM, Silverstix said:

JL1 with 5+ years = Cohiba at 1/2 the price


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Wow that is a big claim!  I haven’t had mine long enough yet but closing in.

[Silverstix]

Wow that is a big claim!  I haven’t had mine long enough yet but closing in.

 

Every one I’ve had from this box just confirms it for me. I know, it’s crazy. But it’s full of everything good that I get from a rich Cohiba - that syrupy sweet honeycomb and citrus. It’s so in your face intense, consistent, and tasty that I swear it’s like you’re drinking those little clover pure honey sticks.

 

PUS JUN 14 - anybody else smoking from this box and getting loads of this?

 

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[dowjr1]

March 2016 is my oldest box.   I like the idea that they are aging well since I have three or four boxes.

[BrightonCorgi]

20+ years; both have been consistent.

[FireMedic]

JL is terrible, move along 

[ElJavi76]

I just picked up a box of each. Love the 2 intensely. Glad I'm getting to experience the 1. The JL2 is best robusto value in the CC world.