Email assistance: the closest profile to a Des Dieux?

[El Presidente]

I  would normally say a SP Molinos but that is not going to help him 

Such a unique cigar when aged. 

Aged PL Montecarlo shares some characteristics?

3-5 year old San Cristobal Fuerza?

Think with your palate and help me out 

 

"Hey Rob

late to the party on CC but did manage to try a 2008 Dieux in a trade at a local herf. Loved that cigar and i will track down a box at Bond roberts or Mitch's auctions but wanted to ask you what regular production Cuban cigar today comes anywher close in the flavor of an aged Dieux"

[PartagasIV]

I'd say (not reg anymore) RS11, aged Epi#1 (not as prominently woodsy), aged Fuerza, aged La Punta? Montecarlo has too much sweetness to be an analogue for me.

 

Of course, maybe keep an eye out for well-stored Mouton/Latour/#2 😉

[El Presidente]

1 hour ago, PartagasIV said:

I'd say (not reg anymore) RS11, aged Epi#1 (not as prominently woodsy), aged Fuerza, aged La Punta? Montecarlo has too much sweetness to be an analogue for me.

 

Of course, maybe keep an eye out for well-stored Mouton/Latour/#2 😉

Agreed, Epi 1  at their best does comes closest in the Hoyo line.  

[99call]

Smoke a Fonseca no 1 and an Epicure Especial at the same time. Problem solved

[cigaraholic]

How about the DD’s little brother the du Depute 

[Bijan]

1 hour ago, cigaraholic said:

How about the DD’s little brother the du Depute 

Would have to age them a decade or more though.

Edit: as the original question was about aged/2008 DD.

[Wailbait]

They are among my favorites.  Plus I love the size.  When I close my eyes I think of a harmonious medium bodied blend.  While neither of what I am about to say “taste” like an old des dieux, my vote for not “cheeky unobtainable” stuff:

SLR regio on near term.  
Choix Supreme with a couple of years.  

[cigaraholic]

14 hours ago, Bijan said:

Would have to age them a decade or more though.

Edit: as the original question was about aged/2008 DD.

I guess I misunderstood the question. If someone wants to buy a young cigar today that has the flavor profile of a 13 year old cigar I suggest they do their cigar shopping in Fairyland......ask for Tinker Bell👻