EAR: If you were to pick Four cigars that showcased the Habanos flavour possibiities?

[El Presidente]

EAR: Email Assistance Required. 

 

Over to you good people. Which 4 would you choose 

 

"I have to say Rob that I am loving FOH. For a newb, the discovery of such an information resource + a  tolerant community makes this hobby so much more approachable. Question if you may.  

If I were to ask you to provide 4 cigars that showcased the extremes of Habanos cigar flavours, what would those 4 cigars be?

[JohnS]

This sort of question is relevant for someone more new to the hobby who is still determining their preferences, in relation to marcas and vitolas. Therefore, I would choose the following four cigars to highlight how different Habanos cigars can be from each other which are all well-known global brands, yet popular amongst all types of cigar smokers...

1. Montecristo No.4
2. Partagas Serie D No.4
3. H.Upmann Connoisseur No.1
4. Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2

[NSXCIGAR]

I would argue there are no "extremes" of flavor. There are some number of general characteristics that are present in some degree or another in every cigar. 

If you wanted to know what the "earthiest" cigar was or the "creamiest" cigar was there would be a different cigar for each, so certainly more than four. 

So I would take issue with the premise of the question. 

[El Presidente]

In the spirit of assistance 

• San Cristobal Principe 
• Bolivar Petit Corona 
• Sancho Panza Belicoso 
• Hoyo de Monterrey Rio Seco 

Now you are tasting what Cuban tobacco can do. 

 

[CaptainQuintero]

Bolivar Petit Corona

RyJ ex#4

Upmann Sir Winston

Montecristo Especial #1

I just realised how limited we are from just ten years or so ago in terms of recommendations for those unique smokes:

Bolivar Coronas Extra/Gold Medal

SLR DC/ Serie A

Sancho Panza Molinos

QdO Panetelas

I don't think you could get much more extreme between the SLR DC and a Bolivar CE

[RDB]

Nice challenge. Four very different smokes:

- Monte #2

- RyJ #4

- Partagas Lusitania

- Bolivar PC or RASS

I could smoke nothing but the first three. Included a ‘full bodied’ option to round it out.

There’s also nothing quite like an aged Cohiba, but unless Joe Email is a baller, it’s irrelevant.

An alternative proposal:

- Partagas D4 

- JL #1

- Trinidad Fundadores

- Upman Mag 46

[Puros Y Vino]

If we're talking extremes here's my list.

RyJ Cazadores for power and body.

HdM anything for creaminess.  Ep No 2 if I had to pick 1.

BBF.  Distinctive citrus notes.  Very different from the above two.

PSD4.  As it is IMHO opinion  a tour of Habanos profiles in general.

I'm reticent to pick any Cohiba as I  believe the sticker price can taint the enjoyment and objectivity of a new smoker.  

[jakebarnes]

JL2

Sancho Panza belicoso

BRC

Coloniales

 

My alt:

RASS

Mag 46

Rio Seco

San Cristobal LA Punta

[SMELTZ]

1. Sancho Panza Belicoso 
2. Partagas Serie D No. 4
3. Montecristo Especial No. 2
4. and one that shocks me every time I have one,  the HDM Rio Secco

[rcarlson]

Partagas D4

Monte No.2 

Vega Robaina Famosos

Trinidad Coloniales

[gustavehenne]

Cohiba Piramides Extra
Upmann Connie A
Hoyo Double Corona
Partagas 898

[BenW]

Magnum 46

Fonseca No.1

Cuaba Distinguidos

CORO

[Fuzz]

If I were to ask you to provide 4 cigars that showcased the extremes of Habanos cigar flavours, what would those 4 cigars be?

Extremes? Why is Guantanamera Cristales not on anyone's list?

[karp]

I would recommend something short with less time commitment:  Monte no4, Boli PC, and PSD4 for the basics and one more for something completely different. Maybe the RyJ Ex4, JL2, or RASS? The last three aren't in my wheelhouse but they are very different from the first three, so it's a toss up between them.

[TBird55]

Monti #2

Connie 1

Lusi

S P B

[Doublesh0t]

Partagas Series D no. 4

Monte #2

H. Upmann #2

RASS

 BOLIVAR BELI!

[Sir Diggamus]

This was a tough question to think about.

H. Upmann Half Corona
Punch Punch
Montecristo Edmundo
ERDM Demi Tasse

These four should be pretty accessible on a 24:24 and gives a good range of flavors in the Habanos lineup.


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[Bill Hayes]

Too hard. Ha ha! Gp #1 - Monte2, Party 898, Punch Punch, Hoyo Epi2.  Gp#2 - BBF, Hoyo ConnieB, RYJ Churchill, Cohiba Robustos.  Gp#3 - D4, QdO 50, Trini Coloniales, Siglo4. Yes, I cheated.

[cigcars]

       *1)  Bolivar Belicoso

       *2)  Ramon Allones Specially Selected

       *3)  Montecarlo Petite Corona

       *4)  Cohiba Siglo VI   

[leafdream54]

1) PSD#4

2) RyJ Churchill

3) Connie 1

4) BBF

[SCgarman]

On 5/30/2022 at 4:46 PM, El Presidente said:

In the spirit of assistance 

• San Cristobal Principe 
• Bolivar Petit Corona 
• Sancho Panza Belicoso 
• Hoyo de Monterrey Rio Seco 

Now you are tasting what Cuban tobacco can do. 

 

Love the first 3. Never had #4. But definitely distinct differences in 1-3. A good variation there. Could likely make #4 a PSD4. That earth, cream and paprika spice is also quite unique.

[Chas.Alpha]

CORO- Cinnamon, spice and all things nice

Bolivar Petit Corona- Coffee, Cocoa, over medium body/flavor

RASS- Earthy, mushroom, all in a great way

HdM Epi 2- Light to medium, savory spice and creamy

[westg]

For me the one Cuban cigar that stands out above all the rest and is undeniable in flavour . Partagas 898. Throw in Monte Petit Edmundo, Sancho Panza Belicoso , toss a coin for punch punch and epi 1 

[Simon_Templar]

Less than a year into discovering the world of Cuban cigars and I can confidently vouch for the following 4 as my favorites (thus far):

- Trinidad Vigia

- Monte 2

- Partagas Maduro no.1

- Juan Lopez seleccion no.2

I cant wrap my head around the PSD4 (tried from OBM SEP 15): I find it too strong and the leathery notes too overpowering however I very much enjoy a D5..🤷‍♂️

The first Epi2 I smoked (managed to get only 1 stick from a box of MSU MAR 18) was amazing and I went full-on on Epi2s but never managed to get the same taste profile as the first one I tried (even if aged, properly stored etc..).. Not sure if I should be continuing this quest of finding the same experience I had with my very first Epi2..the closest was a petit Robusto..

Cheers

[BrightonCorgi]

Here's a list that won't break the bank and gives wide spectrum of Habanos flavors.

1. Fonseca No. 1
2. SP Belicoso
3. Upmann No. 2
4. RJ Belicoso