EAR: If you could pick two cigars from regular production Churchill /Double Corona.

[El Presidente]

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Good one for member input. Over to you good folk 

 

"it is a positive sign that we are beginning to see some of my loved Churchill and Double Corona formats come back on the market both on FOH and elsewhere. We are living in different times to pre May 22. Sso Rob, if you could pick two cigars from the existing/available regular production lineup, what would your two be?" 

[Tunkat92]

Lusi and Libertador, recent examples just been so great. Sir winston is a close third, but I’ve had a few mediocre examples recently and a 18 box that is just over stuffed and won’t smoke.

[Chibearsv]

Recent RAG editions have been excellent as well.

[cnov]

I'm yet to try a single Churchill or DC!

Looking forward to them coming up for sale again. One of my biggest collection regrets is not going for the 50 cab of Lusi's that were priced at a whopping £750 at the time.

[Adisaputra]

Lusi and esplendidos definitely, if price is not an issue. Considering the current price, I would pick lusi and RyJ Churchill. 

[Rushman]

Hoyo DC and Lusi top the list for me



rushman

[jakebarnes]

4 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

Recent RAG editions have been excellent as well.

I picked Lusi and SW (I just dont have Espy money so that factored into my answer). However, I agree about the recent RAG. The two recents I've had have been outstanding

[Chibearsv]

23 minutes ago, jakebarnes said:

I picked Lusi and SW (I just dont have Espy money so that factored into my answer). However, I agree about the recent RAG. The two recents I've had have been outstanding

I picked Espy and SW - not a Lusi fan. I didn’t factor cost into it. If I did, I’d pick Punch DC and RAG without hesitation. 

[Cigarsmoker81]

Picking only two was the hardest thing I’ve done today. Chose boli  and lusi 

[MrBirdman]

Winnie’s and Lusis. Honestly all of them are fantastic. Wasn’t a big fan of the RyJ when I first had one 5-6 years ago but the 2020/21 examples have been excellent. 

[LizardGizmo]

Esplendido and Sir Winston. Love Lusi, but the other two edge it out, especially with age.

[BrightonCorgi]

Tough question as the whole list are my favorites. 

Would be easier to ask, "which one two are your least enjoyed of the list?"

[jazzboypro]

Lusitania (just got a 50 cab from my trip to cuba) and Esplendido

[99call]

This is a tough one, but I went

Punch DC & Bolivar Libertador's.

Of course they stand no chance of winning, as there are much more hyped cigars in this category.  but I have found these two to be:

A, The most generous in their flavour output

B, Most opulent weight and viscosity of smoke mouthfeel

C, Best degree of satisfaction. 

Again they stand no chance of winning against the hype machines like Lusi's and Espi's.......but those who know..........know

[Greenhorn2]

It would be hard to go wrong with any of these. I went with the Esplendidos and Lusis. I must have the same as @Tunkat92, the last 2 SW from my 2018 box were tight rolls. 

[BrightonCorgi]

For vintage and current as a whole; Lusitania are my least favorite on the list. R&J Churchill had a down period for a bit but are good now. Like the girlfriend you'd never say "I love you" to her; because you didn't. She was certainly fun and pretty.

Of this list, the Lusitanias I am the least likely to re-buy. 

[JY0]

No RAG?

[Hammer Smokin']

It's tough not to simply select the espi and the winny. 

[MagicalBikeRide]

Hoyo DC tops my list. I have a single 50 cab from 2019 and maybe only 30 or so sticks left. Love them. 
 

I had the privilege of trying an 8yo Esplendido from JJ Fox couple years back and it was out of this world. But I only ever got the one. I’d love to revisit that experience if the opportunity ever presented itself again. 

[samsam1937]

Sir Winston et Lusitania sans hésiter... Pour moi ces 2 cigares font partie du panthéon de habanos , avec pour commencer 2 noms évocateurs qui font partie des pans de l'histoire moderne, ensuite leur longévité et régularité dans le catalogue cubain... Pour moi déguster l'un de ces 2 modules est presque un moment mystique ou chaque bouffée me raconte une histoire et m'invite à la contemplation du monde .

[Chas.Alpha]

5 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

I picked Espy and SW - not a Lusi fan. I didn’t factor cost into it. If I did, I’d pick Punch DC and RAG without hesitation. 

It’s nice that you’re not a Lusi fan.😀

[jakebarnes]

4 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

I picked Espy and SW - not a Lusi fan. I didn’t factor cost into it. If I did, I’d pick Punch DC and RAG without hesitation. 

Fun part is you, it's hard to be wrong on these selections! Sad part is, it's been forever since I've seen an Espy to even pick up and try. And SW are basically nowhere as well. 

Fortunately I have most of the DC's to keep me happy. 

[Chibearsv]

11 minutes ago, Chas.Alpha said:

It’s nice that you’re not a Lusi fan.😀

I root for the Bears which makes me a lose-y fan 🥺 

[Edicion]

3 hours ago, 99call said:

This is a tough one, but I went

Punch DC & Bolivar Libertador's.

Of course they stand no chance of winning, as there are much more hyped cigars in this category.  but I have found these two to be:

A, The most generous in their flavour output

B, Most opulent weight and viscosity of smoke mouthfeel

C, Best degree of satisfaction. 

Again they stand no chance of winning against the hype machines like Lusi's and Espi's.......but those who know..........know

I thought I was the only one as I went for exactly the same! and couldn't agree more. 

[PuroDiario]

Lusitanias and Espléndidos. Sir Winston close 3rd. RyJ is also up there but a notch below. I have not smoked close enough number of Hoyo DC to be sensible and Boli Libertador is awesome but in my view a totally different vitola