Parallel Burns. Calling contestants for MOFOH Robusto Trinity V Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Number 2

[El Presidente]

 

Parallel Burns — The FOH Side-by-Side Series

You can catch Episode 1 HERE  (H.Upmann Magnum 46 V MOFOH Spada Gorda). 

This is where tradition meets disruption. In each edition of Parallel Burns, we pit a Desnudo or MOFOH or BR cigar against its Cuban counterpart in an open head-to-head tasting. No pretense. No favourites. Just honest comparison, shared through the lens of FOH members who live and breathe cigars.

Our next mano a mano will be between the MOFOH Robusto Trinity and the Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure Number 2. 

The intended date to conduct this episode is Sunday NY 8PM  the 14th of December/Monday local. 

Here’s how it works:

🟫 FOH members nominate themselves to participate on this thread. Make sure you have that date and time free!
🟫 You must have an Hoyo de MonterreyEpicure Number 2  in your rotation to qualify. Any year...but you are bringing it to the review.
🟫 If selected, we’ll ship you the 2025 MOFOH Robusto Trinity  next week to smoke side-by-side. These are a fresh batch so let them rest in your humidor 30 days. 

Four - six participants. Two cigars smoked side by side. One tasting experience worth tuning in for. Yes this will be recorded for FOH members to watch.  Past contributors more than welcome to nominate again. 

This is about more than comparison. It’s about conversation. Complexity. Curiosity.

Parallel Burns  MOFOH Robusto Trinity V Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Number 2 begins now. 

 

[targa88]

I have some Epi#2 ready for the challenge 😎

[FOHgetaboutit]

Awesome gents! Can't wait to give this one a try and listen 🥳

[JohnS]

I have some Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 ready to go and I can make myself available for this date.

[Hoosh]

Can't wait to watch this. Thumbs up to the open casting call!

[LizardGizmo]

First one was a blast! I’m available for Dec. 14.

[Gubbins]

Enjoyed the last one. Will tune in for the next.

I imagine there will be a reasonable difference in strength of the cigars, although overall enjoyability and bang for buck will be up for debate.

[NYGuido]

This sounds absolutely amazing! I have some Epi 2, am free that day, and would LOVE to participate!

[JPark3]

5 hours ago, LizardGizmo said:

First one was a blast! I’m available for Dec. 14.

I finally watched it the other day, you guys did a great job! Can't wait to see this one!

[JDoughty]

2 hours ago, Gubbins said:

Enjoyed the last one. Will tune in for the next.

I imagine there will be a reasonable difference in strength of the cigars, although overall enjoyability and bang for buck will be up for debate.

Not so sure about that. I plan to follow along quietly at home if there are any Epi 2 in my singles stash; I know there's a few Epi left but I don't recall the number. I suspect there will be significant similarities given my notes on a 30+ day rested Trinity Robusto from last night. 

[Gubbins]

4 hours ago, JDoughty said:

Not so sure about that. I plan to follow along quietly at home if there are any Epi 2 in my singles stash; I know there's a few Epi left but I don't recall the number. I suspect there will be significant similarities given my notes on a 30+ day rested Trinity Robusto from last night. 

Fair enough, I've tried 3 or 4 different blends from the Desnudo line and rated them all highly. However I figured they were stronger/more full bodied than Epi 2s. I haven't tried the Robusto Trinity yet, so I may stand corrected.

[JDoughty]

3 hours ago, Gubbins said:

Fair enough, I've tried 3 or 4 different blends from the Desnudo line and rated them all highly. However I figured they were stronger/more full bodied than Epi 2s. I haven't tried the Robusto Trinity yet, so I may stand corrected.

They were when fresh. At 30 days, mild shading to mild-medium, but with tons of rich, creamy candy bar flavors - marshmallow, nougat, peanut, milk chocolate wrapped in cedar. Definitely reminded me of an HdM. 

[Gubbins]

6 hours ago, JDoughty said:

They were when fresh. At 30 days, mild shading to mild-medium, but with tons of rich, creamy candy bar flavors - marshmallow, nougat, peanut, milk chocolate wrapped in cedar. Definitely reminded me of an HdM. 

Interesting. The reason I haven't gotten any up to this point is that robustos are some of my most heavilly stocked Cubans, so I haven’t needed more of this vitola. I might have to pick some up in light of your recommendation, as they sound decent.

[JDoughty]

2 hours ago, Gubbins said:

Interesting. The reason I haven't gotten any up to this point is that robustos are my most stocked Cuban, so I haven’t needed more of this vitola. I might have to pick some up in light of your recommendation, as they sound decent.

With 30 days rest, they're excellent. Flavor bomb with creamy, generous smoke volume. Perfect burn. ROTT was not good. Definitely let them rest. 

[MrBirdman]

While I have Epi 2, I’m really not a big fan so definitely not in my rotation. Hope to throw my hat in on the next parallel burns though - loved Episode 1 and think it should be a very fun series. Looking forward to the results!

[El Presidente]

Thanks gents. I believe we have enough players to set this up. 

I will touch base in the next few days 

[Çnote]

On the off chance you need one more opinion, I dug around and found an Epi 2.

[Lucas Buck]

I’m available should you need another. 

[El Presidente]

The intended date to conduct this episode is Sunday NY 8PM  the 14th of December/Monday local. 

Gents, 

I have come down with a lurgy after my travels and will need to delay this one a week or reschedule post Christmas. 

Long shot, but let's see if we can reschedule for 21st Sunday NY 22nd local. If not then Sunday 11th NY/ 12th Local. 

I will PM the guest reviewers now. 

 

[MrBirdman]

Hope you guys have fun. Just wanted to say the name of this series is spot on, kudos to whoever came up with Parallel Burns.