Fresh cigars CC that are good?

[jps2345]

Which CC are good fresh? Either marca or specific vitola? Would appreciate some feedback. Thank you. 

[barrygoodvibes]

Partagas D4 would be my biggest and easiest recommendation. 

[loose_axle]

PLPC and they'll age nicely too. 

[tbelle7]

Partagas P2, BBF.

[griller]

I'll go "cheap & cheerful" and throw in Punch Coronations and the Upmann Coronas Major, both tubos. Solid right out of the gate.

[KCCubano]

Depends on the definition of "fresh". I consider a two year old CC fresh.

[Gemini_Man]

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure line, Raphael Gonzalez, Partagas Habaneros, Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills have all been excellent with less than a year of age.

[Chibearsv]

Which cigar is it that you currently reach for most often?

[BrightonCorgi]

11 hours ago, jps2345 said:

Which CC are good fresh? Either marca or specific vitola? Would appreciate some feedback. Thank you. 

How are you defining fresh?

[VasileDulap]

RyJ Petit Royales surprised me with less than a year.

[jps2345]

4 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

How are you defining fresh?

fresh as in 1-2 years from box date

[joeypots]

Used to be a Hoyo Epi #1 was a great fresh cigar. Partagas D4 has always preformed young for me and the HU Conni #1 is a good one as well. These used to be everyday cigars but now most will look at the price and, at least, reminisce a bit. A few years down won't hurt any of them. 

[NYGuido]

35 minutes ago, joeypots said:

Used to be a Hoyo Epi #1 was a great fresh cigar. Partagas D4 has always preformed young for me and the HU Conni #1 is a good one as well. These used to be everyday cigars but now most will look at the price and, at least, reminisce a bit. A few years down won't hurt any of them. 

Hard agree on the Connie 1. Delicious. My Epi 1s are about 14 months old and still need some time I think. 
 

I’ll also add that my fresher Bolivars—BBF, BPC, and BRC—have been excellent 

[Mike Mecklenburg]

For a fresh cigar, I think what you are saying is "What Cuban Cigar smokes good young".  My answer would be Hoyo de Monterrey Coronations (tubes).  I have a box from 2024 and 2025 that smoke good young.

[westg]

10 hours ago, griller said:

I'll go "cheap & cheerful" and throw in Punch Coronations and the Upmann Coronas Major, both tubos. Solid right out of the gate.

Agree especially Punch Coronations very sweet and savoury.  A nice rich blend which works very well. 

[BrightonCorgi]

4 hours ago, NYGuido said:

I’ll also add that my fresher Bolivars—BBF, BPC, and BRC—have been excellent 

I had a box of BBF's long ago that was 2 months old and they were terrific.