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[JohnS]

Juan López Selección No.2 MEL Dic 2016

The Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 has been a forum favourite in the last 2 years, having enjoyed a resurgance only bettered by the re-branding of the Quai d'Orsay marca. I tend to find them a little too strong for my liking when in their youth, although today's example seemingly 'turned-a-corner' from this box.

Despite being two-and-a-half years old, the first third of this cigar was the first time I got such a strong orange citrus and chocolate flavour from the 'get-go' out of four cigars smoked from the box. My palate very much connected with this profile. Towards the end of the first third I got an uneven burn develop in the wrapper and unfortunately it didn't self-correct this time, so I touched it up, but thankfully I needed no more re-lights. At this point I picked up strong notes of white pepper and espresso coffee, although still with a little orange citrus and chocolate. The final third was all toasted tobacco and it got a little more intense in flavour delivery, yet I still had no issue smoking this down, I didn't finish it early as overall it was a good smoke.

With a quarter of the box consumed (as I have given away three for other cigar enthusiasts to enjoy), I can safely say that these need more time down for me as the cigar was medium-full to full in strength in the back half and I much prefer them milder. I look forward to re-visiting them in a year or two.

[mbflash80]

This 54 is from the first batch that showed on 24 24 way back...its a very nice cigar...smooth wonderfully constructed...a good sunday afternoon smoke.

[KnightsAnole]

[irratebass]

Tat

Yesterday

Homeroll from@hopduro
Rosado
Lirio
Nugg

Today so far
Partagas PCE MLU ABR 18
906


Southern Draw 300 Hands Ct



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[Baccy]

SLR DC 
OTS DIC 09
About to embark on this beautiful two hour journey. Thank you to my buddy [mention=19958]ayepatz[/mention] for this smoke I wouldn't have otherwise experienced. Iain you're a gentleman and a very generous friend. Cheers mate!

Beautiful! I have one from 07 that I might as well go ahead and consume. It should be in its prime...

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[Baccy]

What's left of a CORO from 08, and a damn fine smoke it was!

HU #2 Reserva, one of the best smokes I've had in years, as it should be. The aroma of the smoke is amazing, like sweet cedar/nutmeg and cinnamon.

 

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[LLC]

Just back from a vacation and along the way I picked up a Juan Lopez Supreme ER Canada 2011 at a cigar shop. I’ve had and have a number of different Canadian regionals but I wasn’t even aware of this one. About a third of the way in and it is very good so far. Makes me think I should be aging JL2’s longer.




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[inter4alia]

Watching the Chicago air show today featuring the Blue Angels. Really enjoyed this 2012 Perlas from @THEMISCHMANduring the show. 

 

Breakfast: fresh squeezed OJ, Big Shoulders Columbian pour over, CPV MAR 01 Monte No 1 generously gifted by @Buck14.  Proper way to start the day. 

[Guest Nekhyludov]

Very young Punch Preferidos RE 5ta Avienda. It's promising, but definitely needs some time.

[havanaclub]

Change of pace. This was gifted by a very generous BOTL.


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[havanaclub]

Juan López Selección No.2 MEL Dic 2016
The Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 has been a forum favourite in the last 2 years, having enjoyed a resurgance only bettered by the re-branding of the Quai d'Orsay marca. I tend to find them a little too strong for my liking when in their youth, although today's example seemingly 'turned-a-corner' from this box.
Despite being two-and-a-half years old, the first third of this cigar was the first time I got such a strong orange citrus and chocolate flavour from the 'get-go' out of four cigars smoked from the box. My palate very much connected with this profile. Towards the end of the first third I got an uneven burn develop in the wrapper and unfortunately it didn't self-correct this time, so I touched it up, but thankfully I needed no more re-lights. At this point I picked up strong notes of white pepper and espresso coffee, although still with a little orange citrus and chocolate. The final third was all toasted tobacco and it got a little more intense in flavour delivery, yet I still had no issue smoking this down, I didn't finish it early as overall it was a good smoke.
With a quarter of the box consumed (as I have given away three for other cigar enthusiasts to enjoy), I can safely say that these need more time down for me as the cigar was medium-full to full in strength in the back half and I much prefer them milder. I look forward to re-visiting them in a year or two.

I am with you on these, I think they need more time down. I have the exact same box code and date and about half way done. Given several away and smoked maybe 4-5. They do seem to be improving but I get too much pepper for my liking. I am always wondering if I got a dud box as so many on here talk about how good they are, even with younger box codes.


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[Mr.T]

Great way to cap off the weekend


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[Chucko8]

ERDM Demi Tasse from 2001.

Compared to my 2018 box has similar profile though there was the noticeable mineraly aged taste also and a more refined feel overall. The punch that these have young hadn’t really diminished IMHO.

[MigsG]

'18 AGO Punch Punch

Didn't get nuts with this one. Light honey and herb spices. Light cigar, I'm going to keep the rest for a mid day smoke.

[Trimming]

[Raskol]

HDM Petit Robusto (2017)- 24:24

Rd 2

[akpreacher]

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[Jonboy4074]

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[JayHabanos]

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[Wookie]

This is a 2018....much better than my box of 2015




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[irratebass]

1 hour ago, Wookie said:

This is a 2018....much better than my box of 2015




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That's sad when the 18's are better than the 15's

[Cerebrum]

RASCC EML NOV 13

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[MigsG]

Celebrating the good life with a Cohiba Genios, thanks @Thirds!  This cigar rocks. Not overly sweet dark chocolate, coffee, nuts, that maduro flavor.  This is a fine Cuban. World class. 

 

[TTP21]

HUHC. Single from our host.  Color me impressed. Coffee, donut, nutty, citrus. 50 minutes for me and I didn't nub it. Had a easy draw which slowed me down too.  I like this one - a lot. 

[Gamehawker]

23 hours ago, JohnS said:

Juan López Selección No.2 MEL Dic 2016

The Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 has been a forum favourite in the last 2 years, having enjoyed a resurgance only bettered by the re-branding of the Quai d'Orsay marca. I tend to find them a little too strong for my liking when in their youth, although today's example seemingly 'turned-a-corner' from this box.

Despite being two-and-a-half years old, the first third of this cigar was the first time I got such a strong orange citrus and chocolate flavour from the 'get-go' out of four cigars smoked from the box. My palate very much connected with this profile. Towards the end of the first third I got an uneven burn develop in the wrapper and unfortunately it didn't self-correct this time, so I touched it up, but thankfully I needed no more re-lights. At this point I picked up strong notes of white pepper and espresso coffee, although still with a little orange citrus and chocolate. The final third was all toasted tobacco and it got a little more intense in flavour delivery, yet I still had no issue smoking this down, I didn't finish it early as overall it was a good smoke.

With a quarter of the box consumed (as I have given away three for other cigar enthusiasts to enjoy), I can safely say that these need more time down for me as the cigar was medium-full to full in strength in the back half and I much prefer them milder. I look forward to re-visiting them in a year or two.

Good to know, thanks.

 I have a full box of the same box code and I like my cigars milder too.  I will keep them the untouched box in the humi until at least the 4 year anniversary of the box code.