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[Meklown]

3 minutes ago, Bijan said:

I don't know about the blend differences but the unvarnished is the original pre 1960s vitola discontinued in 2002. Coronas grandes.

http://www.cigars-review.org/Flor-de-Tabacos-de-Partagas-8-9-8-Sin-Barnizar.htm

https://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/cigar/partagas/8-9-8-1

The varnished is the newer one from the 70s that still exists. Dalias.

http://www.cigars-review.org/Flor-de-Tabacos-de-Partagas-8-9-8-Barnizados.htm

https://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/cigar/partagas/8-9-8-2

Thanks! So .. between the 70s and 2002, you would see 2 different "Partagas 8-9-8"s, in different sizes? How peculiar .. 

[Bijan]

13 hours ago, Meklown said:

Thanks! So .. between the 70s and 2002, you would see 2 different "Partagas 8-9-8"s, in different sizes? How peculiar .. 

Yes and the main way to differentiate (except obviously for the size) was the color or varnish of the box.

Edit:

Interestingly enough there was the same situation with Ramon Allones 8-9-8:

https://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/brand/ramon-allones#8-9-8-cabinet-selection-2

https://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/brand/ramon-allones#8-9-8-cabinet-selection-1

Except the unvarnished was a Corona, and it was discontinued in the 70s. So they probably didn't coexist together for a long time like the Partagas.

[Raskol]

C&C time.

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[Gamehawker]

15 hours ago, Bri Fi said:

H.Upmann No 2  GEM OCT 20. Got this box about three weeks ago. This was a solid 91 point cigar. Glad I bought another box last week on 24:24.

Good to hear.  I wish my box of these would finally arrive here someday. 🥺🙁

I guess I will have to open a box from my still sealed boxes from 2014, 2017 or 2018 until they get here. 

[Paso]

[Kongelunden]

With the arrival of a box of Boli LCDH today, I decided to enjoy another LCDH: Upmann Royal Robusto (LAU DIC 16).

[havanaclub]

15 hours ago, Bri Fi said:

H.Upmann No 2  GEM OCT 20. Got this box about three weeks ago. This was a solid 91 point cigar. Glad I bought another box last week on 24:24.

Yep! Had my first from a GeM abr 20 box and it blew me away. Absolutely stunning cigar. So bold, and will age beautifully. If I can keep my hands off them. I would hunt GEM 20 boxes. Around those months.


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[havanaclub]

A very flavourful Connie A on a beauty morning. MEG FEB 16

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[mprach024]

2 hours ago, Lrabold89 said:

SO WHATS THE VERDICT?

Wonderful!  Amazing what 6 months did

[jcorona]

Parti 898 ‘13 great smoke

[smbauerllc]

15 hours ago, westg said:

Mag 50 , light silky smooth wrapper . A nice couple of hours

Had my first mag 54 yesterday, and haven't had a mag 50 in 10 years for some odd reason.

Curious to see how they compare

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[Boxer31]

D4 EBM AGO 17  (This was from the half box up on 24:24 Beginning of yr or late last yr.  would have gotten whole box but it was limited to 1/2). Outstanding 

[Rhinoww]

My spring project is to lose the 20 Lbs I put on over the winter. Nearly there. Hit the treadmill for 30. Now lunch. An Epi 1 I won in a prize pack from our host many months ago that was bouncing around the singles tray in the Coolidor. 
 

so far a very smooth and flavorful first third. I’m remembering why I hit the box I have so hard last year and had to hide the last half.  Might be time for another box in a bit to get the aging going. 

[Kaptain Karl]

1 hour ago, Rhinoww said:

My spring project is to lose the 20 Lbs I put on over the winter. Nearly there. Hit the treadmill for 30. Now lunch. An Epi 1 I won in a prize pack from our host many months ago that was bouncing around the singles tray in the Coolidor. 
 

so far a very smooth and flavorful first third. I’m remembering why I hit the box I have so hard last year and had to hide the last half.  Might be time for another box in a bit to get the aging going.

I just stocked up! It’s my favorite Corona Gorda right now. Love the mag 46 but the epicure 1 is more approachable with its lower strength and I think it’s more complex as well. 

[mprach024]

17 minutes ago, Lrabold89 said:

seems like more and more folks are having this realization about epi 1 recently ....i love them! nice soft sweet and balanced cigar

100%

[jhalischuk]

2019 JL2

[GolfT3]

Celebrating the arrival of spring with a lunchtime Med Sig from ‘17. God they nailed this blend. Age seems to add a little sweetness, dark honey, to the mix. Awesome, need more stock...

[smbauerllc]

H.Upmann Connoisseur No.1
Extremely tight draw for the first third even after using my Modus II.
Did finally open up a bit for the remainder thankfully.
Very tasty and good burn as usual.
An enjoyable smoke when the draw is good

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[Rhinoww]

36 minutes ago, Kaptain Karl said:

I just stocked up! It’s my favorite Corona Gorda right now. Love the mag 46 but the epicure 1 is more approachable with its lower strength and I think it’s more complex as well. 

Don’t forget the JL1. My favorite size. Well supplied except the epi1. Waiting on a good sale. 

[Digi]

17 hours ago, RichG-LI-NY said:

Karl, any recommendations on size for Epernay. Keep hearing good things about these.

Hey Rich, I bought a box of the Series 2009 in the L'Alphiniste (torpedo) vitola.  I think Epernay's smoke best in a longer format.

Todays action - thanks for the Upmann #2 recc y'all  

[Trimming]

12 hours ago, Meklown said:

Sorry can I clarify what's the difference between V and UV? (other than the obvious length difference)

@Bijan answered perfectly, and yes the blend is subtly different in a lighter, complex way 

[mprach024]

1 hour ago, Kaptain Karl said:

I just stocked up! It’s my favorite Corona Gorda right now. Love the mag 46 but the epicure 1 is more approachable with its lower strength and I think it’s more complex as well. 

So many good Corona gordas going which is great it’s my favorite vitola (probably most people’s).  I think the Punch Punch is still underrated. I’m on a box from 19 that’s just hitting its stride right now and has become phenomenal.   Just picked up 2 more boxes of those.  The Epi 1, and Mag 46 both have been great.  Jl1 has been good too, although it’s the one CG I think that is being outperformed by its sibling robusto.  Not 100% on that, I’m about to crack into a new box of 1s so that may change.  I still think the Sig IVs are terrific, people just want them to be mini Sig VIs and they are not, a different blend but for what they are it’s a great smoke.  I keep waiting for @Elpresidente to do a CG video series, be very interesting who came out on top as it could be anyone’s game right now.  

[GotYaGoat]

Reyes. So good 

[mprach024]

1 minute ago, Lrabold89 said:

Superiores may take the cake for me ...I agree on the IV...much stronger blend then VI ...throws ppl off because they think III or VI


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Those are great too!  Didn’t think about them as I was thinking about regular production, forgot LCDH releases.  Little pricier than the others save the Sig IV.  

[Kaptain Karl]

5 hours ago, Lrabold89 said:

seems like more and more folks are having this realization about epi 1 recently ....i love them! nice soft sweet and balanced cigar

That's 100% me! I wasnt giving HdM the time of day for awhile until I heard how good the '19 epi 1's are smoking...and that they are!

3 hours ago, mprach024 said:

So many good Corona gordas going which is great it’s my favorite vitola (probably most people’s).  I think the Punch Punch is still underrated. I’m on a box from 19 that’s just hitting its stride right now and has become phenomenal.   Just picked up 2 more boxes of those.  The Epi 1, and Mag 46 both have been great.  Jl1 has been good too, although it’s the one CG I think that is being outperformed by its sibling robusto.  Not 100% on that, I’m about to crack into a new box of 1s so that may change.  I still think the Sig IVs are terrific, people just want them to be mini Sig VIs and they are not, a different blend but for what they are it’s a great smoke.  I keep waiting for @Elpresidente to do a CG video series, be very interesting who came out on top as it could be anyone’s game right now.  

I agree with you on the JL1. My first box of Punch Punch was a disaster...I have another that's much better but it's gonna rest for another year or so while I attack the PSdP's I have. I have had a few aged examples that were amazing.

2 hours ago, Lrabold89 said:

Superiores may take the cake for me ...I agree on the IV...much stronger blend then VI ...throws ppl off because they think III or VI

I forgot about RAS and IV! I havnt had a IV and the aged RAS I had were disappointing, I havnt had one from recent production. If a good deal comes around I'll definitely snag a box.