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[smbauerllc]

Hi smbauerllc,
Sorry mate, I am a new smoker, and I have not smoked enough cigars to answer your question. I began with ERs and ELs because I thought they should be better.
I tend to buy lots of loose special cigars and try.

What's your general opinion of ER's and EL's since you smoke so many?
I have tried nearly 50 different ER and EL cigars. Generally speaking, I think only 60%-70% of them met my expectations.

Are they typically worth the extra money?
No, I don’t think so. Most of them are overpriced. Even for those good ER and EL cigars, I think they are overpriced.

Do they tend to have a different flavor than the non ER and El's of the same marca?
I haven’t smoked many regular productions. For those I have done the comparison, yes, they do have different flavors, or enhanced flavors.


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Nice, thanks for the info.
Fortunately the few ER's I have were bought in private sales on another forum so I got them below the average vendor price, so I wont be too upset if they are duds.

Still haven't had an EL yet, but plan to get a few different ones when I can find someone selling some.

The few ER'S I have have a generally positive opinions on them, especially the Belgian Sancho Panza I picked up, so I should enjoy them.

Just been trying new smokes and new facets of cc's like ER's and EL's and even some Vintage ones

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[smbauerllc]

Vegas Robaina Famosos
Tasty as always and perfect burn,draw and construction

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[Boxer31]

D4 BUM MAR 15 yesterday

[Shatner's Bassoon]

Partagas E2

 

[StogieSteve23]

BRO-AUG-19 Choix Supreme. Firing on all cylinders. 👍

[Puros Y Vino]

Took this out for a walk by the river. 

[prshah25]

2017 PSD4 .. Smoking brilliantly.

[triphitter]

Saint Luis Rey Regio - these are underrated imo 

[kcmontie]

Ugly duckling for sure. 2017

[Rupe]

[LLC]

RAE MAR 15 Punch Punch from a cab. Good one. 
 

BUP OCT 18 MPE. Half way through this box and they have all been very good. 
 

BRE DIC 17 HU2. Another beautiful night. 

[Jimmy_jack]

This Unico and a Mag 54 are in close contention for my cigar of the year thus far. You just can’t replace these VR flavors. Waiting for a box of Famoso and Unicos to pop up. Gonna grab both (if I can). I’ve been on an Upmann kick lately, focused on buying those…but must deviate. 

[griller]

San Cristobal de La Habana El Principe

LGR MAY 18

Excellent draw & burn. Molasses sweetness throughout, with that Cuban twang. Nice 40 minute cigar.

[FlyingGlass]

Last of a 2009 Siglo III cab. This one was past its peak for me, but a pleasant smoke nonetheless. Grass and hay with notes of honey and vanilla.

[Bijan]

El Principe, RASCC, BCJ (no pic) and a Hoyo du Prince.

 

[JVasky]

Cracking cigar

[CampDelta369]

MC#4 RUB AGO 18

Lusitanias last night were epic as usual. C&C morning with the D4. All from 24:24 madness... cheers

[Bolismoker]

RA Superiores. Outstanding and powerful


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[smbauerllc]

20 hours ago, triphitter said:

Saint Luis Rey Regio - these are underrated imo

Agreed.
Dont see much mention of them very often, but a great smoke and reasonably priced for what you are getting.

Have some in my cart for my next order in fact as I only have 1 left

19 hours ago, Rupe said:

So far the only Lfdc's I have been able to find as singles is the Paises Bajos ER, and had to get that in a private sale.

The other vitolas I simply can't find in anything other than boxes, which is a shame as they always get good reviews.

Will continue trying to find some of the other vitolas in a private sale though.

19 hours ago, LLC said:

RAE MAR 15 Punch Punch from a cab. Good one.

Nice lineup.
I have a 1998 Punch Punch I was generously gifted and am dying to try it as i have been enjoying all the recent production ones I have been smoking.

How does some age effect them?

19 hours ago, Jimmy_jack said:

This Unico and a Mag 54 are in close contention for my cigar of the year thus far. You just can’t replace these VR flavors. Waiting for a box of Famoso and Unicos to pop up. Gonna grab both (if I can). I’ve been on an Upmann kick lately, focused on buying those…but must deviate.

Love the mag 54 too, and its a slightly larger rg than I generally prefer. Excellent smokes.

Also love the Famosos. Very underrated from what I see on multiple forums.

Can't wait to try one of the unicos I have resting and acclimating still

17 hours ago, griller said:

San Cristobal de La Habana El Principe
LGR MAY 18
Excellent draw & burn. Molasses sweetness throughout, with that Cuban twang. Nice 40 minute cigar.

Great smokes, I just wish they were larger as they always leave me wanting more.

The other vitolas have all been excellent, but the el principe flavor just isn't quite there with the other vitolas even though they do have the recognizable flavor of SCdlH's

16 hours ago, Bijan said:

El Principe, RASCC, BCJ (no pic) and a Hoyo du Prince.

Nice lineup.
Happen to know the box date on the BCJ?
Bought a couple recently to try for the first time, but the vendor didn't send the box date as requested, but i assume its 2019 or 2020 as most everything I have been getting has been.

Only let it rest and acclimate a couple weeks compared to my usual month minimum and found it quite bitter.

Not sure if it just needed more rest or what.
Hopefully the next one is better.

15 hours ago, CampDelta369 said:

MC#4 RUB AGO 18

Lusitanias last night were epic as usual. C&C morning with the D4. All from 24:24 madness... cheers

Live the mc#4, but prefer the #3's a bit more since I have recently discovered them. Worth the extra couple bucks for the extra inch for me

Just recently bought my first Lusitanias in a private sale and can't wait to try it. The get universally great reviews on multiple forums I belong to, plus its a 2016, so it already has some decent age

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[Chucko8]

Especiales from 2014 for dessert this evening.these are fire!

[Bijan]

10 minutes ago, smbauerllc said:

Nice lineup.
Happen to know the box date on the BCJ?
Bought a couple recently to try for the first time, but the vendor didn't send the box date as requested, but i assume its 2019 or 2020 as most everything I have been getting has been.

Only let it rest and acclimate a couple weeks compared to my usual month minimum and found it quite bitter.

Not sure if it just needed more rest or what.
Hopefully the next one is better.

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Thanks!

Mine was MSU JUL 19. If it was bitter it might be over humidified. I've had that happen a couple of times even from a vendor that is usually ok. I think it happens more with grey market vendors as I guess the cigars can come from different channels.

[Raskol]

Last night's JL No. 1 (2017) & tonight's Epi No. 2 (2016) both from our gracious host.

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[smbauerllc]

7 hours ago, Raskol said:

Last night's JL No. 1 (2017) & tonight's Epi No. 2 (2016) both from our gracious host.

Nice.
Love the entire Epicure line, but the no.2 is my favorite.

Also always enjoy a JL no.1, but actually prefer the no.2's a bit better

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[Paso]

HU2  GEM  ABR20 

Lusi   BUP  JUL19

both lovely but young to smoke now 

[smbauerllc]

H. Upmann Magnum 50
Very tasty as always and perfect draw,burn and construction consistantly.
Nice long smoke time too.
Will definitely have to get a few more

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