dshapiro Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Going to purchase my first box of Hoyo de Monterrey's. Should I buy a box of Epicure Especial's or Epicure No. 2's? Likes and dislikes of each size? edit: sorry for the double post. see: http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=119744 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Epi 2's. I like both, but if it was just one box, go with Epi 2's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyopr Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Just a thought but if you are new to trying this marca, have you considered purchasing 5 singles of each and maybe add 5 Epi #1' and des Dieux? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro2486 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 If you've got your heart set on a box of one cigar I would suggest Epi 2's if you're a robusto guy or Epi 1's if corona gordas is more your thing. But if you're new to the marca I think 5 lots of 5 would give you a better example of HdM. Say Epi 2, petit robusto, des Dieux, Epi 1 or especial and some DC's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDisco Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I concur on buying the epi 2's, hard to go wrong there. If you're a hard core corona Gorda guy, then maybe the 1's, but in my experience they need more aging time than the 2's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potpest Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Personally i'd grab the especials but you can't go wrong with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloy Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Personally i'd grab the especials but you can't go wrong with either. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Epi2 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RijkdeGooier Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Completely dependent on your personal taste. If you are unsure you shouldn't buy a box. Take the advice given earlier - grab a fiver of all the Epic sizes Epi 1, Epi 2, Epi Esp, maybe including the Petit Robusto Then determine what box you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarAsh Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Second on trying the Petite Robustos. They've been uniformly excellent over past year in my experience. Short smoke (not my favorite format - but good when you don't have much time) but just a terrific example of the flavors from good HdMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Same as has been said before, go with samplers of multiple vitolas. Then buy a box of the ones you enjoyed the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikek Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Personaly I'd buy A fiver of each also the Hoyo Epi.#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebender Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Epi #2s have been smoking great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troels Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Epi 2's are smoking well young, but the ee I find is fuller and more satisfying smoke in my book. The ee comes in boxes of ten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunner Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I Like the epicure especials! Creamy with age, with characteristic hoyo flavours.... I know that's nondescript but i like them. The no 2s I'm luke warm on. For some reason i just can't get into them as much. But as with all cigars its personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knilas Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Do a fiver of each.. But if you don't, EE all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bresdogsr Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've only had a few of each, but I like the HdM #2 better. Like the fiver suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro2486 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Second on trying the Petite Robustos. They've been uniformly excellent over past year in my experience. Short smoke (not my favorite format - but good when you don't have much time) but just a terrific example of the flavors from good HdMs. The sweet, creamy cedar of the Petit Robustos has been beautiful. My only grip is that the entire cab feels slightly underfilled and a little spongy. They've needed a small punch and a careful draw to get the most from them. Have you found the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppsea Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Of the two you mention I would go with the Epicure Especial, but I think the Epicure No. 1 is better than both of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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