Intro to HDM

[kaizen1]

I’m seeing some good reviews into the HDM lineup. Its been a decade since my last one. Can you share your top 3 in the line up? Recent production only please. Thank you!


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[jcorona]

Epi 1, epi 2 both good and complex smokes. Petit robusto is good too. All recent production. My box of epi especial tos abr 16 needs more time, ymmv. Great lineup, enjoyable cigars, even the coronations.

 

[Lok17]

Epicure de luxe, epicure especial, le hoyo de san juan. Those are my top 3 from what ive tried, and seem to be top picks of most others here in the board.

 

[SurpriseMVP]

IMO they all need age. Most of what I have is no longer being rolled so as far as current availability I would buy Epi 1 and Depute.
If you have the $$$ the Epi 2 GR tastes nothing like an Epi 2 and is divine.
As always tastes differ so smoke what you like.

 

[Tennessee Dave]

The only one that I really like that is available is the Double Corona. Needs time to age and need to have the time available to enjoy the nearly 2 hour smoke.

 

[Hopduro]

Epi deluxe. #Besthoyo

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[Nacho Daddy]

Des Dieux #Besthoyo by a mile
Epi 1 is very good
Coronations tubo very good.

In the last 15 years I have not had a good Epi Especial, nor Epi 2.
and not for the lack of trying.
The Elegante is a waste of $$$.

 

[kaizen1]

Wow. A little surprised by some thoughts here. I just missed a box of epi especial. I guess that’s not bad eh.


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[kaizen1]

IMO they all need age. Most of what I have is no longer being rolled so as far as current availability I would buy Epi 1 and Depute.
If you have the $$$ the Epi 2 GR tastes nothing like an Epi 2 and is divine.
As always tastes differ so smoke what you like.

I have no access to epi 2 GR, but divine sounds good to me.


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[SurpriseMVP]

Des Dieux #Besthoyo by a mile
Epi 1 is very good
Coronations tubo very good.

In the last 15 years I have not had a good Epi Especial, nor Epi 2.
and not for the lack of trying.
The Elegante is a waste of $$$.

Agree 100% on the Des Dieux, but not readily available. At least not in a store lol. I have been squirreling these away for years


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[Lok17]

Wow. A little surprised by some thoughts here. I just missed a box of epi especial. I guess that’s not bad eh.


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No the EE is a good smoke! Not sure why @Nacho Daddy doesnt like them but i have smoked almost my first ten count box and i have another im going to try and put a lil bit of time on. All have been excellent so far though!

 

[kaizen1]

Agree 100% on the Des Dieux, but not readily available. At least not in a store lol. I have been squirreling these away for years


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Yeah, I’m figuring I can’t find des dieux also. Another unicorn.


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[ChuckMejia]

Epi 2 cosecha 2012 reserva

 

[Nacho Daddy]

In the last 15 years I have not had a good Epi Especial, nor Epi 2.
and not for the lack of trying.
The Elegante is a waste of $$$

been trying a long time, bought boxes and 5ers, different codes, years , etc ... in the genre of Hoyo cigars
the EE is a loser for me.
That's why.

 

[ChuckMejia]

In the last 15 years I have not had a good Epi Especial, nor Epi 2.
and not for the lack of trying.
The Elegante is a waste of $$$

been trying a long time, bought boxes and 5ers, different codes, years , etc ... in the genre of Hoyo cigars
the EE is a loser for me.
That's why.

That’s just your own experience

Different folks different strokes

Elegantes are a winner “IMO”

But there isn’t a universal palate

 

[ChuckMejia]

Also kaizen there’s places where you can post ISOs for Des... but second hand prices aren’t always fair

But they’re worth finding

 

[Nacho Daddy]

" That’s just your own experience "
well Chuck, that's what this whole thing is about.
Why don't you differ with someone else for a few months ?
I could use the break, and you could use the practice...………..

 

[ChuckMejia]

Huh?

 

[ChuckMejia]

Elegantes aren’t easy to come by these days

Got my first 2018 box a few weeks ago UBM ABR 18 and it was nicer than the 2016 boxes.

So if you can get a waitlist... do so

 

[Schlitzinacan]

Just splurged for a box of Hoyo Double Coronas. Late nights, ambien, and my aching AMEX. Hope they are good!