Similar to CC HdM Epicure No. 2?

[K Williams]

What non-Cuban cigars would you recommend that are similar in size, strength, and flavor, to the Cuban Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2? Thanks.

 

[ChuckMejia]

No such thing

 

[K Williams]

No such thing

Thanks...

 

[ChuckMejia]

But if you’re looking for a good non Cuban list

my personal favorites

Illusione ECCJ
Patina Habano

 

[Glassman]

Yeah, nothing gonna meet that exactly. But Tat Cabaiguan, is in that ballpark.

Illusions Epernay is nearly as good as eccj and easier to find.

 

[K Williams]

But if you’re looking for a good non Cuban list

my personal favorites

Illusione ECCJ
Patina Habano

Ordered.

 

[McFly1985]

The Epicure is honestly a better stick but I’d recommend Caldwell The T Connecticut for some similar flavors to some CC’s I’ve had and a good stick overall.


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[BasicTek]

While nothing I can think of tastes like authenticate CC's I do often feel like smoking an Arturo Fuente Don Carlos #3 gives me a similar experience on the retro, the flavors are not the same but the Fuente construction is usually flawless and it is an extremely flavorful yet smooth smoke. They are a little pricey but you might want to give one a try.

 

[Altercall]

One of my favorite sticks! The closest I’ve come to it has been some well aged Tatuajes. Old Brown labels, and surprisingly, an old T-110 I had last year reminded me of the creaminess you find in the Epi 2.


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[jay...]

Curivari Achilles has a very floral/heady component that automatically took me to short format cuban hoyos.

Ymmv

 

[jay...]

The Epicure is honestly a better stick but I’d recommend Caldwell The T Connecticut for some similar flavors to some CC’s I’ve had and a good stick overall.


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Not a bad call. Hit and run robusto would be a candidate as well for a hoyo vibe.