TheGipper Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Topping an old thread here, but I'd like to revisit this... Just had an ALO JUL 16 Partagas Presidente (from our gracious host) that that actually had me feeling it in my gut. I can't even remember the last time I felt a bit tilted after a cigar, at least since I weaned myself off of Macanudos and went down the Habanos path 20 years ago! Not even recent RyJ Cazadores really do this to me any more. This Presidente was certainly up there with Punch SS2 or the old SLR DCs for me in strength. (Never had the opportunity to try the legendary La Escepcion Cazadores Mirarar.) Is the Partagas strength of old making a comeback? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 55 minutes ago, TheGipper said: Topping an old thread here, but I'd like to revisit this... Just had an ALO JUL 16 Partagas Presidente (from our gracious host) that that actually had me feeling it in my gut. I can't even remember the last time I felt a bit tilted after a cigar, at least since I weaned myself off of Macanudos and went down the Habanos path 20 years ago! Not even recent RyJ Cazadores really do this to me any more. This Presidente was certainly up there with Punch SS2 or the old SLR DCs for me in strength. (Never had the opportunity to try the legendary La Escepcion Cazadores Mirarar.) Is the Partagas strength of old making a comeback? Good to know. Did it seem bitter or harsh at all? Some of the smaller Partagas offerings from 15 and 16, particularly the Super Partagas, have certainly been strong but a bit rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 On 2/13/2017 at 0:38 PM, Smallclub said: This is one of the mildest cigar produced in Cuba IMO… I just got another box recently and not as strong as the previous one... Has some unique incense flavors that I don't recall in any other Habanos. Have only had one cigar out of the box though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorossi Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 On 2/13/2017 at 7:35 AM, BrightonCorgi said: Upmann Sir Winston Have they done something radical to Sir Winnies?! I've never had one I would call anywhere near strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrouchoMarx Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Agree that RASS PSD4 are medium - for me, a strong stick is a vigia.I remember my first one, in havana. Found it to be powerful, but with a splash (not just a shot, a splash!) of good cuban rum, it can be mellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Doctorossi said: I've never had one I would call anywhere near strong. Could say the same thing for all Habanos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Any Bolivar selection, particularly the Tubos Partagas de Partagas, Partagas Seleccion Privada No.1 Ramon Allones Gigantes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, cigcars said: Partagas Seleccion Privada No.1 This and any of Partagas EL's are strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foursite12 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 JLS 1/2 RyJ Cazzies BBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigaraholic Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 While any cigar or box of can always surprise me, the only 2 regular production cigars that regularly pack a whollip for me these days are Cazadores and 898's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awkwardPause Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 For me, it's a box of late 2016 Trinidad Vigia that can turn me green. I have no idea why as I keep them in the same conditions as the rest of my stock that smokes at medium strength, no more. That's Cuban cigars for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorossi Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 4 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said: Could say the same thing for all Habanos... Sure, but I mean within the spectrum of Habanos, specifically. I would put Sir Winstons pretty low on the Habanos power scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 In no particular order and based on freshies under 2 years of age. H. Upmann Petit Corona. Partagas 898 Juan Lopez Seleccion Number 2 Por larranaga Petit Corona Upmann Magnum 46 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 RyJPC can be brutal when young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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