Nattyboh74 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Ive always been intrigued by LGC but recently have been seeing people talking that the Montecarlos from PL are a CLOSE competitor to the LGC No.4's.. True? Has anyone had one of each before? Is the cost savings on the PL a good move versus the cost of the LGCs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Both are fantastic cigars. I would say if your going to be smoking them right away get the LGC but if you plan on aging them for several years get the Montecarlo. It can take a little time for that caramel taste of the PL to develop where as the LGC fruity taste is there now. They are some of my favorites. I don’t think one is better than the other they are both great in their own way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiquidGator Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, fitzy said: Both are fantastic cigars. I would say if your going to be smoking them right away get the LGC but if you plan on aging them for several years get the Montecarlo. It can take a little time for that caramel taste of the PL to develop where as the LGC fruity taste is there now. They are some of my favorites. I don’t think one is better than the other they are both great in their own way. I second everything Fitzy said. I would add the MC is a more rustic cigar and the construction of the LGC is generally better. Both are good cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nattyboh74 Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Thanks... By construction, do you mean looks or actual construction as in draw and feel/packed correctly, not under or over packed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 11 minutes ago, TheLiquidGator said: I second everything Fitzy said. I would add the MC is a more rustic cigar and the construction of the LGC is generally better. Both are good cigars. It’s funny I would almost say both are rather rustic. The LGC wrappers I have in my humidor now are very rough and inconsistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalibratecuba Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I smoke both. Although similar is size, the flavor profiles are different. Both are great. The PLM are a great value at their price, tasting somewhat flowery. But the stewed fruit of the LGC4 wins me over when picking between the two and price is fair as well. My comments are for young cigars, not aged. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiquidGator Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 13 minutes ago, Nattyboh74 said: Thanks... By construction, do you mean looks or actual construction as in draw and feel/packed correctly, not under or over packed? Both. The LGC look better and are rolled better most of the time. Both can be rustic, the MC more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Oh and the LGC is a bit stronger taste wise so more like just over medium to medium full and the Monte is just under medium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 @crking3 hey bro do you have anything to add to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 20 minutes ago, SenorPerfecto said: Bahahaha. I mean, I have a box of PLMC in my humidor, but... there simply is no contest. LGC crushes it. +1 I have both 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I’m smoking a Monte right now and it’s fricking amazing. The slower I draw on it the more caramel taste I get. Long slow draws are the key to maximizing the taste. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetary Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I've got a 2016 box of LGC4, which I've not touched, and PLMC from 2015 which I enjoy greatly. Where's the damn time machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogieluver Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Can’t go wrong with either, but the PLMC is a fantastic cigar. Love the long skinnies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillys Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Two completely different cigars that I enjoy, the LGC definitely takes first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic101 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Enjoy both with some age (as nearly all my smokes, personal preference). LGC is stronger and more vibrant. MC smoother with that caramel. Different days different preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monarch Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 have both in my collection, the flavour profiles are quite distinct from each other. I get cornbread/caramel with the PLMC and stewed golden fruits/floral notes with LGC4. I've always debated between PLPC and PLMC the former being the ultimate flavour expression the later providing a unique format therefore i've settled for PLPC and LGC4 which comes nicely packed in the varnished box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nattyboh74 Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Appreciate it guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc2001 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I love both of these, I keep them in rotation all the time. My taste buds seem to be a bit backwards cause I like the fresh PLMC and I prefer the aged LGC. But really either way, fresh or aged, both are great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corylax18 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 5 hours ago, crking3 said: Cost savings in the plmc is incredible ......personally think best bang for your buck coming out of Cuba Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yup. Dollar for Dollar the PLMC's are heads and tails above the LGCs. Even if they were the same price I would lean towards the PLMCs. I pick up several boxes every time I go to the island. At $76 a box they are the best value in all of cigars, let alone Cubans. Especially when you need to rustle up a few last minute facturas....... I also agree with @Philc2001's tasting preferences. I feel the LGCs need to calm down for 6-12 months before they hit their stride. I smoke the PLMCs fresh all the way to 7 or 8 years old and I enjoy them anywhere in that range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerPimp Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I was trying to hold off to order more cigars but I have been eyeing the LGC No.4 because I have never smoked any of the long skinny cigars. You guys are making it hard not to order a box. Plus the fact that I am just starting to get into CC so I don't have any that have been sitting in the humidor for any length of time. So I feel like I need to stock up so I can have cigars to try now and much later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SticksAndSticks Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I much prefer LGC here. The unique fresh hay flavor from them is something else, backed by great richness, sweetness, and complexity. MC's I find inconsistent but mostly offering just rich tobacco and a touch of caramel. PLPC does it better in my opinion when I want those flavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Really, really tough to compare as the PLMC is about 50% cheaper than the LGC. The winner in terms of value by a county mile is the PL. The LGC is definitely a great but very different cigar. The PL profile can get a bit boring for some over time and I think the LGC is never boring when well aged. Very fruity and complex, and quite a bit punchier. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 LGC are good, but the PL suit me much better, irrespective of price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbasCigar Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 This thread made me order one box of each:) can't wait to try them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.e2a46b57b5880109ddf171d1b6f9daea.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now