Favorite NC Lanceros? Top 3

[strife]

The LE BOTL 2012 lancero is an amazing cigar. At first I wasn't too sure that I'd enjoy it as much as the early Liga Privada releases, the Uzi and Undercrown didn't quite measure up (in all fairness that's asking a lot from any cigar), but this cigar kicks ass! So much so I have to put it in my top 3 as far as lanceros go along with the Oliva V and Opus X Forbidden X. Yeah I know some will question these selections but here's my reasoning:

Oliva V - Very good affordable lancero that can easily become your everyday go to. Maybe not the most complex but price and availability put this in my top 3, currently at #1.

Opus X Forbidden X - Probably my favorite lancero but expensive as hell and needs a couple of years rest to get to the point where I enjoy it most. The difficulty finding them, the need for rest and the pain on the pocket makes this my #2

DE BOTL 2012 - At 3 times the cost of a V and 1/3 the price of an X this cigar should be my number one lancero. I don't mind spending this kind of coin on a cigar that is as well balanced and tasty as this one. Is it bad when you can describe a cigar as one that "takes your breath away"? Yeah #3, why not #1 if I like it this much? It's limited release leaves me no choice, when this box has emptied there will be no more.

Just curious, which are your favorites?

 

[Cazador]

El Triunfador OR
Illusione Holy Lance
Casa Fernandez Lancero

ETA:
They really need to make a Quesada Seleccion de Espana Lancero. That would be the bee's knees.

 

[Ecks]

Having not spent much time in the Lancero world, but fulling enjoying it when I do have them (I need to smoke a few more):

1. PDR 1878 Reserva Dominicana Maduro Lance: Price point on this stick is about perfect for me on a lance. A nice medium bodied, albeit one dimensional flavor, puts this is an easy everyday kind of stick.

2. Don Pepin Garcia My Father Lancero: Only had a few of these due to them being ~$13 a stick, but have enjoyed everyone of them. But I enjoy anything from the My Father line.

3. Tatuaje Tattoo Lance: Rare, have only had one, but absolutely delicious. Price point and difficulty to find place this as my third lance that I will reach for.

Lances I would like to try in the future: Opus X Forbidden X, Cain Lancero (Might have one of these tonight since the price point is close to the PDRs(Assuming my local shop still has some in stock)), Litto Gomez Diez Lancero, and LP Lancero.

This being said I am normally more of a churchill kinda guy, but thoroughly enjoy a lancero when the wrapper is done correctly. There are many many many lances I have not had the pleasure of smoking yet, and look forward to, this was just a small list of my first come first smoke.

 

[StocktonJohn]

Zulu Zulu Habano, My Father and the OR El T.

 

[Alwayslit]

Opus phantom
Don Carlos lancero
HL maduro

 

[KirKecia11]

This is a tough one but I would say,
Illusione HL Maduro
NHC SL Natural
Cain F

 

[BrooksW]

At this moment:

Cain F Lancero
Don Carlos Lancero
Graycliff Espresso Lancero

 

[StogieNinja]

Haven't smoked many lances, but so far, th BOTL, the Tat Black petite lancero, and the My Father. But I've only had a very few lances so far!

 

[strife]

Damn, that's a whole tub of lances that I've not yet tried. The OR El T was really good but the impossibility of finding them keeps them from consideration. I completely forgot about the Holy Lance, I really enjoyed the couple I've smoked. Thanks for helping with my next shopping list!!

 

[CO Smokes]

Tatuaje especiales, viaje exclusivo lancero, and davidoff no. 1

 

[gentimmy]

OR El Triunfador
Oliva V
SODO

 

[BrooksW]

wait, are we including Petite Lanceros now? LOL

 

[Ecks]

I guess a petite lance is still a lance. Just a cuter version

 

[ironchefscott]

Zulu Zulu Habano, My Father and the OR El T.

I second that Zulu Zulu....such a great smoke

 

[Mickeymorris626]

Illusione HL Maduro
OR El truinfador
Cain F

 

[whodeeni]

wait, are we including Petite Lanceros now? LOL

I'm with Timmy Brooks. The Tat Sodo is the best Lancero i've EVER had!

I'll say Tat SODO
Tat Black PL
Cusano 15th Anniversary

 

[BrooksW]

I guess a petite lance is still a lance. Just a cuter version

Well, it is not, or they would be the same size

Here's the thing. Despite that fact that the Opus X Phantom (7x41) and the Opus X PL (6x39) are only one inch and on RGish difference, they have VASTLY different profiles. I am also assuming that the Black Label Lancero will be vastly different from the PL...

I could EASILY make a list of just Petite lanceros (that is, 6x 38/39) that is totally different from the Lancero list...For example:

Tatuaje Black Label PL
Opus X PL
Davidoff of London 25th Anniversary Series

 

[MU Mike]

ETA:
They really need to make a Quesada Seleccion de Espana Lancero. That would be the bee's knees.

They do, they're just not a regular release.

 

[BrooksW]

They do, they're just not a regular release.

Yes, and honestly, I liked the corona a bit better (albeit not by much)

 

[hogfarmer]

El Triumphador OR
Illusion hl
Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970

I like the lanceros. So many good ones out there.