HDM Suggestion

[cyclops454]

About a year ago I smoked a HDM double corona over a friends house and lacking anything to take notes on (as I normally do when a cigar piques my interest) I made a mental note to try to find some more. Being so long ago I admit that I remember only that it was a very long but pleasant experience. While I suppose I could just go about finding some more I tend to really enjoy the smaller vitolas, with petite coronas being my favorite. I've never had anything else from the HDM line so I guess what I'm asking for is a recommendation of a smaller HDM vitola and/or a smaller cigar from any line that would best replicate the HDM double corona (if that's even possible).

 

[Don Andres]

This is a great question. The HDM line is one of the most widely debated. Some are entralled with the softer flavors and subtle tastes, others find it a total bore. I am in the first group. Might I suggest looking for a box of Hoyo Des Dieux SLB - 25 cigars [6.0 x 42], or the Hoyo Du Maire - 25 cigars [3.9 x 30]. Although the Hoyo du Maire is a slightly smaller cigar, it does deliver on the HDM promise. The same can not be said for the HDM Palmas Extra. This is a fine cigar, with some hints of the HDM profile, but ultimately falls a short.

I would also recommend trying the H. Upmann PC, a stunning smooth Habano.

Enjoy,
Cheers
Drew P

 

[Fox]

I too, really enjoy the HdM line. Although larger than what you are looking for, I find the Des Dieux and Epicure Especial to be stellar smokes.

 

[BEN(SWEDEN)]

Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/user/FriendsofHabanos#p/search/0/3JPJF4e0h_A

IF you wont buy a box of DD after this you never will.

 

[Soundwave13]

DD is definitely where it's at.

I love the EE also!

 

[jimjim99]

I watched abunch of reviews from those guys never seen them enjoy anything so much.

 

[ahbroody]

Epi1 is one I like also. DD can't go wrong.

 

[CWS]

DD yesssssssssssssss.

 

[njstone]

I've only had one HdM, and it was just two days ago actually! It was a du Roi (I think they're discontinued now) that someone gave me, and it was a great morning smoke. There was a cherry flavor in it that I really liked.

 

[njstone]

What do you guys think of the Petite Robusto? That's a size I really like in Pepin's sticks.

 

[aes8]

These are some of the most underrated CC ,IMO, out there.

I tripled down on 01 de Dauphin and the 06 Coronas are also great. They can still be found with a little research.

Smoke them slow and enjoy.

 

[Hot_Sauce]

What do you guys think of the Petite Robusto? That's a size I really like in Pepin's sticks.

The Petit Robusto is my favorite HDM. But I'm not that big on the HDM line.

 

[njstone]

The Petit Robusto is my favorite HDM. But I'm not that big on the HDM line.

Cool, thanks for that.

So how old to the DDs have to be before they're "on"?

 

[Thegreekone]

OMG, the first HDM was awesome and awesomely frustrating.

Lovely and complex flavors, that plugged just when I was at heaven's door!

I welcome my next experience. The ride was short, but great while it lasted.

 

[Jfire]

If anyone cares I want a 50 slb of Hdm DCs for Xmas. Just saying lol

 

[Thorne]

The HdM epicure no. 2 is one of my two favorite habanos. It is a great smaller size with lots of flavor and thick, creamy smoke. Usually pay between $8-11 for them. I highly recommend them.

 

[BEN(SWEDEN)]

Cool, thanks for that.

So how old to the DDs have to be before they're "on"?

2006 and older will rock your world.

 

[njstone]

If anyone cares I want a 50 slb of Hdm DCs for Xmas. Just saying lol

Too bad Santa got laid off this year, ho ho hoiccup.

 

[njstone]

The HdM epicure no. 2 is one of my two favorite habanos. It is a great smaller size with lots of flavor and thick, creamy smoke. Usually pay between $8-11 for them. I highly recommend them.

Isn't that about the same size as the Epicure Especial? How do they differ?

 

[stogies&hoagies]

Des dieux

du Mare

Du prince

all smaller size cigars. Never had a bad one.