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So I have missed these altogether....and am looking for some info on them...

What are the blends? I've seen short, core, etc...are these the same cigar or just different sizes?
What is the take on them, any to avoid?
Are any HTF? Or all reg production?

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The short run dominentes are very interesting. Great flavors - wish it had more - in a mild/mid body.

Other than that, I think they're lukewarm turkey.
 

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Core Line: The only regular production stick atm. Nice cigar! Medium-bodied, nice flavors with some floral notes. Not very spicy--great summer stick, imvho.

Short Run: This was a ... short run cigar from 2010 (though you can still find some around). It was a bit spicier, med-full to me. Really tasty stick and kind of a cross between Nica and DR.

LE 2010 "Inaugrual": Never had, was said to be more mild-medium. Some liked, some didn't.

LE 2011: Never had, said to be like a full-bodied and spicier version of the Core Line. I'd love to try it!
 
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Core Line: The only regular production stick atm. Nice cigar! Medium-bodied, nice flavors with some floral notes. Not very spicy--great summer stick, imvho.

Short Run: This was a ... short run cigar from 2010 (though you can still find some around). It was a bit spicier, med-full to me. Really tasty stick and kind of a cross between Nica and DR.

LE 2010 "Inaugrual": Never had, was said to be more mild-medium. Some liked, some didn't.

LE 2011: Never had, said to be like a full-bodied and spicier version of the Core Line. I'd love to try it!
Thanks bro, I dig this kind of response...

Any other thoughts on these guys?
 

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Thanks bro, I dig this kind of response...

Any other thoughts on these guys?
The Inaugural is actually the 2009 release. the 2010 LE is the Elencios, which is a GREAT cigar, IMO. Med-Full Bodied w/ a lot of flavor from start to finish. My favorite EPC, by far! Smoked one today actually :) Had a bout 8-9 of these and they are consistent as all hell, no worries if you buy a box. EPC is moving into my rotation a lot lately, great smokes, very quality in terms of the construction and tobacco.
 
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I really like the 2009 and short run. Both were must buy boxes for me. The Core line is good too... A bit more ordinary than the others, but very good as well.
 
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I had a short run, and remember enjoying it. Brooks hit me with E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2010, and I can't wait to smoke it. I smoked a lot of the LGC back in the day.
 
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I havent heard or saw the LE 2011 yet, but the core line, short run, LE 2009 & 2010 are all very good to me. Of course the 2009 & 2010 stand above the others.
 
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I've only had the Short Run robusto and can tell you it's fantastic. It's definitely worth a box purchase. Medium in strength and full of flavor. It has flavors of leather and cedar, and there's always some spice in there. Its burn is razor sharp and features a perfect draw. A great smoke in my opinion.
 
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I've liked them all - a lot. I was wondering what to smoke today. I think I'll fire one up. Now the only choice is which line, I've got them all.
 

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I just picked up a box of the new Carillo New Waves. They have a Connecticut wrapper. The Elencos look great too but go for twice the price as the New Wave. They will be released next week or end of March. I've never tried a Carillo so this is a big deal.
 
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