Hoyo Epicure Especial

[Hot_Sauce]

I've been hearing good things about the recent non LE version of this cigar. But have yet to see any reviews or comments of it's profile? I was wondering who out there has tried them? And what is the profile like?

Thankseace:

 

[sg1234]

I have only had one EE, but I have had several Hoyos. They more or less fall in line with the mild flavor profile of the Hoyo marque. The only HdM I have been impressed with is the des Dieux.

 

[RyanCuad]

Agree with the medium flavor profile in general, but i have a box of des dieux and petit robustos, and the pr's def have some more umph to them

 

[Hot_Sauce]

What flavors do you tastse in the EE's? Wood, spice, cream. nuttyness, tea. etc.

I want to stay on topic with the EE's that I originally posted about.

The only Hoyo that I've half way liked so far is the Petit Robusto. Can care less about the rest of the line.

 

[terrantheman]

I'd like to know more also about the EE as I've also heard how great they are for recent 2010 production.

 

[sg1234]

I didn't take any notes when I smoked the EE. I just remember it being very uninteresting and mild. I would describe the flavor as cedar-like with a touch of cream.

 

[ninjafox99]

I have a couple that are resting for now. If you can wait a few weeks, I'll let you know.

 

[KPP]

This is a cigar that I'm quite curious about as well. Easily the most intriguing in the HdM line for me currently. Heard some positive things....but can't speak personally on it, as I too have yet to try one.

 

[terrantheman]

I love the size and the price and more so if they're smoking as great as I've heard.

 

[Fox]

Kirk, I love the EEs. I have never been much of a HdM fan either, but have always loved the Des Dieux. I got turned onto the EE a couple of years ago when a friend gifted me a few. I would term them mild - medium. I get some spice, honey and cocoa. I usually prefer much stronger smokes, but there is an elegance of taste in these that has made them my go-to of late. I simply find them very pleasing to my palate. Most of those I have smoked have been '08 & '09.

 

[MiamiE]

Not an HdM fan, and these were no different IMO. To me they are a light-medium cigar. Not what I look for when I smoke.

 

[orangedog]

I have a draft of a full review done, and hope to have it posted this weekend... but the clif notes on a 2009 EE... floral, creme, and some grass

flavors not overly bold, a little bit more age would probably help but it would be easier than most to get to a point of too much age

 

[warpedcigars]

Smoked 2 boxes of the EE's. I'm a huge fan of the EL07s, so I had hope for these. They are light - medium body, mine had alot of burn issues, construction was off(lots of bad wrapper choice, alot plugged). Flavor profile was not something I would go reaching back for, no cream, they had a light twang to them, but mostly cedar with a subtle sweetness.

 

[mk05]

Wood, spice, cream. nuttyness, tea. etc...

...floral, creme, and some grass

flavors not overly bold, a little bit more age would probably help but it would be easier than most to get to a point of too much age

What they said. Bullseye.

 

[Zen Cigar Man]

Hmmm... I would not say mild. (I would not say full either) I think theses are smoking pretty good now, if you like Nicaraguan cigars, this cigar will be right up your alley. :eyebrow:

 

[TMS]

The last two boxes I have had were 08, one was GOP, and I don't recall the other code. Both were fantastic, more on the medium than mild side and perfect construction. Just ordered another box last week.

 

[ninjafox99]

Had one just for you hot sauce. 08 or 09. First ever hdm actually.

Fair warning: my palate isn't as developed as most, but I was underwhelmed by the 1st half. A bit creamy with cedar and honey. A little after the 2/3rd I got a little spice in the back of my throat and I got more of that honey and twang. I would say it was in the mild-med body range. The strength was closer to medium.

Did I love it? Not this time, but I did enjoy it, and i can see it improving with 1 or 2 more yrs of age. Hope that helps, cheers!