HDM Grand Epicure LE 2013 - Review

[Habana-Habanos]

Crikey!!!! 58 ring gauge would feel like you're smoking a whales penis


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[Simon G]

I'm gonna have to try that when it's out in the UK

Probably have a 'supremo' price tag though

[butternutsquashpie]

Wow 55 ring gauge, I rarely ever smoke puros that thick! Surprises me to hear it lost flavour, I always thought larger sticks tend to be more complex..


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Wait for the Cohiba LE Robusto Supremo.
58 ring gauge.

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[Habana-Habanos]

Wow 55 ring gauge, I rarely ever smoke puros that thick! Surprises me to hear it lost flavour, I always thought larger sticks tend to be more complex..


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[Simon G]

Nice review buddy, shame you didn't like it!

More for me though [emoji39][emoji16]

Enjoyed the first half, very much.
But just a shame the second half let it down.
Good advice from other though RE: age.
Cheers bud

[Simon G]

Thanks guys. Tried to be as honest as poss.
I agree with you Si, RE: age.
Tempted to put a box away.
Cheers all

[Simon Bolivar]

Honest review but give these a few yrs & I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Hoyo's were never made for smoking young.

[Edamski]

Nice review buddy, shame you didn't like it!

More for me though [emoji39][emoji16]

[ValeTudoGuy]

Nice review and pics, thanks!

[Rasputin]

I agree with your review as a whole I preferred a normal one. First half was good then went downhill.

[Pandyboy]

Nice review, thanks!

[Simon G]

Cheers bud.
Enjoyable, mellow first half.
Thereafter, wasn't worth smoking.

[PeeJay]

Looks lovely Simon, great ash hanging on there.

[Simon G]

Length 5.1"
RG: 55

Cut: Punch
Pre-lit draw: Perfect & free

Drink: Large latte and a bit of 'Kinder Bueno' chocolate



Mild & mellow.
Notes of light toasted caramel with a slight sweetness.
Nice amount of smoke on the exhale (not as lush as my beloved BHK).
Reminding me so far of a nicer Hoyo No.1.
One touch up required.

Remaining light, with a touch of toasty caramel & tobacco.
Approaching the halfway mark and the above flavours are diminishing.



Flavours dying out now for sure as the burn approaches the bands.

I remove the larger band and continue to smoke.
However the flavours are gone totally, and I'm not feeling the urge to nub this one





That's it for me.
This was an enjoyable smoke until the burn line almost reached the bands.
Maybe this one needs more time to fully develop?
I'm glad though I sampled it. It was a week late Birthday treat - as I was down with a cold.
ATB!