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Hoyo Esp EL & H. Upp. Mag 50 EL

Spartagas

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I was considering picking up a few of each of these, maybe doing a box split. Anyone have any opinions on either of these? Either one better than the other?
 
I keep eying the HdM Especiales, but have never pulled the trigger on them. That said, I have not tried either of these cigars. Interested to hear what others think.
 
vewyphishy said:
Mag50 is very good, IMO. However, not worth the $.
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Agreed... I go one in a pass and just had to try it... very enjoyable. But in looking at the prices, I can justify others more!
 
I was left very underwhelmed by the mag50 and haven't smoked the Hoyo Epi. Esp. yet
 
ree ree robusto said:
cvmfour,

Do you think with age the Mag 50 will be a great smoke?
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Hard to tell right now for me because I'm sure taste can vary by box. I have only smoked 1 and have a 4'er left. Hopefully the box stored away won't be wasted money.
 
Spartagas said:
Anyone tried the Especial EL?

These are DELICIOUS !!!! and the enjoyment starts when you open the box - beautiful and dark as an espresso coffee and an aroma that just takes over ! Tastes like a sweet and sour combination - stronger coffee and dark chocolate... a few of the 8 or so that I smoked were a slightly tight draw at first and I did have to resort to the cigar poker on one stick - but the rest took care of themselves and burned straihght and true..... IMO - a MUCH superior stick to the Mag 50s (and I am usually an Upmann fan over the HdM - but not in this case..)
 
DocRKS said:
Spartagas said:
Anyone tried the Especial EL?

These are DELICIOUS !!!! and the enjoyment starts when you open the box - beautiful and dark as an espresso coffee and an aroma that just takes over ! Tastes like a sweet and sour combination - stronger coffee and dark chocolate... a few of the 8 or so that I smoked were a slightly tight draw at first and I did have to resort to the cigar poker on one stick - but the rest took care of themselves and burned straihght and true..... IMO - a MUCH superior stick to the Mag 50s (and I am usually an Upmann fan over the HdM - but not in this case..)
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Nice Doc! im drooling at the descriptive review.... and now another stick for my wish list. :thumbs:
 
I really enjoyed the Mag50 I tried and I am glad I have four more, but I don't think I will be getting a box at those prices. It is better than most regular productions Habanos, but not that much better.
 
I wasn't all that impressed by the mag50's I've had. Could've been because they were young. While most EL's are nice I just don't find them to be worth the extra money.
 
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