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La Imperiosa vs LC 2014
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SmokeMonkey Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 2:55 PM EST
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I know the LI is supposed to be the same blend as the LC 2014 release. Anyone know if it compares favorably?
ZRX1200 Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 3:03 PM EST
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Different wrapper.
SmokeMonkey Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 3:09 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Different wrapper.


Well, that's unfortunate.
Palama Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 3:34 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Different wrapper.


Huh? I thought it was supposed to be exactly the same.

http://www.crownedheads.com/la-imperiosa/

http://halfwheel.com/la-imperiosa-magicos

But even with the claims that it's the same as the LC14s, imo, the LIs aren't. I don't recall anything specific but my overall thought when I was smoking a Magico was that it didn't taste nor smoke the same as the LC550. Glad I kept my Magico purchase to only a 5er.
riverdog Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 4:53 PM EST
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Just finished a LI. Not a bad smoke but definitely not the same depth, richness, etc...
SmokeMonkey Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 5:26 PM EST
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Good to know. Should've bought some while they were available.
danmdevries Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 5:27 PM EST
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Don't think I remember having a LC 2014, but I did enjoy the couple La Imperiosa I've had.
ZRX1200 Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 5:34 PM EST
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I don't know why I had that stuck in my head, but I'll tell you I've not seen one LIP that didn't have a darker wrapper that the LC. I know I read it somewhere.....cannot place where but HW is usually good info.

I smoked through most of a 5 pack of CG LIP's and gifted 1 or 2. I was totally underwhelmed because of the LC reviews and the cigar itself. I think the LIP is a GOOD cigar and I didn't regret what I paid here for them. But the bids went up and I quit placing them.

*shrug*

I also haven't read one review that said this was close to identical in taste, similar maybe.
Palama Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 6:13 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
I don't know why I had that stuck in my head, but I'll tell you I've not seen one LIP that didn't have a darker wrapper that the LC. I know I read it somewhere.....cannot place where but HW is usually good info.

I smoked through most of a 5 pack of CG LIP's and gifted 1 or 2. I was totally underwhelmed because of the LC reviews and the cigar itself. I think the LIP is a GOOD cigar and I didn't regret what I paid here for them. But the bids went up and I quit placing them.

*shrug*

I also haven't read one review that said this was close to identical in taste, similar maybe.


Yup on all points. The LIs are good but didn't live up to the expectations of the general public that were looking for the exact same cigar as the OR (...even though touted to be...). Since I had a few more of the LCs left, waited until all the wildness died down before bidding on them. By then prices had fallen and became more realistic given that it wasn't the same as the LCs.
gae9jang2j Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 9:33 PM EST
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still have a box of the 14s that i never cracked into. hope they're aging well
Palama Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 9:37 PM EST
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gae9jang2j wrote:
still have a box of the 14s that i never cracked into. hope they're aging well


Bassturd! Drool

Think I'm down to my last 5...so sad. Sad
KingoftheCove Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 10:50 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Bassturd! Drool

Think I'm down to my last 5...so sad. Sad

That there is known as the "Preemptive Mooch".....and as such.......is awesome!
Applause
tamapatom Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Apr 28 2016, 10:58 PM EST
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SmokeMonkey wrote:
Good to know. Should've bought some while they were available.

HmmmmWhistle
riverdog Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Apr 29 2016, 6:32 AM EST
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gae9jang2j wrote:
still have a box of the 14s that i never cracked into. hope they're aging well


They are. I have been deep into WASP deferred gratification on these. Maybe 2/3's of a box of the 2014's left.
cacman Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Apr 29 2016, 8:11 AM EST
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Send all your La Imperiosas to me. I enjoy them. Especially the Minutos.
riverdog Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Apr 29 2016, 8:28 AM EST
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cacman wrote:
Send all your La Imperiosas to me. I enjoy them. Especially the Minutos.


I was wondering about those little goobers. Good to know.Herfing
tamapatom Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Apr 29 2016, 10:20 AM EST
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Haven't seen the goobers...........................
zody Offline
#18 Posted: Sun, May 1 2016, 12:51 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Huh? I thought it was supposed to be exactly the same.

http://www.crownedheads.com/la-imperiosa/

http://halfwheel.com/la-imperiosa-magicos

But even with the claims that it's the same as the LC14s, imo, the LIs aren't. I don't recall anything specific but my overall thought when I was smoking a Magico was that it didn't taste nor smoke the same as the LC550. Glad I kept my Magico purchase to only a 5er.



I had seen an article that the wrapper is different, the LI I smoked weren't even close in flavor, color of the LI wrapper is much darker than the LC, I still have some of the LC754 held back.
99cobra2881 Offline
#19 Posted: Sun, May 1 2016, 2:42 PM EST
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This made me go count mine, 8 '14 LC550s left. Sad day when I went to my shpo and the boxes were gone.

Haven't bought any of the LIP yet, prices seem to be in the fan boy range/other stuff higher on my list to get.
Palama Offline
#20 Posted: Sun, May 1 2016, 2:54 PM EST
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zody wrote:
I had seen an article that the wrapper is different, the LI I smoked weren't even close in flavor, color of the LI wrapper is much darker than the LC, I still have some of the LC754 held back.


For sure there was no way the OR could be duplicated unless CH had surpluses of the crops used for the LE blend.

Although I'll miss the '14s once I run out, I'm looking forward to trying the '16s. The CBL wrapper on this year's release is my favorite.
99cobra2881 Offline
#21 Posted: Sun, May 1 2016, 8:14 PM EST
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Mmmm that LC46 has yum written all over it. CBL is my favorite wrapper too.
zody Offline
#22 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 9:58 AM EST
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I unfortunately paid attention to the pizzing and fit throwing on line that the 15 was a disappointment that I didn't even bother.
There's always the 16 release though.
99cobra2881 Offline
#23 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 10:15 AM EST
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zody wrote:
I unfortunately paid attention to the pizzing and fit throwing on line that the 15 was a disappointment that I didn't even bother.
There's always the 16 release though.


Same here usually I'm smart enough to try a cigar and decide for myself.
t33bone Offline
#24 Posted: Tue, May 3 2016, 12:05 PM EST
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gae9jang2j wrote:
still have a box of the 14s that i never cracked into. hope they're aging well

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t33bone Offline
#25 Posted: Tue, May 3 2016, 12:06 PM EST
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Had the LI but wasn't fortunate to try the LC. I heard they were the same.
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