Agree with most of above. I had high hope's for 2017 (black), but was ...maybe I wouldn't quite call it 'meh', but not near my expectations. In the other hand it was much better than the green (2018, I think. )
IIRC, you are right, the 2014 OR (white) was Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro. I wouldn't be exaggerating to say that 2014 LC was one of the best cigars I have ever had....top 10, easy.
Sadly, they're nearly impossible to find....like you, I hope this new release approaches those.
Disclaimer: the green had a SA wrapper, and I generally dislike those anyway....no preconceptions, though. I didnt know anything about the wrapper until I bought a box and lit one up.