efinebloom
Sunday, April 15, 2012 12:01:42 AM
I know this cigar isn't in everyone's wheel house (none are) but the EPC Dark Ritual is an absolute home run for me. I just got a box from a great BOTL on this forum and am smoking it for the third time. Each time the cigar is spot on in flavors. It has been described as a big chocolate bar and I couldn't agree more. I have read many posts and blogs debating the use of the word "creamy" for a cigar if it is possible to be creamy, this cigar is it. It is mild but in the most glorious way by not sacrificing flavor. It is one cigar that continually reminds me of how great cigars CAN be. So glad I have nine more!
njstone
Sunday, April 15, 2012 12:19:07 AM
Wow, thanks for the review. I've been looking at getting some of these, but now I think I might have to pull the trigger!
stogiejones
Sunday, April 15, 2012 2:41:25 AM
Excellent to hear got me researching them now! Wheres a good place to buy?! If you can i may add...
JuyceMan
Sunday, April 15, 2012 10:44:44 AM
I stopped by my local B&M recently and the EPC DR was recommended. I have to say, I was very impressed; enough so I invested in a box. Great flavor, great construction, even burn... I smoked it until my fingers burned!
Whistlebritches
Sunday, April 15, 2012 10:53:31 AM
I'd love to try one but the MEGASIZED viola is just more than I care to purchase.Had Ernesto made them in 50 rg or smaller I'd be all over them.

Smoking a Short Run Corona right now..........this is a perfect size IMHO.Thanks Leftyposthole this sucker is awesome.

Ron

efinebloom
Sunday, April 15, 2012 11:49:45 AM

I'd love to try one but the MEGASIZED viola is just more than I care to purchase.Had Ernesto made them in 50 rg or smaller I'd be all over them.

Smoking a Short Run Corona right now..........this is a perfect size IMHO.Thanks Leftyposthole this sucker is awesome.

Ron

Whistlebritches wrote:

Ron,

Because there is not a ton of strength and the flavors are so good, I think the size of the EPC DR is a plus not a drawback. I agree with you in general about the mega sizing of cigars these days but this one merits the size as you really do enjoy it from start to finish.

hombre
Sunday, April 15, 2012 2:57:12 PM
These are a fantastic smoke and will age well, I think.
WillyV
Sunday, April 15, 2012 8:36:19 PM
Smoked two and hated them both, bland and monotone IMO and way overpriced compared to the SR.
deadeyedick
Sunday, April 15, 2012 9:23:09 PM
^ Yep. What he said. Bought a box and wish I had spent the $ on SR. Creamy maybe but one-dimensional. EPC can do better than these.

DED

efinebloom
Sunday, April 15, 2012 9:44:31 PM
One dimensional sometimes gets a bad rap when the one dimension is a good one. I don't think anyone made an invalid point here but when a cigar has a flavor I love, I don't need it to change.
APBTMarcel
Monday, April 16, 2012 10:51:32 AM
Funny how difference of opinion is. I'm fairly picky and love these. They are super flavorful and I'm glad I have more. Not a huge fan of the vitola at all since I like smaller smokes much better, but I'm to the point that size doesnt matter(thats what she said) some blends are much better in different vitolas. I would like to think that they tried variouis vitolas before deciding this was the best. Yes they are pretty expensive but way better than a lot of similarly priced cigars.
kmc06005
Monday, April 16, 2012 11:02:08 AM

One dimensional sometimes gets a bad rap when the one dimension is a good one. I don't think anyone made an invalid point here but when a cigar has a flavor I love, I don't need it to change.

efinebloom wrote:

=d>

I totally agree.

APBTMarcel
Monday, April 16, 2012 11:09:31 AM

One dimensional sometimes gets a bad rap when the one dimension is a good one. I don't think anyone made an invalid point here but when a cigar has a flavor I love, I don't need it to change.

efinebloom wrote:

Yea I agree a few of my favorites are one dimensional, they are more go to cigars at a decent price, i.e Tatuaje Havana VI's.

t33bone
Monday, April 16, 2012 11:25:15 AM

These are a fantastic smoke and will age well, I think.

hombre wrote:

I hope so or these will go for candelas soon. Not fantastic IMO although.

APBTMarcel
Monday, April 16, 2012 11:46:40 AM

I hope so or these will go for candelas soon. Not fantastic IMO although.

t33bone wrote:

If you don't like them I"ll definitely trade you for them.

efinebloom
Monday, April 16, 2012 11:55:05 AM
I love the Havana VI too. I bet we could swap humidors and be very happy! LOL
APBTMarcel
Monday, April 16, 2012 12:16:59 PM

I love the Havana VI too. I bet we could swap humidors and be very happy! LOL

efinebloom wrote:

Lol definitely sounds like it!

deadeyedick
Monday, April 16, 2012 1:28:28 PM

Funny how difference of opinion is. I'm fairly picky and love these. They are super flavorful and I'm glad I have more. Not a huge fan of the vitola at all since I like smaller smokes much better, but I'm to the point that size doesnt matter(thats what she said) some blends are much better in different vitolas. I would like to think that they tried variouis vitolas before deciding this was the best. Yes they are pretty expensive but way better than a lot of similarly priced cigars.

APBTMarcel wrote:

If we all liked the same flavor profile they wouldn't make over 5000 different cigars I guess.:-k

DED

APBTMarcel
Monday, April 16, 2012 1:35:34 PM
Very true!
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