SmokeMonkey
10 years ago
I know the LI is supposed to be the same blend as the LC 2014 release. Anyone know if it compares favorably?
ZRX1200
10 years ago
Different wrapper.
SmokeMonkey
10 years ago

Different wrapper.

ZRX1200 wrote:



Well, that's unfortunate.
Palama
10 years ago

Different wrapper.

ZRX1200 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.

riverdog
10 years ago
Just finished a LI. Not a bad smoke but definitely not the same depth, richness, etc...
SmokeMonkey
10 years ago
Good to know. Should've bought some while they were available.
danmdevries
10 years ago
Don't think I remember having a LC 2014, but I did enjoy the couple La Imperiosa I've had.
ZRX1200
10 years ago
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
10 years ago

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.

ZRX1200 wrote:



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
10 years ago
still have a box of the 14s that i never cracked into. hope they're aging well
Palama
10 years ago

still have a box of the 14s that i never cracked into. hope they're aging well

gae9jang2j wrote:



Bassturd! =p~

Think I'm down to my last 5...so sad. 😞
KingoftheCove
10 years ago

Bassturd! =p~

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

Palama wrote:


That there is known as the "Preemptive Mooch".....and as such.......is awesome!
=d>
tamapatom
10 years ago

Good to know. Should've bought some while they were available.

SmokeMonkey wrote:


Hmmmm:-"
riverdog
10 years ago

still have a box of the 14s that i never cracked into. hope they're aging well

gae9jang2j wrote:



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
10 years ago
Send all your La Imperiosas to me. I enjoy them. Especially the Minutos.
riverdog
10 years ago

Send all your La Imperiosas to me. I enjoy them. Especially the Minutos.

cacman wrote:



I was wondering about those little goobers. Good to know.🇨🇮
tamapatom
10 years ago
Haven't seen the goobers...........................
zody
10 years ago

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.

Palama 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.
99cobra2881
10 years ago
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
10 years ago

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.

zody wrote:



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.
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