I've been thinking of stocking up on a box of 50, but read somewhere the strength has been tone down to suite modern smokers. Is this true? I love the strength of a good lusi from before the millenium. How are the recent batch smoking?

I don't find them strong. All the Bolivars I've had are stronger. I was expecting more out of them. Even compared to Shorts, 898s, and Mille Fleurs they aren't strong.

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Originally posted by JB-07:
I don't find them strong. All the Bolivars I've had are stronger. I was expecting more out of them. Even compared to Shorts, 898s, and Mille Fleurs they aren't strong.

+1, not strong at all. They're grandpas cigars for me.

RA Gigantes if you want a strong churchill/DC. The Luisi is medium to me.

Thanks for the input. Maybe I should trade some before committing to a cab of 50. But man its a sight to behold. I still have a couple of RAG left. It seems its true then that the lusis has lost its charm as one of the strongest.

I went through a cab from 2008. Very good. Solid medium body smoke (at best). Not powerful by any means.

Post 95 Lusis not very strong. Those from mid 08 are the best post 95s I've smoked. The Churchill sized Bolivar Corona Gigante is much strong than most DCs. 01 & 09 SLR DCs pack a nice kick.

I had a few boxes from late 90's. They were all gone now. I remember them to pack quite a punch especially in the second half, right up there with monte2, bbc, RASS, bgm and such. That's too bad. I had bcg from time to time, but never had a box yet. I am just thinking of stocking up on a box of 50. Its an awesome box to have in your collection. Thanks though. Now I just have to find a few to try before committing.

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Originally posted by Bass Man:
Post 95 Lusis not very strong. Those from mid 08 are the best post 95s I've smoked. The Churchill sized Bolivar Corona Gigante is much strong than most DCs. 01 & 09 SLR DCs pack a nice kick.

Fantastic. Just got MAR 12 box.

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Originally posted by A Work Of Art:
Fantastic. Just got MAR 12 box.

Would be interested in knowing how strong they are. 08s are running low. 09 & 10 didn't impress.

I had a box of 10 from Jan 11. As this would be my only experience with the stick, feel free to take this with a grain of salt. I would say that it was definitely on the milder side, had a very tight draw, and was not terribly expressive.

The last one from the box was downright disgusting. I kept hoping it would get better, but I eventually abandoned it as it tasted like it had been assembled from partially smoked cigarettes. I ended up smoking a Monty2 to get rid of the taste.

All DC's have been "watered down" for about the last 10-12 years or so. None are as strong as they used to be...with two exceptions: The SLR DC (which was never strong to begin with) and the Punch DC...IMO the strongest DC and the strongest Punch cigar still in production.

Now that you mentioned the punch DC, I am sad. This is the shipment that I lost a few months back. It has some age on it too. Sucks big time.

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Originally posted by The Peacemaker:
All DC's have been "watered down" for about the last 10-12 years or so. None are as strong as they used to be...with two exceptions: The SLR DC (which was never strong to begin with) and the Punch DC...IMO the strongest DC and the strongest Punch cigar still in production.

The 2011 Cab I am 6 sticks into has been great.

First two sticks had a sick spot after the 2nd 3rd that last 5-8 puffs. Then turned around for a fabulous finish.

This is my first Cab so I do not have a point of reference.

Strength is definitely medium.

Thanks Dan

Sorry my friend, I deleted it. Not directed at you. Strada's post which was originally above mine got deleted.

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Originally posted by MnMWC:
Thanks Dan

I had to laugh as I saw who you had intended the response towards.... just never opened it. Pretty funny.
Back to the Lutsi's... did you age your 08 box? Or buy it aged? I am already realizing that the cab I have will not make it to "aged" status. Thinking of another to lock up

The 2007 RA Gigantes are just incredible.

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Originally posted by Marker:
RA Gigantes if you want a strong churchill/DC. The Luisi is medium to me.

I bought it aged. I figure it doesn't make sense financially to age my own cigars. Aged cigars are readily available, usually at a slight premium to current production. If aged cigars float your boat, then pay the premium.
I figure if you earn 10% on your money for 5 years, you'll double your money, so a box that you age for 5 years actually cost double what you paid.

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Originally posted by MnMWC:
I had to laugh as I saw who you had intended the response towards.... just never opened it. Pretty funny.
Back to the Lutsi's... did you age your 08 box? Or buy it aged? I am already realizing that the cab I have will not make it to "aged" status. Thinking of another to lock up