Hey Everyone,

Which CCs from 2012 are smoking good right now?

Here's a list of robustos people think are smoking nicely right now.

http://forums.cigaraficionado....7666095/m/8467001042

I had a mid '12 Punch Petit coronation last weekend that was really nice.

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PPCE, believe it or not, and BPC.

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Originally posted by Dr. Wu:
PPCE, believe it or not, and BPC.

Any particular 2012 box code for the BPCs?

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Originally posted by zero_vertical:
Here's a list of robustos people think are smoking nicely right now.

What list?

Partagas Serie E#2

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Originally posted by ReelMan:

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Originally posted by zero_vertical:
Here's a list of robustos people think are smoking nicely right now.

What list?

I think he meant a thread.

Other than the Quintero Favorito, I can't remember smoking a bad cigar from 2012, and the Quintero wasn't even quite "bad", just mediocre, possibly due to it's youth. There's a bitterness there.
Off the top of my head, what I've smoked from 2012 boxes
Monte 520s, not a bad one out of about 10
Partagas Serie D4, 4 or 5 of them all very good.
Diplomatico No. 2, 3 or 4 of them , very nice but prefer my older ones
Partagas 898V, about 10 of them, all very good, again prefer older.
I've smoked 4 or 5 out of a box of 2012 Monte 2, the first Monte 2s I can remember enjoying. I've had bad luck with them in the past.
Rafael Gonzalez Perlas, very nice, not a bad one out of at least 30. Best value out of Cuba at the moment.

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Originally posted by ReelMan:

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Originally posted by zero_vertical:
Here's a list of robustos people think are smoking nicely right now.

What list?

Sorry. Copy/Paste fail. Just added it.

I personally dis like 2012 tobacco
! I find it harsh tanic and displeasing. I think 09,10, 11 were much better years. To each his own i guess.

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Originally posted by 2ny:
I personally dis like 2012 tobacco
! I find it harsh tanic and displeasing. I think 09,10, 11 were much better years. To each his own i guess.

Try the punch petit coronations. Tastes like a 3 year old stick. I was shocked. I'm going to buy more, because unfortunately, I committed to a box split on that one.

Forgot to mention, Por Larranaga Montecarlos and Panetelas have been very good too.

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Originally posted by 2ny:
I personally dis like 2012 tobacco ! I find it harsh tanic and displeasing. I think 09,10 were much better years. I personally dis like 2012 tobacco
! I find it harsh tanic and displeasing. I think 09,10 were much better years. To each his own i guess.

Good reasons exist for 2012 production being inferior to previous years


There are exceptions, though, like Partagas E2s

What reasons exist, pray tell?

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Originally posted by ReelMan:
What reasons exist, pray tell?

Yes, I'd like to know as well...

I just busted open a box of Party D4's with a Sept 2012 boxcode. They smoke just as good as any D4's I've had in the past. Very delicious! I think I'm also going to try one of my Monte Edmundos that are also from Sept 2012 this long family day weekend, I'll let you know if they aren't up to snuff.

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Originally posted by ReelMan:
What reasons exist, pray tell?

Harvest!

Shlomo, since you have the role of the expert on CA, please, do take over -

Tell us about the harvest in Cuba in 2009, 2010 and 2011 - it will answer your own question about the production in 2012 and yours Reelman

Thank you in advance!

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Shlomo, since you are the expert on CA, please, do take over -

I am far from an expert. Just somebody who enjoys being very active on cigar boards...

I have little, to no knowledge regarding quality of tobacco harvests in Cuba.

If you have any info, please share with us! I am sure I am not the only one, along with reel man, who is interested in learning more.

Shlomo, you are the utmost expert of CA and your your expertize will not be diminished in any way, so:

All information regarding harvests in Cuba is easily obtainable on the internet.

Please, report on your findings and do let us know!

Much appreciated in advance!

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