Favourite Lonsdales?

[Olls]

I've only had a couple of Lonsdales (a Fonseca no. 1 and a Hoyo Epicure No. 1 last night) and I've really enjoyed them both. Does anyone have a favourite or any they'd particularly recommend?

I'm definitely going to try some more. Similar amount of tobacco to a robusto but a very different character.

Thoughts welcome.

Oll.

[whisky77]

Corona Gorda?

I've only had a couple of Lonsdales (a Fonseca no. 1 and a Hoyo Epicure No. 1 last night) and I've really enjoyed them both. Does anyone have a favourite or any they'd particularly recommend?

I'm definitely going to try some more. Similar amount of tobacco to a robusto but a very different character.

Thoughts welcome.

Oll.

Olls, I think it is may be a Corona Gorda, but no big deal mate.

I am a great fan of the Epicure No2, but have also smoked a fair few No1.
The Corona Gorda is one of my favourite Vitolas.

Upmann Magnum 46, punch Punch and the Siglo IV are all worth investigation.Never tried the Fonseca No1, I believe they are a really light smoke.

The majority of guys tend to go for the Robustos, but I still like the Gorda.

[Olls]

My mistake; you're absolutely right. (Although the Fonseca is a Lonsdale and is quite light.)

In that case - Corona Gordas or Lonsdales.

Actually I've had a Punch Punch before and really enjoyed that too. Thanks for the suggestions.

[Deano]

Had a dozen or so Hdm 1's, but much prefer the 2's (obviously not a Lonsdale though)

[HabanoSy]

Hi Olls

For me the best Lonsdales are:

1. Montecristo No.1
2. Rafael Gonzalez Lonsdale (Aged)
3. Sancho Panza Molinos
4. Partagas Lonsdale
5. Trinidad Ingenios LE07 (Good now, great potential)

...and for the Corona Gordas:

1. Punch Punch
2. H.Upmann Magnum 46
3. Partagas Serie D No.3 LE01
4. Cohiba Siglo IV
5. Hoyo Epicure No.1

Hope this helps when you come to make your next purchase...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[cesara valverde]

Both of these sizes are pretty consistenly good across the marcas, so it really depends on your tastes. Here are my top 4 Londales in order:

Montecristo 1
Rafael Gonzalez Lonsdale
Cohiba Siglo V
Bolivar Gold Medal

The JL no. 1 can be pretty special.

[Robusto]

Smoked a Bolivar Gold Medal the other day.
It was a very powerful and satisfying cigar.
It's a Lonsdale - and the only Lonsdale I have smoked to date.

[bnelly]

Struggling with the Lonsdale - can't think of one I'd really rate at the moment (unless you're going to be flexible with the definition !)

Corona Gorda : deffo the RyJ Exi3 - loving these when you get a good 'un

[yiorgos]

My favourite Lonsdale has to be the Rafael Gonzalez with a bit of age closely followed by the Partagas 898V.

A lot of nice Corona Gordas out there, with the Punch Punch, Epi#1, Magnum 46 and Siglo IV some of my favourites!

[whisky77]

Trini EL

I've only had a couple of Lonsdales (a Fonseca no. 1 and a Hoyo Epicure No. 1 last night) and I've really enjoyed them both. Does anyone have a favourite or any they'd particularly recommend?

I'm definitely going to try some more. Similar amount of tobacco to a robusto but a very different character.

Thoughts welcome.

Oll.

Will be trying the Trini EL at the end of the week Olls, hopefully that should be one of the better Lonsdales I have tried.Will let you know.

[celsis]

Try an aged Hoyo des Dieux. Oh my sainted aunt!

[Olls]

Cheers guys, there's some good suggestions there. Lonsdales do seem to be a bit out of fashion at the moment, which is a bit of a shame.

Especially fancy trying a des Dieux - it's one of those cigars that you don't hear discussed that often, but having looked it up it sounds awesome.

[HabanoSy]

Smoked a Bolivar Gold Medal the other day.
It was a very powerful and satisfying cigar.
It's a Lonsdale - and the only Lonsdale I have smoked to date.

Ordered two boxes of these today from Heres hoping they live up to their name and be Gold Medal winning smokes...!?!

Cheers, HabanoSy

[spacemonkey_no9]

Lonsdales to try - Partagas and ERDM, with a little age these can be great smokes. ERDM can be like a concentrated CS and the Party is old school (discontinued now)

Corona Gorda - JL No.1, Exi.3 and probably the best one ever the Monte C...