Where am I smoking today? (2)

[Niela]

I am at the Casa Habanos in Soho. Very nice little smoking room with excellent ventilation and friendly service.

I went for my second Juan Lopez No. 2

Tried it the first time over a week ago and will now order a 50 cabinet from 2010. Can't wait...! Lovely leather notes with cream and a hint of spice.

Review will follow when the weather improves and my box arrived.

[Niela]

This was supposed to go to 'what are you smoking today '. Can someone move it please?

[cj121]

Will do later unless someone else gets to it.

[TheMonk]

Been quite curious about Juan Lopez No. 2, as a connoisseur friend has recommended it to me as his favorite robusto. Could you possibly give a few more detailed impressions on it? How does it compare to the D4 and RASS?

[PeeJay]

When I last had one I noted it as smooth, light and nutty, an ideal morning cigar

[Niela]

I only had one RASS in my life so far and I would say that it has a lot more woody notes and a bit more edge than the Juan Lopez. The D4 is on the other side of the spectrum. I would say the JL is right in the middle of the two of them.

Flavours are strong and mainly Wood, Leather and Cream. Even the younger ones I tried (2013 and 2014) are mild and full bodied. Nicotine wise it's not very strong.

They develop a lot of smoke and are somewhat 'very cuban'.

I think I really like that I basically couldn't find any flavour in them that I didn't like. Will do a more detailed review once my aged box arrives. Looking forward to see how they compare to the fresh ones. Given that they are a bit cheaper than the big cuban brands, I think these are a must have in the humidor to have on a more regular basis.

[TheMonk]

I tried the D4 a little while ago, and I really wasn't too impressed, specially considering how much praise it gets. It seems I may enjoy the JL or the RASS more then then the D4.

[MarkLondon]

I tried the D4 a little while ago, and I really wasn't too impressed, specially considering how much praise it gets. It seems I may enjoy the JL or the RASS more then then the D4.

Glad it's not just me.

[TheMonk]

Glad it's not just me.

Me too. Given how much praise they get, and that I'm still a bit new to cigars, I thought the problem might actually be mine. Same with the H. Upmann Magnum 50 - I've read more then a few negative reviews about it, and thus far it remains my favorite smoke. Granted, there's still a lot for me to try, but I've actually smoked a few dozen different sticks, and the Magnum 50 remains my favorite to date.

[Niela]

I think you will like the Juan Lopez. To be honest, I can't see anybody who likes Cubans in general to dislike the Juan Lopez. It's also very good value. Let us know what you think once you tried.

[cj121]

When I last had one I noted it as smooth, light and nutty, an ideal morning cigar

Those two I sent down recently have more oomph John. Not excessively so, but for me bang on with what a JL2 is about. I hope you enjoy them as much as have been.