Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9

Salvelinus · 02-04-2012, 04:03 PM

Over the past couple of days I've managed to smoke both the Illusione MJ12 and the LP No. 9. I really enjoyed both but felt the MJ12 was a little less sharp, a bit more nuanced in flavor. I thought both were very similar though. If you've smoked both what did you feel they were similar? Which did you prefer? Is there something a bit more affordably priced ($5-7) that you also feel is similar?

SteelCityBoy · 02-04-2012, 04:05 PM

This has Taki written all over it!!!! Let em know your thoughts bro, I know you have burned a few MJ12's and LP9's! I have only had the LP9 but I do know I love it!

Emjaysmash · 02-04-2012, 04:08 PM

It's like apples and oranges to me. Both are good, for their own merits. I'll smoke one or the other when I'm either in an "Illusione" kind of mood, or a "Liga Privada" kind of mood.

They have similarities, yes. But I can't say I would smoke one or the other interchangeably.

gnukfu · 02-04-2012, 07:24 PM

I have smoked a couple of MJ12s and I didn't care for them.

The LP9, on the other hand, is one of my favorites. A cheaper cigar that is similar to the LP9 is the Undercrown.

Taki · 02-04-2012, 07:30 PM

I have smoked both cigars and still smoke both reguarly. I really think both a great sticks however I do agree that the L#9 is definitely better than the MJ12 but they are like apples and oranges...I am waiting to try the MJ12 Maduro

Have one in my humi that I can bare to smoke until I get another one. But the L9 would be my choice if I had to make a selection

kelmac07 · 02-04-2012, 07:33 PM

Both are great sticks..but the edge easily goes to the LP #9.

Ogre · 04-08-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Both are great sticks..but the edge easily goes to the LP #9.

Salvelinus · 02-05-2012, 09:38 AM

Must be because I haven't been smoking as much lately. Normally I'd prefer the more flavor forward stick but for some reason the MJ12 did it for me. Maybe I liked the packaging more and that carried through to the tasting

02-07-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Salvelinus

Must be because I haven't been smoking as much lately. Normally I'd prefer the more flavor forward stick but for some reason the MJ12 did it for me. Maybe I liked the packaging more and that carried through to the tasting

See, this is just helping reinforce that at least PART of enjoying the stick is in your mind not your tastebuds. it could be a wonderful stick, but if it looks like a dog log your mentally not going to want to enjoy sticking it in your mouth...

that said, even the prettiest bands and what not cannot make a Gurkka good.

02-08-2012, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by schollianmj

it could be a wonderful stick, but if it looks like a dog log your mentally not going to want to enjoy sticking it in your mouth...

that said, even the prettiest bands and what not cannot make a Gurkka good.

ROFFLECAKES!

maninblack · 02-05-2012, 10:39 AM

I'm a Liga Privada man myself. But I like the mj12.

ApexAZ · 02-08-2012, 10:28 AM

I've been eyeing the MJ12, but haven't had one yet.

drjammer · 02-10-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I've been eyeing the MJ12, but haven't had one yet.

Highly recommended

Blak Smyth · 02-10-2012, 09:23 AM

I have smoked MJ12 Regular and the Maduro. I have smoke a couple LP9s.
An LP9 with a couple years on it blows both of the MJ12s out of the water, however I have not had an MJ12 with age to compare. The LP9 ROTT is still a bit ahead of both MJ12s INHO. I do prefer the Maddie over the Regular though and think it will age well.

ApexAZ · 02-10-2012, 10:28 AM

Had a natural MJ12 last night and it was very good.

Jonathan Drew · 02-10-2012, 11:06 AM

Both are quality and solid for the rotation.

Best,
JD

JenksAnejo · 02-10-2012, 11:16 AM

MJ12 sure is tasty, I haven't had a chance to try the LP 9 but am looking forward to it!

levrac68 · 04-08-2012, 09:56 AM

Had an MJ 12 last night along with a Tat fausto robusto xtra. Both were solid smokes that burned well and had nice favors, but I prefer my LP 9s and Undercrowns over both.

BMack · 04-08-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by levrac68

Had an MJ 12 last night along with a Tat fausto robusto xtra. Both were solid smokes that burned well and had nice favors, but I prefer my LP 9s and Undercrowns over both.

Geez, you must have some strong stomach!

The Fausto needs rest, in my opinion, there's too much going on with it.

The MJ12 is great but like others said it's a different animal than a LP9. Both are meaty, flavorful sticks but that's where the similarities end...in my opinion.

levrac68 · 04-21-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BMack

Geez, you must have some strong stomach!

The Fausto needs rest, in my opinion, there's too much going on with it.

The MJ12 is great but like others said it's a different animal than a LP9. Both are meaty, flavorful sticks but that's where the similarities end...in my opinion.

Yup, very strong for cigars and booze. I've had 4 Nics on a walk all before breakfast. Healthy stuff like carrots and tomatoes make me queezy though.

02-04-2012, 04:03 PM	#1
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 Over the past couple of days I've managed to smoke both the Illusione MJ12 and the LP No. 9. I really enjoyed both but felt the MJ12 was a little less sharp, a bit more nuanced in flavor. I thought both were very similar though. If you've smoked both what did you feel they were similar? Which did you prefer? Is there something a bit more affordably priced ($5-7) that you also feel is similar?

02-04-2012, 04:05 PM	#2
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 This has Taki written all over it!!!! Let em know your thoughts bro, I know you have burned a few MJ12's and LP9's! I have only had the LP9 but I do know I love it! __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

02-04-2012, 04:08 PM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 It's like apples and oranges to me. Both are good, for their own merits. I'll smoke one or the other when I'm either in an "Illusione" kind of mood, or a "Liga Privada" kind of mood. They have similarities, yes. But I can't say I would smoke one or the other interchangeably. __________________

02-04-2012, 07:24 PM	#4
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 I have smoked a couple of MJ12s and I didn't care for them. The LP9, on the other hand, is one of my favorites. A cheaper cigar that is similar to the LP9 is the Undercrown. __________________ Curious George

02-04-2012, 07:30 PM	#5
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 I have smoked both cigars and still smoke both reguarly. I really think both a great sticks however I do agree that the L#9 is definitely better than the MJ12 but they are like apples and oranges...I am waiting to try the MJ12 Maduro Have one in my humi that I can bare to smoke until I get another one. But the L9 would be my choice if I had to make a selection __________________

02-04-2012, 07:33 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 Both are great sticks..but the edge easily goes to the LP #9. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-05-2012, 09:38 AM	#8
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 Must be because I haven't been smoking as much lately. Normally I'd prefer the more flavor forward stick but for some reason the MJ12 did it for me. Maybe I liked the packaging more and that carried through to the tasting

02-05-2012, 10:39 AM	#11
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 I'm a Liga Privada man myself. But I like the mj12. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

02-08-2012, 10:28 AM	#12
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 I've been eyeing the MJ12, but haven't had one yet.

02-10-2012, 09:23 AM	#14
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 I have smoked MJ12 Regular and the Maduro. I have smoke a couple LP9s. An LP9 with a couple years on it blows both of the MJ12s out of the water, however I have not had an MJ12 with age to compare. The LP9 ROTT is still a bit ahead of both MJ12s INHO. I do prefer the Maddie over the Regular though and think it will age well. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

02-10-2012, 10:28 AM	#15
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 Had a natural MJ12 last night and it was very good.

02-10-2012, 11:06 AM	#16
Jonathan Drew Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Jonathan Location: Esteli, Nicaragua Posts: 95 Trading: (0)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 Both are quality and solid for the rotation. Best, JD

02-10-2012, 11:16 AM	#17
JenksAnejo Thunder Up Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Jarrod Location: Thunder Country Posts: 1,332 Trading: (51)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 MJ12 sure is tasty, I haven't had a chance to try the LP 9 but am looking forward to it!

04-08-2012, 09:56 AM	#18
levrac68 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Todd Location: Long Island Posts: 118 Trading: (0)	Re: Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9 Had an MJ 12 last night along with a Tat fausto robusto xtra. Both were solid smokes that burned well and had nice favors, but I prefer my LP 9s and Undercrowns over both.