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09-10-2009, 11:35 PM | #1 |
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Lancero?
I've never had one, but I've noticed that they are very popular amongst several inmates. I'm usually not a fan of long cigars, but my interest in this size/style has grown. I'm thinking about picking some up but not sure what to try. Any suggestions?
As for my taste in cigars, I somewhat prefer the stouter stuff. I've been on a bit of a maduro kick lately, but I still enjoy a nice, smooth, mild cigar also. In sum, I pretty much like it all. Thanks in advance. |
09-10-2009, 11:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Lancero?
If you want a smooth, mild lancero, try a R&J Reserva Real. It's one of my favorites.
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09-10-2009, 11:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: Lancero?
I would put the cubao lancero on the try list. Also the Maduro LFD lancero as well.
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09-10-2009, 11:42 PM | #5 |
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Re: Lancero?
Oliva V
San Cristobal
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09-11-2009, 12:34 AM | #6 |
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Re: Lancero?
Lanceros must be smoked slowly to be appreciated. Smoking slowly will let the flavors of the wrapper shine.
Among my favorite full flavored lanceros are: Oliva V LFD Oscuro Joya de Nicaragua Illusione Holy Lance A bit more medium: Alec Bradley Tempus J Fuego Delirium Casa Torano Maduro |
09-11-2009, 01:40 PM | #7 |
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09-11-2009, 02:17 PM | #8 |
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La Aroma de Cuba/San Cristobal Lancero Collection A limited edition Lancero sampler consisting of five La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial and five San Cristobal Lanceros. The cigars measure 7 1/2 x 38. NJ, they come in a box of ten and the msrp is $9.00 a stick/$90.00 a box....some B&M's are selling individuals, others are only selling as a set. |
09-11-2009, 09:08 AM | #10 |
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Re: Lancero?
They tend to grow on you. If you are used to larger ring gauges, two things to keep in mind are that you have to smoke slower in order to keep them cool, and you can't let them sit too long like a big cigar without taking the occasional puff. They will go out much faster.
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09-11-2009, 09:17 AM | #11 |
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Re: Lancero?
I normally don't smoke lancero's, but I do like the El Triunfador Lancero (made by Tatajue). It's a nice, smooth, full-bodied smoke with lots of flavor!
And, as was stated above, you need to take your time and really enjoy it. It is not something to rush through. |
09-11-2009, 09:29 AM | #12 |
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I would suggest trying these lanceros
Oliva V - a real nice smoke for the price Illusuione hl - excellent flavor, medium to full Tatuaje Especial - nice full bodied smoke |
09-11-2009, 09:27 AM | #13 |
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Add the Viaje Platino Lancero to your list, I think it is a damn fine fuller bodied smoke.
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10-07-2009, 09:04 PM | #15 | |
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Try the LFD double ligero lancero if you enjoy the stick that is more on the fuller side. The El Triunfador (sp) is another great stick, but more on medium scale.
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09-11-2009, 09:32 AM | #16 |
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Another good one is the Titan de Bronze Redemption Lancero.
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09-11-2009, 09:33 AM | #17 |
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Re: Lancero?
Any of these discussed in this thread: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...hlight=lancero
LFD Coronado is another great one.
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09-11-2009, 01:36 PM | #19 |
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Here is my rule: If you like the wrapper on a specific cigar, try the vitola with the smallest ring gauge. A smaller ring means you get more wrapper flavor in each puff.
The lancero craze may have started out as a fad, but I think it's caught on because some people really like them. They're not usually a long smoke (around a robusto, in most cases), and are often very flavorful compared to the same stick in a bigger ring. One valid critisism is that lanceros are usually not as strong in terms of nicotine because they don't have as much filler. So a smoker who is after a real kick might not find them to be the best vitola. On the flip side, people who like yummy cigars but can't take a lot of strength can often handle the lancero version. Example: Oliva Series V. I personally love lanceros, and in many cases they are my favorite size in a given blend. I'm into corona and petite coronas lately as well, for the same basic reason (more wrapper). Along with those already mentioned, I like the Rocky Patel Fusion best in the lancero format, same with the Tatuaje Victorias (a 38-ring, basically a petite lancero). I also love the Tauaje Noella, but that's a standard corona I believe. |