LGs & Coronados need some love

[Emjaysmash]

The only time I've seen LG, LFD, or Coronado mentioned habitually is on another forum from a LFD/LG Lover. Other than that, I dont think they get as much talk as all the new shiny blends do.

I think LG tends to stay below the spotlight, not becuase they aren't good cigars, but in the way they aren't trying to allure the cigar smoker by dangling shiny bells and whistles in front of them. I haven't seen nearly enough advertising from them, and there is no hype from them. Maybe a little from the Salomone (sp?) that was released, but other than that we hear little.

[neoflex]

They don't get as much attention on the boards but for me Littos stuff is my old faithful. I know I can always count on his lines to be consistent. I think they also don't get much hype because Litto isn't throwing new blends into the market every month which is one thing I like about his stuff. I like some of the HTF and new blends from some manufacturers just as much as the next guy but it's nice to see someone sticking to keeping their stuff consistent. LFD and LGD are brands that I have never lost love for like I have with most other lines. I will be honest and say I have not given the Coronados much of a chance. I smoked two when they were first released and didn't care for them although I heard the maddies are great but HTF. I guess I should revisit the brand as it's odd for me not to love everything that is Litto. The only La Flor I don't like is the Cabinet Cameroon. Just not enough oomph for me.

[shilala]

Originally Posted by neoflex

They don't get as much attention on the boards but for me Littos stuff is my old faithful. I know I can always count on his lines to be consistent. I think they also don't get much hype because Litto isn't throwing new blends into the market every month which is one thing I like about his stuff. I like some of the HTF and new blends from some manufacturers just as much as the next guy but it's nice to see someone sticking to keeping their stuff consistent. LFD and LGD are brands that I have never lost love for like I have with most other lines. I will be honest and say I have not given the Coronados much of a chance. I smoked two when they were first released and didn't care for them although I heard the maddies are great but HTF. I guess I should revisit the brand as it's odd for me not to love everything that is Litto. The only La Flor I don't like is the Cabinet Cameroon. Just not enough oomph for me.

I'm odd in that I don't care for any of the LFD stuff at all. Don't care for the flavor and I find them all one dimensional.
If a guy likes that dimension, it's 100% solid, and ever consistent.
I got two of the 83 boxes of Coronado maduros, I wish I could have bought them all. They're otherworldly. Crazy expensive, but otherworldly.
I think a lot of the holdback on the LGD stuff is cost. It's all super expensive. That makes it real uncomfortable for a guy to give them a shot.
If anyone has ever smoked a small batch one, they'd be hooked forever. Absolutely amazing cigar.

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'm odd in that I don't care for any of the LFD stuff at all. Don't care for the flavor and I find them all one dimensional.
If a guy likes that dimension, it's 100% solid, and ever consistent.
I got two of the 83 boxes of Coronado maduros, I wish I could have bought them all. They're otherworldly. Crazy expensive, but otherworldly.
I think a lot of the holdback on the LGD stuff is cost. It's all super expensive. That makes it real uncomfortable for a guy to give them a shot.
If anyone has ever smoked a small batch one, they'd be hooked forever. Absolutely amazing cigar.

I'm like you, Scott. I don't really like LFDs, but I really like the Coronados Ive been given (Thanks Todd!). Ive never had any of the LG line but from what I hear, it rocks!

[JJG]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'm odd in that I don't care for any of the LFD stuff at all. Don't care for the flavor and I find them all one dimensional.

This sums up my feelings as well. I want to like these, but every LFD I've tried was rather boring. However, I've never thought they suffered from a lack of attention.

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by neoflex

They don't get as much attention on the boards but for me Littos stuff is my old faithful. I know I can always count on his lines to be consistent. I think they also don't get much hype because Litto isn't throwing new blends into the market every month which is one thing I like about his stuff. I like some of the HTF and new blends from some manufacturers just as much as the next guy but it's nice to see someone sticking to keeping their stuff consistent. LFD and LGD are brands that I have never lost love for like I have with most other lines. I will be honest and say I have not given the Coronados much of a chance. I smoked two when they were first released and didn't care for them although I heard the maddies are great but HTF. I guess I should revisit the brand as it's odd for me not to love everything that is Litto. The only La Flor I don't like is the Cabinet Cameroon. Just not enough oomph for me.

See, and I have been struggling to like the LFD lines. I have had a couple LFDs, even bought some LFD DL452 in the maduro and natural, pretty good cigars. But I have to agree with Scott (see below) that they are one dimensional, but if you are in that zone, it is a great dimension to travel.

Originally Posted by shilala

I'm odd in that I don't care for any of the LFD stuff at all. Don't care for the flavor and I find them all one dimensional.
If a guy likes that dimension, it's 100% solid, and ever consistent.
I got two of the 83 boxes of Coronado maduros, I wish I could have bought them all. They're otherworldly. Crazy expensive, but otherworldly.
I think a lot of the holdback on the LGD stuff is cost. It's all super expensive. That makes it real uncomfortable for a guy to give them a shot.
If anyone has ever smoked a small batch one, they'd be hooked forever. Absolutely amazing cigar.

One thing you touch on here that has caught my attention from my first LFD is the quality of the roll and the consistency of his smokes - always spot on.

Originally Posted by JJG

This sums up my feelings as well. I want to like these, but every LFD I've tried was rather boring. However, I've never thought they suffered from a lack of attention.

LFD is not the LGD line - they are not even from the same planet. JJG, do not judge the Coronado or LGD lines by the LFDs you have had, they are different. It would be like judging the Anejo line by the Opus line to the everyday line of Arturo Fuentes - they are different beasts.

Oh, another LFD line that has really impressed me - over and above the normal LFD lines (DL, L, etc...) is the Air Bender.

Peace of the Lord be with you.