Which DPG Lancero?

Doctorossi · 08-12-2009, 09:38 AM

I have DPG lanceros on the brain!

I've now done a fair bit of research and narrowed down my to-try list. I know about that DPG lancero sampler (and I still may give in to temptation and snag one), but a lot of the thrill is in the hunt and that just swipes it away.

Anyway, I've read some reviews here (and elsewhere) and I have some guesses about the breakdown, but I'm really curious how close a race it might turn out to be.

I'm not going to elaborate on stylistic preferences because this isn't about 'Which is perfect for me?' I'm sure I'll probably try them all, eventually. This is more of a 'What's your favorite?' Any elaboration on the 'why' or on how many of these you've compared would be way groovy icing, but isn't strictly necessary.

BFallehy · 08-12-2009, 09:44 AM

No My Father Lancero?

Not big on lanceros but the my father is pretty damn good. I also like the tat especial, that one is getting my vote from your selections.

MedicCook · 08-12-2009, 09:46 AM

I have only tried the blue lancero so far. Need to try the others.

Doctorossi · 08-12-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BFallehy

No My Father Lancero?

Well... technically, that's a JG lancero, isn't it?

NCRadioMan · 08-12-2009, 09:54 AM

1. Hirsh y Garcia - I think it's his best blend overall.
2. Tat Esp - Very complex and simply delicious.
3. Blue Fundadores - The blend for the Blue fits this vitola the best, imo.
4. El Triunfador - Love the Cabaiguan blend and again, fits this vitola perfectly with the broadleaf wrapper, imo.
5. Cubao - Nice and strong.

Of the ones in the poll, I guess it would be the Tat.

JJG · 08-12-2009, 09:58 AM

voted blue since that's my favorite of the ones I've tried but I suspect the Tatuaje Esp. is

too bad I've never seen them.

kelmac07 · 08-12-2009, 09:59 AM

Love me some El Triunfadors!!

Doctorossi · 08-12-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

1. Hirsh y Garcia - I think it's his best blend overall.

Ah, the -stealth Pepin-. May have to add that one back into the mix.

Thanks for the juicy deets, NC!

GreekGodX · 08-12-2009, 10:08 AM

el triunfadore's are pretty good. Love the blue's

08-12-2009, 10:22 AM

I went with the Serie JJ, due to the absence of the My Father.

And yes, I went with the sampler... couldn't resist

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Dunkel · 08-12-2009, 10:38 AM

(Doing my best Hulk Hogan impersonation) DPG Pollmania is running wild brother!

Doctorossi · 08-12-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunkel

(Doing my best Hulk Hogan impersonation) DPG Pollmania is running wild brother!

Whatcha gonna do... when the 7 1/2-inch lanceros come down on you!?

Mr B · 08-12-2009, 01:53 PM

My Father. Ya Jamie... I know.

Prozac_Puros · 08-12-2009, 01:57 PM

I have had 3 of the 5 listed,
DPG Blue Fundadores
El Triunfador
Tatuaje Especiales

My vote..... Tatuaje Especiales

Mr. Ed · 08-12-2009, 02:04 PM

I don't think the Cuban Classic has the lancero size.

I've tried the Lancero sampler, all were very good. I've tried the triunfador and liked it as well. The Tatuaje Especiales was good too. I don't think you can miss.

I enjoyed the DPG Blue Lancero the most. A lof of spice and complexity and one hell of a smoke.

For what's not on the list, My Father and Cubao are also very tasty lanceros. The Tatuaje Havana VI Victorias (not a true Lancero, its only 6X38) was the only one I didn't really enjoy.

Doctorossi · 08-12-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

I don't think the Cuban Classic has the lancero size.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

I've tried the Lancero sampler

The Cuban Classic lancero is in the sampler.

08-12-2009, 02:25 PM

Tatuaje Especiales IMO

Mr. Ed · 08-12-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

The Cuban Classic lancero is in the sampler.

Brain FART!!!

bobarian · 08-12-2009, 02:44 PM

The DPG lancero sampler are not lancero's. They are shorter than most lanceros, but with a pigtail. The newer Blue Label Fundadores is a different size from the sampler Blue.

Doctorossi · 08-12-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

The DPG lancero sampler are not lancero's. They are shorter than most lanceros, but with a pigtail. The newer Blue Label Fundadores is a different size from the sampler Blue.

Wow! That's vital info. Thanks, Bobarian!

Not only did you just save me some money and some grief, you've reinvigorated the hunt.

I wonder why they made that decision. I didn't even think to look at the dimensions in the product description.

View Poll Results: Which (of these) is your favorite (of these)?
Cuban Classic	13	10.32%
DPG Blue	32	25.40%
El Triunfador	27	21.43%
Series JJ	19	15.08%
Tatuaje Especiales	35	27.78%
Voters: 126. You may not vote on this poll

08-12-2009, 09:38 AM	#1
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Which DPG Lancero? I have DPG lanceros on the brain! I've now done a fair bit of research and narrowed down my to-try list. I know about that DPG lancero sampler (and I still may give in to temptation and snag one), but a lot of the thrill is in the hunt and that just swipes it away. Anyway, I've read some reviews here (and elsewhere) and I have some guesses about the breakdown, but I'm really curious how close a race it might turn out to be. I'm not going to elaborate on stylistic preferences because this isn't about 'Which is perfect for me?' I'm sure I'll probably try them all, eventually. This is more of a 'What's your favorite?' Any elaboration on the 'why' or on how many of these you've compared would be way groovy icing, but isn't strictly necessary. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

08-12-2009, 09:44 AM	#2
BFallehy Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brian Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 587 Trading: (12)	Re: Which DPG Lancero? No My Father Lancero? Not big on lanceros but the my father is pretty damn good. I also like the tat especial, that one is getting my vote from your selections.

08-12-2009, 09:46 AM	#3
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Which DPG Lancero? I have only tried the blue lancero so far. Need to try the others. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-12-2009, 09:54 AM	#5
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Which DPG Lancero? 1. Hirsh y Garcia - I think it's his best blend overall. 2. Tat Esp - Very complex and simply delicious. 3. Blue Fundadores - The blend for the Blue fits this vitola the best, imo. 4. El Triunfador - Love the Cabaiguan blend and again, fits this vitola perfectly with the broadleaf wrapper, imo. 5. Cubao - Nice and strong. Of the ones in the poll, I guess it would be the Tat. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

08-12-2009, 09:58 AM	#6
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Which DPG Lancero? voted blue since that's my favorite of the ones I've tried but I suspect the Tatuaje Esp. is too bad I've never seen them.

08-12-2009, 09:59 AM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Which DPG Lancero? Love me some El Triunfadors!!

08-12-2009, 10:08 AM	#9
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Which DPG Lancero? el triunfadore's are pretty good. Love the blue's __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

08-12-2009, 10:22 AM	#10
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which DPG Lancero? I went with the Serie JJ, due to the absence of the My Father. And yes, I went with the sampler... couldn't resist l l

08-12-2009, 10:38 AM	#11
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Which DPG Lancero? (Doing my best Hulk Hogan impersonation) DPG Pollmania is running wild brother! __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

08-12-2009, 01:53 PM	#13
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Which DPG Lancero? My Father. Ya Jamie... I know.

08-12-2009, 01:57 PM	#14
Prozac_Puros Non-Medicated Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: On the back 9 of life Posts: 494 Trading: (13)	Re: Which DPG Lancero? I have had 3 of the 5 listed, DPG Blue Fundadores El Triunfador Tatuaje Especiales My vote..... Tatuaje Especiales __________________ Mentally, I've got a full 6-pack, but lack the plastic thingy to hold it together

08-12-2009, 02:04 PM	#15
Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Re: Which DPG Lancero? I don't think the Cuban Classic has the lancero size. I've tried the Lancero sampler, all were very good. I've tried the triunfador and liked it as well. The Tatuaje Especiales was good too. I don't think you can miss. I enjoyed the DPG Blue Lancero the most. A lof of spice and complexity and one hell of a smoke. For what's not on the list, My Father and Cubao are also very tasty lanceros. The Tatuaje Havana VI Victorias (not a true Lancero, its only 6X38) was the only one I didn't really enjoy.

08-12-2009, 02:25 PM	#17
3inst3in Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which DPG Lancero? Tatuaje Especiales IMO

08-12-2009, 02:44 PM	#19
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Which DPG Lancero? The DPG lancero sampler are not lancero's. They are shorter than most lanceros, but with a pigtail. The newer Blue Label Fundadores is a different size from the sampler Blue.