Newbie opinion on the Mag 50 and the Hoyo Epi Esp

[pembroke3355]

I had a chance to pick up a box of both of these and have sampled one of each. I found that the Mag 50 was a damn good cigar for being fresh. It smoked very well and there was some complexity in the flavors. It burned very well and had a wonderful smell to it. With some time these are going to be awesome.

Hoyo Epi Esp it also smelled great and the construction and burn were very good. The first half of the cigars was well just plain muted, not much of anything. The second half did pick up a little with some tangy spice taste but stayed that way. I think it will be a good cigar in time but not at this point.

H. Upmann Mag 50 8 out of 10

Hoyo Epi Esp 3 out of 10

 

[Kingantz]

Thanks Don! I've heard the Mag 50's and Cuabas are pretty decent. I know the HDM Regalos 07 were somewhat muted in flavor, however they're coming around a little more now. These HDM's sound like they're going to be like that as well. I've been wanting to pick up some of the Mags. It would be interesting to see what change they go through after a year or so of rest.