Illusione MJ12 v. LP no. 9

[Salvelinus]

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]

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! :tu

[Emjaysmash]

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]

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]

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 :tu 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]

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

[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 :D

[maninblack]

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

[schollianmj]

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 :D

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.

[dave@Racine]

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! :tu

[ApexAZ]

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

[drjammer]

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

Highly recommended :dr:tu

[Blak Smyth]

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]

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

[Jonathan Drew]

Both are quality and solid for the rotation.

Best,
JD

[JenksAnejo]

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

[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.

[Pseudosacred]

MJ12's are :dr:dr

I don't really want to spend the time searching on an LP9, because they disappear so quickly :r

[levrac68]

It's a nice looking stick. Has a little heft to it, but not a brick like the Oliva Serie V line (which I love)...

[Ogre]

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

:tpd:

[BMack]

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]

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. :D

[BMack]

LOL!

By the way, I just thought of this but I would also lump the Tatuaje TAA into this conversation. I believe it is right up there with the LP9 as the best NC out there, both are absolute flavor bombs.

[levrac68]

Brian I have a box of the Tat Miami Cojonu... I like them and their spice, but I can't put them with the LP9s. I think they're more on the T52 line with the flavors. Seems like you've got all the Great shops by you in Miami. With the NY Tax, I can't more than singles here. Can't wait to retire in 10 years to Florida, if I make it that long.:tu

[JenksAnejo]

Now that I've smoked the LP9 I believe it's in the top 3 of the NC that I've smoked. It has outstanding flavor!!! It will be my next box purchase.