La Riqueza Q&A

md4958 · 05-25-2010, 03:21 PM

Todd,I really loved these when they first came out, in fact I put together a GB on the #4s. I still have so many I havent purchased any since, but I have heard that they changed the blends and arent what they used to be.

I cant say for sure about present stock, but they WERE great.

stearns · 05-26-2010, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Todd,I really loved these when they first came out, in fact I put together a GB on the #4s. I still have so many I havent purchased any since, but I have heard that they changed the blends and arent what they used to be.

I cant say for sure about present stock, but they WERE great.

i feel 100% the same (besides putting together a GB). the first run were amazing, but for whatever reason i havent gotten around to trying any more. picked up a box of the churchills at an event, supposedly event only, but havent tried them yet, and dont really plan on cracking the box an time soon

stearns

RevSmoke · 05-26-2010, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Todd,I really loved these when they first came out, in fact I put together a GB on the #4s. I still have so many I havent purchased any since, but I have heard that they changed the blends and arent what they used to be.

I cant say for sure about present stock, but they WERE great.

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Originally Posted by stearns

i feel 100% the same (besides putting together a GB). the first run were amazing, but for whatever reason i havent gotten around to trying any more. picked up a box of the churchills at an event, supposedly event only, but havent tried them yet, and dont really plan on cracking the box an time soon

stearns

Both of you really liked them when they first came out, but you haven't had any of the recent stock. Where did you get the information that they may have changed the blend?

OK, so who has tried the new blends?

md4958 · 05-26-2010, 06:17 AM

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Where did you get the information that they may have changed the blend?

Here, or ICC maybe... I dont remember for sure, but I do remember it was a couple different instances.

357 · 05-26-2010, 06:45 AM

IMO, go with the smaller LRs. I have had a few of the difference vitolas and the robusto size seemed to be the most flavorful. I have enjoyed a few of them. I say this because the last one I had was a churchill size. I was not impressed and ended up ditching it about half way. It was bland and I had to work for any smoke I got out of it. Not that the draw was too tight, just very low volume of smoke.

I do enjoy other Pepin/PJ stuff. It has been while and the LRs are not one of my regulars so I can't offer my opinion of their flavor profile.

05-25-2010, 03:21 PM	#1
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: La Riqueza Q&A Todd,I really loved these when they first came out, in fact I put together a GB on the #4s. I still have so many I havent purchased any since, but I have heard that they changed the blends and arent what they used to be. I cant say for sure about present stock, but they WERE great. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

05-26-2010, 06:45 AM	#5
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: La Riqueza Q&A IMO, go with the smaller LRs. I have had a few of the difference vitolas and the robusto size seemed to be the most flavorful. I have enjoyed a few of them. I say this because the last one I had was a churchill size. I was not impressed and ended up ditching it about half way. It was bland and I had to work for any smoke I got out of it. Not that the draw was too tight, just very low volume of smoke. I do enjoy other Pepin/PJ stuff. It has been while and the LRs are not one of my regulars so I can't offer my opinion of their flavor profile. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain