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Title: Finally had a T52...
Post by: SenorPablo on 08/06/2014 04:21 PM
So many of you are aware that i'm a big LP9 fan.  I finally had a chance to smoke a T52.  I kept hearing how hard they are to find (and they aren't as readily available as the LP9) and that they were supposedly such a great cigar.  But I have to say - I like the LP9 better.  

The T52 is not a bad cigar by any stretch but the hype seemed to make me think they were much better.  They were close to the LP9 but had a little less leathery taste and a little more spice to me.

Anyway I guess it is a matter of opinion but what say you?  If you've had both, which do you like better?

-Paul
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: DonM on 08/06/2014 04:34 PM
I smoked both some time ago and liked the LP#9 a little more. I had one on deck until it went out to the Curmudgeons
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: toby2 on 08/06/2014 04:36 PM
cool. I'm on the T52 side. the Corona Viva is darn good and available...
Title: RE: Finally had a T52...
Post by: cavenbk on 08/06/2014 04:39 PM
I have smoked both, and enjoy both, but haven't had the T52 in a while to able to say which I like better. I might have to pick one up and re-visit it :?:
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: Kman on 08/06/2014 04:41 PM
I've had both, but I agree with you. I prefer the #9 as well. The Belicoso is the best vitola for me.
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: mpurtle01 on 08/06/2014 04:43 PM
Me too.  Probably why the #9s are so much more available.
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: nwb on 08/07/2014 07:29 AM
I'm with you, Paul.  I much prefer the #9 to the T52.
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: Mautrak on 08/07/2014 07:48 AM
I'm with you, Paul, as well.  I've had a T52 or two and they were good cigars, but I always return to the #9.
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: Kevin48438 on 08/07/2014 07:49 AM
I prefer the #9 myself, but I do like both.  I also like them fresh rather than aged.   I have found that the T52 becomes quite a bit milder and sweeter pretty quickly.   Like a honey sweetness.
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: nwb on 08/07/2014 07:51 AM
QuoteKevin48438 - 8/7/2014  10:49 AM
I also like them fresh rather than aged.

Just the opposite, here.  I know most folks like them young, but the #9 I've been smoking from 2010 are awesome.
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 08/07/2014 07:56 AM
Big #9 Fan here! Enjoy the 52"s as well but not as much as the 9"s :smoker:
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: Jackal on 08/07/2014 08:59 AM
Not a fan of the #9, but really enjoyed the T-52.  So, if anyone wants to send me their unused T-52s, I will be happy to smoke them.
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: nirab on 08/07/2014 09:10 AM
I enjoy them both, but to be honest, I don't think they are all that and a bag of chips. They are a solid smoke, but for the price, in my opinion you can get cigars that are just as good or better (to me), and save some serious coin in the process.

With that being said, I do enjoy the heck out of em, and I prefer the toro T52 to the #9, and the other way around for the robustos.  :biggrin:
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Post by: Vroomp on 08/07/2014 09:13 AM
I liked the T-52 but, bought a box of #9's..... :biggrin:
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Post by: Bogglor on 08/07/2014 10:57 AM
I'm a T52 man on this argument, but I tell you what.  If you really want the best of both worlds, find yourself some UF-13s.  To me, that cigar splits the difference between the tastes of both the #9 and T52 and it's a knockout.  Hard to source, but well worth it.
Title: RE: Finally had a T52...
Post by: 1029henry on 08/07/2014 11:01 AM
I haven't had a T-52 for a long time, so my memory is a bit foggy about the experience. I still have 2 T-52 Flying Pigs I bought around 4 years ago from Smoke Inn, all that remains of a 4-pack. I remember that I enjoyed the cigar, but not specifically why. I'm hesitant to smoke the last 2, since they are all but impossible to find these days. Perhaps when Doomsday rolls around I'll light 'em up.  :biggrin:
Title: RE: Finally had a T52...
Post by: nwb on 08/07/2014 11:14 AM
Quote1029henry - 8/7/2014  2:01 PM

I haven't had a T-52 for a long time, so my memory is a bit foggy about the experience. I still have 2 T-52 Flying Pigs I bought around 4 years ago from Smoke Inn, all that remains of a 4-pack. I remember that I enjoyed the cigar, but not specifically why. I'm hesitant to smoke the last 2, since they are all but impossible to find these days. Perhaps when Doomsday rolls around I'll light 'em up.  :biggrin:

Cigars are made for smokin'.  Light one up!
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: 1029henry on 08/07/2014 11:25 AM
OK, you convinced me!
Title: RE: Finally had a T52...
Post by: The Burn Ward on 08/07/2014 02:16 PM
Quote1029henry - 8/7/2014  2:01 PM

I haven't had a T-52 for a long time, so my memory is a bit foggy about the experience. I still have 2 T-52 Flying Pigs I bought around 4 years ago from Smoke Inn, all that remains of a 4-pack. I remember that I enjoyed the cigar, but not specifically why. I'm hesitant to smoke the last 2, since they are all but impossible to find these days. Perhaps when Doomsday rolls around I'll light 'em up.  :biggrin:

Smoke 'em up! :smoker:
Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: Cfickter on 08/07/2014 02:24 PM

QuoteBewareDaPenguin - 8/7/2014  10:56 AM  Big #9 Fan here! Enjoy the 52"s as well but not as much as the 9"s :smoker:

 X2. With Don and the Penguin here

Title: Re: Finally had a T52...
Post by: timpellis on 08/07/2014 03:17 PM
I wasn't aware that the T52's were hard to find.  My local store had several boxes of both 52's and 9's.  If anyone wants me to check it out let me know.