ChanceSchmerr Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 If you had the choice of two of these three cigar boxes to buy/have bought for you - which would you choose and why? El Rey Del Mundo Tainos Box (25) NOV 00 Vintage, reasonable price Ramon Allones 8-9-8 Box Unknown Vintage (finding this out), very reasonable price Ramon Allones Phoenicios Box (15)............Reasonable price from what I can tell, but more expensive box than either the previous two? As the tree said to the lumberjack - I'm stumped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Personally, I would get the Tainos, since these are very hard to find. But if you don't have any RA 898's, then these would be a good choice, depending on the vintage. It is generally agreed that the best are those from 2002, although 1998 or older might also be good, depending on provenance. If you still have money to burn, then get the Phoenicios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksfull Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Never had the other two, but boy did I love the RA 8-9-8's (Varnished)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Haven't smoked any of the three cigars you listed, but if it were me, I'd go with the: 1. ERDM Tainos - damn hard to find. 2. RA 898 - these are hard to come by as well, and I hear nothing but good things about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 RAMONE ALLONES PHOENICIANS definitely!!! 2nd, the Ramone Allones 898's. You can NEVER find those anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Haven't smoked any of the three cigars you listed, but if it were me, I'd go with the:1. ERDM Tainos - damn hard to find. 2. RA 898 - these are hard to come by as well, and I hear nothing but good things about them. x2 for the same reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGuns Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Phoenicios, 898's. Done. Go Lakers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 The Phoenicios would be my last choice. I need my jaw wired every time I smoke them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarros Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Ha! I would get all)) But first ERDM Tainos, hope they are perfect at the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 If you had the choice of two of these three cigar boxes to buy/have bought for you - which would you choose and why?El Rey Del Mundo Tainos Box (25) NOV 00 Vintage, reasonable price Ramon Allones 8-9-8 Box Unknown Vintage (finding this out), very reasonable price Ramon Allones Phoenicios Box (15)............Reasonable price from what I can tell, but more expensive box than either the previous two? As the tree said to the lumberjack - I'm stumped! RA 898Vs are magnificent smokes and would be my first choice. The ERDM Tainos would be my second. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnehd Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Since I had the Tainos in january (I know it is stupid to judge on one experience) I'd go with the RA. The one I tried, my brother had another, reminded me of the cheap brazilian cigars ( or was it Sumatra) my grandfather used to smoke. Maybe they were aged poorly, but still, if i had the choice (never having had a bad experience with RA) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroo495 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Tainos. But you'll need another box soon after. That could be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mash Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I can only comment on the Tainos. I looked long and hard to find a box of these, I love ERDM and heard how good these were. My box is from '05 and I have been totally underwhelmed by them. Perhaps the vintage you're getting is better. I wonder if they are overrated because they are so hard to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aficionado Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 If you had the choice of two of these three cigar boxes to buy/have bought for you - which would you choose and why?El Rey Del Mundo Tainos Box (25) NOV 00 Vintage, reasonable price Ramon Allones 8-9-8 Box Unknown Vintage (finding this out), very reasonable price Ramon Allones Phoenicios Box (15)............Reasonable price from what I can tell, but more expensive box than either the previous two? As the tree said to the lumberjack - I'm stumped! IF,you have problem,let me help you 1/2 box tainos end 898 RA Please buy for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 That's a tough call. Not such a great year on the Tianos & unknown on the RA898s. With the RA898s I've had a couple boxes of 02s that were stellar, but an 01 was pretty mediocre. (FWIW, same experience with RA Gigantes of those years) Might get a good box, might not. Both are very hard to find. The Phoenicios, if you don't mind a fatter cigar, are full bodied, strong smokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 The Tainos are not my cup of tea and I am an ERdM fan. Save your dough... I will put one in your package. I think cost is a factor. It would depend on what you are calling a good deal. I would not pay a lot for any of those cigars, not while current cigars are so good. I say that with all honesty considering I have two of the three. I would likely look for a stepchild aged lonsdale or stock up on Partagas SdC's. Just my 2c's. Cheers Amigo. -P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaki Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 ERDM Tainos RA 898 once they're gone, they're gone Phoenicios are still available. BTW, if I am not mistaken, for exactly the price of 15 Phoenicios, you can get a 25-box of RA Beritus. It is a great smoke now but I feel will be fantastic with a few years of aging. Choices, choices... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanceSchmerr Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks for all the input, everyone. The tally was ERDM Tainos - 8 RA 8-9-8 - 10 RA Phoenicios - 3 I'm going with the 8-9-8's and the Tainos - although I cannot get a date for the 8-9-8's, as the source has apparently lost the cardboard box with the date code, they have only 1 box left, so I will make a stab for it. Pictures and reviews coming once I have them! Thanks again fellows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Looking forward to reviews of these cigars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexOk Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 If you don't like the Tainos, give it to me. (Cool stogies. Hope, you enjoy.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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