Rafael González - Perlas

[AlexOk]

RG: 40

Length: 102 mm

Longfiller, Totalmenta a mano

Optics:

The very beautiful and even slightly greasy wrapper has only very few veins. The warm Colorado Maduro increases the anticipation of enjoyment.

Coldsmell:

The cold smell is surprising floral and sweet. My first impressions were roses and orchids. Somewhat later light flavors appear that remind me of roasted hazelnuts.

1st third:

The small cigar starts straight aromatic and spicy. In addition to the typical Cuban wooden note (my opinion), I find medium strong roasted aromas and coffee. A sweet-sour fruit notes in the background reminiscent of rhubarb.

2nd third:

Later on the fruit acid disappears. It is replaced by a spicy-tart oak flavor. The woodsy flavor and the impressions of black coffee are retained.

3rd third:

To the end rather floral aromas comes into the foreground. The circle to the coldsmell is completed. The main impression is formed by sweet almond and baked plum. Oak and herbs to form the flavors in the background.

A successful conclusion to a short cigar.

Burning, ash:

The concrete-gray ash has good stability. A beautiful structure and a finely cracked surface completes the positive impression.

The burning is very good.

[CUBANO]

Thanks for the review, been thinking of getting a box.

[maverickdrinker]

thanks for the review.. been debating on whether or not to pick up some to try.

[mk05]

I think they taste like crap currently, but can't say no to stocking up given the price point.

[Lotusguy]

I think they taste like crap currently, but can't say no to stocking up given the price point.

I'm with you, minus the stocking up part - better sticks out there for the money, like RASCC.

[mk05]

I'm with you, minus the stocking up part - better sticks out there for the money, like RASCC.

Or the Boli PC at current deal. JL PC is also great.

[AlexOk]

I must admit that I previously had no focus on Rafael Gonzales. The small Perla has led me to try some other Vitolas of RG. However, the other cigars I've tested, have not convinced.

But Perla I found very tasty. Together with your comments (thank you for that) it brings me to the question, if my exemplar was just exceptionally good or is my taste just different? I'll probably smoke a few and then decide.

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[mk05]

I must admit that I previously had no focus on Rafael Gonzales. The small Perla has led me to try some other Vitolas of RG. However, the other cigars I've tested, have not convinced.

But Perla I found very tasty. Together with your comments (thank you for that) it brings me to the question, if my exemplar was just exceptionally good or is my taste just different? I'll probably smoke a few and then decide.

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Nothing wrong with your review. For the most part I agreed. I was commenting that it wasn't that great NOW. RG get better over time. The CE with 7yrs are a gem. Even the Pannies with 10yrs are excellent.

This isn't a marca where it sucks for the first ten years and really kicks into high gear. Merely hinting that perhaps the aging potential has a limited ceiling.

[maverickdrinker]

I must admit that I previously had no focus on Rafael Gonzales. The small Perla has led me to try some other Vitolas of RG. However, the other cigars I've tested, have not convinced.

But Perla I found very tasty. Together with your comments (thank you for that) it brings me to the question, if my exemplar was just exceptionally good or is my taste just different? I'll probably smoke a few and then decide.

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smoke what you like bro. Some people will agree, others will disagree. As long as you like it, that is what counts.

[Lotusguy]

I meant no disrespect - tastes differ or we may get lucky or unlucky with a particular box or stick

[AlexOk]

Do not worry. I am always interested in other opinions and impressions. This helps me to verify my impressions and to learn something new.

In this case, I do not know anything about the aging potential of Rafael Gonzales. Therefore you help me with your opinion.

A Cigar Tasting is always subjective. And differences are, in my experience the rule rather than the exception. And hey, that's Cuba.

[ksblazer]

Thanks for the review.

Look forward to giving these a try as I like the Rafeal Gonzales line