Puros Y Vino Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 A great BOTL gifted one of these HTF beauties not too long ago.I let it rest but I couldn't wait any longer. I packed this for my trip to Paris and finally lit it up. Pictured below is my smoking spot in Paris. It's right around the corner from me, well shielded from wind and overlooks a nice cafe. What really makes it special is that the building pictured in the back is where Picasso had a studio during his "Blue Period". Now, on to the work of art known as the Ramon Allones 898 Box code: Circa 2000/1 I lit this in the courtyard of my apartment with a single match. It took to flame easily. I then head out to my spot with my cigar in hand and camera slung over my shoulder. First Third: The first third started off with some graham cracker and sourdough, a few floral notes here and there. There were constant light hints of cedar. Some nutmeg was also present. The cigar was dry like Champagne. Second Third: Around the 2nd third typical RA stewed fruit became present. That flavour was a bit subdued. Some more cedar, some tobacco strength kicked in, but not in a bad way. This third really started to hint that this cigar was going to evolve nicely. Final Third. The lead in to the final third really really shone. The stewed fruit taste had come on strong. On a few draws I could've sworn I bit into a maraschino cherry. A few other hits were pure cedar, like chewing on an insert sheet in a fresh box of Cubans. While the tastes got richer the cigar was smooth as silk. I had a Partagas 898 the previous night and the RA 898 blew it away. I rate it a 94. Final Words While the opening was slow, it was a wonderful, smooth journey to the end. This cigar had lots of legs to it. Probably the most balanced cigar I've had in a while. And I'd say that this cigar came closest to my experience smoking a 1970 Davidoff No 1.
Hohenthal Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Great review, thanks for sharing! If anyone knows where to find these (not very likely though), PM me please. Cheers!
canadianbeaver Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Mon dieux la review est exquisite monsieur!. And now to show that I am perfectly bi-lingual, I will continue my post in English. Nice one Fran! Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Orion21 Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Lucky guy! A great cigar for a fantastic trip to Paris. Cheers Frank!
maverickdrinker Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Very nice. Glad I have a box coming.....
ritan Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Nice one. I can only live vicariously through you. Don't think I'll have a chance to acquire these anymore.
Guest rob Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Great review Frank! I lucked my way into a box of these last year.... Happened to be in right place at right time. Bought from a PCC store directly, and stored perfectly for years! That was an expensive but joyous day
Ophidion Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Looking forward to trying one real soon myself. Great review
mk05 Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 What a peaceful setting, thanks for the review. You would agree that these do not taste like modern day RA?
phoenix Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 A great BOTL gifted one of these HTF beauties not too long ago. Glad you enjoyed it brutha ;-)
Blakes Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Great review. Sadly this is probably as close as i'll ever get to smoking a RA 898! Thankyou for sharing.
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