anjimj Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I am thinking about picking a box of these EL's and wondering what the members of the forum think of these cigars? I am hoping members have smoked of enough of these by now and with a couple years of age on them hopefully they are smooth and tasty. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I find they are finally starting to show hints of the great marca's profile, but I still haven't jumped on a box yet. They are improving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I've got 7 boxes stashed away. I've smoked through a full box and a half. Some right away, some recent. I have not had a bad one yet, mine have all been some of my favorites cigars I've smoked. They are stellar!!! I know some don't like them ,and some have had bad experiences, but from all of mine, and about 10-12 that I was gifted from others, have all been fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanceSchmerr Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I've liked the taste of the ones that have drawn, but half of the Allones Extra's I've smoked have been plugged solid. Didn't stop me from getting a couple of boxes stashed away in the locker, but enough to make me question getting any more. I'd suggest getting a few singles to try before delving into a box. Just my $0.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 They're great if you're just crossing over from NCs. They're also great if you don't plan on smoking them for a long time...but I suspect they will flat line after several years like most ELs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Was gifted one the other week and was very impressed by it They are next on my "box buy" list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 least liked of from my fav marca, i sold mine off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjimj Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks all! Mixed feelings about these now. I think best thing to do is find a vendor who will sell me some singles to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 They taste terrible to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakes Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks all! Mixed feelings about these now. I think best thing to do is find a vendor who will sell me some singles to try. That would probably be wise. I was really excited about getting a box of these but after a friend got a hand full of singles to share with me I wasn't impressed and never ended up buying that box. I'd agree with mk05 and his reference to NC's, that's what they tasted like to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoJohnnyGo Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I've got a box of these but have only smoked one from it. I loved it but obviously my experience is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I want to also clarify, that all of my boxes are HQ Quality, which may have something to do with not getting any duds yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I tried. I tried a lot to like them. Bought a few boxes. Bottom line for me. Not worth keeping around. Great bands, fantastic looking dark wrappers on the majority of the releases but they just don't perform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafner32 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I tried several as well. I love the size and the price, as being maybe the most affordable of all the LEs over the last years but just never had one that wowed me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikesupremedunk Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Have about 18 left, I like them and I'll keep them around to see how they evolve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I've had a few boxes with more boxes still to smoke. Not one plugged yet and all but a few have been very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I crossed over from NCs so I could kind of tolerate these. The RAE are very young and very full. Personally, I can't tell the flavor difference between this and the RyJ Escudos sans the strength level. I hope the RAE does level out to how the Escudos are now, or even better, to the Hermosos #2, because that would be cigar nirvana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mash Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I find these have an unpleasant charred taste. Not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I had just placed an order for a box from Hamburg when these first came out and mentioned it to MO when we were smoking together at the GHC in NY shortly after. He suggested there were much better smokes available so I cancelled the order. I did go ahead and pick one up recently but have not been overly impressed so far. The few I've tried have been enjoyable, but not stellar. Will leave them rest for awhile before trying another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surucipe Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I personally like them a lot. Smoked 5 or 6 singles so far and have a full box in the coolidor to age some more. Love the size, price, look and taste of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzie Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I did a box of these in no time. Loved the full, rich flavours and generous smoke. If I can find another good box I'll snap it up! All of mine had great construction and no plugging issues, but judging by the other comments I wouldn't buy blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hash Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 If you like full flavored cigars you will enjoy them but as fozzie mentioned in his post do not buy blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Fully agree with the being a CC version of an NC; look amazing but taste like a reject Gurkha :s If imagine they would be the perfect crossover cigar from NC to CC; hot sweet mud with fantastic presentation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Not bad, but they have that "EL flavor" that makes me think most ELs taste more like each other than their representative brand. Split a box with a friend. The only EL I've paid for since 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Not bad, but they have that "EL flavor" that makes me think most ELs taste more like each other than their representative brand. Specially in this case. I couldn't notice any RA flavour behind the EL darkness… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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