Skyfall Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Specially in this case. I couldn't notice any RA flavour behind the EL darkness… I disagree. I've got 2 boxes of '09 HQ RASS that are awesome. Very heavy defined flavors of cream, coffee, taffy with an overwhelming marshmallow flavor. Small hints of coco and musty (in a good way) stewed fruits. The Ra Extra's I have have that exact same profile just with stronger coco and coffee notes. I've tasted the same profile, also with more mellow coco and coffee notes in many Gigantes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habanolover Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Love RA...liked this stick, but some were plugged ...did not buy another box. As others have stated, if you can find a good box they should age well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riazp Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 If you can jump on it, i've had no construction issues on mine, flavors are just getting better and better. If i come into some money, i'd defenitly try to source some. But dont buy them blind. I bought mine here off Rob because I know they have been hand picked and inspected. Try to do the same. my two cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puromaniac Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 So far only had one box and no construction issues, with a few put away to age. I've enjoyed the ones I've had but will be buying RASS instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I have found members to be evenly split on these....A "love them or loathe them" cigar. I love them but I enjoy that mongrel note. I see these aging very similarly to the Ramon Allones Celestiales Finos. 5 years and the complexity will come through in spades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I just smoked one, on the back of this thread. With the green bands on these, there was never a possibility that I wasn't going to buy some. The fact that this was my decision, not based on any reviews, means I'll go to the ends of the Earth to convince myself I like them. Regarding the cigar I smoked tonight, I can't give an unbiased opinion. Yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 With the green bands on these, there was never a possibility that I wasn't going to buy some. You're a fashion victim Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 You're a fashion victim Ryan Absolutely. Green bands, shiny bands, jars, resurrected brands. I get twitchy! Habanos has me, I admit it. I'm sure I'm not the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Absolutely. Green bands, shiny bands, jars, resurrected brands. I get twitchy! Habanos has me, I admit it. I'm sure I'm not the only one. guilty as charged, counselor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perla Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I plead guilty as well. Hmmm the green band .... so nice ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion21 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 The Superiores are much better cigars for less money. If you like RA and want a second band go buy those. You'll be much happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 The Superiores are much better cigars for less money. If you like RA and want a second band go buy those. You'll be much happier. Agreed 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKosherStogie Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 X2. Tate is great but half have been plugged. My friend experienced the same 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...
CanuckSARTech Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Love everything about them. Have stocked up on multiple boxes, always hunting for more. And I agree with what Rob said too - I think these will become majestic with at least 5 years of box time on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb5783 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 The Superiores are much better cigars for less money. If you like RA and want a second band go buy those. You'll be much happier. Not much cheaper. But I agree I like the superiores much more than the RAE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoJohnnyGo Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I'm smoking one of these right now. Really loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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