Rushman Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I started using this valuable service a few years ago when I was tucked away in mexico - it was mainly as a means to age some boxes as I was smoking off the shelf in mexico and was generally and still am mainly a buy and smoke guy. I maybe keep 10-15 boxes on hand here on the island and rotate through those and replenish as needed. I haven't looked at the OLH in a few months and while I don't have as much in there as I would like, there are a few boxes of 2011 RASS calling my name. Is it time to take delivery of one of those or should I let it sit a while longer? They could probably do with another year but man I am itching to get something sent my way. thoughts?
shlomo Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Are you asking for opinions on how the 2011 RASS are smoking? For 2011 I have USE OCT and they are unremarkable.
forgop Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I recommend shipping them to my humidor for proper storage.
SCgarman Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 In my opinion they are plenty ready to smoke. I have no problem smoking RASS with only a year of box age. If it is good tobacco it will taste like a good RASS, but we all know how Cuban cigar inconsistency works. If they happen to be a bad box of cigars, no ageing will improve them anyway. So get 'em and fire one up and report back with your results. Right now I am smoking through a 2010 box from the host here and have 2 boxes from 2012 in the wait. Now the 2010s are not as good as the 2008 and 2009 boxes of RASS I had smoked in the past. There is just no guarantee from crop to crop how good the cigars will taste.
Rushman Posted March 5, 2015 Author Posted March 5, 2015 Are you asking for opinions on how the 2011 RASS are smoking? For 2011 I have USE OCT and they are unremarkable. Thats not good, have two USE OCT 11 and one USE DIC 11.........unremarkable is not what I wanted to here sir
Habana Mike Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Funny you mention that. I've been stocking away boxes for a couple of years now and just pulled the trigger last night to have the first one shipped! 2
UpInSmoak Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I have a box from ROA July 11. Not from Rob and Co. I have a handful left from this box. The first one ROTT was the best of the bunch. 2nd place would go to the last one I smoke just a couple days ago. It was a solid 90pt. This box has been inconsistent, construction wise. When it's not a wind tunnel, they smoke pretty good. Considering yours are from Rob, and PE or better, I'm sure they are ready to go. They will probably get better as you work your way through the box. Similar to you, I have a nice line-up tucked away in my OLH. I have not had one ship yet, but abou to pull the trigger on some PSP Monte 4s!
earthson Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 As you say, you've got a few - might as well have one sent. If it's unremarkable, you can sell the other (to me) or just forget it for another 4 years. I don't have many 11s in my possession - low production or just a forgettable year?
shlomo Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Thats not good, have two USE OCT 11 and one USE DIC 11.........unremarkable is not what I wanted to here sir Unremarkable doesn't mean bad, just regular. Nothing special, just a normal RASS imo.
Skyfall Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 LOL, I haven't looked at my OLH in a year or 2. Thread made me just go look. DAMN! I have a bunch of stuff I need to get shipped out.
shlomo Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 LOL, I haven't looked at my OLH in a year or 2. Thread made me just go look. DAMN! I have a bunch of stuff I need to get shipped out. You have my address right?
Skyfall Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 You have my address right? i do, i also have mine, and many a package of "encyclopedias" has gone missing, which is why I've been hesitant over the past few years.
dicko Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 I have a box of 2011 RASS. They are getting there but strike rate for "on" flavours is still maybe only 50-60%. Certainly some are getting there but others could wait.
shlomo Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 i do, i also have mine, and many a package of "encyclopedias" has gone missing, which is why I've been hesitant over the past few years. Sucks. Sorry bro.
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