Mike72 Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Does the RASS age well? My local has a 2003 box and I was wondering if it would have peaked already?
LordAnubis Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Hey mate. Welcome to the forums. Throw up an introduction in the intro section. If you trust the storage and the source, go for it. I find them a bit too mild at that age though. Still quite nice but you gotta pay attention. That being said i'm not an aged cigar fan in general, i prefer 2-5 years of age and that's about all i'm willing to go for.
RijkdeGooier Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Walk into the store, state intent to buy upon condition of smoking one. Smoke one and buy or not the box
Mike72 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Posted June 30, 2015 Hey mate. Welcome to the forums. Throw up an introduction in the intro section. If you trust the storage and the source, go for it. I find them a bit too mild at that age though. Still quite nice but you gotta pay attention. That being said i'm not an aged cigar fan in general, i prefer 2-5 years of age and that's about all i'm willing to go for. Thanks for the input. introuduction is already up http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=123447&st=0&p=610298
LordAnubis Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Ahh... just ignore me then... everyone else does But yeah on the cigar, if they'll let you buy a single then try it out i guess, that's a good idea!
Mike72 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Posted June 30, 2015 I asked and they want to sell the complete box. It's a big high street name so I guess I'll just have to give it a go. I have never had a RASS that was 12 years old. Supose I will know shortly if they age well or not Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
polarbear Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Check out the review section of the forum A member posted a series of review on RASS at various ages 1
Mike72 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Posted June 30, 2015 Check out the review section of the forum A member posted a series of review on RASS at various ages Thanks. It was a interesting read.
RijkdeGooier Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Check out the code on the bottom first. Personally I find it odd they won't let you smoke one from the box (on condition of buying the entire box if they are good). What 'high street' brandname is this? ======== EDITED ======== I specifically ask, since high street to me means full market price, which is fine, provided one gets to try the merchandise. Especially for boxes like a 2003 RASS it can very well be worth paying full market price, provided you're assured of a quality product. Since the box is always somewhat of a surprise, I believe in try before you buy in these cases. So far, most high street vendors have let me try before I buy...
DropTopDee Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 there's always the secondary market. guys like me that might be willing to try anything.
topdiesel Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Fabes did a nice vertical tasting of the RASS. taste is subjective, but this should be a nice read for you. http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=122202&hl=vertical welcome to FOH Hope you review one if you buy them. 1
ogus Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 -9 months meh 1 year spicy meatball 1.5 years on fruit stew
LLC Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Not surprised they won't let you smoke one, if I was trying to sell a full box I'd say the same thing. For sure you need to be able to open the box to inspect the cigars. If they look good and feel good I'd grab them. As others have said if they aren't to your taste I don't think you'd have any trouble selling or trading them. 1
LLC Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Not surprised they won't let you smoke one, if I was trying to sell a full box I'd say the same thing. For sure you need to be able to open the box to inspect the cigars. If they look good and feel good I'd grab them. As others have said if they aren't to your taste I don't think you'd have any trouble selling or trading them.
Orion21 Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 I see some 2005's that are for sale, but I have been hesitant because current production has been so good.
Professor Twain Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 I bought two cabs of 2007 and they are amazing. Not showing ANY indication of being past their peak. Better every time I smoke one. If the price was right I would jump on these in a heartbeat.
FalseCast Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 No experience with Rass of that age but I, for one, would want to try one before buying a box. I am always curious as to why the box would still be available if it's not part of a specific aging program. I guess I just don't think I'm that lucky!
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